President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari'll Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway January – Amaechi

Buhari’ll Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway January – Amaechi

October 17, 2020 4:30 pm

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi said President Muhammadu Buhari will be commissioning the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January 2021.

Amaechi made this known during an oversight visit from Lagos to Ibadan to inspect the ongoing construction of the standard gauge in Ibadan on Saturday.

He said that the contractors had done their best with the project while attributing weather conditions as one of the challenges being faced by the contractors.

‘We have cooperation from the various communities along the standard gauge construction; the contractors have done what

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Ararume Not Competent To Head NNPC Board – Adeyanju Kicks

Lauretta Onochie: US Told To Prevail On Buhari’s Appointment

October 16, 2020 12:29 pm

Deji Adeyanju, the convener of Concerned Nigerians, has urged the United States, US, to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari not to destroy the integrity and independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Adeyanju made the appeal while condemning Buhari’s nomination of his aide, Lauretta Onochie as an INEC Commissioner.

The activist explained that Onochie’s nomination was unconstitutional and illegal.

In a letter to the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Adeyanju described Onochie as partisan and a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Read Also: Buhari Gets Reasons To Oust Onochie’s Name From List

According to the activist, Nigeria’s …

Jonathan meets Buhari again over Mali - What they discussed

Jonathan Meets President Buhari Again Over Mali

October 15, 2020 2:49 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received updates on the Mali situation from the Special Envoy/Mediator to the West African country, former President Goodluck Jonathan.

This is contained in a press statement released by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Buhari expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

‘We can’t do hop, step and jump like other developed nations of the world, but one is delighted at the successes recorded,” the President said.’

After the intervention by the military …

Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

October 14, 2020 5:48 am

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, was at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Akeredolu, who secured his second term in office by winning last Saturday’s governorship election, presented his Certificate of Return to Buhari.

Speaking with State House correspondent afterwards, he called on his current deputy, Agboola Ajayi, to resign if he still has any honour in him.

Ajayi had dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) first to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

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Buhari Gets Reasons To Oust Onochie’s Name From Commissioners’ List

Buhari Gets Reasons To Oust Onochie’s Name From List

October 14, 2020 5:45 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has been provided reasons to remove the name of his special assistant on social media, Lauretta Onochie from the list of Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Frontline human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, listed reasons the appointment of Onochie as INEC Commissioner should not stand.

Falana, in a statement he made available to reporters on Tuesday, pointed out that Onochie, as a card-carrying member of the ruling party, or any other registered political party, was not qualified for such a role.

Read Also: Buhari Names Lauretta Onochie, Others As INEC Commissioner

Recall that the …

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Terrorist

I’m Focused On Tackling Insurgency, Banditry – Buhari

October 11, 2020 4:19 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said that his administration was focused on tackling and ending insurgency, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country.

The President spoke in Kaduna during the combined Passing Out Parade (POP) for 67 Regular Course and Short Service Course 46 (Army), at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

‘We remain focused in the fight against insurgencies, banditry and other forms of criminality across the nation.’
‘We remain committed to ending the security challenges bedevilling the country.’
‘I am confident that the training received by the cadets has adequately equipped them to face any challenge in
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Senate To Debate Petroleum Bill October 20th

Senate To Debate Petroleum Bill October 20th

October 9, 2020 6:04 am

The Senate will on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, debate the Petroleum Industry Bill forwarded by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly last week.

The disclosure was made in an announcement by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, moments before the upper chamber adjourned plenary on Thursday.

According to Lawan, early debate on the bill is expected to avert any delay in consideration, resulting from the upper chamber’s decision to suspend plenary for one month to enable Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government defend their respective budgets for the year 2021.

Lawan added that the critical piece of legislation, …

President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

October 8, 2020 5:19 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State is peaceful, transparent and credible.

President Buhari also assured the electorate in Ondo of the provision of adequate security to forestall any breach of the peace by unscrupulous elements.

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In a video message to party supporters at the Grand Finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the Ondo Governorship Election, the President urged the electorate to turn out en masse to …

End SARS: Atiku Backs Protest, Tells Buhari Govt What To Do

Its Needless To Compare Fuel Price With Saudi Arabia’s – Atiku

October 5, 2020 3:41 pm

Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday rubbished President Muhammadu Buhari’s comparison of Nigeria’s fuel price with that of Saudi Arabia and other countries paying higher.

Atiku, who spoke through his Media Aide, Paul Ibe described Buhari’s comparison as, ‘needless and unnecessary.’

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had said fuel will now be sold at ₦161 per litre in Nigeria.

Speaking during his Independence Day nationwide broadcast, Buhari had noted that other nations such as Ghana, Niger, Chad Saudi Arabia sell petrol at a higher price than Nigeria.

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WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

Buhari Approves Special Salary Scale For Teachers

October 5, 2020 11:01 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for Nigerian teachers while also increasing the years of service from 35 years to 40 years.

Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu made this known in Abuja during the occasion of the 2020 World Teacher’s Day.

The theme of celebration ‘Teachers: Leading in Crisis Re-imagining the Future’ captures the resilience of Teachers and school administrators globally amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read Also: ‘End SARS Now’ – Nigerians Cry Out To Buhari

Buhari instructed the ministry to facilitate the implementation of the new teachers salary scheme, …

Christmas Message: We Stand With Kukah - Catholic Church

Buhari Making It Difficult To Celebrate Diversity – Kukah

October 2, 2020 6:19 am

Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese in Sokoto, says President Muhammadu Buhari is making it difficult for Nigerians to celebrate diversity.

The cleric spoke at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, on Thursday.

The virtual event hosted by Poju Oyemade, its convener, was to commemorate the nation’s 60th independence anniversary.

Kukah faulted the current composition of the Nigerian leadership with Muslims occupying leading positions across various political institutions.

He said the current arrangement where the president, those in charge of affairs at …

Buhari Appoints Sulaiman Ibrahim As New NAPTIP DG

Nigeria At 60: Buhari Announces New Price For Petrol

October 1, 2020 4:49 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a new price for the pump price of petrol in the country.

Buhari said fuel will now be sold at ₦161 per litre in Nigeria, noting that other nations such as Ghana, Niger, Chad Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries sell petrol on a higher price than Nigeria.

He lambasted the previous governments from 1999 to 2015 for criticising his administration when they allegedly presided over the near-destruction of the country.

Read Also: Nigeria@60: Let National Unity Remain In Our DNA – Obasa

Buhari, in his nationwide broadcast to mark the Independence Day celebration, said …

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