The presidency has admitted that Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, said unforgivable things about President Muhammadu Buhari, before he defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Former Kano state governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has written to President Muhammadu Buhari following the rising number of mysterious deaths in Kano state. He titled the letter: ‘COVID-19 and the rising incidences of mysterious deaths in Kano state: a call on the federal government for urgent action to save lives‘.
All the ministers have been sworn in and we have the full list. Below is a list showing the names and portfolios of the 43 ministers who where sworn-in today at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja.
In a swift reaction to the arrest of Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Prof. Wole Soyinka has likened President Buhari’s government to that of late military dictator Sani Abacha. The world famous Nobel Laureate insisted that beyond the word ‘revolution’, Sowore has never uttered, written or advocated for a forceful overthrow of government. Soyinka in his statement also recalled how Sani Abacha, sent storm-troopers to disrupt a planning session for a similar across-nation march at Tai Solarin School in Ikenne.
More than 1,000 soldiers killed on the battlefront in the fight against insurgency were secretly buried in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, a report by The Wall Street Journal has said. The report published on Wednesday said: “The bodies are laid by flashlight into trenches dug by infantrymen or local villagers paid a few dollars per shift.” It quoted military sources adding that the number of soldiers buried in that manner could be higher than the figure.
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), has in three years, lifted no fewer than 5 million Nigerians out of extreme poverty.
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Nigerians have been reacting to the release of the list of ministerial nominees by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Buhari sent the list to the Senate 56 days after he was sworn in for a second term in office. Since the list was made public, Nigerians have been sharing their opinions on the names found on the list. See the full list
The Coalition of Northern Group, CNG, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will be held responsible if Fulani herdsmen suffer any attack in Southern Nigeria. This was after President Buhari assured Fulani herdsmen of their safety saying they have the right to move freely in any part of the country.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to guarantee extraordinary welfarism for the Super Eagles, for coming third at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Buhari made the guarantee on Friday in Abuja at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while accepting the bronze decoration winning group, NAN reports.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he is still baffled at how he managed to have stamina to campaign for the 2019 general elections which he won. Despite having health issues towards the commencement of the election, Buhari still managed to tour different States during his campaign train. He was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, defeating his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the helicopter crash that Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo survived on his way for a Next Level campaign in Kogi state. The reaction comes nearly twenty four hours after the incident and was shared by presidential media aide, Garba Shehu via social media. In the statement, President Buhari thanked Osinbajo for continuing with the campaign despite the incident. He said, “we give glory to Almighty God for sparing your life. I’m impressed by your tenacious spirit which enabled you to continue on your campaign engagement, despite the shock of the crash.” He went ahead to pray…
Leader of secessionist group, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has raised heavy allegations against the presidency claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he would perform better if given another opportunity in 2019. Buhari also said he had warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to ensure that every vote counts in 2019.
Mr Toni Iwobi, of Nigerian origin and domiciled in Italy for 41 years, is the first Blackman ever to be elected senator. On the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, Thursday, he met with President Muhammadu Buhari, along with a high-powered team from the Italian Senate.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the Osun rerun election results by congratulating the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, “for winning the keenly contested governorship election.” Buhari also felicitated with the state and national campaign teams that “worked assiduously to guarantee the victory at the polls,”
Former minister, Oby Ezekwesili and members of the Bring Back Our Girls group have been prevented by the police from seeing President Muhammadu Buhari. The group was also at the office of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Children’s Fund in Abuja.
