Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari

ASUU STRIKE: The Issue At Stake; Mr. President, Enough Is Enough By Associate Professor Anthony Danladi Ali

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Mr. President, the issue at stake is, pay ASUU their arears of salary, increase their pay, and furnish the universities for quality education, then the strike will be called off. Remember, your days in office are numbered for enough is enough for the hell fire Nigerians have suffered since May 29, 2015. Mr. President, the issue at stake is that you should ask God to teach you what to do because enough is enough for all your political appointees who are not telling you the truth but deceiving you by…

How we’ll spend N9.75bn Airport refund, 15.7m USD SFTAS fund- Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has revealed how his administration will expend monetary windfalls consisting of N9.75bn refund from the Federal Government as money spent by the state for the building of the Lafia airport, as well as 15.7m USD SFTAS fund accruing to the state.   Engineer Sule made this known when he received the state Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe and members of the State Executive Council, on traditional Sallah homage, at his Gudi country home, on Sunday.   According to the Governor, the money will be…

EID-EL-KABIR: FG declares 11th, 12th July Public Holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July, 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. The Minister assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “committed to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians, empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security…

NADCEL 2022 : President Buhari lauds Army professionalism

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigerian Army’s strategic pivotal role within the reinvigorated Military Jointness in Combating insecurity across the nation.   President Buhari stated this in a message to the grandfinale of the 2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, NADCEL held in Owerri, Imo State where he was represented by the Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) as special guest of honour.   He said since inception of the Force in 1863, precisely one hundred and fifty -nine years ago, it has transformed into a highly…

Gov Sani Bello expresses shock over sudden death of OPEC Secretary General, Barkindo

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the outgoing Secretary General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo.   The Governor in a statement described the death of Sanusi Barkindo as a great loss not only to Nigeria, but to global energy community.   Governor Sani Bello who recounted the efforts of the deceased to withstand the numerous challenges that confronted the industry and the meritorious service of late Barkindo said the deceased was indeed a worthy ambassador…

Buhari swears in 7 new Ministers, announces minor cabinet reshuffle

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President Muhammadu Buhari has announced minor cabinet reshuffle as he swore in seven new Ministers in the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday.   The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the affected ministers sworn in include Goodluck Opiah (Imo), Umar El-Yakub (Kano) and Ademola Adegoroye (Ondo). Henry Ikoh (Abia) Umana Okon Umana (Akwa Ibom), Ekumankama Nkama (Ebonyi) and Odum Odi (Rivers).   NAN reports that six of the ministers replaced six former members of the federal executive council, who retired to participate in the last party primaries of the All…

BREAKING: Buhari sacks acting Accountant General, Anamekwe over alleged corrupt practices

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The Federal Government, under President Muhmamadu Buhari has reportedly sacked Chukwuyere N. Anamekwe as the acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF). According to The Nation reports, has been replaced with AGF Mr. Okolieaboh Ezeoke Sylvis, a former TSA (Treasury Single Account) Director. It was gathered that Anamekwe’s replacement followed allegations that he was being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was also said that the government was not comfortable with his revelation that it was borrowing to pay salaries. Anamekwe was appointed acting AGF on the…

Between Shagari and Buhari By Dan Agbese

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The past has an uncanny way of catching up with the present. Here is a fine example. When he overthrew President Shehu Shagari at the end of December 1983, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari laid several sins at the door of the ousted civilian administration in his inaugural speech as head of state.   One was his alleged poor management of the national economy by the president. He said: “It is true there is world-wide economic recession. However, in the case of Nigeria, its impact was aggravated by mismanagement. As a result…

FG reiterates support for Corps Members

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured its continuous support for Corps Members under the National Youth Sevice Corps (NYSC) across the country.   This was disclosed on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, by the Chairman of NYSC National Governing Board, Amb. Fatima Abubakar, during a one day visit to NYSC orientation camp in Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai local government area of Akwa Ibom State.   She commended corps members conduct in the state ,charged them to maintain the standard across their service year.   She said; “I’m very happy…