#NigeriaAt58 – No More Shady Oil Deals, Theft of Billions – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is making progress in the fight against corruption as shady oil deals and the brazen theft of billions of Naira are no more. The president stated this in his address to the nation as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 58th Independence Anniversary in Abuja on Monday. Buhari also […]
You Are Ignorant – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Fires Back At Muhammadu Buhari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to the suggestion by President Muhammadu Buhari that the administration he (Obasanjo) led between 1999 and 2007 wasted $16billion on power projects without anything to show for it. Mr. Buhari had while receiving a delegation of Buhari Support Organisation (BSO) at the Presidential Villa Tuesday criticised previous Nigerian administrations […]
Why ‘Ailing’ African Leaders Won’t Open Up About Their Health
“African leaders often give the impression that the health of their countries is tied to their own personal health, and what is ailing a leader is often treated as a state secret,” says the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation. The past months, and indeed years, have seen speculation mounting over the health of […]
U.S. Transition – Donald Trump Did Not Snub Muhammadu Buhari, Says Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari was snubbed by the President-Elect of the United States, Donald Trump by not inviting him to his inauguration today but invited former President Goodluck Jonathan. The Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu stated the position of the Presidency last […]
I Inherited Nothing From Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, he inherited no legacy from the previous governments of Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. The President, who spoke against the backdrop of current economic recession facing the country, said the administrations left nothing to build on.He said patriotic Nigerians had nothing to fear as far as […]
All Politicians Who Stole Money From Nigeria Will Go To Jail – Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that all those who looted the nation’s treasury would be made to face the full wrath of the law. Speaking when he paid courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina during his official visit to the state, Buhari said his administration would not betray the trust of Nigerians. “We […]
There are People Hunting For Gays in Nigeria
According to a statement released in February by the Nigerian police, Abdul Lawal, dressed as the groom, and Umar Tahir, dressed as the bride, were just about to take their seats at their well-attended marriage ceremony on February 6, when plainclothes police broke up the part and whisked them away to jail, along with several […]
Nigeria Officially Joins Saudi Arabia Led Islamic Coalition Against Terror
President Muhammadu Buhari said, weekend, that Nigeria would join the coalition of Muslim countries against terrorism, led by Saudi Arabia, because of the activities of Boko Haram. The President had, during his state visit to Saudi Arabia last week, said Nigeria would not be a part of the coalition. “Even if we are not a […]
Muhammadu Buhari Begins Vacation As Osinbajo Becomes Acting President in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation, his office announced Friday.The president will be on break from his official functions February 5 to February 10, 2016. During his absence, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will perform the functions of the president, a statement signed by presidential spokesperson, Femic Adesina, said. “In compliance with Section 145 […]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Denies Receiving Monetary Gift
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s denial that he benefitted from funds relating to the arms deal scandal, and the consequent controversy trailing it, underscores the need for a more neutral and transparent body like an Independent National Truth Commission to examine all issues relating to handling of security votes and campaign […]
