December 2019

Northern Governors Send Message To Buhari

December 17, 2019 8:41 am

The Northern States Governors Forum has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari as he marks his 77th birthday on Tuesday.

The forum in a congratulatory message by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, said that President Buhari had demonstrated unparalleled leadership skills, patriotism, integrity and courage in bringing change to Nigeria.

“The revival of the economy, industries, railways, agriculture and other sectors by the “Change Government” under your leadership has brought back confidence to the nation.

“You are putting the economy on the path of productivity and self-sufficiency,” Lalong said in a statement by his Director of Press and …

Aisha Buhari Calls Husband ‘General’ In New Message

December 17, 2019 8:41 am

Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s First Lady, has sent a message to her husband on the occasion of his 77th birthday.

President Buhari, who has spent four and half years in office as a democratically elected President, turns 77 today.

Aisha also used the General Muhammadu Buhari title for her husband.

In a tweet on Monday night, the First Lady said, “Happy Birthday to MY incorruptible GMB.

“I wish you Allah’s Guidance Protection and Good Health to continue steering the affairs of our dear nation.
Long Live GMB. Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria !”

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Buhari’s Govt Dumps Jonathan’s National Security Strategy

December 17, 2019 8:40 am

President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has released a new National Security Strategy (NSS) document.

It would replace Nigeria’s first NSS launched in November 2014 under former President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

At the NSS 2019 Sensitization Session in Abuja on Monday, National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), explained that the document would tackle terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, militancy, herders- farmers clashes and other security threats.

Represented by the Director, Policy, and Strategy of ONSA, Aminu Lawal said most contemporary threats identified in the 2014 documents were still potent, adding that some of the threats are now the …

El-Rufai Showed Me Buhari’s Victory From Laptop –Adesina

December 17, 2019 8:40 am

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, has shared the discussion he had with Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ahead of the Nigeria’s presidential election.

He made the revelation in an article titled ‘PMB at 77: ‘Please tell Baba we are with him all the way’, in commemoration of the president’s birthday on December 17.

Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

He wrote: “Some months before the 2019 general elections, I ran into Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the Presidential Villa, as he was going in to see …

Buhari At 77: Femi Fani-Kayode Sends Message To President

December 17, 2019 8:37 am

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has sent a message to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion marking his 77th birthday.

Tuesday 17th of December 2019 marks the 77th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari who was democratically elected in 2015 and has spent four and a half years in office.

Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP joined a host of other Nigerians such as the First Lady, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari to send a goodwill message to Buhari.

However, in what seems like a cryptic message, the former Minister said he wishes the President all that …

Wike Reveals Who Only Will Decide Next Rivers Governor

December 17, 2019 8:37 am

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, declared that he has not promised any ethnic nationality in the state the position of governor.

Wike said only God has the capacity to make any ethnic nationality governor of Rivers State.

He spoke during a solidarity visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality at the state’s Government House Port Harcourt.

According to Wike: “Let nobody say that I have met with Ogoni Ethnic Nationality and I promised them Governor. I didn’t promise because I cannot give.

“It is only God that will give the position of Governor. With proper arrangement, things …

Everyone Welcome? Gay Football Fans Prepare For Qatar

December 16, 2019 4:43 pm

World Cup 2022 host Qatar has given the clearest indication yet that LGBT fans will be welcome, engaging with gay supporters as it hosts the Club World Cup — despite criminalising homosexuality.

Organisers of the 2022 soccer spectacle travelled to Britain in recent months to meet Liverpool fan clubs including the side’s gay supporters’ group, individuals briefed on the meeting have told AFP.

Paul Amann, founder of Liverpool’s LGBT supporters’ club Kop Outs, then undertook a fact-finding mission to Doha along with his husband in November at the invitation of the World Cup organisers.

“I’m very satisfied that their approach …

Liverpool Face Atletico In Champions League Last 16 Clash

December 16, 2019 4:43 pm

Holders Liverpool will return to the scene of last season’s Champions League triumph after they were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition on Monday and Manchester City face 13-time winners Real Madrid.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will travel to the Wanda Metropolitano, where Liverpool lifted the trophy in June, for the first leg of their tie against three-time runners-up Atletico.

“The task is going to be difficult because we have opponents who are the reigning champions,” said Atletico director Clemente Villaverde.

“They are the champions, they have all the assets to be called the best team

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Chinese TV Pulls Arsenal Match After Ozil’s Uighur Comments

December 16, 2019 4:42 pm

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV pulled a game between Arsenal and Manchester City from its programme after the Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil expressed support for mainly Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.

Ozil, a German of Turkish origin, condemned China’s crackdown on Uighurs and other minorities in the western region in a tweet on Friday, while criticizing Muslim countries for failing to speak up against abuses.

Sunday’s Premier League game in London between Arsenal and Manchester City was initially scheduled to be broadcast live by CCTV’s sports channel shortly after midnight on Monday, according to an earlier schedule published on the league’s official …

Juventus Back Joint Top In Serie A

December 16, 2019 4:41 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus beat Udinese 3-1 to join Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table on Sunday after Antonio Conte’s side were held 1-1 at Fiorentina.

Dusan Vlahovic snatched a point for Fiorentina two minutes into injury time to frustrate Inter Milan who had led following Borja Valero’s opener after eight minutes in Tuscany.

Both Juventus and Inter Milan have 39 points from 16 games, with Antonio Conte’s side ahead on goal difference.

Ronaldo struck twice in the first half to make it five goals in four games as the reigning champions got …

US Intel Agencies Distrust Unpredictable President

December 16, 2019 4:40 pm

Donald Trump’s relations with his own intelligence services have never been so fraught: the US president doesn’t listen to his spy chiefs, doesn’t seem to rank his sources and makes snap decisions without giving them any warning.

The two sides have clashed repeatedly, including in May when, as part of efforts to defend himself against collusion accusations, Trump agreed that files on the investigation into Russian election meddling in 2016 could be declassified.

A few weeks later, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats announced he would step down as head of the 17 agencies that make up the intelligence community.…

Ahmad: Why The Senate Will Pass Buhari’s $29.9Bn Loan

December 16, 2019 3:54 pm

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has revealed that the 9th Senate will approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s $29.9 billion loan request.

This is despite Lawan’s earlier caution to the Executive to minimise its planned borrowing.

The Senate President stated this in Abuja during a media parley.

He, however, pointed out that the various standing committees will carry out serious oversight functions and ensure that the money is not misappropriated by the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

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