For many, the Buhari presidency has got to be the most disheveled and disorganised since the return to civilian rule over two decades ago. President Muhammadu Buhari came to power riding on the wave of incorruptibility and a creed that’s hinged on doing things differently — a sharp departure from the realities of the past. … Read more
Chairman of THISDAY editorial board, Olusegun Adeniyi, has made startling revelation about the embattled suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. In his weekly THISDAY column on Thursday, Adeniyi revealed how Magu“harassed” two allies of President Muhammadu Buhari without the president’s knowledge. Adeniyi said Magu thwarted a move by Theophilus … Read more
The people of Chibok under the umbrella of Kibaku Area Development Association have accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of abandoning and forgetting its project on the rescue of the remaining 112 abducted Chibok girls since the return of the rescued 82 girls on May 7, 2017. In a statement signed by its Director of … Read more
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has said Attorney-General of the federation, Abubakar Malami, is using is closeness to president Muhammadu Buhari to advance his selfish interest. The committee said this in reaction to the arrest of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), chairman, Ibrahim Magu. It added says Ibrahim Magu is a victim … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says there will be consequences for the attack on United Nation chopper by Boko Haram insurgents in Damasak, Borno state The attack left to a five-year-old girl dead and the humanitarian chopper was also damaged by bullets fired by the insurgents during the attack which occurred last Thursday. In a statement issued … Read more
Reno Omokri, an ex-aide to former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has claimed that corruption has become official under President Muhammadu Buhari. Omokri stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics yesterday. Although he admitted that mistakes were made in previous administrations, he insisted things have only become worse under this current government. “When you … Read more
A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to presidency claims on why President Muhammadu Buhari did not punish him for his virulent remarks against him. You recall that presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina had in his latest article said Buhari would have “dealt with” Fayose and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, over … Read more
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t take action against governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike and former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose for their vicious verbal attacks against the presidency. Adesina said Buhari could have dealt with the duo for their constant attacks against his person. . The presidential spokesman was … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in the Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawan-Allah has representative of Lagos for the Federal Civil Service Commission. The event took place on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja also saw the chairman and the 37 member of the commission take the oath of office. In attendance was the Chairman, … Read more
Co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign group, Aisha Yusufu says President Muhammadu Buhari and Hushpuppi, an internet fraudster are into the same business. Ekohtblog reports that Aisha made this claim on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, where she said: “Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari and Hushpuppi are in the same business. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/07/02/how-14-yr-old-girl-was-used-as-sx-tool-for-1-month-by-facebook-lover/ “They both defrauded millions of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Adebayo Somefun, indefinitely. This was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Charles Akpan, on Thursday in Abuja. Buhari also approved the suspension of other Directors in the agency. READ ALSO: BREAKING: … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished political appointees and other government officials to refrain from using their positions to influence recruitment exercise. The president warning is coming on the heels of an altercation between minister of state, labour and employment, Festus Keyamo and federal lawmakers where the former accused the latter of trying to usurp the … Read more
In a gesture that might appear as an attempt at rapprochement and fence-mending by many political observers, Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has invited President Muhammadu Buhari for a state visit. This invitation is part of wike’s appreciation of Buhari after the federal government approved the disbursement N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent … Read more
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical spiritual church has again warned President Muhammadu Buhari to be careful in toying with the dreadful COVID-19 in presidential villa. According to Daily Post, the clergyman cautioned the president to be mindful of guests he receives in the Presidential Villa to avoid possible chances of contracting the … Read more
Minister of state, labour and employment, Festus Keyamo on Tuesday said some politicians are threatening him over the recruitment into the special public works programme. You recall that Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, on April 6, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the engagement of 774,000 Nigerians for the programme implemented … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday has ratified the appointment of Aliyu Musa, a deputy commissioner of police, as his chief personal security officer (CPSO). This was announced in a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman. “DCP Musa, from Nigerian Police Force Zone 5, Benin City, as his last station, hails from Niger State,” the statement … Read more
The Federal Government’s aspiration to boost domestic utilisation of gas in Nigeria will receive a boost tomorrow as President Muhammadu Buhari performs the Flag-off of the construction of the 40-inch x 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project. The project, expected to be completed within a 24-month timeline, is a section of the Trans-Nigeria Gas Pipeline … Read more
The Presidency on Sunday lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari over his choice of location for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. Reacting to PDP’s criticism, The President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu said no one can dictate to the president where to sit … Read more
The presidency has dispelled speculation that President Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are at war. In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said the relationship between Buhari and Tinubu has been cordial. The APC, the ruling party, has been embroiled in a leadership crisis … Read more
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dispelled the speculation making the rounds that he is eyeing the presidency in 2023. The former Lagos state governor in a statement on Saturday said he has not taken a decision to run for president in 2023 contrary to speculations. He said his … Read more