Following the killing of three abducted Greenfield University students, and the plan by the Federal Government to raise more funds for Safe School Initiative, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to first probe the missing $30m safe school fund before rushing to raise more funds. SERAP made the call … Read more
“Addressing this scourge requires a great show of empathy and coming together“ President Muhammadu Buhari says the killing of three students of Greenfield University in Kaduna state is tragic and condemnable. Gunmen had attacked the institution on Tuesday and abducted some students. Ekohotblog had reported how three of the abducted students were later found dead … Read more
“Nigerians were traumatised that the Presidency could mount a hopeless defence” – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the presidency’s support for Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, is a pointer to why the present administration’s war against terrorism has yielded no positive impacts. There have sustained calls for Pantami’s resignation or … Read more
The General Overseer of Light of the World International Church, Prophet Joshua Arogun, has predicted President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Arogun, who predicted the victory of President Buhari in the 2019 election, revealed this in Lagos during a church service. The General Overseer of Light of the World International Church, … Read more
Buhari reassured residents of the state of his administration’s determination to defeat the enemies, despite the latest setback. President Muhammadu Buhari has read the riot act to bandits, warning them that his government will no longer stand idly and watch criminals unleash terror on hapless and impoverished citizens. Buhari issued the warning while reacting to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, met with some state governors from the Northern part of the country. The governors in attendance include Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu; Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai; Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello; Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule; and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, met with … Read more
Buhari called for greater collaboration to “defeat the terrorists”. President Muhammadu Buhari says the death of President Idriss Deby of Chad could erode the gains made in the war against Boko Haram. Buhari said this while reacting to the death of the West Africa nation leader, noting that his demise could create a vaccum in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, requested the Senate approval of Hon. Justice Salisu Garba as the acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court. Garba was earlier in January, this year, sworn-in as acting Chief Judge of FCT High Court by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammad. President … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. It would be recalled that Buhari returned to Nigeria last Thursday after spending 16 days in the United Kingdom. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, … Read more
Protests against Buhari’s government are part of democracy – Masari Bello Masari, governor of Katsina state, says President Muhammadu Buhari has done well in fulfiling his campaign promises. Masari said this during an interview with Television Continental (TVC), Buhari came to power riding the crest of popularity and massive goodwill as he promised to tackle … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the alleged N106bn missing from 149 MDAs as documented in the 2018 annual audited report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. SERAP added that “the reported missing public funds reflect the failure of the indicted MDAs to ensure strict compliance … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa over the recent Boko Haram insurgents attack. Buhari, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustafa, said this when he visited the community on Sunday. The president expressed his deepest sympathy and condolence to the … Read more
The PDP asked the president to address the nation on how he intends to pay back the loans borrowed by his administration. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has bemoaned the dispiriting and troubling situation of things in Nigeria, saying the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is clueless on what to do to pull the country … Read more
Buhari described the fire incident as “heart-wrenching and extremely horrific”. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives occasioned by a fire that engulfed a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, killing more than 20 children. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that victims of the fire incident were mostly … Read more
The new IGP has all that’s needed to perform in the position – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed the reason behind his decision to appoint Alkali Baba as the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP). Following the announcement of the new position, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo decorated the IGP on April 7, while Buhari was … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after his medical check-up in London. The president left the country on March 30, 2021, for his first medical trip in over a year. President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after his medical check-up in London. The presidential jet, which conveyed the president from London, touched down … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of retired Col. Ahmed Usman, former military administrator in Ondo and Oyo States. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari averred that as a military officer, late Usman served the nation with courage and dedication. He … Read more
The Federal Government (FG), on Wednesday, refused to disclose the exact arrival date of President Muhammadu Buhari from London, the United Kingdom (UK). Lai Mohammed said the government was currently more concerned with the issue of insecurity bewildering the country. The Federal Government (FG), on Wednesday, refused to disclose the exact arrival date of President … Read more
The president described scientists as worthy assets to be nurtured. President Muhammadu Buhari says the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed the hitherto hidden immense talents and potential of Nigerian scientists. Buhari made this known on Monday when he spoke at a public forum of the Nigerian Academy of Engineers. Buhari stated that the whole world sought refuge … Read more
The General Overseer of Resurrection Praise Ministry, Archbishop Samson Benjamin popularly known as Jehovah Sharp Sharp, has protested against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari with a coffin in Lagos. Benjamin claimed God asked him to do so because He wasn’t happy with the government and the state of the nation. The General Overseer of … Read more