president buhari

December 12, 2017

I value and respect governors | Tinubu replies Okorocha

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu never underrated the importance of governors in the party’s nomination process, his Media Office said yesterday. Why it matters: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha claimed that Tinubu said governors have no role in the choice of a presidential candidate for the party.... Read More

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Endsars

December 9, 2017

#EndSARS: Police react to planned nationwide protest

The Nigerian Police Force has said they would not disrupt the planned nationwide protest by Nigerians as citizens have fundamental rights to expression and association. “We respect the rights of all citizens to a peaceful gathering, expression, opinion and association,” force spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, said, according to Premium Times. The protest is scheduled for Monday,... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Kano APC say they would sue President Buhari if he refuses to seek re-election

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano have said they would sue President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to seek re-election in 2019. Speaking at a meeting which took place at the Kano government house on Thursday, Abdullahi Abbas, the state chairman, and members of the executive committee of the party in Kano... Read More

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December 7, 2017

The Late 5: UTME registration begins, Police confirm bomb threat and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As the convention for PDP draws close, some of the members have claimed that ‘elements’ in Buhari’s government intend to disrupt the program. President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. He said, “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Arewa Youth explain reason they can’t endorse President Buhari for second term

Arewa Youths for Peace and Security on Friday have dismissed endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 Presidential election, as the decision was anti-democratic. They chided various groups who have endorsed him saying they are nothing but “sycophants”. According to Daily Post, the group’s Director for Publicity, Salihu Dantata Mahmoud, urged Buhari to provide a level playing... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The Late 5: Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, Makarfi’s request to Atiku and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has asked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to help the party get back to Aso Rock in 2019. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun has said Atiku’s exit from the party... Read More

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December 6, 2017

President Buhari arrives Kano, says he would win the election again

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Kano on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. Highlights: Buhari was received at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the State Executive Council, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, traditional rulers as well as politicians, among others. A mammoth crowd was also at the airport and... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

December 4, 2017

Buratai insists that the battle tide against Boko Haram has shifted

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Monday said that the power of insurgents – Boko Haram – has been degraded. Reference: Buratai had said all that was remaining for the war on Boko Haram to end was for the political class, the intelligence community, Nigeria Police and other civil authorities to... Read More

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December 2, 2017

It is just a “fictitious concoction” – Buhari dismisses Atiku’s U.S. ban claim

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims by a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar that he was not allowed into the U.S. for about 15 years. The claim by former Vice President @atiku, in an interview published today, that "for about 15 years, Buhari could not enter America on account of religious considerations" is FALSE. At... Read More

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December 1, 2017

The Big 5: Saraki’s comment on Jonathan’s leadership, Amaechi talks about tricycles, motorcycles and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima have both said that former President Goodluck Jonathan does not possess leadership qualities, however, he has shown that he is not power hungry. Amidst threats of industrial action, NNPC has allayed the... Read More

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President Buhari

December 1, 2017

‘President Buhari orders single digit interest rate for agric loans

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a directive to raise funds to support agriculture and industry at a single digit interest rate. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh states this at the NACCIMA/NIRSAL agribusiness conference held yesterday in Abuja. Highlights: The committee, headed by the Vice President, would ensure they keep the interest... Read More

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November 30, 2017

What if every whistleblower wants a meeting? | Sagay attacks Maina over his request to see Buhari

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has opposed the request by embattled former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari as “ridiculous”. Why it matters: Maina had in an interview with Channels Television insisted on his innocence, saying he would be... Read More

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November 29, 2017

The Thread: “What about the soft slave trading we practice here?” | Eldee tackles modern day slavery in Nigeria

While the uproar continues over Libya’s slave auctions of Africans, Nigerian celebrities Eldee and Kemi Adetiba have used the opportunity to draw parallels between the Libya situation and our version of slavery here, using children as househelps. See below: ..While we’re on the topic of slavery in Libya, I hope we also find time to... Read More

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Buhari

November 29, 2017

President Buhari finally reacts to slave auctions in Libya

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerian migrants in Libya will be identified and evacuated. Why it matters: A CNN video report that has sparked global outrage about African refugees sold into slavery in Libya. During an interaction with the Nigerian community in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday, the president said his administration will make the... Read More

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November 29, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari’s plan to checkmate violent extremism, Buratai on Boko Haram and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. President Buhari has launched an action plan to checkmate violent extremism in the country. The policy is to be implemented by the National Security Adviser. The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has asked the political class, the Police and, others to continue to... Read More

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November 29, 2017

President Buhari launches action plan to stop violent extremism

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched a Policy Framework and National Action Plan to prevent and counter violent extremism. The Action Plan is a three-year action plan to be implemented by ministries, departments, and agencies. Highlights: The president said he believes faithful implementation will mitigate hate speech, twisted religious ideology, and violence in the country.... Read More

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November 27, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari on Boko Haram, Fayose’s Christmas gift and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf is to be turned into a museum. This was announced by the Borno State Government. Reacting to widespread outrage, the Nigerian Police have said that a court has cleared the... Read More

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November 27, 2017

President Buhari approves N164m for Chibok girls fees in AUN

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of NN164,763,759 as school fees of the freed 106 Chibok girls studying at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa. The Garba Shehu said the money is for the second-semester fees of the girls. “Having successfully achieved the desired goals of the rehabilitation and reintegration programme, with... Read More

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November 17, 2017

We’ll sustain and maintain momentum of economic recovery – FG

Through the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande, the Federal Government has promised to sustain and maintain the momentum of the various initiatives put in place for economic recovery. Mr Akande this yesterday while addressing the Fourth Economic Communication Workshop for selected journalists at the Treasures Hotels and... Read More

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November 16, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is it high time we listened to CAN ?

The Christian Association of Nigeria, the umbrella body under which all Christian denominations in the country are represented has been at the forefront advocating for religious freedom of all its citizenry and safeguarding against forced indoctrination. Recently it has raised accusations against the Buhari Presidency, suggesting there is a secret plot to forcefully islamize the... Read More

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November 15, 2017

“Thank God that I have a very good team” | President Buhari explains how he came about his appointments

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night, in Abakaliki, highlighted that many appointments in his administration were based on merit and proven track records. Speaking at a State dinner organised in his honour, President Buhari said that he always considered what was best for the country in taking such decisions. ‘‘Some of the people holding high... Read More

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November 14, 2017

The Big 5: Pensioner’s protest march, the concern for Ikoyigate’s whistleblower and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. There is a scheduled friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria today in Russia and the Super Eagles, Gernot Coach has assured that he has a game plan. He said this as Lionel Messi has been dropped for the game, where Aguero and Dybala lead... Read More

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November 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] President Buhari should be weary of Ibrahim Magu by now

One of the yet to be resolved burdens of this Administration is Mallam Ibrahim Magu the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Magu a deputy commissioner of police was appointed to head the anti-corruption organisation in December 2015 after Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, the erstwhile head of EFCC was removed. However a... Read More

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November 13, 2017

23 companies want to invest in Nigeria following Buhari’s Turkey visit

President Muhammadu Buhari visited Turkey some weeks ago to boost bilateral trade and, 23 Turkish electrical manufacturing companies are set to visit Nigeria this week to meet with buyers and distributors. The Managing Director of Naijalink Ltd., Thessa Bagu, said this in Lagos that the visit would strengthen trade and economic relations between Nigeria and... Read More

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November 13, 2017

‘President Buhari approves 2,250 job positions for the EFCC’

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved 2,250 job slots for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in order to beef up the war against corruption. The agency is expected to recruit 750 new employees per annum over three years. The anti-graft agency in collaboration with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has started the recruitment test... Read More

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November 10, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – The 10th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: People say I lie but they can’t prove it – Lai Mohammed Chibok girls: We will resume daily protest at Aso Villa on Tuesday – BBOG Almost 3 months after, Buhari returns to ‘rat-infested’ office

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November 7, 2017

President Buhari presents the 2018 budget to the National Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, November 7, was received at a joint session of members of the National Assembly. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki started by thanking Nigerians for not “playing politics”, putting country first during President Buhari’s time away. “We must reassess the relationship btw oil & our economy. Oil prices are gradually inching... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

November 6, 2017

The N’Delta Minister shouldn’t be asking militants to be patient, not now

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani on Monday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed doors. The meeting, which held at the Presidential Villa, was meant to brief the President on the ongoing efforts to reposition the oil-rich region. In an interview with State House correspondents after the meeting, the minister appealed to the Niger... Read More

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November 5, 2017

It’s a big shame what we do to feed ourselves | Soldier writes Buhari

A Nigerian soldier who wanted to remain anonymous has reportedly written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to complain about the alleged corruption in the army. The officer wrote the letter in reaction to the Army’s dismissal of the complaints of Abdulrauf Aliyu, a private of the Nigerian Army. Aliyu had complained that he was... Read More

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November 5, 2017

Presidency releases state by state federal appointments by Buhari

The Presidency has released a full list of all the appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari since he assumed office on May 29, 2015. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina released the list of 159 appointees on Saturday night. In the list, Adesina used red letters to identify appointees he... Read More

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