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April 14, 2016
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‘Chiboks girls have been let down’ – Oby Ezekwesili

‘We are absolutely not satisfied; we feel like our Chibok girls are being let down’ – Two years after the abduction of the 219 girls from their school in Chibok community, this is the sentiment of a proponent of the BringBackOurGirls advocacy, Obiageli Ezekwesili. The advocacy was launched after the abduction of the girls on... Read More
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January 18, 2016
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The YNaija Interview: Buhari’s war on corruption is ‘thieves fighting with thieves’ – Pa Ikhide

by Emeka Nwankwo Ikhide Ikheloa (popularly called Pa Ikhide) is a University of Benin trained Biochemist turned literary critic and social commentator. Ikhide, who describes himself as highly opinionated, is based in the United States, where he has lived since 1982, and from where he shares his thoughts on books, social issues and politics. Pa... Read More
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January 15, 2016
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‘Buhari feels he’s given his best to rescue Chibok girls’ – Ezekwesili

Former Minister of Education and leader of the BringBackOurGirls group, Obiageli Ezekwesili says President Muhammadu Buhari was not able to connect with the mothers of the Chibok parents, on an emotional level. The #BBOG group led the Chibok parents to the presidential villa on Thursday, to determine the status of the efforts to rescue the girls who were... Read More
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December 22, 2015
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Nigerian Tribune fires reporter, editor for running concocted story on Buhari, Sagay

A senior reporter of the Nigerian Tribune, Olakunle Timothy Taiwo, has been sacked for concocting an interview with Professor Itse Sagay, a constitutional lawyer, and scholar. The Editor of Sunday Tribune has also been dismissed, as he was the supervisor to the erring reporter. Taiwo, a Senior reporter at the Nigerian Tribune, published a report where... Read More
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November 24, 2015
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Opinion: Diezani, the untouchable ‘super woman’ has suddenly become a frightened toddler

Few people illustrate the transient nature of positional power like the erstwhile Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. The hitherto untouchable ‘super woman’ has suddenly become like a frightened toddler seeking sympathy from the same people she despised while in power. We all remember how she reportedly contrived her flight booking to coincide with... Read More
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November 19, 2015
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Why Buhari ordered sack of Justice Akanbi

Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High Court, has been compulsorily retired by President Muhammadu Buhari. Akanbi’s compulsory retirement, over cases of misconduct, was approved by Buhari, says the Acting Director of Information, National Judicial Council, Soji Oye. Oye said in a statement on Wednesday, that the compulsory retirement came to be,... Read More
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November 14, 2015
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Father Mbaka blasts Biafra protesters, says Buhari is fair to South-East

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, has described the recent Pro-Biafra protests as ‘evil’. Mbaka condemned the agitators for the Biafran state in Enugu on Saturday, while delivering a sermon at Adoration Ministry. He advised the youths of the South East and South-South that the protest could lead to their death, hence, they should go back to their business. “Locking up... Read More
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November 10, 2015
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‘It’s not enough to cancel elections’ | Buhari speaks on election tribunals

President Muhammadu Buhari, has advocated for the investigation and punishment of future election offenders. Buhari said the nullification of elections by electoral tribunals is not enough to deter politicians from shying away from electoral malpractices. The President said on Monday, that a system is needed to be put in place by the judiciary to addresses these shortcomings. President Buhari... Read More
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November 2, 2015
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Buhari, Jonathan hold private meeting in Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted former President Goodluck Jonathan to a private meeting on Monday afternoon. The pair met briefly at the new banquet hall of the presidential villa, in Abuja. There were no presidential aides in the meeting, which was reported to have lasted only 10 minutes. Neither Jonathan nor Buhari spoke to journalists as the... Read More
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November 2, 2015
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These are the speculated portfolios of Buhari’s ministers

After 6 months of nail-biting, mind-blowing suspense, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees were eventually screened by the Senate last week. The nominees were screened without portfolios, and it is expected that President Buhari will inaugurate the new ministers and assign portfolios to them this week. But Nigerians, having waited this long, appear to have exhausted... Read More
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November 1, 2015
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Buhari can’t be distracted by Metuh, a broken record – Presidency

The Presidency says it will not paint a false picture of the country to the outside world for the sake of ‘marketing’ Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the presidency, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the misdeeds of the Peoples Democratic Party government will not be emulated by the present government. In... Read More
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November 1, 2015
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Could this be why Buhari stayed away from APC grand rally in Kogi?

In some quarters, it is deemed that President Muhammadu Buhari deliberately stayed away from the All Progressives Congress (APC) grand rally in Lokoja, Kogi State. The ruling party held a grand rally on Saturday, ahead of the November 21 governorship election in the state. Neither the President nor Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, were present at the... Read More
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October 31, 2015
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Buhari: ‘Of course, Nigeria is broke’ (WATCH)

In an interview he had with Nigerian Television Authority and Channels TV shortly before he left New Delhi, India, President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed that Nigeria is broke. Buhari said: “You must have known that the Federal Government had to help 27 of the 36 states to pay salaries. Nigeria cannot pay salaries. The Federal Government itself had to summon... Read More
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October 31, 2015
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President Buhari arrives Nigeria from India trip (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria, from his 4-day trip to India, where he attended the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit. Buhari arrived in the wee hours of this morning, via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The President was received at the airport by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, Chief of Staff... Read More
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September 21, 2015
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The mathematics of Saraki’s trial: 16 questions about 13 things

Most Nigerians have been following the recent happenings in the country between the head of the legislature, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and the puppet masters holding the strings of the Code of Conduct Bureau. Personally, as I watched the events unfold, I could not help but notice some unanswered questions concerning this case and since... Read More
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September 21, 2015
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What Buhari regrets the most about death of HID Awolowo

President Muhammadu Buhari, is saddened that the late HID Awolowo, did not live long enough to witness the changes his administration will make to the country. Buhari, expressed regrets that Mama Awolowo, died before her son-in-law, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, could make impactful transformation in Nigeria. The President said this through the Secretary to the... Read More
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September 16, 2015
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APC ‘expects Goodluck Jonathan, PDP to apologise to Nigerians’

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State says the Peoples Democratic Party should apologise to Nigerians for the last 16 years of corruption and mismanagement. The ruling party said PDP should be blamed for the slow pace of the economy under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The party released a statement on Tuesday, through... Read More
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September 14, 2015
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President Buhari heads to France (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has left Nigeria for his trip to France. Buhari, who flew out on Monday afternoon, will be in France for the next three days. The Nigerian President was invited by French President, Francois Hollande. During the visit, Buhari, will participate in a France/Nigeria Investment Forum with leading Nigerian and French entrepreneurs, among other activities. See... Read More
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September 10, 2015
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Buhari is helping Nigeria recover from paralysis | Tinubu throws shade at PDP

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party, over its description of President Buhari, as a dictator. According to Tinubu, the President is helping the country recover from being paralysed by the PDP. The former Lagos governor stated this on Wednesday, after himself and Chief Bisi Akande, held... Read More
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September 9, 2015
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PDP refuses to recognise Buhari as President

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has refused to recognise Muhammadu Buhari, as President by failing to hang his official portrait at the party’s national secretariat. Buhari’s official portrait is not hung at any of the offices in the PDP’s Wadata House national secretariat, located at Zone 5, Abuja, Punch reports. Despite the fact... Read More
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September 7, 2015
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Assets declaration: Washington Post says ‘Buhari is dirt-poor’

President Muhammadu Buhari’s assets declaration has elicited wide-ranging reactions from various sections of the global media. Today, we’ll take a look at the Washington Post’s commentary on the fact that Buhari has an estimated N30 million in the bank. Converted to dollars, it comes in at $150,000, which is very much underwhelming, we must admit. Read below... Read More
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September 6, 2015
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Northern group uses Jonathan’s bias for the South to justify Buhari’s appointments

Goodluck Jonathan had a bias towards the South-South and South-East, in his political appointments, says a northern group. A group of ‘Concerned Elders of the North’, in an attempt to justify the perceived imbalance in the appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari, has released a list of some appointments made by the administration of Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More
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September 4, 2015
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South Africa is happy with President Buhari – Here’s why

While President Buhari is being advised to tread with caution in his anti-corruption war, folks beyond these shores are impressed with the intensity of his efforts. Case in point, South Africa, whose High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, has commended Buhari for his anti-corruption crusade. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, Mnguni said Buhari’s efforts would fast-track Nigeria’s development as... Read More
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September 1, 2015
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Why Buhari should tread softly on anti-corruption war – Cardinal Okogie

Anthony Cardinal Okogie, says that it would be more cost-effective for the Presidency to invite those suspected to have looted government treasury. Cardinal Okogie says that instead of taking the corrupt people to court, President Buhari should invite them and “speak to their conscience.” In an interview with Punch Newspapers, the cleric said looters of the country’s treasury... Read More
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August 27, 2015
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Reverend Father Kukah visits President Buhari (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Reverend Mathew Kukah at the Presidential Villa, earlier today. Rev. Fr Kukah has been subjected to widespread criticism and attacks, following the recent meeting of the National Peace Committee with President Buhari. After the meeting, it came to light that Kukah and other members of the committee, had appealed to Buhari... Read More
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