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Buhari Has Killed Nigeria – Mike Ozekhome Laments

Sowore/Dasuki: Buhari Has Realised Mistake – Ozekhome

December 24, 2019 1:55 pm
Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer, says the order to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement, and Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), shows the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has realised its mistake.

Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the federation, who gave the order to release Sowore and Dasuki on Tuesday, said the decision was in compliance with court orders.

Reacting, Ozekhome in a statement applauded the federal government for its decision, adding that they were beginning to recognize the importance of rule of law other than ‘rule of thumb’.

He further urged the government to also order the

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Buhari Hasn’t Forgotten Party Supporters –Onu

December 24, 2019 10:27 am

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State to remain faithful to the party and continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari.

Onu gave the charge at the state secretariat of the party, yesterday, when he stopped over to felicitate with members of the state executive committee (SEC) after commissioning some projects at the Projects Development Institute (PRODA) Enugu.

He admitted that the times were hard but assured that the president had not forgotten his supporters.

“I asked myself how can I visit PRODA in Enugu and now …

Buhari Is Poised To Reposition NDDC –Minister

December 24, 2019 10:26 am

President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to reorganise the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure it fulfills its mission, Minister of State for Niger/Delta Development, Tayo Alasoadura, said.

Alasoadura said the crisis rocking the NDDC was as a result of graft perpetrated by some top officials of the commission in the past.

He said the present administration would sanitise the commission to ensure it achieve its goals.

Alasoadura, who spoke with journalists, yesterday, in Akure, said the present administration had committed huge funds to the development of the Niger Delta, especially in the construction of roads which gulps more …

Buhari Fires Board Heads Of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, Others

December 23, 2019 2:58 pm

In line with fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments.

His spokesman, Femi Adesina, made the announcement in a statement on Monday.

For the Nigerians Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande (South West), replaces Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as Chairman, Board of Commissioners – subject to Senate confirmation

Mr Uche Onwude (South East) replaces Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume (South East) as Non-Executive Commissioner – subject to Senate confirmation.

For the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr Abubakar Sa’id replaces Prof. Adeolu Akande as Board Chairman…

Senator Sabi Tells Buhari Govt What To Do Over US Sanction

December 22, 2019 1:44 pm
Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the passage of the Hate Speech Bill under consideration by the National Assembly will address all issues of discrimination associated with religious and ethnic persecution in Nigeria.

Sabi Abdullahi stated this against the backdrop of impending sanctions faced by Nigeria following its inclusion on the ‘special watchlist’ of the United States Government over high cases of religious and ethnic persecution.

The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, had announced Nigeria’s inclusion into the religion violations list.

Also, the 2018 report of the United States Commission for International

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Buhari: Falana Makes Revelation On ‘Third Term Agenda’

December 22, 2019 12:11 pm

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, has alleged that there was a third term agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria stated that soon, Nigerians will start seeing manifestations of the ‘plot’.

He spoke in reaction to a suit by a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the National Assembly should amend the constitution to allow Buhari to contest again.

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Falana told Sunday Tribune: “I hope Nigerians have not forgotten that when the Babangida-led junta was going to extend its tenure, we had the …

Buhari Promises Reformed, Modernised Police Force

December 21, 2019 3:46 am

President Muhammadu Buhari friday pledged to bequeath to the country a legacy of a reformed, modernised, fully equipped and motivated Police Force with further vision to raise a citizen-focused police which exhibit a sense of professionalism, respect for rule of law and due process.

The president made the promise at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja while commissioning operational vehicles and other assets for the force.

He tasked the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to be resilient in the commitment to rid the country of crimes.

The president also tasked the police leadership to ensure continuous orientation …

Ethnic Irredentism: Like Buhari Like Nnamdi Kanu

December 20, 2019 9:42 am

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari and the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu stand a world apart, obviously. One is the president of Africa’s largest country, the other a villain facing treason charges for wanting to divide the country. What then is my basis for comparing the two, you might ask. Well, for any deep thinker, the answer is obvious. Both Buhari and Kanu are Nigerians who don’t believe in Nigeria; Nigerians whose loyalties lie with their respective groups, be that ethnic or religion.

Both are, if you will, ethnic champions who are so fanatical about …

Kano: Buhari Approves Appointment Of New CMD

December 20, 2019 9:28 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Abba Sheshe as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Kano, Kano State.

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced the appointment in a statement signed by Mrs Enefaa Bob-Manuel, Head, Media and Public Relations of the ministry in Abuja.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister presented the appointment letter to Sheshe in his office on Friday.

Ehanire while congratulating Sheshe reminded him of the enormous responsibilities of his office …

NDDC: Revelations Emerge As Buhari Sacks Board

December 19, 2019 1:57 pm

Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC) has commended the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to dissolve the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

CHURAC president, Cleric E. Alaowei, in a statement sent to NAN on Thursday, said the sack was a victory for public interest litigators.

The statement revealed that NDCC was in a mess and alleged massive corruption in the agency.

He recalled that the body and other well-meaning Nigerians had challenged the legality of the President to appoint Chairman of the Board from Edo State without following the rotational circle as provided by the …

Buhari Tells Police Officers How To Gain Trust Of Nigerians

December 19, 2019 1:46 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday urged the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to uphold the trust reposed on them by Nigerians by maintaining professionalism in their operations.

Buhari made the appeal during the commissioning of 628 Cadets of the Regular Course Two of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil in Kano and was contained in a statement signed and sent to NAN by his Media Aide, Femi Adesina.

The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour, also charged the police to be gallant and courageous in the fight against crime in the country.

Buhari reaffirmed that his administration would continue …

NDDC Board: APC Urges Buhari To Withdraw Nwogu As Abia Rep

December 19, 2019 10:20 am

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive for the recomposition and inauguration after completion of forensic Audit of the board of Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC).

THISDAY reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Wednesday, approved that the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) be recomposed and inaugurated after the forensic audit of the organization.

The President also directed that the Interim Management Team of the NDDC shall be in place till the forensic is completed and that the supervision of the Commission shall remain under the Ministry …

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