President Muhammadu Buhari

November 7, 2016

Buhari inaugurates hospital, roads in Edo (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the new Central Hospital and some roads on his two-day visit to celebrate the achievements of outgoing Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The President also visited the new Oba of Benin. See Photos below:

Edo state, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 7, 2016

Oshiomhole was more concerned about his people’s welfare – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lauded outgoing governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole for providing infrastructures to the people of the state. Buhari said this during the commissioning of the new Central Hospital in Benin. The President said Oshiomhole opted to build roads and hospitals over a magnificent Government House. Buhari commissioned the Upper Siluko road and the... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Central Hospital, Edo state, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 7, 2016

Slain Lt.-Col Abu-Ali, soldiers set for national burial on Monday

The slain Lieutenant Colonel, Muhammad Abu Ali who was killed on Friday night by Boko Haram terrorists will receive a national burial on Monday, according to the Nigerian Army. Abu Ali will be buried at the National Cemetery Abuja alongside other brave soldiers who were killed in battle. Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari,... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Buhari mourns Lt.-Col Abu Ali, directs Chief of Staff to attend funeral

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists. Writing in his official Twitter page, Buhari appreciated the courage of Abu Ali and other soldiers who lost their lives in the service of the country. He wrote, “I received the news of... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Nigerian youth must struggle for power if they want it – Melaye

The Senator representing Kogi-West senatorial district, Dino Melaye says if youth of the country want to be reckoned with politically, they should stop waiting for power to be given to them. Melaye says power must be struggled for as “it is never served as a buffet”. The vocal senator who said this in an interview with The Punch newspaper... Read More

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November 6, 2016

“If it is war, bring it on…” militants tell Buhari

Militant group the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), says it is ready to embark on a full scale war if necessary, The Punch reports. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Aldo Agbalaja, the militant group said it would cripple the nation’s crude oil production. The statement read, “As a matter of fact, what... Read More

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November 5, 2016

Nigeria is destined to achieve greatness – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said despite the challenges Nigeria faces, it is destined to achieve greatness. Buhari said this in Sokoto on Saturday when he inaugurated the Kalambaina 500 housing estate built by the state government at the cost N4.8 billion. “The administration will continue to bring development to Nigerians, improve security and welfare of... Read More

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November 5, 2016

Buhari should forget about $29.9bn loan, go after looted funds – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the $29.9bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari will mortgage the future of Nigeria. Falana spoke at a symposium tagged: “X-raying 50 years of military intervention in Nigeria’s politics”, organised by the Department of Political Science, University of Lagos. Falana urged the President to forget about the loan... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Buhari appoints 2 new Supreme Court Justices

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice Ejembi Eko and Justice Amina A. Augie as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. A statement by Soji Oye, acting Director of Information for the NJC, said the two justices will be sworn in by the Chief... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Emulate NJC, sack indicted ministers, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to emulate the action taken by the National Judicial Commission (NJC) on Thursday by sacking ministers in his cabinet indicted by some of the judges. The NJC on Thursday suspended seven judges accused of corruption, directing them to step aside from their judicial functions. In a... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Buhari hosts Saraki in closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a closed-door meeting with President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Saraki was accompanied to the President’s office by Senator Danjuma Goje. Saraki later told State House correspondents after the meeting that Buhari’s external borrowing request that was rejected by the Senate was a work in progress. Saraki said,”I... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Buhari chasing Biafrans while Nigeria is heading towards extinction – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has accused the Federal Government of killing Biafran agitators. In astatement by its leader, Uchenna Madu, the group said the government was witch-hunting Biafrans while Nigeria is going into extinction. “The federal government is busy, chasing, witch-hunting and killing Biafrans and agitators, while... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Buhari to pay one-day working visit to Sokoto on Saturday

President Muhammadu Buhari will be paying a one-day working visit to Sokoto State on Saturday November 5, 2016. Spokesman of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam on Friday said the President will inaugurate some projects during his visit. The President will also witness the 3000-horses Durban organised as part of the 10th Year Anniversay of the Sultan... Read More

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November 3, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The challenges I met made me want to abscond – Buhari President Muhammau Buhari says he felt like absconding when he resumed office. Buhari said this on Thursday at the State House when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 37 of the National Institute... Read More

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November 3, 2016

CAN tells Buhari to put an end to abduction of Christian girls by Emirs

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari about a “gathering cloud of crisis” if an end is not brought to the abduction and eventual marriage of young Christian girls to traditional rulers and Emirs in the North. The executive committee of CAN in the North said this when they visited the President... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Buhari hosts executive members of CAN from 19 Northern states (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Executive Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) from 19 Northern States and Abuja. The meeting which held at the Presidential Villa also had in attendance Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari, Minister of Sports an Youth development Solomon Dalung, and... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Recession not caused by this administration – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the current economic recession in the country is s product of bad management of the nation’s resources by past administrations. Buhari said this on Thursday at the State House when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 37 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). He said,... Read More

Economic recession, NIPSS, poverty, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 3, 2016

FG will submit $29.9bn loan request to Senate again – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the Federal Government will continue to engage the Senate on the benefit of the $29.9bn external loan. The Senate had on Tuesday rejected and voted out the loan request through a voice vote. But Lai Mohammed while speaking with State House correspondents said President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Militants blow up NPDC flow station in Delta

Militants on Wednesday blew up a flow station operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Delta. In a statement issued by the Spokesman of the joint force code-named “Operation Delta Safe”, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu said the troops heard the explosion while they were on routine patrol. He said, “Troops of Operation Delta Safe located... Read More

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November 2, 2016

We are delighted with Buhari’s statement that any Nigerian can leave – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday expressed delight at the comment made by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Buhari had in a meeting with Niger Delta elders said any Nigerian was free to leave the country if they had another country. In its reaction IPOB said it was ready to take the president by his... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Here are the 16 demands Niger Delta elders requested from Buhari (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted Niger Delta elders at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. During the meeting the leaders tendered a 16-point request to the president. Minister of state for petroleum Ibe Kachikwu who spoke after the meeting said the elders were frank during the meeting. Below are the 16 demands made by the elders... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Executive to blame for non-removal of judges – CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed says the executive are to blame for the non-removal of seven judges accused of corruption by the Department of State Services (DSS). Mohammed said this in a letter dated October 26 and addressed to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). He added that like all other persons,... Read More

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November 1, 2016

You are free to leave Nigeria if you have another country – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says any Nigerian is free to leave the country if they have another one. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the special assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said this when he received Niger Delta leaders. “We are determined to make life comfortable and affordable to... Read More

Garba Shehu, Niger Delta, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 1, 2016

Presidency reacts to Senate’s rejection of Buhari’s $29.96bn loan request

The Presidency says it will not dispute the decision of the Senate to reject the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow 29.9 billion dollars. The decision of the Presidency was made known in Abuja on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Ita Enang while briefing newsmen.... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Saraki vetos Buhari’s ambassadorial nominees despite Senate’s rejection

Senate president Bukola Saraki on Tuesday exercised his veto power on the ambassadorial nominees of President Muhammdu Buhari. During plenary, senators had voted against considering President Muhammadu Buhari’s ambassadorial nominees. Saraki had put the issue of the nominees before his colleagues twice in a voice vote, but more senators shouted “nay” than “aye.” At the first vote when... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Niger Delta elders ask for oil blocks in 16-point request to Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received leaders of the Niger Delta region at the Aso Rock Villa. According to The Punch Buhari the 16-point request was presented by the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Bayelsa State, King Alfred Diete Spiff on behalf of the leaders. Some of the requests made include allocation of oil blocks and... Read More

16-point request, King Alfred Diete Spiff, Niger Delta, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 1, 2016

$29bn loan: I will appeal to the Senate to revisit the proposal – Ndume

Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday said he would appeal with his colleagues to revisit the proposal made by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $29bn. The Senate had unanimously voted out the proposal after it was put to a voice vote. While speaking with journalists, Ndume said he ought to have marketed the proposal... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Buhari in closed door meeting with Niger Delta elders

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are currently in a meeting with elders from the Niger Delta region inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was scheduled to hold on October 31 but was later postponed. The meeting has in attendance; state governors, traditional rulers and leaders of thought from... Read More

Niger Delta elders, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 1, 2016

BREAKING: Buhari’s visit to Ondo for governorship campaign postponed

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have postponed the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to November 10. This was disclosed on Tuesday by APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Abayomi Adesanya, at a press conference in Akure. Buhari was expected to visit the state on November 3 to campaign for the party’s governorship candidate,... Read More

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November 1, 2016

BREAKING: Senate throws out Buhari’s $29bn loan request

The Senate on Tuesday reject President Muhammadu Buhari’s proposal to borrow $30bn for the execution of projects from 2016 to 2018. Majority members of the Upper Chamber rejected the proposal when it was put to a voice vote by senate president Bukola Saraki. The request was however not debated before it was voted out. Details... Read More

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