President Muhammadu Buhari

December 16, 2016

Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says the issue of corruption levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal is a test to the corruption fight of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Saraki stated this on Thursday, saying, “I know Nigerians are watching”, as he called on the FG to do the needful “in... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Amina Mohammed’s UN appointment has brought me honour – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the appointment of the Minister of Environment, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, as the Deputy United Nations Secretary-General. Speaking with the in-coming Secretary-General, Mr Guterres who called to inform him of his decision to name Mrs. Mohammed as the Deputy Secretary-General earlier this evening, the President used the opportunity to reiterate his support and... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Timeline: This is a full list of scandals since Buhari became president

by Dolapo Adelana The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been plagued with a plethora of scandals since he took over the mantle of leadership on May 29, 2015. From the delay in the appointment of cabinet members, to the padding of the 2016 budget, the Buhari administration has ironically been through one scandal after another... Read More

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December 15, 2016

The Thread: Buhari has taken sides with his men accused of corruption – Aisha Yesufu

One of the conveners of the Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG), Aisha Yesufu on Thursday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of taking sides with some of his appointees alleged to have been involved in corrupt activities. Yesufu, expressed her displeasure via Twitter on the latest allegation that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Zahra Buhari’s wedding: “No government money in invitation cards, souvenirs or Aso-Ebi” – Presidency

The presidency has said that no govenment funds were used in the upcoming wedding of Zahra, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior Special Assistant to the president, Garba Shehu stated this on Thursday were he said the president’s family and personal aides put the money together to foot the bill of the wedding. The statement... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Buhari may behave like Jammeh if he loses in 2019 – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has no moral justification to persuade Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh to relinquish power. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said only leaders like Goodluck Jonathan and John Mahama who lost elections and conceded defeat could... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Academic pursuit was almost impossible during my days in the military – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said army officers were not privileged to pursue academic qualifications during his time in the military. According to a statement byhis Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said this during the decoration of his Aide-De-Camp, Col. Mohammed Abubakar; and the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet,... Read More

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December 14, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Buhari presents 2017 budget to the National Assembly President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented the over N7.8trn 2017 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. 2. Senate wants SGF prosecuted over North East contracts fraud Some senators on Wednesday demanded the prosecution of the... Read More

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December 14, 2016

We have implemented N3.58trn of the 2016 budget – Buhari

The Federal Government has implemented about N3.58tn out of the N6.08tn for the 2016 Budget, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday. Buhari said this while presenting the N7.28trn 2017 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. He said the 2016 budget was not fully implemented due to the low oil prices in the... Read More

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December 14, 2016

We will focus more attention on infrastructure in 2017 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his administration will focus more on infrastructure in the coming year while presenting the 2017 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. Buhari said more attention will be focused on road and rail construction. He added that, “Though we cannot control the price of crude oil, we... Read More

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December 14, 2016

2017 budget: Amnesty programme allocation increased

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday while presenting the 2017 budget said the budget will be set at N305 per dollar. N520 billion out of the N7.298trn budget was allocated to the ministry of power, housing and works. Capital expenditure gets 30.7 percent in the budget which is 20.4 percent bigger than the 2016 budget. The... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Timeline: #PayFalcons | This is how we got here

Nigeria has a habit of treating its heroes shabbily and with disdain. This trend has been a norm over the years, from one administration to another, and it’s apparent that government hardly ever takes any action until they are pushed to the wall – either by public outcry or protests. The case of Nigeria’s triumphant,... Read More

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December 14, 2016

BREAKING: National Assembly shut ahead of Buhari’s 2017 budget presentation

Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the National Assembly on Wednesday, security operatives have shut all three entrances into the complex, The Punch reports. Buhari is expected at the Assembly by 12pm, but he is still in Gambia as part of the ECOWAS team that went to persuade Yayha Jammeh to step down following his electoral... Read More

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December 14, 2016

“Buhari can intimidate judges, he cannot intimidate me” – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday expressed displeasure at the judgment of Justice Binta Nyako to grant the request of the Federal Government that the identity of witnesses in his trial be shielded from the public. In fits of rage, Kanu fumed, using expletives on President Muhammadu Buhari, as he... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday | Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday – YNaija Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest – YNaija This is the only reason why Tinubu will leave the APC – Chieftain – YNaija Pictures from Zahra Buhari’s bridal shower – YNaija IGP sets up c’ttee to tackle cattle... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday present the 2017 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The presentation of the document is expected to hold at 12pm. On November 30, the Federal Executive Council approved the document for presentation to the National Assembly. Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the council’s... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Photos from Buhari, African leaders’ meeting with Jammeh

President Muhammadu Buhari, outgoing president of Ghana, John Mahama and President Ellen Sirleaf of Liberia are currently meeting with the President of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh over his insistence not to relinquish power. See photos:

Ellen Sirleaf, President Muhammadu Buhari, Yahya Jammeh

December 13, 2016

Buhari writes Senate over confirmation of Anyene as Auditor-General

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Anthony Anyene as Auditor General of the Federation. Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read the letter during plenary. Buhari in the letter said the Federal Civil Service Commission recommended Anyene for the position. Details later…

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December 13, 2016

Zahra Buhari confirms her wedding to Ahmed Indimi

Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has finally confirmed her wedding to Ahmed Indimi, son of oil billionaire Mohammed Indimi. There had been reports of a likely marriage between Zahra and Ahmed Indimi, which was reportedly postponed due to stories in the media. It was also reported that the President was not happy with... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the military to continue its attack on terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and bring the insurgency to an end. The former Lagos governor sai this in a statement on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, as he condoled with those who lost their lives... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Presidency refutes story on replacement of Olonisakin, Ibas as service chiefs

The presidency on Tuesday refuted a report that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the replacement of Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as Service Chiefs. In a statement by special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the Presidency said the report... Read More

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December 12, 2016

DHQ dismisses rumours on retirement of some service chiefs

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed rumours on social media that some service chiefs have been retired and replaced. The Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with PR Nigeria described the rumours as baseless and unfounded. He added that the service chiefs are still discharging their official responsibilities. General Rabe said, “It is disturbing... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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

1. Buhari loves Igbos, Ngige replies Ohaneze Minister for Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, has dismissed the statement made by the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, accusing President Buhari of marginalisiing persons of Igbo extraction, stating that Buhari loved the Igbos. 2. How I escaped church building collapse in Uyo –... Read More

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December 12, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: 3 ‘die’ in Synagogue church during stampede | Buhari loves Igbos, Ngige replies Ohaneze | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. 3 ‘die’ in Synagogue church during stampede – YNaija Buhari loves Igbos, Ngige replies Ohaneze – YNaija 2017 budget will bring Nigeria out of recession – Buhari – YNaija You lied over casualty figures in Akwa Ibom church building collapse, Group blasts govt., NMA – YNaija Cassava... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Buhari loves Igbos, Ngige replies Ohaneze

Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige has dismissed a statement made by the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, who accused President Muhammadu Buhari of marginalisiing persons of Igbo extraction. Nwaorgu had on Friday said the organisation backed former President Goodluck Jonathan against Buhari in the 2015 presidential election because Buhari... Read More

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December 12, 2016

2017 budget will bring Nigeria out of recession – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 2017 budget which will be presented before the National Assembly on Wednesday will bring the nation out of the current economic crisis. Buhari said this on Sunday in his Eid-el-Maulud message to the nation. The statement read, “Again the calendar of life has brought us into another... Read More

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December 11, 2016

President Buhari ‘congratulates’ Akwa Ibom governor over his escape from church collapse

Nigerians have described as insensitivity a press release written by the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu ‘congratulating’ the governor over his escape at the church building collapse in Uyo yesterday. Akwa Ibom State governor, Emmanuel Udom had escaped the collapse which killed over 50 worshippers of the... Read More

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December 11, 2016

Buhari condoles with victims of Akwa Ibom church collapse

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the people of Akwa Ibom over the tragic collapse of a church in the state on Saturday leading to the death of scores. In a statement released on his Twitter handle, @MBuhari, the President said he spoke with the governor of the state, Emmanuel Udom. He prayed for the... Read More

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December 10, 2016

See ‘official’ wedding invite to Zahra Buhari’s wedding (PHOTO)

The official invite to the much talked about wedding ceremony between Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari and Ahmed Indimi, son of Muhammadu Indimi is out, according to Instablog9ja. According to the invite which was signed by the father of the groom-to-be, Muhammadu Indimi, the wedding will hold on Friday December 16 by 2pm at... Read More

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December 10, 2016

Buhari’s family renounces Zahra’s pre-wedding pictures

Nigeria’s first family has disowned some photographs trending in the media said to be pre-wedding photographs of their daughter, Zahra and Mohammed Indimi, The Punch reports. In a statement on Saturday by the Special Assistant on Media to the wife of the President, Adebisi Olumide-Ajayi, the family described the pictures as untrue and an embarrassment to the couple, stating that... Read More

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