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Buhari Speaks On Closure Of Nigeria’s Borders

January 19, 2020 6:17 am
President Muhammadu Buhari, Saturday, in London said that the partial closure of Nigeria’s borders was not to punish her neighbours.

He explained that it was meant to strengthen the country’s security and economy.

At a meeting with a select group of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom, the President explained that the period of closure will be used for stock-taking on threats to the nation’s security and economy.

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He noted that Nigerian farmers have been celebrating the closure which has drastically reduced smuggling of agricultural produce as

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Eco: Nigerian Traders Send Message To Buhari Govt, ECOWAS

January 18, 2020 4:13 pm
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), has advised the Federal Government and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address corruption and regional cross border trade challenges before adopting ECO Currency.

Mr. Ken Ukaoha, NANTS President, gave the advice on Saturday, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

According to him, the general problem facing the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) must also be addressed.

Ukaoha said that ECOWAS and Nigeria must seek to address the myriad of challenges facing regional cross border trade such as intimidation, harassment of traders, bribery and corruption.

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Anthony Joshua Meets Buhari In London

January 18, 2020 4:10 pm
Anthony Joshua on Saturday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in London.

Buhari is in London to take part in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on January 20.

In a video posted on Bashir Ahmaad, Special Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Twitter’s page, Joshua was seen prostrating while he met Buhari.

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Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and WBO titles from Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday night, while Wilder will defend his WBC gold against Tyson Fury in February.

Joshua revealed he is aiming to pull off a

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FFK Explodes As Miyetti Tells Buhari To Nab Yoruba Chiefs

January 18, 2020 10:44 am
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dared the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to arrest the Yoruba leaders promoting the establishment of the new security outfit, Amotekun in the South West.

Fani-Kayode said this while reacting to the call made by the National President General of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo to arrest the Yoruba leaders endorsing Amotekun.

NAN had reported that Bodejo said FG should not just stop at banning the outfit but should arrest those involved in making decisions for its creation with immediate effect.

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He said:

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Timi Frank Reveals PDP Govs’ Ties With Buhari

January 18, 2020 10:39 am
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Timi Frank, has said that governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were the major problem of opposition party as some of them were lobbying to travel with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Frank said aside Governor Wike of Rivers state, many of other opposition party governors are daily lobbying to be in the good books of Buhari, hence they don’t talk on national issues affecting Nigerians negatively.

Reacting to a media report that the PDP was planning to stage a nationwide protest against the Supreme Court ruling in Imo, Frank

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Buhari Leaves Nigeria After Meeting With Security Chiefs

January 17, 2020 2:28 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for London, to take part in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on January 20.

According to NAN, Buhari performed some official assignments including his meeting with security chiefs, before flying out of the country.

The president also joined hundreds of Muslims faithful at the Aso Rock Mosque, where he observed the two raka’at Juma’at prayer.

Earlier this week, Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said in a statement that the London Investment Summit would be hosted by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

According to the organisers, the event is

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2023: Buhari Reveals What He Will Do Before, After Election

January 17, 2020 2:25 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that as a beneficiary of a free and fair election in the country, he would bequeath the same to his successor and the nation in 2023, “quietly.”

Buhari said he was already looking forward to a peaceful hand over in 2023, stressing that he was morally bound to fulfil that wish.

He spoke at a dinner with members of the legal team for the 2019 presidential election petition on Thursday night in Abuja and was contained in a statement signed and forwarded to DAILY POST by his Media Aide, Garba Shehu.

The President recounted that

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Posterity Will Remember Emeka Anyaoku – Buhari

January 17, 2020 10:05 am
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday extended birthday wishes to former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as he turns 87 years on January 18.

The President, in a statement made available to NAN by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined family and friends to celebrate Anyaoku’s exemplary life of dedication to God, country and humanity.

He congratulates the renowned diplomat for the many years of national and international service, commending his efforts in always projecting Nigeria to the world, and ensuring that the world comes to terms with the position of the country on global issues.

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Remembrance Day: Buhari, Osinbajo, Honours Fallen Heroes

January 15, 2020 2:19 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday led other top government functionaries, including service chiefs and members of the diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes.

The event, which involved the laying of wreaths at the National Arcade, was one of the highlights lined up to celebrate the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC).

First to lay the wreath was the President, followed by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Senate President, Speaker, House of Representatives and Chief Justice of Nigeria, NAN reports.

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In another

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Why Buhari Govt Declared Amotekun ‘Illegal’ – Fani-Kayode

January 15, 2020 4:19 am
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has kicked against a statement by the Nigerian government describing ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal.

Recall that in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Umar Gwandu, the government said the establishment of Amotekun was not backed by any known law in the land.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.,” Malami said.

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Nigerians React As Buhari Signs Finance Bill, Increases VAT

January 14, 2020 10:29 am
A cross-section of Nigerians has reacted to the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria to 7.5%.

THISDAY reports that President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2019 finance bill into law in Abuja on Monday.

It means that the Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria is now officially 7.5 per cent from 5 per cent.

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The bill was submitted to the National Assembly alongside the budget but the bill signing is coming 27 days after the 2020 budget was signed into law on December 17.

Reactions have trailed the increase

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Anthony Okolie Sues Hanan Buhari, DSS, Over SIM Card

January 14, 2020 10:27 am

A trader, Anthony Okolie, who was arrested by the Department of State Services and detained for 10 weeks, has sued the DSS for ₦500m.

Okolie, in a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, by his lawyer, Tope Akinyode, also demanded N500m from Hanan Buhari, the daughter of the President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), as well as a telecommunications company, MTN.

The suit, with number FHC/ASB/CS/3/2020, is seeking an order to “compel the respondents (DSS, Hanan and MTN) jointly or severally to pay the applicant the sum of N500,000,000 only as general and aggravated damages for …

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