President Muhammadu Buhari

October 9, 2016

SERAP demands immediate release of arrested judges, threatens to sue Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have demanded the immediate release of the judges arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services. The group in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari threaten to take legal action if the judges are not immediately freed. In a statement by its Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni on Sunday,... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Buhari’s biography: Who exactly is Professor John Paden?

Many have heard of the white saviour complex. The white saviour complex is when a first world person (usually white) or nation or organisation wades in unsolicited in a bid to ‘fix’ a third world (almost always African) ‘problem’. Often times, such a move will end up being a condescending and uninformed intervention. Dr. John Paden... Read More

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October 9, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Pres. Buhari to hand over presidential jets to Air Force | Lagos school kidnap: Abductors demand N30m ransom | SANs condemn DSS crackdown on judges

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Pres. Buhari to hand over presidential jets to Air Force – YNaija FG still in talks with Niger Delta militants – Kachikwu – YNaija Lagos school kidnap: Abductors demand N30m ransom – YNaija Diversion of funds: EFCC seizes ex-Naval chief’s property – YNaija Buhari commends South Africa... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Buhari commends South Africa for upholding terrorism charges against Henry Okah

The South African Government has received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari commending it for upholding the terrorism charges against Henry Okah. The South African Supreme Court had on Monday confirmed the 20-year jail term on Henry Okah and another 12-year term for the 2010 Abuja bombing. According sources, Buhari wrote that the judgement was part... Read More

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October 8, 2016

Full text of Buhari’s speech at the Passing out Parade of 63 Regular Course NDA (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday addressed the 63 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Buhari spoke on various national issues such as the war on terror, militancy in the Nigrr Delta, professionalism in the military, among others. Read full speech below: I am delighted to be in the Nigerian Defence Academy again this... Read More

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October 8, 2016

Niger Delta: Military action will be taken if bombing persists – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his government will resort to military action if the bombing of oil installations in the region persists. Buhari made the remark on Saturday during the Passing out Parade of Officer cadets of the 63 regular course at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. Buhari said the priority of his administration is to... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Buhari received N50bn from ex-governors for campaign – Fani-Kayode

Director Media and Publicity of Goodluck Jonathan re-election campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode on Friday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari received N50 billion from former governors who are now ministers during the 2015 election campaign. He made the allegation in an essay titled, ‘John Paden’s book on President Muhammadu Buhari and his dirty little lies’. Fani-Kayode said the... Read More

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October 7, 2016

FJSC recommends Justice Onnoghen as next CJN

Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen has been recommended by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Daily Trust reports. The FJSC recommended Onnoghen to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for further recommendation to President Muhammadu Buhari. Onnoghen, a Justice of the Supreme Court since 2005 is set to succeed outgoing CJN Justice Mahmud... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday said members of the Buhari-led administration experienced change a “long time ago”. Mohammed made the remark while speaking in Lagos when he unveiled the ‘Change Begins With Me’ campaign to the corporate world. He said public officials were no longer seen as demigods, as they... Read More

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October 6, 2016

How Pres. Buhari approved needed funds for Nigeria, Zambia clash – Dalung

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funds for the World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia. There had been reports that the NFF was unable to release funds for the match due to financial challenges, which it denied. Dalung, while speaking with journalists at the National Secretariat of... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Buhari, Dogara meet in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday had a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Aso Rock. The meeting which held in the President’s office in the State House lasted for about one hour. Dogara, however declined to speak to journalists after the meeting.

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October 6, 2016

Jonathan, Jega’s patriotism shamed ‘prophets of doom’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the magnanimity of former president Goodluck Jonathan was key in disappointing the “prophet of dooms” who predicted the disintegration of the country in 2015. Buhari said this at the 2015 Leadership Award organized by the Leadership Newspapers, where he won the Person of the Year alongside former president Goodluck... Read More

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October 6, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption | Buhari should address recession and stop complaining – Fayose | Norwegian Prime Minister caught playing Pokemon Go in parliament

From the papers this morning – a Tracklst. Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption – YNaija Buhari should address recession and stop complaining – Fayose – YNaija Sambisa the only remaining base of Boko Haram – Miltary – YNaija I don’t understand how Ize-Iyamu got more than 50,000 votes – Oshiomhole – YNaija N1.7trn bad... Read More

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October 6, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption President Muhammadu Buhari has in his possession letters written by former President Goodluck Jonathan requesting for “off-budget funds”. This startling revelation is contained in Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, written by... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari has in his possession letters written by former President Goodluck Jonathan requesting for “off-budget funds”. This startling revelation is contained in Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, written by Prof. John Paden and presented to the public on Monday. An online dictionary defines “off-budget funds” as funds not... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Buhari should address recession and stop complaining – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the blame game and get to work. Fayose said President Buhari should stop blaming past administrations for the nation’s economic woes, but should rather work assiduously to fix it. Fayose said this on Wednesday while addressing teachers in the state at the Oluyemi... Read More

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October 5, 2016

President Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting which is holding at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock Abuja has Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, some staff of the presidency and the ministers of the country. See photos below:

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October 5, 2016

Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls

More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about N1.7 trillion) from the Federal Government to free the abducted 219 Chibok girls. These facts are contained in the autobiography of President Muhammadu Buhari, titled,... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums

The Federal Government says it will go ahead with plans to concession the Lagos and Abuja stadiums, The Punch reports. Minister of Sports and Youth development, Solomon Dalung said this on Tuesday when he addressed Statehouse correspondents after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the nation’s performance at the 2016 Rio Paralympics games. The minister said, “I agree... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Buhari meets APC national chairman, Oyegun (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting may not be unconnected to the Ondo APC crisis which had prompted National leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to call for his resignation. Tinubu had alleged that... Read More

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October 4, 2016

‘Change Begins With Me’ was a ‘stolen’ initiative, Afe Babalola writes Buhari

A senior advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola has written a letter to President Muhammadu Nuhari, stating that the ‘Change Begins With Me’ campaign was not conceived by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. A businessman, Akin Fadeyi had alleged that the campaign was his idea with the theme; ‘Not in My Country’ which he said... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Buhari and I didn’t settle our differences with guns – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday urged Nigerians to ensure “the unity, development, wholesomeness and progress” of the country. He said this at the launch of a book- “Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria”, written by a professor of International Studies, John Paden. Obasanjo said he and the president had been political oppositions and had... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Why Atiku was absent from Buhari’s biography presentation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was one of the top dignitaries conspicuously absent from the presentation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’ on Monday. In a statement issued by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office said the APC chieftain missed the event because he received the... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Don’t be like N’Deltans who support their leaders blindly, Shehu Sani tells Arewa Forum

Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central on Monday asked the Arewa Consultative Forum not to support the Buhari-led administration blindly. He said this while receiving the executive members of the Kaduna State chapter of ACF, led by its chairman, Ramalan Yero. “ACF should not be like the people of Niger Delta who will support whatever decisions taken... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Buhari’s govt is slow but steady – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “slow but steady” in its resolve to develop the country. Tinubu said this at the International Conference Centre, Abuja during the launch of a book — ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, written by... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Buhari should grant presidential pardon, amnesty to treasury looters – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to grant treasury looters presidential pardon to ensure quick recovery of such funds, Daily Trust reports. The chairman Senate committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who made this known in a statement on Sunday, said such persons should be given a grace period of six months. He... Read More

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October 1, 2016

We won’t allow temporary problems divert us from our course – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said his administration will not allow temporary problems divert it from the ultimate goal of tackling the country’s salient challenges. Buhari said this in his independence day address in commemoration of the country’s 56th anniversary on Saturday. Buhari urged Nigerians to pray for the country as well as its founding... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Buhari had a hand in messy Edo election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being party to the sham it observed during the Edo election. In a statement released by its National spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, the party said the President’s decision to congratulate Godwin Obaseki of the APC “has shown where he belongs”. “President Buhari’s congratulatory message to Godwin Obaseki... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Recession: Obasanjo, Yar’adua, Jonathan deserve to be blamed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says past administrations in the country since the restoration of democracy in 1999 deserved to be blamed for the country’s woes. He said this on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa during a public presentation of a pictorial book titled, “Buhari: A New Beginning” and Conversation themed: “Creative Youth as Drivers of the... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Buhari’s heart desire is to see a great Nigeria – Osinbajo

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s heart desire was to see a great Nigeria. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Vice-President said this while receiving a delegation of Christian Ministers Welfare Initiative at the Presidential Villa. Osinbajo said the President has told... Read More

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