Transition Committee advises Buhari to reduce federal ministries to 19

The transition committee of the All Progressives Congress, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce the number of federal ministries from 28 to 19, TheCable reports. The report stated that the advisory committee, which is headed by Ahmed Joda, recommended that Buhari should appoint; 19 senior ministers and 17 ministers of state. The report of... Read More

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June 19, 2015

“Amaechi almost lost his life for you… reward him” | Northern community advise Buhari

The Northern community in the South South has enjoined President Muhamadu Buhari, to reward former governor Rotimi Amaechi, for the role he played he played in the general elections. The body described Amaechi as one of the few courageous and transparent people the President should have in government, stating that he stood firmly behind Buhari even when... Read More

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June 19, 2015

Olalekan Adigun: Dear Mr. President, end your honeymoon and face Boko Haram

by Olalekan Adigun This is why I will advise President Buhari to cut short his “honeymoon” and get to work before things get out of hand! The reality today in Africa is the challenge of terrorism. We have had to cope with the deadly acts perpetrated by the notorious al-Shabab in Somalia, Tanzania and recently... Read More

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June 18, 2015

Ohimai Amaize: Buhari’s youth development agenda

In today’s time and age, at 72, President Buhari would more than likely have a generational challenge with the concept of youth development. In a country like Nigeria where the notion of ‘youth’ in itself has been abused, misused and disused, it becomes even more difficult to situate real youth development within the context of... Read More

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June 18, 2015

“3 weeks after, this government has remained in one spot” – PDP blasts Buhari, APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari, for wasting time in making key appointments into his cabinet. Opposition party, PDP, says the present government and ruling party is confused and suffering from administrative naivety in tackling pertinent issues. In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh, the party enjoined the... Read More

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June 18, 2015

How I became Buhari’s Special Adviser – Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has revealed how he forged a relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari, which led to him being appointed to the Presidency. Adesina, who is a respected journalist, was until recently, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, says he has believed in Buhari as far back when he was... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Old age: Fake PDP attacks Buhari, real PDP is dismayed, APC fights back

It has been a very interesting 24 hours in the Nigerian political sphere with the age of President Muhammadu Buhari, giving life to series of discussions, attacks and political parties’ statements. It was all fuelled by this statement- “I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor, just a few years as... Read More

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June 17, 2015

88% of Nigerians believe the Buhari administration will tackle corruption

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, conducted a Quick Poll on Buhari’s administration and the pertinent issue of corrpution. In the poll conducted via Twitter, she asked respondents questions on corruption, public sector remuneration, citizens action as well as poverty and unemployment. When the respondents were asked if they believe that the administration of President... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Mark Amaza: Redefining President Buhari’s security agenda

by Mark Amaza One hopes that the Buhari administration will not declare a premature victory over Boko Haram when its psychopathic leader, Abubakar Shekau and his top lieutenants are captured or killed. During the 2015 General Election season, one of the major issues that dominated campaigns was that of insecurity in Nigeria, specifically the insurgency... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Umar Hassan: America knows President Buhari is working

In a Presidential Media Chat, former President Goodluck Jonathan dropped the one phrase that encapsulated the incompetence of his tenure – “America will know”. A well-intentioned phrase that turned our former leader into a national laughing stock because of its contextual use. Always meaning well but never translating that intention to execution, Jonathan was. President... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Opinion: Is the APC the same as the PDP?

by Bolaji Aregbesola What played out at the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly on June 9, 2015 shows that true change may not have come after all despite President Buhari’s believe and avowal in his inaugural speech. APC was formed as a progressive political party. But happenings since the inauguration of the party on... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Opinion: The President’s “West Germany” gaffe is not a joking matter

by Kennedy Emetulu The worst of the booboos is to refer to Germany as West Germany. In 2015, West Germany? C’mon! This is not a mocking write-up, it is a serious piece meant mainly to draw attention to something that could become a real problem in the future. While they were on the campaign trail,... Read More

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June 14, 2015

How the new administration must handle Nollywood

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and Dayo Ogunyemi’s essay on the relationship between the creative industries and the Federal Government flew under radar. It shouldn’t have and in case you missed it, here are five key points from it. Despite all the talk, the GEJ administration failed with its Nollywood policy… Not a single one of the high... Read More

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June 13, 2015

Soyinka: Nigeria won’t have survived 2 more years under Jonathan

Professor Wole Soyinka, says that the country would have disintegrated if President Goodluck Jonathan, had remained in power for two more years. In an interview with Punch Newspapers, the Nobel Laureate, said it was important that President Buhari won the election, because Nigeria needed “new hands” in charge of its affairs. Soyinka said: “Let us... Read More

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June 13, 2015

This is what Buhari and Osinbajo will earn yearly

Based on the total package prepared by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, President Muhammadu Buhari ‘s annual salary and allowances stand at N14, 4 million. Buhari’s Basic Salary is N 3,514,705 and Hardship allowance, according to the package is put at N 1,757,350:50 while Constituency Allowance is N 8,786,762:50 and Leave Allowance... Read More

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June 12, 2015

Buhari ‘will investigate’ Amnesty International’s report on the army

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will look into the report recently released by Amnesty International where senior Nigerian army officers were accused of gross abuse of human rights. In a statement released on Friday, June 12, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said: “The president is... Read More

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June 12, 2015

7 funny memes about Buhari’s ‘West Germany’ error

President Muhammadu Buhari, has become the butt of jokes after he committed 2 blunders on Thursday, June 11. During a press briefing in Abuja, after the Lake Chad commission meeting, with leaders of Chad, Niger, Cameroon and Benin, Buhari said ‘two’ things wrongly. He referred to German Chancellor, Angela Merkel as President Michelle and also... Read More

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June 11, 2015

Nigeria should lead regional war against Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, maintains that Nigeria should lead the regional war against Boko Haram. Buhari said since the war is being fought on Nigerian soil, the country should for the duration of the operation, lead the Multi National Joint Task Force. He said this on Thursday, June 11, when he met with Heads of state... Read More

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June 11, 2015

Rudolf Okonkwo: 5 lessons Buhari can learn from Obama

by Rudolf Okonkwo At some point in the future, the opposition will shape up. On the day he won the 2008 presidential election, President Barack Obama declared: “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”... Read More

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June 11, 2015

Ex-militant leaders have the following demands for President Buhari

Ex-militant leaders under the aegis of Urhobo Gbagbako, have made some requests from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. On Wednesday, June 10, the former militant leaders urged the Federal Government to overhaul and restructure the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The group also called for the restructuring of the amnesty programme to accommodate... Read More

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June 10, 2015

President Buhari holds private meeting with security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari held a private meeting with some security chiefs earlier today, June 10, inside the Defence House in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the country’s plans that will be presented at a meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja on Thursday. The security chiefs present at the meeting... Read More

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June 9, 2015

President Buhari reacts to National Assembly leadership elections

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, has issued the reaction of Muhammadu Buhari, to the election of the leaders of both chambers of the National Assembly. Senator Bukola Saraki was elected Senate President while Yakubu Dogara, emerged as Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. In a series of... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Buhari calls APC Senators, Reps for emergency meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly called for an emergency meeting of Senators and House of Representatives members from the All Progressives Congress. As a result of the inability of the lawmakers to choose a consensus candidate ahead of the National Assembly leadership election, Buhari, appeared to have no option than to go against his earlier... Read More

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June 7, 2015

President Buhari flies out for G7 summit in Germany (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, has flown out to Munich, Germany to attend the G7 Summit. Buhari’s entourage, which departed Nigeria on Sunday, June 7, includes former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola and Borno state governor Kashim Shettima. See photos below:

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June 7, 2015

Nigeria soldiers need foreign assistance to defeat Boko Haram – APC

The All Progressives Congress has declared that Nigerian soldiers need foreign assistance if they are to defeat the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The APC says the nation’s security forces cannot fight the insurgents alone and as such, President Muhammadu Buhari should be praised, and not criticised for his “shuttle diplomacy” aimed at... Read More

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June 6, 2015

Buhari may possibly slash his salary

During his campaign, President Muhammadu Buhari, made a promise to Nigerians that he would reduce the cost of governance. He may have started taking steps to fulfill that promise, as Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari has concluded plans to slash his salary and reduce his personal emoluments. It is believed that the President expects the Vice-President and other... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Buhari gets approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

The Senate has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint 15 Special Advisers. Buhari had sent the request to the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 The approval was given on Wednesday, June 3, following the reading of the President’s letter by Senate President, David Mark. It is believed that the President... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Mark Amaza: President Buhari, where is your team?

May 29, 2015 has finally come and gone. Nigerians had been waiting since the presidential elections on March 28 to see President Muhammadu Buhari sworn in. It didn’t matter if the people were his supporters or voted for his opponent, former President Goodluck Jonathan; it was a day to look forward to a day that... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Buhari may take over from Diezani as Petroleum Minister

It is believed that President Muhammadu Buhari may most likely assume responsibility as the petroleum minister in the new cabinet. According to a report by Reuters, close associates of the President revealed that he may take up the portfolio of the oil ministry. Buhari has experience in managing the oil sector, having been head of the Petroleum... Read More

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June 2, 2015

Kingsley Ahanonu: What is the fuss about the President’s assets declaration?

Let’s get the matter headlong. According to the provisions of the law which stipulates such requirement, it suggests that such should be made within 90 days of taking office. But here, we see a man pressured by sheer principle to beat that suggestion by more than 88 days. The recent simple act of fulfilling the... Read More

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Transition Committee advises Buhari to reduce federal ministries to 19

“Amaechi almost lost his life for you… reward him” | Northern community advise Buhari

Olalekan Adigun: Dear Mr. President, end your honeymoon and face Boko Haram

Ohimai Amaize: Buhari’s youth development agenda

“3 weeks after, this government has remained in one spot” – PDP blasts Buhari, APC

How I became Buhari’s Special Adviser – Femi Adesina

Old age: Fake PDP attacks Buhari, real PDP is dismayed, APC fights back

88% of Nigerians believe the Buhari administration will tackle corruption

Mark Amaza: Redefining President Buhari’s security agenda

Umar Hassan: America knows President Buhari is working

Opinion: Is the APC the same as the PDP?

Opinion: The President’s “West Germany” gaffe is not a joking matter

How the new administration must handle Nollywood

Soyinka: Nigeria won’t have survived 2 more years under Jonathan

This is what Buhari and Osinbajo will earn yearly

Buhari ‘will investigate’ Amnesty International’s report on the army

7 funny memes about Buhari’s ‘West Germany’ error

Nigeria should lead regional war against Boko Haram – Buhari

Rudolf Okonkwo: 5 lessons Buhari can learn from Obama

Ex-militant leaders have the following demands for President Buhari

President Buhari holds private meeting with security chiefs

President Buhari reacts to National Assembly leadership elections

Buhari calls APC Senators, Reps for emergency meeting

President Buhari flies out for G7 summit in Germany (PHOTOS)

Nigeria soldiers need foreign assistance to defeat Boko Haram – APC

Buhari may possibly slash his salary

Buhari gets approval from Senate to appoint 15 advisers

Mark Amaza: President Buhari, where is your team?

Buhari may take over from Diezani as Petroleum Minister

Kingsley Ahanonu: What is the fuss about the President’s assets declaration?

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