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June 28, 2015

This is why Diezani must be probed – Festus Keyamo

Popular human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo, has once again, called for a probe of the tenure of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Keyamo had petitioned the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives on June 17, asking the National Assembly to commence investigations into the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum... Read More
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June 28, 2015

How Presidency denied Saraki of his gloating, bragging rights

The ambition of Bukola Saraki has, at present, divided the National Assembly, especially the All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers. There’s really nothing wrong with selfish ambition, but trying to justify it, is a pretty kettle of fish. Senate President, Saraki, may be doing just that. He says he was the first Presidential candidate to forego his ambition for President Buhari,... Read More
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June 28, 2015

Buhari meets with Pro-Lawan group over APC, NASS crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly met with the Senate Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan on Friday, June 26. The All Progressives Congress, had before the National Assembly leadership election, endorsed Lawan as its candidate for the senate presidency, but Senator Bukola Saraki went against the party to emerge as the senate president. Last week, the... Read More
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June 27, 2015

N1.3tr discovered as stolen Nigerian monies are being traced

The Federal Government has begun the process of tracing stolen Nigerian funds and recovering them from foreign nations where they are stashed. The main countries where the past corrupt officials are believed to have stashed these funds are; United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and other European nations. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi... Read More
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June 26, 2015

Why Buhari didn’t pray (and won’t be praying anymore) at the National Mosque

Henceforth, President Muhammadu Buhari will stop participating in Juma’at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja. The President will now observe his weekly Juma’at prayers at the Presidential Villa Mosque. A statement released on Friday, June 26, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, revealed why Buhari took the decision. He said; “President... Read More
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June 26, 2015

Buhari attends first Jumat prayer in Presidential Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari attended his first Jumat service inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today, Friday, June 26. This was also the first time a Jumat service would be held in the premises. The National Mosque, Abuja, was where all former Muslim Presidents and Vice Presidents, attended Jumat prayers. Before relocating to the Villa last earlier in... Read More
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June 26, 2015

Okey Ndibe: Buhari has been a disappointment

by Okey Ndibe Candidate Buhari presented himself as the answer, the epitome of change, as a man capable of addressing Nigeria’s perennial problems. Nigerians subsequently hired him, in a veritably historic election, to be the chief minder of their business of state. President Muhammadu Buhari is dangerously close to leaving Nigerians disillusioned. Forget about his... Read More
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June 26, 2015

5 things you should know about the newly appointed Accountant-General

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, June 25, appointed Alhaji Ahmed Idris as the Accountant General of the Federation. The appointment was disseminated Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi. Owing to the fact that not a lot is known about the new Accountant-General, we’ve painstakingly compiled... Read More
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June 26, 2015

Why Buhari’s ministerial list may not be released anytime soon

The Senate, on Thursday, June 25, announced a one-month adjournment, following the controversial election of Ali Ndume as Senate Leader, yet again, against the wishes of the All Progressives Congress. The adjournment means that the cabinet list of the President, even when ready, cannot be screened by the Senate till it reconvenes on July 21.... Read More
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June 24, 2015

US will help Nigeria recover and repatriate stolen funds – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the United States and other countries, have agreed to support and assist his administration in the recovery and repatriation of stolen funds from Nigeria. A statement put out by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted the President as saying this while granting audience to members of the... Read More
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June 24, 2015

“He left behind $30billion” | Jonathan’s minister says Buhari lied about empty treasury

The  immediate past Minister/Deputy Chairman National Planning Commission (NPC) Dr. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has opposed the claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his administration met an empty treasury. Suleiman said former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s administration left behind US$2billion, adding that the amount would have been higher if the governors had not insisted on sharing the fund. The former... Read More
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June 23, 2015

“The next 3 months may be hard, but billions can be recovered” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, says the era of impunity, lack of accountability and financial recklessness that characterised the immediate past administration, is over in the country. After the closed-door meeting he had with state governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, June 23, a statement was released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.... Read More
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June 23, 2015

“Nigerians didn’t vote for you to give excuses” – PDP responds to Buhari’s ’empty treasury’ statement

Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has reacted to the recent statement of President Buhari, where he claimed to have met an empty treasury. Buhari had on Monday, June 22, stated that Nigerians should not expect too much in his first 100 days in office because he met the treasury empty and inherited a government... Read More
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June 23, 2015

Why Buhari picked Femi Adesina as Special Adviser

President Buhari, has revealed the reason behind his decision to appoint Femi Adesina, as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. On Monday, June 22, while meeting with State House correspondents, Buhari said it was not by accident that he appointed one of the best journalists in the country. The President said he employed Adesina to consistently... Read More
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June 22, 2015

Opinion: 5 reasons Buhari should not accept ‘Bayajidda’ title

by Imam Ghazali Umar  I hope the president will act timely to avoid political hullabaloo that may follow his turbaning as ‘Bayajidda’ by an emirate that appointed people like Saminu Turaki, Goodluck Jonathan and Ibrahim Shema in its traditional ruling system. We need a president not a Bayajidda! Daura is undoubtedly the hometown of President... Read More
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June 22, 2015

Buhari reportedly plans to remove petrol subsidy

President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly decided to totally remove fuel subsidy. These proposals for subsidy removal was part of the recommendations made by the transition committee raised by Buhari to formulate a blueprint for his administration. The money saved from the subsidy removal is expected to be used to provide free and compulsory primary/secondary education across... Read More
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June 22, 2015

“There’s a conspiracy to make Buhari’s government fail” – Anti-Saraki Senators

Senators opposed to the emergence of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, have accused a group of Senators backing him, ‘Like Minds’, of plotting with the Peoples Democratic Party, to make President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration fail. The claim against the Like Minds Senators was made by the Senate Unity Forum, a group of Senators backing Senator... Read More
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June 21, 2015

EFCC to be merged with ICPC and other major changes to expect from Buhari’s government

President Buhari is believed to have accepted some of the recommendation of the transition committee led by elder statesman, Ahmed Joda. One of the recommendations of the committee is to drastically reduce the number of ministries from the present 42 to 19, in order to save cost, increase effectiveness as well as proper coordination of duties and to ensure improved efficiency and... Read More
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June 21, 2015

Obasanjo tried, but failed to make peace between Saraki, Buhari and APC leaders

Senator Bukola Saraki’s trip to seek the assistance of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in resolving the crisis in the All Progressives Congress, may have ended in futility. According to Punch Newspapers, President Buhari as well as leaders of the APC were still upset at the manner in which Saraki emerged Senate President against the party’s... Read More
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