President Muhammadu Buhari

December 29, 2016

“DSS should move to Ekiti Govt. House to record live conversations,” Fayose reacts to leaked audio

Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of doctoring a phone conversation between him and governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, The Guardian reports. Earlier on Thursday, online newspaper, Sahara Reporters released an audio conversation between both governors following the Rivers rerun election. Reacting to the issue in a statement by... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Presidency debunks report on board appointments

The Senior Special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has dismissed reports in the media that President Muhammadu Buhari will make board appointments in January. In a rebuttal on Thursday, Shehu said the report was untrue and a misrepresentation of his interaction with State House correspondents. “Shehu said, “We wish... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Pres. Buhari cancels visit to Bauchi

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday canceled his visit to Bauchi State for the second time. The President had earlier been expected to commission the Nigeria Air Force Hospital built at the new NAF base 29 on December 13th. He however led a delegation of some African leaders to The Gambia. Buhari was also expected in... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Nigeria won’t let Guinea Bissau down – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured that as the Chairman of ECOWAS Contact Group on Guinea Bissau, he will do his best to ensure that the country did not relapse into crisis. This is contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu. Receiving the Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, Umar El-Mukhtar... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa

The Nigerian Army says it has recovered a Qur’an and a flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest, believed to belong Abubakar Shekau. According to Daily Trust the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, said this on Wednesday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen on “Operation Rescue Final’’. “We believe that... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Buhari will make full board appointments in January 2017 – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari will ensure appointments into all boards are made by January 2017. This was in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. Shehu said the appointment process will be fully back at the beginning of 2017. He said “You know... Read More

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December 28, 2016

We are ready for dialogue, N’Delta militants tell Buhari

Niger Delta militants on Tuesday said they were ready to negotiate with President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the crisis in the area, Punch reports. The militants made their intentions known through a statement. They said the decision was made after a meeting held under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Groups. The militants... Read More

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December 27, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. The Wedding Party makes N21.5m in one day Nollywood movie, The Wedding Party made N21.5m in one day, shattering yet another record at the cinemas. 2. I could have defeated Trump if I had contested – Obama Outgoing US President, Barack Obama has said he could... Read More

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December 27, 2016

We’ve sacked 50,000 ghost workers, saved over N200bn – FG

The Federal government payroll has been rid of 50,000 ghost workers, saving the country a huge amount of N200 billion. The amount N13 billion has been taken off the payroll monthly from February to December this year. Speaking with State House correspondents at an interactive meeting to mark the end the year, the Senior Special... Read More

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December 27, 2016

PDP hails Buhari, Jonathan, Military for Sambisa capture

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan and the military for the capture of the dreaded Sambisa Forest. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party urged the government to ensure that it wiped out all terrorists... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Pres. Buhari never said the war against terrorism was over – Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has dismissed reports that the President said the war against insurgency was over. Adesina while speaking on Channels TV said the President only commended the military for invading the last stronghold of the terrorists. “If you look at the President word-for-word, there is... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Audu Maikori: Not a very Merry Christmas for the people of Southern Kaduna

by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any “Goron” (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to both the old and young ones, no big barbecues, not many “Christmas dresses” will be bought, sown or worn in my region the southern part... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

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Jibrin

December 26, 2016

President Buhari has succumbed to blackmail – Jibrin

Embattled House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of succumbing to blackmail. Jibrin, who made the allegation on Monday in a series of tweets said Buhari has been held hostage. He said, “As a President, once you succumb to blackmail by individual, group or institution, you are finished and your presidency... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Magu’s rejection, an indictment on Buhari – Prof. Oyebode

Professor of International Law, Akin Oyebode says the rejection of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu by the senate is an indictment on President Muhammadu Buhari. Oyebode, who stated this on Sunday at a Channels Television breakfast show said Magu is now “damaged goods”. He said, “There is this increasingly... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Buhari doesn’t have to comment on Southern Kaduna killings – Femi Adesina

The presidency has replied to comments in the media on President Muhammadu Buhari’s silence on the killings in Southern Kaduna. Speaking on Sunrise daily, a Channels TV programme, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the governor was “on top of the situation”. “You don’t have to hear from... Read More

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December 26, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: “Why is the president appearing weak?” – Hon Jibrin has a word or two for President Buhari

Let’s throw our minds back a bit. Sometime in mid-October, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari granted what turned out to be a highly controversial interview with the BBC. The summary of her grievances with her husband’s leadership which she did not fail to share was: President Buhari’s government had been hijacked.... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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December 25, 2016

APC hails capture of Sambisa Forest

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the Nigerian Armed Forces and President Muhammadu Buhari on the great success of Operation Lafiya Dole which resulted in the capture of Boko Haram’s last stronghold, Sambisa Forest on Friday, December 23. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party hailed the... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Tinubu commends Buhari, Army for Sambisa capture

Following the capture of Sambisa forest by the Nigerian Army, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army for the achievement. In a statement issued on Sunday, the former Lagos governor urged the Army to finish the job by rescuing the Chibok... Read More

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December 25, 2016

The Thread: How men in uniform harassed one Igbo family on their Christmas trip

A Twitter user, @AuntyOsaki has shared how her neighbour and his family were harassed on their travel by men in uniform. She said food items meant for relatives in the family was seized by different security agencies on the highway, stationed at several locations. See below:

Thinking Through

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December 25, 2016

Former Guinness MD shares a fearful message for Nigeria at Christmas

Keith Richards, a former Managing Director of multinational company, Guinness has expressed fears for Nigeria under the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a tweet on Christmas Day, Richard described Buhari as an economic illiterate and the most ethnic President since colonial times. It's Christmas & I fear for Nigeria. This man is an economic... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Our priority is to alleviate poverty, Buhari tells Nigerians in Christmas message

President Muhammadu Buhari says the priority of his administration is to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari, who said this in a Christmas message on Sunday signed by him, also urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and to live in peace and unity with one another. He said, “I heartily rejoice with all Nigerians, particularly our... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Christmas: We should pray for our heroic citizens this period – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said his administration’s immediate priority was to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians. The President’s Christmas message read, “I heartily rejoice with all Nigerians, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on this year’s celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. “As we... Read More

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December 24, 2016

7 things we learnt from the President’s Christmas address

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday released his Christmas message to Nigerians. Buhari assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is doing its best to make life easier for all citizens. Here are 7 things we learnt from the President’s Christmas message. 1. We need to reflect on the love of God “As we celebrate this year’s... Read More

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December 24, 2016

BREAKING: We finally crushed Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said he has received news that the Nigerian Army has crushed Boko Haram’s last enclave in Sambisa forest. He said this in his goodwill message to troops of operation lafiya dole on Saturday. He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai informed him that the camp was destroyed at... Read More

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December 23, 2016

ECOWAS troops on standby to kick out Gambia’s Jammeh

Following the refusal of Gambian president, Yayha Jammeh to step down after his defeat at the polls, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says its troops are on standby to force him out of power. Speaking on the decision, ECOWAS Commission’s President, Marcel de Souza, said, “We have put standby forces on alert... Read More

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December 23, 2016

LAKE Rice: I’m happy Nigerians can celebrate Christmas with cheap rice – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi counterpart, Atiku Bagudu for successfully partnering to produce LAKE Rice. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Friday, the President lauded both governors for bringing such initiative at a time when the country was in... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, Atiku Bagudu, Lake Rice, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 23, 2016

2017 budget: N1.05bn allocated for Buhari, Osinbajo’s foreign trips

The 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly has revealed that N1.05bn has been budgeted for foreign trips of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the State House headquarters A breakdown reveals that Buhari’s international travels and transport will gulp N739.487m; Osinbajo’s will cost N218.296m; while the State House Headquarters will spend N97.208m... Read More

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December 22, 2016

Southern Kaduna crisis: Buhari approves 24-hour curfew

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 24-hour curfew imposed by the Kaduna government on Thursday, on three Local Government Areas; Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema’a. Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i stated this after a closed door meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. El-Rufai, said, “The President has given us unqualified support to stabilize the... Read More

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December 22, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. ‘How Ibori made governors, senators from prison’ (WATCH) Peter Nwaoboshi, a Delta State Senator has narrated how former governor of Delta State, James Ibori decided who became governor of the state from prison. 2. IPOB threat: Buhari, ministers shun South-East summit President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More

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December 22, 2016

IPOB threat: Buhari, ministers shun South-East summit

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday failed to attend the South-East Economic and Security Summit in Enugu, after threats from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), The Punch reports. IPOB had on Monday warned Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East zone. Buhari, who was meant to be the Chief Guest of Honour at the summit, which held in the... Read More

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