The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has urged the Nigerian government and the politicians to do their best to ensure credible elections in 2019, saying it is the wisest course to peace and progress in the country. Welby stated this…
Umahi, Chris Uba mount pressure on Atiku to drop Peter Obi
Barely 24 hours after former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, emerged as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 polls, a clique in Igbo land led by Governor Dave Umahi and Chief Chris…
PDP reacts to Buhari travel ban, says Nigeria descending into banana republic (ThisDay)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the travel ban placed on 50 high-profile Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as “the height of autocracy, despotism, fascism and a plot to railroad Nigeria into a Banana republic.” President Muhammadu…
Buhari directs full implementation of Executive Order 6
Following the instant judicial affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of the Executive Order 6 (EO6), President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to implement the Order in full force. To this…
Accountability is our watchword, says President Buhari to accountants
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration remains focused and more energized in ensuring accountability in the country, noting that enforcing the Treasury Single Account (TSA) was not optional for growth. Receiving executives of the Association of National…
The case for Air Peace as Nigeria’s flag carrier -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The recent suspension of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, has elicited mixed feelings across the nation. The name and logo of the flag carrier had been unveiled with so much promise at the Farnborough Air Show in London in…
FG ready to tackle those against Nigeria’s unity
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja declared that the federal government is ready to contend with anyone who is against the peace and unity of Nigeria. ”Anybody that tries to joke with the unity of this country has a problem…
Education antidote to extremism, terrorism, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged religious leaders in the country to assist government to overcome forces of destruction by enlightening their followers to guard against religious extremism and terrorism. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the…
FG to announce new minimum wage this week (Leadership)
The federal government will this week announce the figure of the new minimum wage for workers in the country. President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, who disclosed this yesterday, said this followed the completion of negotiations by the…
APC convention: Buhari polls 14.8m votes to emerge party candidate (Punch)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari polled a total of 14, 842,072 across the 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the party’s direct Presidential Primary to emerge as its 2019 candidate. Governor-Elect of…
