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Opposition kicks as Reps approve N2.3tn fresh loan for Buhari
Members of the minority caucus in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, declined to participate in the consideration and adoption of the report by the Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management chaired by Ahmed Safana. The report was on the external borrowing plan of the Federal Government to fund the 2021 budget, for which the President, Major General Muhamadu…
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Buhari govt crippling Nigeria, debt now N33trn from N12trn in 2015 – Moghalu
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu has expressed concern at the rate Nigeria’s public debt increased in the last six years under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Moghalu raised the alarm that Nigeria is now a dangerous, debt-induced fiscal cliff and accused the federal government of mortgaging the future of the youth. The presidential candidate of…
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Buhari, Osinbajo decorate COAS Farouk Yahaya with new rank
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya. He was also decorated with a new rank of Lieutenant General. The ceremony which was held on Wednesday before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was also witnessed by members of the Cabinet as well as…
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I’m aware of your inadequate equipment, funding, Buhari tells Army
The Nigerian government on Tuesday admitted the inadequate funding of the Army operations in the insurgency fight, even as it urged troops to change tactics in tackling all forms of security challenges bedevilling the nation. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this at the grand finale of Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Abuja. Represented by Minister of Defence Major-General Bashir Salihi…
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Tokyo Olympics: Buhari hosts Team Nigeria on Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday host members of Team Nigeria to the Tokyo Olympics at the Presidential Villa before the final batch of the contingent departs for the Games. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a brief send-forth ceremony for the first batch of the team which left for Japan.…
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SERAP drags Buhari to court over $25b CBN overdrafts
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to reveal spending details of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) overdrafts and loans. SERAP is also seeking an order from the court to compel Buhari to explain and clarify whether the $25billion overdraft reportedly taken from…
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Buhari sends get-well message to Pope Francis
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The President called for prayers from Nigerians and the global community as the Pontiff goes in for this routine operation. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
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Nobody can accuse me of corruption – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has maintained that the current polarization and inherent injustices in the country are neither fuelled by ethnicity nor religion, but Nigerians themselves. Buhari said this while receiving members of the Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo Dynamic Support Group recently at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, nobody can accuse him of corruption after serving as a governor, minister, head…
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Why Matawalle ‘voluntarily’ joined APC – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the ruling party “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.” In a message delivered on his behalf by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to…
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President Buhari says Niger Delta Avengers’ threat to renew hostilities unnecessary
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the threat issued by the Niger Delta Avengers is rather unnecessary. The militant group, in a statement on Saturday, had announced the launch of ‘operation humble’, a new mission to resume attacks in the oil-rich region, on the grounds that the south-south remains the most underdeveloped region in the country, with their needs and…
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Buhari approves timetable for APC congresses
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the timetable for the conduct of All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses at various levels in the country The National Secretary of the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the President granted the approval after the Chairman of the CECPC, Mai…
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Buhari Names Federal Housing Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the Board of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) for a period of three years. The President also reappointed Senator Lawal Shuaibu from Zamfara State as its Chairman. Other members of the Board are: Modestus Umenzekwe, Anambra State; Mumini I. Hanafi, Kwara State; Adamu Maina Dadi, Yobe State; Eng. Adamu Ismaila, Adamawa State; Barr. Zubairu S.N,…
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Borno school reportedly suspends students for refusing to welcome Buhari
Borno State College of Nursing and Midwifery has reportedly suspended 20 students for failing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to the state recently. The President visited the state last week to commission projects initiated by Governor Babagana Zulum. In a letter that had gone viral on social media, the students were suspended for one week for disobedience.…
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President Buhari Approves Second Peer Review Country Self-assessment
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved that the Second Peer Review Country Self-assessment Report can be conducted on Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina made this known while briefing State House Correspondent at the End of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presided by President Buhari. Reacting to questions…
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PRESIDENT BUHARI PLEDGES TO BEQUEATH A CITIZENS-LED POLICING SYSTEM TO THE NATION
President Muhammadu Buhari today pledged to bequeath ”a citizens-led policing system” to the nation, declaring that his administration has demonstrated firm commitment towards changing the principle and strategy of policing in Nigeria. The President addressed the passing out parade of 418 officers of the 3rd Regular Cadet Course at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil-Kano, where he further explained his directive…
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President Buhari Approves FG’s Team To Engage With Twitter Over Suspension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service in Nigeria. The approval was announced in a statement in Abuja today by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who will chair the team. The Federal Government’s…
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Democracy Day: We have lifted 10.5 million people out of poverty – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that in the last two years, his administration lifted 10.5 million people out of poverty. Buhari in his Democracy Day speech said those lifted out of poverty were farmers, small-scale traders, artisans and market women. He said his government is doing its best in the face of scarce resources and galloping population growth rate that…
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