January 12, 2020

Islamic Group Sends Message To Muslims, Buhari Govt

January 12, 2020 4:19 pm
Al Ikhwaan Fillahi Muslim Society of Nigeria has urged Muslims to protect the rights of all Nigerians and speak against policies that contravene the constitution.

The group made the call in a communique issued on Sunday by its Chairman, Mr Muhammad Elunor.

He called for justice and fair play in Buhari government’s dealings with Christians and Muslims in the geo-political zones, especially in political appointments.

 

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Elunor said Muslims in both regions must continue to hold on to the tenets of Islam and emulate the teachings of

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What Buhari Told APC Youths In Aso Rock

January 12, 2020 2:34 pm
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has revealed what President Muhammadu Buhari told All Progressive Congress (APC) Youth Leaders, its President Bello Shagari, among others, at a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

This was contained in a statement signed Mr Mukhtar Jebba, the Organising Secretary, NYCN Headquarters, on Sunday.

He said: “President Buhari re-emphasised his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion in government to ensure good governance.

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“The President also called on the Nigerian Youth to shun ethnicity and religious discrimination.

“Hence, the Nigerian youth must

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Mineral Resources Alone Can’t Take Nigeria To Prosperity

January 12, 2020 2:33 pm
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday said Nigerian Armed Forces has sacrificed heavily including making supreme sacrifices for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

Makinde, who spoke during a church service in respect of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, said that education and human capital development would remain the top priority of his administration.

He, however, added that no country of the world became prosperous by merely relying on natural resources.

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“Knowledge is power and that

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Buhari Sends Message To Lawan

January 12, 2020 2:33 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on his 61st birthday.

His message was contained in a statement on Sunday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The President joined the National Assembly and all members of All Progressives Congress “in celebrating the milestone, which has been lined with many years of contributions to Nigeria’s development, with fruitful years of lawmaking, starting from House of Representatives in 1999”.

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President Buhari extolled Lawan’s discipline, maturity and selflessness in always looking at the broader picture in decision making.

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C/River State Judiciary Facing Constitutional Crisis – Lawyers

Amotekun: NBA Declares Position

January 12, 2020 2:32 pm
As controversy rages over the establishment of a joint security outfit codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’, the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Ado Ekiti chapter, has declared that the Southwest Governors, had not breached any section of the 1999 constitution for establishing the security network.

The legal association added that the governors only exercised their rights under the law, since the kernel of the existence of any government, is to guarantee security of lives and property.

There had been barrage of criticisms against the formation of the security outfit since its inauguration in Ibadan, Oyo State capital last Thursday, with the most scathing

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Murder Of Enugu Nurse: CSOs Renew 14-Day Ultimatum

January 12, 2020 2:32 pm
A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Enugu State, on Sunday, said there was no going back on the ultimatum it issuued over the murder of a senior nurse, Dr. Mrs. Maria Amadi.

NAN reports that Amadi, who until her death was the head of nursing services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, was murdered by gunmen in front of her residence at Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.

Following the incident, three of her colleagues in the hospital were arrested, arraigned and remanded in prison by an Enugu High Court.

However, some months after, three other suspects were arrested and docked by the police

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Buhari Reacts To Death Of Sultan

January 12, 2020 2:31 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al-Said of Oman as a great loss not only to his country, but also the entire humanity “because of his record as a peace maker and tireless mediator for peace in the troubled Middle East.”

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Reacting to the death of the longest reigning ruler in the Middle East on Sunday in Abuja, Buhari said “the promotion of peace is one of the most important contributions we can make for humanity, and I am pleased that

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Lagos

Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Tinubu Meet In Lagos

January 12, 2020 2:30 pm
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, met in Lagos on Saturday.

They graced the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Rasaq Okoya, founder of Eleganza group of companies.

Other in attendance were Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote as well as traditional rulers.

Born in Lagos on Jan. 12, 1940, Okoya is a billionaire industrialist and the Aare of Lagos.

According to the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the guests were

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Use Of Private Jet By Buhari’s Daughter Illegal – Falana

January 12, 2020 2:29 pm
Human rights activist, Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop members of his family from using aircraft in the presidential fleet.

Falana said while reacting to Hanan Buhari, the president’s daughter report of flying in a presidential jet to Bauchi State on Thursday for a private function.

He said the use of aircraft in the presidential fleet by members of the first family for private events is not backed by law.

NAN recalls that Hannan, who is a first class graduate in photography was said to have been invited to the Durbar

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Border Closure: Nigeria Customs Reveals Target

January 12, 2020 2:29 pm
Mohammed Garba, the newly appointed Coordinator for the Joint Border Operations Drill, North central Zone, Ilorin, Kwara State, says Federal Government policy on border closure was targeted at illegal businesses.

NAN reports that he spoke at the palace of the Emir of Yashikira, the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday when he led his team on familiarisation tour of border communities in the state.

Garba, who is also a Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, explained that the idea was not to obstruct indigenes from legitimate trading.

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He

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When A Child Eats With Elders: Buhari’s Daughter And Jet

January 12, 2020 1:05 pm

The presidency has reacted to a debate raging on social media over the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to allow his daughter, Hanan Buhari, to use the Presidential jet for her photoshoots.

For a man who has a “so-called’ drive for expunging corruption from the country, this comes both as a shock and surprise to Nigerians.

If a mere college graduate can freely access the presidential jet at will for party invitations, what else goes on in the Presidential Villa?

 

Hanan Buhari, who is a certified creative photographer with a first-class degree in Photography from Ravensbourne University in London, …

2023: What Igbo Need To Do To Get Presidency – Doghudje

January 12, 2020 8:03 am

Chris Doghudje is the former Chairman of Advertising Practitioner’s Council of Nigeria (APCON) and a former Managing Director of Lintas Ltd. 

Doghudje, who recently turned 80 spoke about the ‘magic’ called Nigeria as a country, insecurity, Igbo presidency, and expectations from the government in the New Year, among others. Excerpts:

 

What do you think about the country Nigeria as we have just entered into a New Year?

Nigeria is a country that is a surprise and will continue to be a surprise. It is a surprise that we ever came together to form one country. When one thinks about …

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