The Presidency has rejected what it describes as former president, Goodluck Jonathan’s astonishing claim that there is more corruption in the country compared to when he left office. “This is absolutely untrue,” said a statement by Special Adviser to the…
Presidency seeks bishop’s probe for allegedly spreading Buhari’s death rumour (Punch)
The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla, has written to the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police seeking the probe of an alleged peddler of false claim of the death of President Muhammadu Buhari.…
Why Peter Obi will make a good running mate to Atiku – Toni Kan
Who will Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and PDP presidential nominee pick as his running mate. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, accomplished businessman and billionaire and respected businessman has been touted as a favourite. Others say Okonjo Iweala. Obi…
Abeg, shut up and return our money- Buhari shades HSBC
The Presidency has launched a scathing attack on global financial giant HSBC over their advisory regarding the 2019 election. The bank is alleged to have issued a stinging projection that if Buhari is re-elected for a second term Nigeria “raises…
Buhari determined to entrench use of card reader nationwide, says Presidency
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari loves the card reader and is determined to make sure it is used nationwide in conducting elections by the Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC). A State House statement Sunday by Senior Special…
Buhari not sympathetic to killer herdsmen – Presidency (Vanguard)
The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed as wicked and unfounded the conclusion by a media house that President Muhammadu Buhari is sympathetic to the activities of violent herdsmen. A national newspaper in its editorial had accused the President of being indifferent…
Presidency lied over bombing in Borno village, Osuntokun insists (Punch)
A chieftain of the Coalition for Nigeria Movement, Chief Akin Osuntokun, has debunked claims by the Presidency that he lied over bombing in a Borno village on the Sallah Day. He insisted that it was a lie for the Presidency…
NFF thanks Presidency, Others for averting FIFA Ban (ThisDay)
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed sincere appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the resolution of the federation’s leadership issue, which enabled Nigeria to avert suspension from international football on Monday. NFF President Amaju Pinnick, who spoke on behalf…
* Lagos ranked world’s third worst city to live in (ThisDay) * Presidency: Buhari returns weekend (ThisDay)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 15, 2018 Lagos ranked world’s third worst city to live in (ThisDay) Lagos State has been ranked the third worst city for humans to live in the world. according to the latest 2018 Global…
Dauragate and the shame of a nation – Reuben Abati
The week that just passed will for long be remembered as perhaps the most momentous week in the history of the Muhammadu Buhari administration since 2015. Exactly a week ago, officers of the Department of State Security Services (DSS), acting…
