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Expedite action to end war against insurgents in North-East – Market women

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2021 0

Market women in the North East Nigeria have appealed to president Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency put in place measures that will end the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the region. The women operating under the aegis of Forum of North East Market Women, in a statement said,

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2023: We’re ready to take over power from Buhari, says PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2021 0

In 2023, the Peoples Democratic Party has stated its intention to depose the All Progressives Congress and President Muhammadu Buhari. This was stated in a resolution passed by the PDP’s Board of Trustees at an emergency meeting on Thursday. The PDP leaders said in a resolution signed by Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Senator […]

Opinion

Failure: What options for Nigeria?

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2021 0

Promise Adiele Nigeria is presently hovering on a precipice. By the foregoing, no pessimism is intended. It is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth – so help us, God. Danger ominously lurks around our psychological and physical environment. It is palpable and threatening. The Nigerian firmament hangs like tragic morass waiting […]

Opinion

Buhari is not the only problem, we all are!

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

Dele Olawanle Having spent the last 31 years in the United Kingdom (UK) and having been visiting Nigeria, at least, twice a year for the last 21 years, I decided to host a leadership programme recently in Lagos. I was to do it last year, but it was postponed due to Covid-19. It was looking […]

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Senate demands state of emergency as bandits seize pupils in Niger State

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2021 0

…Lawan charges security agencies to secure public schools Tunde Opalana, Abuja Again, the Senate on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country. The renewed call was coming on the heels of the early Wednesday abduction of students and teachers of […]

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Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina chart path to development at Lagos economic summit

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2021 0

By Benjamin Omoike President Muhammadu Buhari, newly-elected Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the President, African Development Bank (AFDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, have called for infrastructural development, investment in youths and enhanced private sector contribution, for Lagos to achieve its vision of becoming a Smart

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Senate demands new security plans from Buhari, Govs, service chiefs, IG

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2021 0

*Urges FG to review ECOWAS Protocol on transnational free movement KAMARUDEEN OGUNDELE and TUNDE OPALANA, Abuja To tackle rising banditry, kidnappings and other insecurity in the country, the Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari, the service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the National Security Adviser to evolve better security strategy to save the […]

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Senate asks Foreign Affairs C’mttee to screen Olonisakin, Buratai, others for Ambassadorial appointments

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja. The Senate on Wednesday referred to its Committee on Foreign Affairs request by President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation of five person, including the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff and three service chiefs as Non -Career Ambassador -Designate. The nominees are; General Abayomi Olonisakin (rtd) from Ekiti State, Lt. General Tukur Buratai

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Service chiefs: Yoruba elders commend Buhari for appointing Kinsman

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Elders from the South West geo-political region of the country have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing one of their illustrious sons in the Nigerian Military into the nation’s security management team as Chief of the Air Staff. The South West elders, operating under the umbrella of Conference of Concerned Yoruba Elders […]

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Buhari not lobbying for Buratai, others for Ambassadorial confirmation – Presidential Aide

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2021 0

Tunde Opalana and Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja Indications emerged Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari is not lobbying the Senate for an expeditious confirmation of four immediate service chiefs nominated for Ambassadorial positions. This disclosure was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare.

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AU must be reformed, stay relevant, says Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2021 0

ROTIMI FADEYI, ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive reform of the structures and operations of the African Union, to make it more functional in meeting targets, warning that the organisation would become stale, except it becomes more result-oriented. In an intervention at the ongoing two-day 34th Summit of the AU, held virtually, […]

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FG, others differ as Buhari extends IGP Adamu’s tenure

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2021 0

ROTIMI FADEYI and ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari’s extension of Mohammed Adamu’s tenure as Inspector General of Police (IGP) by three months has thrown up reactions and controversies. Adamu who ought to have left the Nigeria Police Force on February 1, after putting into the service the mandatory 35 years, had his tenure extended […]

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Momoh helped Buhari in picking Osinbajo, says Ngige

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has paid glowing tribute to the late Prince Tony Momoh, former Minister of Information and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he played a pivotal role in the choice of President Muhammadu Buhari’s running in 2015. According to him, “his death has […]

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Buhari, ministers honour Tony Momoh, Alfa Wali

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

Rotimi Fadeyi, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of two former Ministers, Prince Tony Momoh and Alfa Wali, a former Minister of Agriculture, who died recently. The minute silence was observed shortly before the commencement of the 32nd virtual meeting of […]

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FEC approves 20 private varsities, N36.3bn for power, aviation projects

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved 20 new private universities as well as N36.3 billion for power and aviation projects. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo told State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting that council approved contract for the building of power […]

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Advice Buhari to protect Nigerians, PDP urges USA, others

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2021 0

…Insists on electoral reforms, electronic transmission of results Tunde Opalana, Abuja Ahead of its proposed conference on security, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the United States and other members of the international community to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to take decisive steps to protect Nigerians and curb violence, terrorism and

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Why Buhari Didn’t Use Face Mask, Presidency Explains

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2021 0

The presidency has finally spoken on the controversies that have been around the President, Muhammadu Buhari, since viral photos made rounds on the internet over the weekend. The President faced severe criticism after the photos surfaced online, showing him neither using a face mask nor maintaining social distancing during a meeting with governors and APC […]

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HOSTCOM apologises over fracas at Reps PIB hearing

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2021 0

Host communities of Nigeria producing oil and gas (HOSTCOM) have apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly over Thursday’s fracas at a House of Representatives Committee Hearing where some officials of the communities engaged in fisticuffs. HOSTCOM also accused the Mike Emuh-led Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas

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Implementation of APC True Federalism report key to restructure Nigeria – Lukman

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has once again called on the President Muhammadu Buhari – led APC administration to consider the 13 points recommendation of the report on True Federalism initiated by the party in solving the looming ethno – religious tension that pervades the country. […]

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S/East APC Coalition hails Buhari over appointments of new service chiefs

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2021 0

*Seeks review to include region in nation’s top security management Doosuur Iwambe,Abuja A coalition of South East group of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new service chiefs to man the nation’s security management, saying the president’s action which saw emergence of new and energetic