President Muhammadu Buhari

December 21, 2016

Pres. Buhari preaches unity in Christmas message (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity among all Nigerians. Buhari stated this in a holiday message, urging Nigerians to act as “one people”, as we are all “brothers and sisters”. In the 60-second video, the president added, that we are stronger when we are together. Watch video below:

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December 21, 2016

We will not attend Buhari’s town hall meeting – South-East senators

Senators representing the South-East geopolitical zone in the National Assembly say they will boycott the town hall meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, The Nation reports. Chairman of the caucus, Senator Enyinnanya Abaribe, said the senators took the decision because they were not consulted. President Buhari is scheduled to hold an Economic and Security Summit for... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Activities of EFCC, ICPC may destroy Buhari’s fight against corruption – Clark

Leader of the Ijaw people, Chief Edwin Clark has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-corruption agencies was being selective in their fight against corruption. Clark stated this during a news conference on Tuesday at his Kiagbodo country house in Burutu Local Government Area where he read an open letter addressed... Read More

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December 20, 2016

$30bn loan: Buhari will plunge Nigeria into eternal debt – Fayose

Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, queried the plan by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $30bn to finance the 2017 budget. According to The Punch, Fayose, who spoke at the government office in Ado-Ekiti during the distribution of 7,000 eyeglasses to indigent Ekiti people who have bad eyesight, said the plan if followed will enslave the... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Buhari orders probe of universities established by Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of projects executed by the nine federal universities established by the past administration. According to The Leadership, Buhari, who stated this during the maiden Convocation of Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi said his administration will not condone corruption in the Federal Universities. The President, who was represented... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The Punch reports. The meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes followed the controversy trailing the rejection of the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Senate’s indictment of... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Buhari meets Ghana’s President-elect, Akufo-Addo (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Ghana’s President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Akufo-Addo arrived the premises at about 2pm. See photos below;

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December 20, 2016

Mutiny: Falana writes Buhari, requests pardon for 70 soldiers

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to pardon 70 soldiers convicted of mutiny. The soldiers were sentenced to life imprisonment, but their jail sentence was commuted to 10 years under the current administration. “We are counsel to the 70 soldiers who are currently held in custody at the Ikoyi and... Read More

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December 20, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Nigeria is known as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Nigeria is known in the internarional community as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists and other negative vices. 2. Cross River gov, Ayade to appoint 6000 new aides Cross River... Read More

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December 20, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria is known as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists – Buhari | Malami meets Buhari on probe of SGF, EFCC Chairman | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Over 150,000 refugees returned to Nigeria – Buhari – YNaija Nigeria is known as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists – Buhari – YNaija Cross River gov, Ayade to appoint 6000 new aides – YNaija Abuja airport will be closed for 6 weeks – Minister – YNaija IPOB... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Over 150,000 refugees returned to Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said over 150,00 refugees have returned to the country. The President spoke while receiving the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Phillipo Grandi, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari said Nigeria was being guided by international best practices and standards in rehabilitating millions of persons displaced by the Boko... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Nigeria is known as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Nigeria is known in the internarional community as a nation of fraudsters, terrorists and other negative vices. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke while declaring open an induction course organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for career... Read More

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December 19, 2016

IPOB warns Buhari to stay away from South-East

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East. The group said this in a statement issued on Monday, entitled, ‘Muhammadu Buhari must stay clear of Biafraland or have himself to blame for the outcome of any such visit’. The statement by its spokespersons,... Read More

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December 19, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Dangote ranked 68th on Forbes list of world’s most powerful persons Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named as the 68th most powerful person in the world. Dangote who had consistently made the list since 2013 was ranked the second most powerful in Africa... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Economic recession will fade in 2017 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that the current economic recession will recede in 2017. Buhari made the remark on Monday in Abuja while declaring open an induction course organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Nigerian Career Ambassadors-designate who were recently cleared by the Senate. He warned the ambassadors that they would be... Read More

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December 19, 2016

We did not reject Magu’s nomination – Senate leader

The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, says the nomination of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was not rejected. Ndume, who spoke on Monday to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said what the red chamber did was... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Saraki, one of the most influential politicians of our time – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki as “one of the most influential politicians of our time. felicitates with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary on December 19, 2016. Buhari said this in a congratulatory message to Saraki on the occasion of his... Read More

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December 19, 2016

‘Buhari begins plans to reshuffle cabinet next year’

The Presidency has hinted the Senate about possible ministerial appointments early next year, Guardian reports. Sources said on Sunday that the President is planning to reshuffle his cabinet and drop 10 ministers. It was gathered that the Presidency has lobbied leaders of the Senate to secure prompt and less rancorous screening process. Two positions are... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Buhari orders probe on SGF, others over alleged corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to probe all top officials in his government who have been accused of corruption. This followed reports about how the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal allegedly awarded contracts to a company owned... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Nigeria must borrow to fund 2017 budget – Reps

The leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday said Nigeria cannot fund its 2017 budget except from an external loan. Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila said this in Abuja, while speaking on the activities of the legislature in the last 12 months. Gbajabiamila said the country has to spend huge amount... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Osinbajo, Aisha, others absent at Buhari’s 74th birthday

The 74th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari had some noticeable absentees. Top on the list include Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, first lady, Aisha Buhari and principal officers of the National Assembly, who were conspicuously absent when officers and men of the Presidential Brigade of Guards held a special parade in Buhari’s honour on Saturday.... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Nobody persuaded me to concede defeat to Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2015 presidential poll on his own volition and without any external influence. Jonathan stated this at the 4th, 8th and 2nd combined convocation and 10th anniversary of Bingham University, Nasarawa State, while delivering his speech. The university honoured the... Read More

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December 17, 2016

Pres. Buhari celebrates his 74th birthday (PHOTOS)

A parade is currently going on at the Presidential Villa Abuja to mark the 74th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari. See photos below;

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December 17, 2016

Buhari came when Nigeria needed credible leadership – Dogara

According to him, “We remain eternally grateful to the almighty God for giving us you at this critical period in our nation’s history when the need for a dynamic and purposeful leadership is imperative. “Undoutedly, you are here on a divine mission to rescue Nigeria from the brink of collapse and hopelessness. Though the road... Read More

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December 17, 2016

N7.28trillion budget, 38.5 per cent | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N7.28trillion – The cost of the 2017 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. 38.5 per cent – The percentage of candidates who made credits in five subjects including Mathematics and English at the November/December WAEC exams. N471.8million – The amount released by the Federal Government... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Tinubu, Atiku, Dangote, others at Zahra Buhari’s wedding (PHOTOS)

APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Aliko Dangote, Atiku Abubakar and others were pictured at the wedding ceremony of Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. See photos below;

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December 16, 2016

Aisha Buhari shares beautiful photos from her daughter, Zahra’s wedding

The wedding ceremony of Zahra, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding at the National Mosque, Abuja. Zahra is getting married to Ahmed Indimi, son of billionaire Muhammadu Indimi. First lady, Aisha Buhari took to her Instagram page on Friday and shared a pictures from the traditional wedding ceremony. See pictures below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOE5Y8OA9mj/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BOFFiEtgtyq/... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Tales of the unexpected

by Olusegun Adeniyi SCENE ONE: In the course of a break-in at a local branch of the Central Bank (not in Nigeria), one of the robbers, holding a pump action gun in his hands, shouted to everyone: “Don’t move, if you don’t want to die. The money in this bank belongs to the government while... Read More

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December 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says Nigerians are keenly observing to see how President Muhammadu Buhari will respond to corruption allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Buhari will take action on SGF after investigation – Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari would investigate the allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, The Punch reports. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, who stated this in an interview said Buhari will listen to both sides as he is a fair-minded person. Adesina... Read More

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