Troops belonging to the 21 Armoured Brigade in Bama, operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have made a significant discovery in Borno State’s Sambisa Forest. During their operations, they uncovered an underground storage facility belonging to the Islamic State West … Continue reading Major arms cache discovered as troops uncover underground ISWAP armoury in sambisa forest
According to recent findings, while many Nigerians struggle with hardship and inflation, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and their deputies may have received a total of N651.2m ($1.6m) as hardship allowance over the past eight years. … Continue reading Nigerian leaders receive N651 million hardship allowance
Nigeria’s borrowing capacity is being rapidly exhausted, according to Mr. Ben Akabueze, the Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation. He issued this warning during the induction ceremony for newly-elected lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly held in … Continue reading There’s limited borrowing space and troublesome situation under President Buhari – Budget Office
In a letter addressed to the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari has requested approval for a new loan of $800 million from the World Bank. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read the President’s request to lawmakers during a session in the … Continue reading Buhari requests approval for $800m subsidy palliative loan
The Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed that Nigerians are dissatisfied with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, particularly in areas of insecurity and corruption. The faction also noted that Nigeria has regressed by 100 years, citing division … Continue reading Ohanaeze asserts Nigerians are discontented with Buhari’s administration
President Buhari has acknowledged the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Osun governorship election and the crucial role played by the judiciary in promoting democracy and the rule of law. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Femi … Continue reading Buhari says supreme court verdict on Osun election deepened democracy and rule of law
Muhammadu Buhari has called for support for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke after the Supreme Court upheld his victory in the July 16, 2022 governorship election. The ruling was against the appeal filed by a former Osun State Governor, Gboyega … Continue reading Buhari urges support for Adeleke following supreme court ruling
The State House Management in Aso Rock Villa has commenced the refurbishment and renovation of parts of the Presidential Villa, Abuja in preparation for the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as the President on May 29. This move has been observed … Continue reading Nigerian government refurbishes Aso Rock ahead of inauguration with total N14 billion budget, new furniture and repainted offices
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has agreed to President Muhammadu Buhari’s controversial overdrafts request from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), despite widespread disapproval at the Senate approval for a restructuring of the N23.7tn loan under the Ways and … Continue reading House of representatives approves Buhari’s N23.7 trillion extra budgetary spending despite outrage
President Muhammadu Buhari will be attending the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, along with other world leaders. The coronation is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, and will be … Continue reading President Buhari to attend the coronation of King Charles in London
President Muhammadu Buhari claimed on Tuesday that his administration had provided affordable housing, and was tackling multidimensional poverty among Nigerians. The president made this assertion while inaugurating a new housing estate in Zuba, Abuja. Buhari handed over keys to the … Continue reading Buhari claims to have delivered on change agenda
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has criticized the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for not doing enough for Nigerian workers. Osifo argued that despite the increase in minimum wage, workers have fared worse under the current … Continue reading Standard of living for Nigerian workers is terrible under the Buhari administration, despite the increase in minimum wage – TUC
President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside other prominent personalities such as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President of France Emmanuel Macron, former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, former President of Benin Republic Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, President of the African Development Bank … Continue reading Mike Adenuga jnr celebrated by Buhari, Osinbajo, Macron, and others on his 70th birthday
In a press statement released on Saturday morning, it was announced that the President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was originally scheduled for May 3-7, 2023, … Continue reading President Buhari gives approval for postponement of 2023 census
A group known as the Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria (CCSGN) has sent a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to order the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service … Continue reading Civil society groups demand arrest of Nigerian immigration boss and threaten daily protests over refusal to leave office after tenure expires
On Friday, Muhammadu Buhari, announced the approval of the renovation of the dilapidated Ogoni section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The President gave his approval during the groundbreaking ceremony for three projects in the Wiiyaakara community, Khana Local … Continue reading Buhari gives approval for rehabilitation of dilapidated ogoni axis of east west road in Rivers state
Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration has realized its plan to improve the security architecture of Nigeria by upgrading hardware, building facilities, training and equipping staff and officers, and structuring a welfare system that caters to over 50,000 children … Continue reading President Buhari boasts of military transformation in Nigeria
The Nigeria Governors Forum, comprising the 36 state governors, has announced plans to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to appeal for the presentation of the new revenue draft formula to the National Assembly before May 29, 2023, when a new … Continue reading Governors call on Buhari to present new revenue formula to National Assembly
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The building will be called Agriculture House and will be 10 stories tall, covering a plot of land measuring 1.84 … Continue reading FEC grants N6bn for construction of new corporate headquarters for ministry of agriculture
Femi Adesina, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, stated in a recent interview that Buhari had outclassed his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, regarding security, and that Nigeria’s Armed Forces had moved from seventh to fourth place rating … Continue reading Nigeria’s insecurity would have been worse without Buhari’s intervention – Femi Adesina
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s plea for forgiveness, stating that his sins are unforgivable. This was in response to Buhari’s request for Nigerians to forgive him during the Sallah festival, where he also announced … Continue reading IPOB rejects Buhari’s request for forgiveness, calls his sins unpardonable amid planned relocation to Niger Republic
In 1993, following the annulment of the presidential election won by Chief M.K.O Abiola, former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, introduced an interim national government. This was the first time an interim government was introduced in Nigeria. However, … Continue reading The temptation of interim Government: 30 Years later, still forbidden fruit Constitutionally
President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated six new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service in the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The appointment of the new officers was approved by the President in March 2023, following a weeks-long … Continue reading Buhari inaugurates six new permanent secretaries in federal civil service
The passing of Nigerian journalist, author and publisher Peter Enahoro, known as Peter Pan, at the age of 88 has led to an outpouring of condolences and tributes. Enahoro, who served as Editor of the Nigerian Sunday Times at just … Continue reading Politicians mourn renowned journalist Peter Enahoro
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Speaking at the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) in … Continue reading Buhari announces $195m investment to tackle piracy in Gulf of Guinea Region in 2021
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