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Jibrin

August 21, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin’s response to President Buhari’s speech captures all our thoughts

This morning, President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians for the first time since he left the country for medical treatment in London. Upon his arrival on Saturday, Nigerians were promised a 7am live broadcast on Monday and anticipation had heightened. The broadcast ended 5 minutes after it started, not because of a failure in network or... Read More

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August 21, 2017

After 103 days, President Buhari gives an almost uninspiring 5-minute speech

When President Buhari returned to the country on Saturday after 103 days, Nigerians rejoiced for two reasons – we don’t have a president who wounded up dead in a foreign land and from a strange, undisclosed illness and the state of the nation would finally be addressed by him. Nigerians looked forward to a bombshell... Read More

Thinking Through

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August 20, 2017

Northern CAN urges President Buhari to do more work as they welcome him back

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja have also welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country. The spokeperson of the Association, Reverend John J. Hayab in a statement described the Buhari’s healing as a divine touch of God; urging him and members of his team to work and... Read More

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August 20, 2017

Kaduna hospital gives free surgery to celebrate President Buhari’s return

A private hospital in Kaduna named Sultan hospital has reportedly said it will offer free medical surgery to patients starting from Sunday August 20 through to 26, 2017, to celebrate the successful medical treatment and safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari from London. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Tasiu Ibrahim confirmed this, noting that 15... Read More

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August 20, 2017

President Buhari back to continue his good work, leadership – APDA

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his return to the country from his medical vacation in London. The National Chairman of the party, Mallam Mohammed Shitu, said on Saturday in Abuja described the return of Buhari as heart-cheering. “We are happy that President Buhari is back to continue his... Read More

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August 19, 2017

President Buhari’s security team has a case to answer for allowing “supporters” throng his convoy

103 days into his medical vacation in London and President Muhammadu Buhari lands again on the soil of Nigeria. A return that was widely and aggressively clamoured for by Nigerians who had had enough of the aloofness of the president who swore to lead the country if not to the promised land but somewhere around... Read More

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malabu

August 13, 2017

Jonathan used ‘voodoo economic records’ to rate Nigeria’s economy, he should apologise – VON DG

The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to apologise to Nigerians over the comments he made on the handling of the corruption war during his tenure, Daily Trust reports. At the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Special Non-elective Convention held at Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan was quoted to... Read More

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August 12, 2017

The Thread: “Baba! I can’t wait to see him in Aso Villa | TwitterNG reacts to Buhari’s new pics

President Buhari received another set of August visitors at his London home today. Abike Dabiri, Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu, Femi Adesina and the presidential photographer, Bayo, held court with the president in Aso-London. Perhaps because you suspicious children of Twitter had been criticising previous pictures he took with Governors, saying stuff about a stroke, Buhari... Read More

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August 10, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Someone lied about Buhari promising to resign if his health doesn’t get better

By “someone”, we mean none of the several media aides that work for President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently in the 13th week of his second medical vacation during the first two years of his tenure. By “someone” we also do not mean the Minister Lai nor do we mean Mr Laolu Akande. Like some... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari’s regime and the constant attack on freedom of expression

by Gbenga Odunsi Several criticisms have trailed the policies of the Buhari-led administration, as most of them have posed a serious threat to the nation’s economic growth. However, indications have shown that criticizing President Buhari’s policies could lead people to probe or arrest. This poses a major problem with democracy, and with the Buhari-led government. President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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One person injured as police attempt dismissing ‘return or resign’ protesters in Abuja

One person has been reported injured on Tuesday, in Abuja, when policemen fired tear gas canisters at protesters. The protesters, who started yesterday are demanding the return of President Muhammadu Buhari who has been on medical leave in London, the United Kingdom since May 07, 2017. The wounded citizen has since been taken to a... Read More

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FG committed to creating a ‘new N’Delta region’ – Usani

Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Usani Uguru Usani, has urged investors and other stakeholders to support the government to initiate infrastructure projects for speedy development of the region to make it more like ‘Dubai’. Usani said this in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Monday, adding that the Buhari-led administration is committed to building a... Read More

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When will sport betting centres enforce age restrictions?

by Tosin Adesina In the late 60s and early 70s, casinos were the order of the day especially in Lagos and other urban centres of Nigeria. Some persons made good cash off it while others still live to tell the tale of their misadventures. In the early 2000s, a new entrant came into the pool... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. ANYONE CALLING FOR BOYCOTT OF ANAMBRA ELECTION IS ANTI-IGBO – BIM The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. 2. INSIDERS: GOVERNORS VISIT TO BUHARI NEGATES COMMON SENSE Insiders... Read More

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Reno Omokri visits Abuja House in London

Special assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on new media, Reno Omokri Thursday, released pictures of him posing in front of Abuja House in London. It is not clear when Omokri visited the place but the content of the message he posted on Twitter suggests that the visit was recent. He wrote, “If pilgrims to... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. POLICE RESCUE THE IGBONLA SCHOOL CHILDREN Officers of the Nigeria Police have Friday rescued the six students who were kidnapped Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State. 2. AFRICA’S RICHEST MAN, DANGOTE DROPS 54 PLACES IN FORBES RATING Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the... Read More

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Rivers APC blasts Gov Wike over comments on the FG

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Governor Nyesom Wike for saying that the Buhari-led administration has not done much for Rivers State and the Niger Delta Region. A statement by it’s Chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya said Wike and critics forgot that former President Goodluck Jonathan, “failed the region by... Read More

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I can’t reply Fayose because he “has taken leave of common sense” – Odigie-Oyegun

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, blasted the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose over his comments on the state of health of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with journalists shortly after receiving the report of the APC Constitution Review Committee led by the national legal adviser of the party, Muiz Banire, Oyegun... Read More

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Buhari receives the delegation from the Governors’ Forum (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the delegation from the Nigerian Governors’ Forum who were reported to visit him today, July 26 at the Abuja House, London. The delegation is led by the NGF chairman, Governor Abdulaziz Yari and includes Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Umar Ganduje (Kano) and... Read More

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DSS are the ones flouting court orders not me – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, granted an interview to some journalists in Enugu. Kanu was in Enugu to receive awards from a number of pan-Igbo groups, including the Igbo Women Assembly, the Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Igbo Students Union, Punch reports. Part of his bail conditions... Read More

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Buhari is alive, he needs our prayers – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Sunday urged Nigerians to pray for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari instead of wishing him dead. NANS President, Chinonso Obasi, in a statement in Abuja, said his conversation with the presidency on July 22 showed that Buhari was recuperating fast and would be back soon.... Read More

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We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Makarfi explained that the aim of the discussion is to form an alliance and displace the All Progressives Congress (APC), in... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today 1. JONATHAN’S ADMINISTRATION INCREASED THE ACTIVITIES OF TERRORISTS – PRESIDENCY The Presidency says former president increased the “monster of terrorism”. 2. THE ECONOMY CANNOT RECOVER WITH POORLY PAID WORKERS – LABOUR LEADER Labour leader, Isa Aremu appealed to the Federal Government to constitute a national minimum wage review committee... Read More

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The Thread: Buratai might be up to something sneaky

President Buhari’s continued absence from Nigeria has given room for conspiracies to usurp the seat of power. In May, we heard rumours of coups plotting and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai vowed to stop any coup against Buhari. Last week, the Senate pulled an impeachment stunt, which Saraki put an immediate... Read More

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Stop trying to rob us of the presidency | Northern youth warn South-West leaders

The National President of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu, has warned politicians in the Southwest to stop trying to rob the North of the slot of Presidency, in the interest of peace. According to The Guardian, Gujungu said the north and especially the youth are aware of the plan of the southwest to push... Read More

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‘How the PDP intends to wrestle power back’

The Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly begun plans to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general elections. Makarfi asked the APC to begin preparations to hand over, but did not however disclose how the PDP intends to wrest power from the APC. Vanguard reports that the PDP, among other... Read More

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“President Buhari is NOT better and he will NEVER return as President” -Femi Fani-Kayode

Lawyer and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is furious with the Acting President Yemi Osinajo for lying about the president’s condition. He has thrown a challenge to the Acting President and the rumoured cabal to put the president on television to corroborate their claims that he is “recovering fast” and would soon return. On... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. SENATE CONDEMNS OSINBAJO’S COMMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, ASKS HIM TO OBEY THE CONSTITUTION Members of the Nigerian Senate have called for the suspension of consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari over a comment credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. 2. REPS SUMMON FASHOLA OVER COMMENTS ON BUDGET... Read More

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Why Aisha Buhari travelled back to the UK – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has reiterated that President Buhari is incapacitated and is surving on life support. The state governor while speaking on the First Lady’s trip to UK noted that Aisha Buhari who was allegedly denied access to the president during her first trip to UK has made the journey just... Read More

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Why the presidential aircraft is still in the UK – Garba Shehu

The Presidency on Thursday said the retention of the Presidential Aircraft, NAF 001, in the UK, where President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving medical treatment, was for reasons bordering on “protocol, ensure national security, diplomacy and prestige.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement made... Read More

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