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President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari Queries Nanono Over Fertilizer Import Waivers

February 3, 2020 11:03 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has queried the Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, for issuing import wavers to some companies to import fertilizer into the country contrary to the presidential fertilizer initiative policy, which focuses on increasing local production capacity for the product.

The query came through the Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, requesting explanations on the breach of presidential policy.

Nigeria and Morocco had signed a memorandum of understanding in December 2016 to help the former revive its ailing fertilizer industry through the supply of phosphates for local blending.

The MOU, which was consummated in 2018 …

President Buhari

More Pressure Mounts On President Buhari To Resign

February 3, 2020 6:09 am
The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Kunle Edun Esq and the Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, CHURAC, led by Alaowei.E. Cleric Esq and other stakeholders on Sunday backed Sen. Enyinnanya Abaribe’s call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office over the spate of insecurity in the Country.

They spoke separately in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Warri.

NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kunle Edun Esq said, “The security situation in Nigeria presently has reached an alarming level and it seems obvious that the Federal Government is incapable of tackling

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Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma

I’ll Match Sam Mbakwe’s Legacies – Hope Uzodinma

February 3, 2020 6:02 am

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, was at the weekend presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after which he spoke on January 14th 2020, Supreme Court judgement that declared him as the governor on grounds that the gubernatorial election which was held in Imo State was void.

He spoke on why the ousted governor of Imo, Emeka Iheidioha’s move to seek reversal of the judgement will be fruitless.

He also spoke on how he intends to leave a legacy like the late Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of the …

Former Vice Chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and prolific writer, Dr. Arthur Nwankwo Agwuncha

Buhari, Fayemi Mourn Ex-NADECO Chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo

February 3, 2020 5:57 am

President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi at the weekend condoled with government and people of Anambra State over the demise of former Vice Chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and prolific writer, Dr. Arthur Nwankwo Agwuncha, saying posterity will always remember his labour and sacrifices.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina,  Buhari commiserated with the family, friends, professional and political associates of the deceased.

According to Adesina, Buhari encouraged them to find solace in the contributions the writer made to national and global development by …

PDP

PDP Cannot Win Election In Edo – APC Chieftain

February 2, 2020 1:11 pm

 A former Governorship Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, Mr Blessing Agbomhere, says  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zero chances of winning any election in the state.

Agbomhere, who contested Etsako Federal Constituency of Edo in 2019 under the platform of PDP, but recently returned to the APC, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja.

Agbomhere said in spite  the internal crisis in APC Edo, it would be difficult for PDP to defeat APC in the state, adding that APC in Edo remained formidable, stable and a …

IPPIS

I Will Not Reverse IPPIS Policy – Buhari Tells Lecturers

February 2, 2020 8:27 am

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) cannot be reversed.

The President who emphasised that the policy has come to stay, said the IPPS was a move to block the loopholes in public finances, eliminate fraud and retrieve funds.

Recall that the federal government had ceased the payment of salaries of lecturers yet to enrol in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

ASUU had then vowed to activate its NO PAY NO WORK policy as soon as the government stopped her members’ salaries.

However, speaking at the 29th convocation ceremony of the Federal

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Nigeria’s Democracy Not Working – Mbazulike Amechi

February 2, 2020 3:45 am

 The only surviving nationalist, a member of Zikist Movement and First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has again ventilated his anger about what he sees as lopsidedness in the leadership of Nigeria, which he said has continued to favour the North over a long period of time. 

He, therefore, called for a quick review of the Nigerian constitution to balance the equation just as he lampooned the judiciary “in its attempt to render the electoral system ineffective.” Excerpts:

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You said that the judiciary is giving judgments that are ridiculous and …

Atiku’s Political Career Is Over – Babachir Lawal

February 2, 2020 3:43 am

David Babachir Lawal is the immediate-past Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF).

The Adamawa-born politician in this exclusive interview with Sunday Sun revealed why the 2023 presidency may elude Southeast.

The former SGF who was allegedly involved in the 2016 N500 million Grass-cutting scandal also said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lost political relevance in Adamawa State.

He also spoke on the crisis rocking the APC, insecurity in the country, among other.

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For a while, you have been out of the political scene after serving …

APC

Attack On Buhari: Abia APC Blasts Abaribe

February 2, 2020 3:43 am

All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State chapter has blasted Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enynnaya Abaribe over his recent call on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over the worsening security situation in the country, saying he lacks the moral fibre to make such call.

Speaking at Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area, the state chairman of APC, Chief Donatus Nwankpa accused Abaribe of abandoning his constituents to always abuse Buhari and charged him to publish his achievements as the Senator representing Abia South senatorial district.

Nwankpa said going by events in the past years, Abaribe lacked the moral right to ask …

President

I’ll Accept President Of Igbo Making, Not Igbo President

February 2, 2020 3:42 am

Alhaji Idi Farouk is a former Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and politician from Kaduna State.

In this interview, he talked about his time at the agency, security issues and plans to empower the youth in the near future.

Last year, you turned 70 and President Buhari hailed your loyalty and service to the nation. How has life been with you?

Well, I am almost 71 now. I am healthy and hearty. I give all praises to Allah.

Can you please clarify your political allegiance, are you in which party at the moment?

You know one gets …

Amotekun Must Fight Ritual Killings, Corruptions

February 1, 2020 5:27 pm

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has revealed an important role the newly established security outfit in the South West, Amotekun, must play.

The monarch said the South West governors must ensure that Amotekun is also made to fight ritual killings and “traditional corruptions” in the region.

This was contained in a statement by his press secretary, Ali Ibrahim, on Saturday.

The paramount ruler said ritual killing is deadlier and more recurrent than the heinous activities being perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen.

“Amotekun as an institution should be made to fight traditional corruption, most especially ritual killings

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Steer Clear Of Our Caucus – PDP Warns Gbajabiamila

February 1, 2020 5:27 pm
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, cautioned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to “steer clear” of its internal affairs and concentrate on his legislative duties.

PDP issued the warning in reaction to Gbajabiamila’s reported interference in choosing a leader for its caucus in the House of Representatives.

The opposition party insisted that it reserved the right to pick its caucus leader in the House of Representatives without any due interference from the leadership of the House.

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