President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will hand over some aircraft in the Presidential fleet to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Punch reports. A source who spoke to the news platform said the handover ceremony will take place at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “I can confirm to you that based on... Read More

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October 2, 2016

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319,483; N2 billion… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

319,483 – The numbers of votes for APC’s Godwin Obaseki to win the Edo gubernatorial election. 32 – The number of years it took Enugu Rangers to win the Nigerian Premier League title. The teams last championship win was in 1984. N2 billion – The amount of money needed to fund the Office of the First Lady in... Read More

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September 11, 2016

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$500 million; 471… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$500 million – The amount pledged by the World Bank to five Northern states through the Universal Basic Education scheme. $458 million – The amount to be returned from the loot stashed away by former President Sani Abacha in the United States. N24.5 billion – The amount consolidated by the Kaduna State Government in its... Read More

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September 9, 2016

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Aircraft in Presidential fleet will be reduced – Garba Shehu

The Federal Government has kicked off plans to reduce the number of aircraft in the presidential fleet. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made this known on his Twitter handle, @GarShehu while reacting to a post directed at him. Shehu said there is a committee already in place working to ensure... Read More

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July 1, 2016

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President Buhari flies to Katsina to enjoy the weekend (PHOTOS)

It appears President Muhammadu Buhari cherishes his weekends like every Nigerian. On Friday, he left the Presidential Villa in Abuja for his home in Katsina where he will spend the weekend. He was accompanied by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and other aides. See some photos below.

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May 18, 2016

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YNaija Says: For Buhari’s government to maintain trust, it needs to cut its costs now

Trust in government may help governments to implement structural reforms with long term benefits… In a low-trust climate, citizens will prioritise immediate, appropriable and partial benefits, and will induce politicians to seek short-term and opportunistic gains through free-riding and populist attitudes (Gyorffy, 2013). Despite the threat posed by a faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress... Read More

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July 15, 2015

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Rotimi Fasan: Buhari and his fake austerity

by Rotimi Fasan But Buhari came and shunned all that. Even when he could easily have access to Jonathan’s presidential fleet, he chose to travel commercial and would not accept a luxury car protocol officers brought to fetch him from the airport while on a visit abroad. PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has not been quick to... Read More

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June 19, 2015

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Buhari allegedly orders sale of 9 jets in Presidential fleet

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly given an order that nine of the VIP transport aircraft under the presidential fleet should be sold. The reason for the sale of the aircraft, is believed to be part of the federal government’s measures to reduce cost of governance. According to a report by THISDAY, the presidency has a number... Read More

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June 6, 2015

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Buhari may possibly slash his salary

During his campaign, President Muhammadu Buhari, made a promise to Nigerians that he would reduce the cost of governance. He may have started taking steps to fulfill that promise, as Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari has concluded plans to slash his salary and reduce his personal emoluments. It is believed that the President expects the Vice-President and other... Read More

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January 2, 2014

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Say what? Kenyan lady ridicules Nigeria over Jonathan’s presidential fleet (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan recently visited Kenya for their Independence day celebration. President Jonathan arrived at with 7 presidential jets. The lady in the video described President Jonathan’s coming to Kenya with sarcasm saying: “Your president visited our country with seven private jets and that’s never happened before. We were all excited. This is... Read More

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