President Muhammadu Buhari has described the fuel tanker fire experienced in Lagos on Thursday evening as one of the greatest tragedies witnessed in the country in recent times. Buhari states this in a statement made available to journalists by his…
I’m not a thief, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said that no one could accuse him of stealing. “You cannot accuse me of stealing,” the President told a delegation of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria at the State House. “I have…
Buhari orders total overhaul of SARS (SUN)
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a total overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Vice President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed this Tuesday during the Oyo State edition of the Youth Town Hall Meeting at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan…
Buhari to reorganise security architecture –Dogara (Punch)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari was planning a reorganisation of the nation’s security architecture to address ongoing security challenges in parts of the country. He, however, did not disclose the…
Oshiomhole urges Buhari to probe Obasanjo over $16 billion power sector expenses (Guardian)
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to start the process of probing former President Olusegun Obasanjo to account for how over $16 billion was expended in the power sector when he was at the helm.…
Nigerian lives, property must be protected, Buhari orders security chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Jos directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property in the country. A State House statement Monday by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media &…
It’s unjust to say I’m silent on killings by herdsmen – Buhari (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday faulted those who accused him of being silent on killings being carried out by suspected herdsmen in parts of the country. He said there was injustice in such aspersions. According to a statement by his…
* Lagos senator hails APC convention (Punch) * Ambode hinges administration’s success on civil servants’ efficiency (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 26, 2018 Lagos senator hails APC convention (Punch) The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Gbenga Ashafa, has expressed satisfaction in the convention of the All Progressive Congress, which he described as successful. Ashafa…
Plateau killings show Nigeria isn’t safe, says Saraki (Punch)
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to direct his security chiefs to immediately produce quick-response measures aimed at tackling the spate of killings in Nigeria. Saraki, while responding to the killings in Barkin Ladi Local…
Politicians taking advantage of Plateau killings, says Buhari (ThisDay)
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja lamented that human lives have increasingly become cheap in Nigeria, saying desperate politicians are pushing the country towards instability and chaos because they think it will give them an advantage in the forthcoming 2019…
