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‘President Buhari Is Incompetent And Useless’ – Islamic Cleric

September 8, 2020 3:09 pm

The media space has been set abuzz following the surfacing of a video showing an Islamic cleric by the name Adam Albani vituperating the President Muhammadu Buhari led government for gross incompetence and the hardship it has caused the generality of Nigerians in recent memory.

The viral video shows the cleric passionately excoriating the government over its failure to make good on it’s responsibilities to the Nigerian citizenry.

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In the video, the cleric labeled the president as ‘incompetent’ and demanded his immediate resignation in view of …

Aisha Buhari Reacts To Daily Trust Cartoon On Hanan's Wedding (1)

Aisha Buhari Reacts To Daily Trust Cartoon On Hanan’s Wedding

September 8, 2020 3:38 am

Nigeria First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has attacked a Daily Trust employee, Bulama Mustapha, over a cartoon on the lavish wedding of her daughter, Hanan.

The elaborate wedding ceremony held last Friday at a time many Nigerians were complaining of hardship as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari government’s harsh economic policies.

On Sunday, Daily Trust published a cartoon showing the President’s wife holding pictures of the wedding on her hands and displaying them in the faces of Nigerians struggling to find their balance in life.

The cartoon drew inspiration from Aisha’s several posts on Instagram where she displayed pictures …

'Buhari Is Encouraging Secession' – Ayo Adebanjo

APC Is Looting More Than Abacha – Adebanjo

September 6, 2020 12:29 pm
Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is keen on holding on to power.

He said the Nigerian constitution gave the President excess authority, adding that Buhari doesn’t want a review because his powers will reduce.

The Afenifere chieftain said this in an interview with The Sun.

Speaking on the controversial Water Resources Bill, Adebanjo noted that it was part of the problems caused by the constitution.

The bill proposes that the federal government control all water sources and river banks.

States governments, groups and prominent Nigerians have declared their opposition to the proposal.

Adebanjo, while giving

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Buhari has zero empathy for Nigerians – Ganduje’s aide Yakasai

APC Committee: Buhari Appoints Osinbajo, Gambari, Others

September 1, 2020 3:37 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to end “totally, unnecessary squabbles”, which has caused the ruling party to lose seats in legislative and gubernatorial elections.

Buhari stated this on Monday, while inaugurating the tripartite consultative committee of the executive, legislature and leadership of the APC.

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The 11-member committee will be chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

“But we must admit to ourselves that our party has been too often embroiled in bitter, and on occasions, totally unnecessary squabbles, causing us seats in the legislative and gubernatorial elections.

“This never

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Should Tinubu Be Given A Chance At The Presidency?

Should Tinubu Be Given A Chance At The Presidency?

August 29, 2020 11:13 am

Ahead of the 2023 presidential elections, fingers are already pointing towards the fit, fierce and fortunate of the aspiring lot. This lot includes several notable individuals, some of which have already tried their hands at grasping the mantle, only to have it slip past greasy palms. Of all those being primed to star as lead protagonist in the show, none has experienced more traction than APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Since the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari assumed power stakeholders and political analysts have been casting sidelong glances at Tinubu. It, apparently, seemed good to …

Buhari Executes Major Shake Up Of Permanent Secretaries

Buhari Executes Major Shake Up Of Permanent Secretaries

August 29, 2020 4:19 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved fresh deployments of newly appointed permanent secretaries, while also redeploying older ones in the Federal Civil Service.

Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made this known in a circular she signed and issued on Friday in Abuja.

The effective dates for the movements varied, as some already resumed at their new posts on 27 August, while some are expecting to take over their new ministries end of October.

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Here are those affected in the shake-up:

1.Chinyeaka Christian. FCT Ministry of …

CAMA: Buhari Planning A Coup Against Christianity – Cleric

CAMA: Buhari Planning A Coup Against Christianity – Cleric

August 28, 2020 1:06 pm

The General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Brother Joshua Iginla has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of plotting a coup against Christianity with the Companies And Allied Matters Act (CAMA) signed into law.

Under the law, religious bodies, and charity organisations will be strictly regulated by the registrar-general of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and a supervising minister.

Section 839 (1) and (2) of the CAMA law provides that the commission may by order, suspend the trustees of an association or a religious body and appoint an interim manager or managers to …

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Buhari Moves To End Arbitrary Billing For Electricity

August 27, 2020 5:23 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of a nationwide mass-metering programme as part efforts to put an end to estimated and arbitrary billing for electricity.

Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the president’s directive was in response to yearnings of Nigerians.

According to him, the president also approved a waiver of the import levy on meters, so that those that do not have meters can be supplied as early as possible at reasonable costs.

Momoh urged the public and all stakeholders in the power sector to disregard any …

Nigerians React As Daura Is Flown Abroad For Urgent Treatment

Nigerians React As Daura Is Flown Abroad For Urgent Treatment

August 20, 2020 5:35 am

Some Nigerians have reacted to reports of Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew being flown abroad for urgent medical attention.

The 79-year-old was said to have been flown to the United Kingdom, UK, on a private jet on Wednesday.

Daura, who is believed to be a member of the alleged “cabal” in the Presidency, was said to have been experiencing respiratory difficulties with COVID-19 related symptoms since last Friday.

However, Nigerians expressed different views concerning the report

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While some said Daura and those close to power suffering medical issues should …

Buhari has zero empathy for Nigerians – Ganduje’s aide Yakasai

Ghali Na’Abba’s Invitation By DSS Not My Concern – President Buhari

August 17, 2020 10:57 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the invitation of Ghali Na’abba by the Department of State Services (DSS) was not his call.

Ghali Na’abba was invited by the DSS after he granted an interview to Channels Television on Thursday regarding the agenda of the National Consultative Front to bring about a new Nigeria that works for all.

In the interview, Na’abba accused President Muhammadu Buhari of turning Nigeria into a failed state, describing him as an irresponsive and incompetent leader in the history of the country.

He called on all Nigerians of conscience to join NCFront, a pressure group, in …

Reps Invitation: Gov Wike Reacts As Buhari Snubs Lawmakers

₦78.9b Refund: I’ve Not Received ₦1 Till Now – Wike Blasts Buhari

August 14, 2020 6:21 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that up till now, the President Muhammadu Buhari government has not refunded the State the money it approved some months ago.

Recall that Wike had thanked President Buhari, describing him as indeed a President of every State of the Federation and all Nigerians following the approval of the sum N78.9 billion the Rivers Government used in maintenance of Federal roads in the State.

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But addressing party stakeholders in Port Harcourt, the State capital on Thursday, Wike said not even one …

US Visa Restriction: Nigeria Meets Two Demands

US Visa Restriction: Nigeria Meets Two Demands

August 13, 2020 5:29 pm

Nigeria is making progress to reverse the United States suspension of the issuance of “immigrant visas” to Nigerian passport holders, President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja.

Receiving the report of the committee on Citizen Data Management and Harmonization chaired by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, the President expressed delight that two out of the six areas of concern raised by the United States had been fully addressed.

The committee was set up in February this year to address issues that led to the U.S temporary visa restrictions on Nigerian passport holders.

The suspension, which came into effect on …

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