Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
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How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
Sylvester Oromoni: How President Buhari’s Statement Assures That Justice Will Be Served
[File Photo: President Buhari / Source: Sun News] Dowen College has dominated the news headlines for all the wrong reasons after the family of late Sylvester Oromoni Junior disclosed that their son was bullied and killed by suspected cultists at the Lagos College. The victim’s family alleged that Sylvester was beaten and fed toxic chemicalsContinue reading “Sylvester Oromoni: How President Buhari’s Statement Assures That Justice Will Be Served”
Kanu: After Igbo delegation’s visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari
File: Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu A week after an Igbo delegation, led by first republic parliamentarian and Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to seek the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the Coalition of NorthernContinue reading “Kanu: After Igbo delegation’s visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari”
Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For ‘Serving As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Case’
Odili and his spouse, Justice Mary Peter-Odili reportedly saw Okponipere as the architect behind their loss of the PDP presidential and vice-presidential tickets A lawyer and human rights’ activist, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Supreme Court Judge, Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili over allegations of judicial misconduct and abuse of privilege. SaharaReportersContinue reading “Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For ‘Serving As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Case’”
Why Amaechi Said He Could Control Nnamdi Kanu If He Is Released To Him By Buhari
On Friday, Sequel to the plea by highly respected Igbo leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari said he would consider an unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, even though it runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers. Photo Credit: Punchng ThisContinue reading “Why Amaechi Said He Could Control Nnamdi Kanu If He Is Released To Him By Buhari”
Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is currently in trauma as he raises alarm over an attempt to assassinate him in the DSS custody. The IPOB leader had rejected the entire offer presented to him by the Federal Government of Nigeria to denounce Biafra and embrace Nigeria, but heContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts”
BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Buhari to Igbo leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will consider a request for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu is currently standing trial for treason and terrorism. The president disclosed that such a demand “is quite heavy” but he will consider it nevertheless. He said this onContinue reading “BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Buhari to Igbo leaders”
Angry Driver Orders Man Out Of His Bus For Saying “Buhari Is Trying
The passenger was sent out of the bus for saying that Buhari’s enemies will soon be put to shame since he is trying his best. A driver of a commercial bus has reportedly ordered a Nigerian man to get out of his vehicle for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari amidst the hardship in the country. A Nigerian ladyContinue reading “Angry Driver Orders Man Out Of His Bus For Saying “Buhari Is Trying”
Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?
Another armed group known as “Angry Vipers” has surfaced in the eastern part of Nigeria. In a viral video, the heavily armed gang threatened to target key political leaders and business moguls in the region if the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from the custody ofContinue reading “Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?”
“I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game
The Anambra state gubernatorial election has come and gone, and Professor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA) emerged victorious at the poll. The possibility of the election holding was in doubt as a result of the security situation in the state, but at the end of it all, everything went smoothly. [Photo Credit:Continue reading ““I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game”
Anger, as FG says security better now than in 2015
*Nigeria safer today than 2015 when terrorists held court in many N/E LGs, says Lai Mohammed; adds The Economist was wrong about Nigeria*Deplores Nigerian media for amplifying British newspaper’s report*FG now notorious for lying – Adebanjo, Afenifere leader*It’s false, unfortunate, laughable to say Nigeria is safer today than 2015 – MBF*We won’t want to joinContinue reading “Anger, as FG says security better now than in 2015”
EXCLUSIVE: Buhari Escapes Air Crash As Presidential Jet Develops Fault, Aircraft Taken To Germany For Repairs
SaharaReporters gathered that the aircraft left the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at 12:08 pm, landed at Sable Island Airport around 5:24 pm and had a 3-hour stopover. President Muhammadu Buhari and the delegation that recently travelled with him to the United States escaped an air mishap after the presidential jet markedContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Buhari Escapes Air Crash As Presidential Jet Develops Fault, Aircraft Taken To Germany For Repairs”
Expose sponsors of banditry, terrorism in Nigeria, KAICIID urges FG
A religious organisation under the aegis of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue on Monday called on the Federal Government to name the sponsors of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The organisation which asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to deal decisively with the terrorism financiers, saidContinue reading “Expose sponsors of banditry, terrorism in Nigeria, KAICIID urges FG”
Buhari unveils eNaira Monday, experts say e-currency beneficial, risky
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Monday unveil the Central Bank of Nigeria’s digital currency called eNaira, at the State House, Abuja. The digital currency, which was to be unveiled on October 1, 2021, to commemorate the nation’s independence was abruptly annulled by the CBN. The Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Osita Nwanisobi,Continue reading “Buhari unveils eNaira Monday, experts say e-currency beneficial, risky”
Adesina Said Buhari Is Not Naming Boko Haram Sponsors, But Malami Identified Igboho Sponsors- Reno
The former special assistant to former president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has once again spoken. Reno Omokri is one man who always speaks out when there is a need for him to do so. According to a tweet he made this afternoon on his verified twitter handle today, he stated it clearly that on SeptemberContinue reading “Adesina Said Buhari Is Not Naming Boko Haram Sponsors, But Malami Identified Igboho Sponsors- Reno”
Buhari hails former Head of State, Gowon, @87
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on Tuesday hailed former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on his 87th birthday. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. According to the statement, the President thanked Gowon for his contributions to the country duringContinue reading “Buhari hails former Head of State, Gowon, @87”
SERAP sues Buhari, wants ‘plan to monitor phone calls, WhatsApp messages’ declared illegal
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the administration to track, intercept and monitor WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and text messages of Nigerians and other people, as it severely threatens and violates the rightContinue reading “SERAP sues Buhari, wants ‘plan to monitor phone calls, WhatsApp messages’ declared illegal”
Comparing Buhari with Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous —Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, said comparing President Muhammadu Buhari with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the late Dr. Nnamidi Azikiwe was mischievous. National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, said that the comparison by the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, could be regarded as an unwitting invitation for people to assess Mr.Continue reading “Comparing Buhari with Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous —Afenifere”
Buhari Renews Dikio’s Appointment As Interim Administrator of Amnesty Programme
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of appointment of Colonel MD Dikio (Rtd) as Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for another one-year tenure. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina confirmed Col. Dikio who was first appointed in August 2020, and has, despite theContinue reading “Buhari Renews Dikio’s Appointment As Interim Administrator of Amnesty Programme”
Don’t let police disrupt #EndSARS protests, Falana tells Buhari
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to abide by his oath of office by calling on the police not to disrupt upcoming #EndSARS protests. Falana, who is the Interim Chairman, Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, said this in a statement on Thursday titled,Continue reading “Don’t let police disrupt #EndSARS protests, Falana tells Buhari”
How Buhari has led Nigeria in right direction ― Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said in spite of the huge challenges inherited by the current administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has steered the country in the right direction and returned the economy to the path of sustainable growth. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on Friday when he receivedContinue reading “How Buhari has led Nigeria in right direction ― Lai Mohammed”
No leader as tolerant as Buhari – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says he is “yet to see a leader as patient, tolerant and understanding as President Muhammadu Buhari”, especially in the running of affairs of the country. The Minister stated this on Friday in Abuja when he received a delegation from African Union Development Agency – NEPAPContinue reading “No leader as tolerant as Buhari – Lai Mohammed”
Supporting herders is illegal, political suicide, Falana tells FG
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says the Federal Government’s decision to support herders who are planning on challenging the anti-grazing law in court is not only unconstitutional but political suicide. Falana said this in a statement on Monday while reacting to a report by The PUNCH quoting the Special Assistant (Media) to the Attorney-General ofContinue reading “Supporting herders is illegal, political suicide, Falana tells FG”
Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), during his nationwide broadcast commemorating the nation’s 61st independence, advanced the reason behind the high prices of food in the country. While alleging that the nation’s food capacity had increased despite the farmer-herder crises that had upset food supply, Buhari said the high prices of food was causedContinue reading “Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari”
Buhari honours Joe Blankson, hero who drowned after rescuing 13 people from river
The president, Major General Muhamadu Buhari (retd.) has bestowed a posthumous award on a hero, Joe Blankson who save 13 people from drowning but died while attempting to save more people. Blankson died on July 28, 2018, while saving others following a boat accident on the Abonnema-Bakana waterway in Rivers State. He was survived byContinue reading “Buhari honours Joe Blankson, hero who drowned after rescuing 13 people from river”
Nigeria At 61: Why Buhari Is Right To Say That No Govt. Has Done What His Govt. Has Done
Our great country has once again crossed into a new year. Nigeria at 61 years is a good thing, and as such, every October 1st is a public holiday to give honor to the new age. The Buhari-led administration has been governing the country for the past six years and, truly, Nigerians have seen tremendousContinue reading “Nigeria At 61: Why Buhari Is Right To Say That No Govt. Has Done What His Govt. Has Done”
“I Do Not Think There Is Anything To Congratulate About”- Adamu Garba Criticizes Buhari’s Speech
Former presidential candidate, influencer and businessman Adamu Garba recently criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s independence speech he gave on national television. Adamu Garba: President Muhammadu Buhari: President Muhammadu Buhari, who was heavily criticised by the former presidential candidate narrated how he positively transformed the country. President Buhari talked about how his administration could boast of transportation, infrastructures and heightened securityContinue reading ““I Do Not Think There Is Anything To Congratulate About”- Adamu Garba Criticizes Buhari’s Speech”
Independence Day Speech: President Buhari Failed To Comment On 2 Vital Issues Affecting Nigerians – Babajide Says
Journalist and Researcher on Television Continental, Babajide Kolade-Otititoju, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari failed to comment on two vital issues affecting Nigerians and her citizens during his Friday, October 1, 2021, Independence Day speech. President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had delivered Independence Day speech in the country’s capital to sixty-first ofContinue reading “Independence Day Speech: President Buhari Failed To Comment On 2 Vital Issues Affecting Nigerians – Babajide Says”
Nigeria @61: Anti-Buhari protest, IPOB sit-at-home, killings taint Independence Day
As the nation marked its 61st independence anniversary on Friday, some protesters, with placards bearing ‘Buhari Must Go’, trooped to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to show their grievances over the state of the nation. Also, in some parts of the South-East, the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of BiafraContinue reading “Nigeria @61: Anti-Buhari protest, IPOB sit-at-home, killings taint Independence Day”
No government since 1999 has done what I’ve done in six years, Buhari boasts
President Muhammadu Buhari, has boasted that no government or administration since 1999, has done what he has done for the country in six years. “No government since 1999 has done what we have done in six years to put Nigeria back on track”. Buhari disclosed this in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark theContinue reading “No government since 1999 has done what I’ve done in six years, Buhari boasts”
BREAKING: Buhari ‘suspends’ Twitter ban
. …digital companies must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, cultural values and promote online safety President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday said directed a conditional suspension of the ban placed on the operations of Twitter, a microblogging site, in Nigeria. Recall Vanguard had reported how the Buhari’s administration placed a ban on the operation of Twitter inContinue reading “BREAKING: Buhari ‘suspends’ Twitter ban”
Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari
•Says IPOB financiers, Sunday Igboho uncovered •Adds, past 18 months most difficult period in Nigeria •Notes serving member of NASS behind secessionists agitation By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday his government was ready to take decisive actions against secessionist agitators and their sponsors who threaten the nation’s security. He also said that theContinue reading “Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari”
Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency
BEFORE he became president in 2015, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) had a reputation as a man whose lifestyle and politics had a strong moral compass. For instance, he was supposed to be a frugal man who shunned any kind of extravagance. He was also supposed to be a principled politician whose body language alone wouldContinue reading “Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency”
“Bandits Were Created By Buhari In 2014”- Nuhu Ribadu
Bandits were created by Gen Mohammadu Buhari Rtd to oust Jonathan Bandits are not Boko Haram nor Herdsmen It all started in April 2014 when Mohammadu Buhari assembled his ardent supporters, promoters and strategists to determine how to remove President Jonathan Goodluck. Prominent amongst them were El-Rufai, Gen Danbazo (Rtd) A decision was reached toContinue reading ““Bandits Were Created By Buhari In 2014”- Nuhu Ribadu”
UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari
Buhari advocates debt cancellation at United Nations General Assembly By Dapo Akinrefon THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to put into practice what he said about justice, fairness and equity on the floor of the United Nations, when he addressed the world body, last Friday. Buhari, while calling for the reformContinue reading “UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari”
Nigerians deserve Buhari – Reno Omokri reacts to Pere’s fans protesting over BBNaija’s twist
The former New Media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has slammed fans of Big Brother Naija housemate, Pere, for taking to the streets to protest against the ‘injustice’ meted on their favourite housemate. It was gathered that BBNaija’s Pere‘s fans earlier today staged a protest following Biggie’s twist at the Ilupeju head officeContinue reading “Nigerians deserve Buhari – Reno Omokri reacts to Pere’s fans protesting over BBNaija’s twist”
Ending security challenges in Nigeria, a matter of time – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT MuhammaduBuhari has given an assurance that ending the security challenges in Nigeria is only a matter of time. This is as the President has said that the support by the United States of America has made a great difference in Nigeria’s efforts to stamp out terrorism within its borders. The assuranceContinue reading “Ending security challenges in Nigeria, a matter of time – Buhari”
We’re getting somewhere on security — Buhari tells Netherlands PM
President Muhammadu Buhari, at a bilateral meeting with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Netherlands, in New York, U.S., has assured that Nigeria is dealing with terrorist elements troubling the country. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, indicated that the Buhari/Mark Rutte meeting took place on Friday, onContinue reading “We’re getting somewhere on security — Buhari tells Netherlands PM”
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