President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ambassador Kabiru Bala as new High Commissioner to South Africa, with concurrent accreditation to Swaziland and Lesotho. A statement by Ms Sarah Sanda, the Special Assistant on Media to Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, said…
*One injured, properties destroyed as fire gut buildings in Lagos (Punch) * Buhari approves enhanced salary structure for NPF (Guardian)
One injured, properties destroyed as fire gut buildings in Lagos (Punch) A yet-to-be-identified person sustained injury as fire gutted a residential building, which also houses an interior decoration firm, Goldland Interiors and Furniture, at Omole Bus Stop in the Ogba…
Ezekwesili mourns fallen soldiers, calls for death figures
The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has lamented the killings of soldiers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, saying that such does not speak well of the country’s internal security apparatus. The presidential…
Buhari, Atiku not educated enough to rule Nigeria, says Olawepo-Hasim (Punch)
The People’s Trust presidential candidate, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hasim, has said Nigeria needs an educated person to become the next president for the country to move forward. He said specifically that the presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress and Peoples…
*I regret joining APC, says Atiku (Punch) * Buhari to corrupt leaders: You will not escape jail (Guardian)
I regret joining APC, says Atiku (Punch) Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has apologised for joining the groups, who came together to form the All Progressives Congress. He said the apology had…
Buhari, Benue APC leaders meet in Aso Rock (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders from Benue State. The meeting started around 12.20 p.m when the President arrived the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The…
Buhari deserves a second term says Rep (Punch)
Alhaji Bello Dantani, a lawmaker representing Argungu/Augie in Kebbi state at the House of Representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a second term following his numerous achievements in office. Dantani made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency…
You lied about corruption, presidency tells Jonathan (Guardian)
The Presidency yesterday refuted the claim by former President Goodluck Jonathan that there is more corruption in the country today. Jonathan on Tuesday had launched his book, My Transition Hours, which among other things contained the accusation. This is absolutely…
*Buhari undecided, Atiku, Duke ready for presidential debate Jan 19 (Punch) * Presidency knocks Jonathan’s view on corruption (Nation)
Buhari undecided, Atiku, Duke ready for presidential debate Jan 19 (Punch) President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to take a decision on whether he will take part or not in the presidential debate slated for January 19, 2019 by the Nigeria…
Buhari has done much for Ndigbo, says ex-Gov Chime (Punch)
Former Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has urged Igbo to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari “in their own interest.” Chime told journalists in Enugu on Wednesday that Buhari had done a lot for the people to warrant their support.…