Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against rigging the July 14 Ekiti State governorship election for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan said based on the experience he had during his time in the…
Buhari to Osinbajo: Your position is ‘threatened’ by women (Guardian)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday alerted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that his position as VP was being “threatened’’ by Nigerian women in politics. The president stated this while reacting to a request by Nigerian women who asked for the slot…
House rejects bill seeking to override Buhari on establishment of Peace Corps (ThisDay)
The House of Representatives thursday fell short of its avowed determination to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Nigerian Peace Corps (Establishment Bill) 2017, as majority of the members overwhelmingly kicked against the move to bypass the president on…
How $8.5b was released for power projects in 13 years (Nation)
The controversy over the $16billion power projects in the country raged on yesterday with a highly-placed source linked with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NPDHC) claiming that between $$8.4billion and $8.58billion, out of the projected cash, was allocated. The…
Human capital development key to Nigeria’s economic growth – AMCON MD
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, has called on Nigerians to join forces with the present leadership in the country especially now that the government is paying improved attention to science and technology…
Presidency lists facts on economy under Buhari
The Presidency has said that the facts on the ground show that the Nigerian economy has experienced tremendously growth with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm. A State House statement Thursday by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity),…
Buhari appoints ex-IG Smith as PSC chairman, to succeed Okiro (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, as Chairman of the Police Service Commission. Smith is to succeed former IGP, Mike Okiro. Buhari also appointed five others as members of the PSC. President of the Senate, Bukola…
Leah: Buhari playing politics with human lives – Clergy (SUN)
President of Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dachollom Datiri, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari for playing politics with the life of Leah Sharibu and other Chiboks girls who were detained by Boko Haram primarily because of their Christian…
Priests, parishioners buried in Benue, Catholics protest nationwide (Punch)
The two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners slain by suspected herdsmen on April 24 in Benue State were buried on Tuesday amid nationwide peaceful protest by the Catholic faithful. The two priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, and…
2019: At 70, if I were you I won’t contest, Customs boss tells Buhari (Vanguard)
Barely 48 hours after the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu alleged that some government officials including Customs, Immigration and Police among others were working with the opposition elements to scuttle President Muhammadu…