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[The Presidential Blog] The President’s response to the University of Maiduguri bombing
Early this morning, there was a terrorist attack on a mosque in the University of Maiduguri while members of the community there were observing Subhi prayers. While the number of casualties…
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[The Presidential Blog] This is everything President Buhari actually said to the Nigerian troops everywhere today
President Muhammadu Buhari celebrated this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day with much more enthusiasm than we have now come to expect from him. We'll chuck it up to his background…
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[The Presidential Blog] Will Buhari be safe in Gambia?
The President was due in The Gambia on Wednesday the 11th but owing to several factors, the trip where he, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and Chairperson of the Authority…
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[The Presidential Blog] There is more rejuvenation going on in the Aviation sector
Yesterday, the Senate shut down the Federal Government's proposal to close the Abuja Airport for 6 weeks starting March. They anchored their decision mostly on the lack of proper provision…
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[The Presidential Blog] Two years after, it is still just promises with Buhari
We just hope he knows that Mr President knows that he has just about two years to go. Anyway, we'll keep this receipt for later.
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[The Presidential Blog] Is the Minister of Defence going to address this allegation of abduction at all?
We know it's the Defence minister we are talking about. Mansur Mohammed Dan-Ali - not so much of a talker him. Last time we remember him saying something to the…
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[The Presidential Blog] At least, Buhari “doesn’t lack direction”
The President has come under a lot of fire in the past few months (we take as much blame as we deserve here). Understandably, for many Nigerians, there's no way…
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[The Presidential Blog] We are looking forward to today’s meeting with Malami
The President is scheduled to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami at 12 pm today. Of course, the meeting concerns the December 16th…
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[The Presidential Blog] All the allegations leveled against President Buhari’s officers
One thing the pastors have obviously omitted in their 2017 prophecies is the fact that this is the year of pro-active participation in governance by citizens. We led the way…
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[The Presidential Blog] The road finally looks paved for Babachir Lawal’s exit
BabaThe country has been clamouring for the removal of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for several months now. The calls became heightened in the days following the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Please what arms is the Nigerian Army procuring again?
Did the ones they just got last year expire? Or did they not spend all the monies allocated to buying arms in 2016. Or are being too sceptical? Never mind…
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[The Presidential Blog] Maybe the President should actually be listening to Guru Maharaji
Satguru Maharaji ji, the founder of One Love Family sect, has called on President Buhari at a news conference in Ibadan which was part of activities to mark his 69th…
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[The Presidential Blog] 5 things Buhari and Saraki could be discussing behind closed doors
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in another one of his closed door meetings. This time with Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki. It's not the first time in recent times that…
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[The Presidential Blog] Are we moving the Presidency in 2017?
Honestly. Because it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand. First it was the jaw-dropping NGN 1.05 billion allocated for presidential travels in 2017 and now we hear the Federal Government…
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[The Presidential Blog] Fresh fire predicted in the Presidency in 2017
Apostle Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries has just concluded his Church's Fresh Fire revival where he made a number of prophecies ahead of the coming year. We cannot say we…
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[The Presidential Blog] The President didn’t reunite with Obasanjo afterall
Yesterday should have been the first time President Buhari and his ex-buddy and former President Olusegun Obasanjo after their sudden fallout in November. We had a sense about it and…
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[The Presidential Blog] On the new romance between the President and the legislature
So just yesterday, we told you that President Muhammadu Buhari signed 8 bills into law after a 45-minute-long closed-door meeting between him and the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Today,…
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[The Presidential Blog] Buhari and Obasanjo set to meet again
On the 22nd of December, President Muhammadu Buhari will declare open the South-East Economic and Security Summit (SEESS), a new initiative aimed at maintaining peace and fostering economic growth and development in…
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[The Presidential Blog] The President is in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari, has just arrived in Lagos accompanied on the visit by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola Governor Akinwunmi Ambode tweeted earlier that he had just received…
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[The Presidential Blog] Our Buhari shall be the saviour The Gambia needs
It is often said that a prophet is not appreciated in his own home. While Nigerians feel mostly disappointed and have all but lost hope in the Bughari administration (for…
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[The Presidential Blog]: 7 things we learnt from the 2017 budget presentation
As promised, the President presented the 2017 budget before the Senate today, Wednesday, the 14th of December. Meanwhile the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma has already said…
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[The Presidential Blog] Buhari arrives Banjul: to tell Jammeh what he should be telling his own ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived Banjul, The Gambia, to meet with the country’s President, Yahya Jammeh, who lost the presidential election penultimate week. The President alongside the three other…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Maiduguri blast can’t be the final blow to this administration, or is it?
To say that there is a general feeling of discontent in Nigeria with the Federal Government will be an understatement. Nigerians are literally floating; living one day after the next…
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[The Presidential Blog]: See how Minister Lai Mohammed turned 64
Today is Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed's birthday and we hear there was a weeny little gig in his honour at the office earlier. Information available on the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Mr. President Buhari (BEng) ?
This Just came in! And it's for whatever it's worth we announce to you the new Grand patron of Nigerian Engineers. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has just…
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[The Presidential Blog] Has the Presidency finally run out of blames?
If there's anything we'll never ever forget after this administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari, it is all the blaming. Along with recession, the slow response syndrome and #TheOtherRoom. But the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Let us wish the Vice President a happy wedding anniversary
Today, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President shared a post on her Instagram to celebrate 27 years of marriage between herself and Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president.…
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The 4-year old daughter in Aso Rock and 4 other things we learnt from Aisha Buhari today
This morning, the ladies of TVC's Your View held an interview with Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria. Interestingly, they didn't make any reference to #TheOtherRoom, confirming that…
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[The Presidential Blog] Mrs Buhari’s sense of reality is 100%
The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari is at the moment having a chat with the ladies of TVC's Your View - Morayo, Uwa, Tope, Jumoke and Nimah. They had…
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[The Presidential Blog] Heeding the first lady’s advice?
I have just read that the President met with APC governors in Abuja earlier this week. Looks to me like the President has taken the first steps towards reconciliation with…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy