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Appoint the right people, Catholic Priest tells Buhari

Monsignor Francis Ogunmodede, Episcopal Vicar/Dean, Lekki Region of the Catholic Arch. Diocese of Lagos has advised President Mohammadu Buhari to…

Prophet predicts Saraki, Gbajabiamila will emerge NASS leaders

A cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, has predicted that Senator Bukola Saraki and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila will emerge leaders of the…

Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria May 30 (Reuters) – Nigerian troops pushed back an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the outskirts of…

Labour to support Buhari to achieve stable power supply

The National Union of Textile, Garment & Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), says Labour is ready to partner with President…

Boko Haram violence cause Cameroon food stocks to dwindle

LONDON, May 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Food shortages threaten some 200,000 people in northern Cameroon after cross-border raids by…

Why I took 50% pay cut – El Rufai

Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor has explained why him and his deputy had to take 50 per cent pay cut.…

Suicide bomber kills self, 5 others at wedding in Borno

The Borno Police Command on Friday, confirmed the killing of six persons when a suicide bomber attacked the venue of…

Enugu governor warns citizens against tax evasion

The new governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has warned the citizens and corporate entities against tax evasion, saying the…

Buhari Now and Then: Nigeria’s stats that will blow you away

Lagos (AFP) – President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as Nigeria’s new president on Friday but he will find that…

Atiku lauds Jonathan for deepening democracy

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan for deepening the country’s democracy, noting that,…

Buhari is principled, determined to develop Nigeria – Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress chieftain and national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is optimistic that President Muhammadu Buhari can propel Nigeria…

Buhari seeks Europe, US support

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbours in tackling the…

Buhari thanks World leaders for support, goodwill to Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja hosted World leaders to a presidential luncheon where he thanked them for their…
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CAN wants Buhari to embrace justice, equity, fairness

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North East Zone has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be fair…

Ajimobi sworn-in for a record second term in Oyo

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State who broke tradition by winning a second term in the 11 April…

We are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko Haram – US

The United States is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammadu Buhari’s armed forces improve…

Govern with fear of God, PDP tells Ambode

The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday urged Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the new governor of…

I remain grateful to Bayelsa people, Nigerians – Jonathan

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he…

Lagos lawmakers, others commend Buhari for relocating military centre to Maiduguri

Two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for laying more emphasis…

Buhari to tackle corruption, reform judiciary

President Muhammadu Buhari said the judicial system in the county needed critical reform to deal with cases, especially corruption, militating…

We’ll deliver good leadership – APC

Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday assured Nigerians that APC administration would revamp the nation’s…

El-Rufai, Deputy take 50 per cent salary cut

Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Friday said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when…

Kano, Zamfara, others, close IDP camps as inmates re-unite with relations

The various camps established for Internally Displaced Persons in Kaduna, Kano and Zamfara States, have been closed down following the…

Stable power supply underway, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says careful studies are already under way to identify the quickest, safest and cost-effective way to bring…

Buhari’s speech gives hope, says lawyers, labour leaders

Some prominent lawyers in Lagos on Friday hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as encompassing and…

Kano/Katsina: Ganduje, Masari, Gaidam sworn-in

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Friday, promised to submit a Bill on Free and Compulsory Primary School Education…

Youths, pelting water sachet, disrupt El-Rufai’s inauguration

The inauguration of Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State ended abruptly on Friday. According to a report by NAN, El-Rufai…

Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri

President Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgency when he directed the central command of…

Ambode appoints Tunji Bello SSG, Ojo as Chief of staff

The Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday, shortly after his inauguration, announced the appointment of key officials of…

I belong to everybody and to nobody, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated categorically that he will honour his words in discharging his duties as president, adding that,…