The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the $29.9bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. It was gathered that the 2016- 2018 External Borrowing to the tune of $29.96 billion to be spent by the Federal Government to execute key infrastructural projects. After the Executive Communication read at Plenary by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya … Read more
The National President of the Association of South East Town Unions, ASETU, Chief Emeka Diwe, has lamented over the level of deprivations of the S/East under the Buhari’s administration. Diwe described the level of deprivation in the region as unbearable. Adding that, the greatest factor that fuels crime is economic deprivation and he called on … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has reinstated his commitment to fostering the development of democracy in the country by promising to conduct a free and fair elections come 2023. Buhari also advised those who are seeking political office to work hard adding that his name would not be used to amassed votes in the next general elections. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the Senate’s nomination of Ahmed Kadi Amshi as the new chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission. The President’s approval was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and read on the floor of the red chamber on Tuesday by the Senate president Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Further … Read more
The Edo Forum of Patriots (EFP), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to intervene in the crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress APC in Edo state. The group also called on the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to beam his touch light into the crisis rocking the APC in the state. Adding that, if … Read more
Nigerian President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that he would not compromise the electoral process to favour any politicians interested in contesting the 2023 general elections. President Buhari made this known on Tuesday morning when Secretary to Federal Government, Mr. Boss Mustapha, and some of his aides and assistants went to present a … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 77th birthday. President Buhari clocked 77 years today(Tuesday). Aliyu disclosed this in a press statement released on Monday in Abuja. She described Buhari as a mentor, role model and inspirational leader worthy of emulation adding that, he … Read more
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has provided details of the $22.7bn loan approval before the red chamber. Lawan disclosed this on Monday at a media briefing, in Abuja. The situations are not the same. In 2016 there were no details. I think the presidency has learnt its lesson. “This … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to published his spending to Nigerians who elected him into office. The party equally asked him to publish details, including the beneficiaries, the purpose and the amount of each payment, in line with the Presidential directive to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari clocks 77 today. He was born on 17 December 1942 in Daura, Katsina State. He had his early education in Katsina, then went to Kaduna for military training and later Sandhurst in Great Britain, India, and the United States. READ ALSO: President Buhari Returning Nigeria Into Military Era- Okogie The former army … Read more
Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has said that politicians are the most ungrateful people on earth,nobody, but God, has the power and means to influence who succeeds him in 2023. The Governor stated this at a special thanksgiving service at the Christ Embassy, Mile 50 Abakaliki, the state capital, on Sunday. Umahi alleged that many … Read more
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration was ready to support the security agencies in the state. The Governor made the statement at a thanksgiving service in honour of a newly ordained priest, Reverend Father Cornelius Anagbe, younger brother to the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Reverend Wilfred Anagbe, in Aondona, … Read more
The Youths under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress Youth Parliament(APCYP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the reappointment of the Malam Adamu Adamu as minister of education. Bauchi state chapter of the parliament made its commendation known through its chairman Kabiru Garba Kobi on Sunday. The Group said that Adamu recorded tremendous achievements … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the murder of four aid workers by Boko Haram in Borno. The four men were among the six aid workers who were abducted on 26 July when their convoy came under attack near Damasak, in the Mobbar LGA. They were working on a health project implemented by the INGO Action … Read more
Erstwhile President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi-Okogie, has said that President Buhari is gradually returning Nigeria into a military era where there is disobedience to the rule of law. Okogie, a former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, fault the frequent disobedience to court orders by the current regime led by the President, … Read more
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that Buhari was not Popular adding that, he was not among the most frequently searched person on Google list. Atiku’s spokesperson Paul Ibe disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen. Ibe stressed that it was the usual occurrence that … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, which claims 67 military personnel, with 34 people still unaccounted. Buhari, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, sent condolences to the families of those affected as well as the government … Read more
The presidency has replied a national newspaper, The Punch’s editorial that announced that the newspaper would no longer address Buhari as Mr President. The newspaper noted that it would henceforth addressed president Buhari as Major General his military rank. Reacting to a publication made by PUNCH that it would no longer address Buhari as ‘President … Read more
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the 2020 budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The Senate President,Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter at plenary. Buhari in his letter noted that the request was in compliance with Sections 121 and 299 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The … Read more
Following Mohammad Mamman Nami’s confirmation as the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking for the screening and confirmation of Edward Adamu as Chairman, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON. The letter dated December 9, 2019, reads: “In accordance with Section 10(1) of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria … Read more