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workers Nigerian Govs Blasted For Advising FG To Retire Workers Above 50

Nigerian Govs Blasted For Advising FG To Retire Workers Above 50

August 7, 2022 3:32 pm

Professor Musa Shuaibu, on Sunday, blasted the suggestion by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum which had reiterated that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari should retire all civil servants and government workers above 50 years.

Shuaibu had also noted the governors should rather focus on providing effective leadership, deliver on their campaign promises and ensure that members of the public in their respective states are protected against bandits’ attack and other forms of criminalities.

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Professor Shuaibu, an economist, and former lecturer at the Bayero University Kano, on Sunday in Kaduna, was reacting …

Insecurity ADC Joins Calls For Buhari’s Resignation

Insecurity: ADC Joins Calls For Buhari’s Resignation

August 7, 2022 2:33 am

The leadership of the African Democratic Party (ADC) has announced that it is backing the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, in his call for President Muhammadu Buhari to step aside if he cannot find solutions to the country’s worsening security situation and fix the economy.

The party also berated the Federal Government’s present approach to the ongoing industrial action by university lecturers.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the university lecturers had in February this year embarked on a strike that has left the universities shut since then.

ADC promised to engage with members of the Academic …

Some Of Nigeria’s Security Problems Are Imported – Buhari

Some Of Nigeria’s Security Problems Are Imported – Buhari

August 6, 2022 4:15 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that his government has come to the realisation that some of the security challenges confronting the country were imported by foreign elements.

Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this assertion at the Graduation of Course 30 of the National Defence College (NDC) on Friday in Abuja.

He noted that the nation and indeed the African region had been facing difficult times such as terrorism in the North East, banditry and other criminal activities across the country.

He added that the military and …

There Will Be No 'Wuruwuru’ In 2023 Elections — Buhari Assures

There Will Be No ‘Wuruwuru’ In 2023 Elections — Buhari Assures

August 5, 2022 3:02 am

Ahead of the 2023 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that there will be ‘no wuruwuru’ to favour and political party or candidate contesting in whatever position.

‘In furtherance to this, the President has charged the military, the Police, the DSS, and all other security agencies to synergize and effectively review operational strategies and optimally deploy all operational assets towards addressing current and evolving internal security threats ahead of the forthcoming general election’s.’

National Security Adviser, Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) made this known at the opening of a workshop on ‘Election Security Management’ organised by the Nigerian …

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International Help In Taming Insecurity Very Important – Buhari

August 2, 2022 11:13 am

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday announced that the collective efforts of nations towards tackling security challenges across the globe and within Nigeria is very important.

President Buhari has urged more collaboration to check terrorism, banditry and insurgency.

Buhari made the assertions while receiving Letters of Credence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador James Kingston Christoff and Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Juan Alfred Miranda Oritz, at the State House, The President told the diplomats that successes in taming insecurity had been recorded through collaboration across borders and that more could be achieved.

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'Tell Buhari To Resign', NEF Spokesman Urges Appointees

‘Tell Buhari To Resign’, NEF Spokesman Urges Appointees

July 28, 2022 5:36 am

The spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has tasked those around President Muhammadu Buhari to ask him to resign.

Baba-Ahmed asserted that his call followed the recent state of insecurity in the country.

In series of tweets yesterday, the NEF spokesman feared things might be worse in 2023  considering the current situation in the country.

He said as president, the bulk stops at Buhari’s desk, and that he should take responsibility and not buck-pass to anyone.

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‘When you have a President with huge powers …

Presidency, Senators Fight Dirty Over Threat To Impeach Buahri

Presidency, Senators Fight Dirty Over Threat To Impeach Buhari

July 28, 2022 4:46 am

Senators have threatened to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over the worsening insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and other parts of the country at large.

The opposition senators went on to issue a six-week ultimatum to the President to address the security crisis or face impeachment proceedings.

The PDP senators issued the ultimatum on Wednesday as fears over insecurity in Abuja worsened with the government ordering schools to shut to prevent attacks by terrorists.

The Presidency in a statement by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, described the action of the opposition senators as babyish, advising them to put their …

Insecurity Terrorism Has Taken Over Nigeria, Falana Cries Out

Insecurity: Terrorism Has Taken Over Nigeria, Falana Cries Out

July 27, 2022 4:14 am

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has lamented that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has brought depression and hardship calling on the President to resign in the face of growing terror in the land.

Falana made this call while speaking at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) protest in Lagos on Tuesday.

He pointed out Buhari’s remarks that he is eager to leave office as one of the motivations behind his call.

‘The living standards of our people are getting worse by the day. We didn’t vote for a regime to cause hardship in Nigeria and that is what is going …

Why Buhari Should Be Handling ASUU Crisis Personally – Obi

Why Buhari Should Be Handling ASUU Crisis Personally – Obi

July 25, 2022 5:47 am

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has explained why he believes that President Muhammadu Buhari should be the one handling the ongoing negotiations with the Academic Union of Universities (ASUU) on a personal level saying that education must be prioritised. 

Speaking in this interview on Sunday, gave reasons why Nigerians should collectively work to salvage the country from an imminent collapse.

He stated called on the federal government to do everything within its powers to ensure that Nigerian students return to the classrooms warning of the implications of not doing so.

‘What we have …

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair - Buhari

My Desire Is For 2023 Elections To Be Free And Fair – Buhari

July 22, 2022 10:48 am

The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja reiterated that one of his desires for Nigeria is that the 2023 general elections should mark the commencement of the institutional strength of the country’s electoral body in conducting an acceptable, credible, and violence-free elections.

President Buhari had made this disclosure this while he had been receiving a delegation from Nasarawa State today.

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He had also revealed to the high-powered delegation led by Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, that the Electoral Act, which had been signed by him this year, was …

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

July 21, 2022 11:31 am

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, presided over another scheduled National Security Council meeting.

The meeting had been held at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.

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Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to Buhari, disclosed this in a tweet via his Twitter handle.

He tweeted: “Security briefing currently holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.”

In attendance are Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; and the Chief of Air Staff, …

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ASUU: Buhari Slams 2 Weeks Ultimatum On Education Minister

July 19, 2022 8:45 pm

While reacting to their recent declaration of carrying on with the strike action, the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari slammed an ultimatum on the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu while giving him two weeks to proffer a solution to the prolonged industrial action which had been undergone by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Sources in the Presidential Villa had revealed that the Nigerian President had given the directive on Tuesday during a meeting with relevant government Ministries, Agencies, and Departments (MDAs).

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