Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has revealed that he almost died in a hospital because of the non-payment of the admission deposit. Dalung said the hospital was a reputable one that he used regularly for medical checkups…
Buhari to, finally, address the nation at 7pm
After weeks of #EndSars protest and a military action that caused mayhem on Tuesday October 20, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari has now responded to calls to address the nation. This was part of the requests of the #EndSars protesters. The…
I will decide whether Service Chiefs stay or go! – Buhari to Senate
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has noted that the appointment or sack of service chiefs is a “Presidential prerogative” which only he can exercise in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The President made this known via a…
Lockdown extended in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state….”The world, as we know it, has changed!- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the movement restrictions imposed on Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state for another 14 days beginning tomorrow. The announcement was made via a nationwide broadcast. He said the extension has been necessitated by the need to…
Dear Nigerians, I will not run in 2023 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared this decade as Nigeria’s decade. He also put paid to insinuations that he is seeking a third term in office. In a letter to the nation, the President declared without equivocation – “I will be standing down in 2023 and will…
Nigerians are the Playboy of the Western world -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigeria is the playboy of the western world. Back in time, Nigeria followed Britain like a zombie to practise the parliamentary system of democracy that crashed like Humpty-Dumpty. Then the country turned full circle to ape the presidential system of…
Only tested, trusted will make my ministerial list — Buhari (Guardian)
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will no longer nominate unknown persons for ministerial positions. In a maiden meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly, Buhari also said that only those tasted and capable of delivering on assigned mandates will…
Buhari govt using EFCC to persecute Saraki, Atiku alleges (Guardian)
Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar Tuesday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to persecute political opponents, particularly, immediate past Senate president Bukola Saraki. “I believe it is wrong to use…
Buhari thanks Tinubu, Amaechi and Oshiomhole for victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked the trio of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rotoimi Amaechi and Adams Oshiomhole for his victory in the presidential elections of Saturday February 23, 2019. In a 12 paragraph statement, Buhari who beat his main rival, Atiku…
#NigeriaDecides2019 -Election by the numbers
Starting at 8am today, Nigerians will troop out to their polling units to cast their votes. They will be voting to elect a new president as well as senators and members of the house of representatives. As the hour looms,…
