Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari

Inside Nigeria’s huge heist, the COVID-19 IGR Festus Adedayo

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With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic came a widespread global misinformation about it. One of this was that there was a deliberate attempt to depopulate the world through the virus’ escape from its epicenter in the Chinese city of Wuhan. From one conspiracy theory to another, so many other theories have been spurned in the process. Right here in Nigeria, the pandemic has also attracted so many. It began from claims that it was a cash cow for so many state governments which were in a frenzied competition to…

INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER, 2021.

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Citizens of Nigeria. It is with full gratitude to God that today, we celebrate Nigeria’s sixty first Independence Anniversary. 2.​For 1st of October 1960 to happen, all hands were on deck. East, West, North all came together to celebrate freedom. Today should not only serve as a reminder of the day the British handed over the reins of power to Nigerians, but also unified Nigerians from all ethnic groups, religions and regions. 3.​Today, despite the challenges we face, most Nigerians still maintain the spirit of 1st October. That positive outlook…

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION: FG declares Friday public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, October 1 as a public holiday to mark the 61st Independence anniversary celebration.   The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Nigerians on the 61st independence and assured of the government’s commitment to tackle and eradicate all forms of challenges and all diverse problems. “Our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and the richness of our land, makes Nigeria unarguably the leading…

FG approves 5G deployment in Nigeria

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The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria.   The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.   Following the approval, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country…

Nigerian Govt condemns Coup D’etat in Guinea

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the apparent coup d’état that reportedly hit Conakry, the capital of Republic of Guinea in the West African country today Sunday 5th September. Alpha Conde, the President of the country, was said to have been captured by the soldiers.   The 83-year old president won a third term after tinkering with the constitution. Nigerian government in a press statement signed the spokesperson of Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs.Esther Sunsuwa on Sunday, 5 September, 2021,described the coup d’état as a clear violation…

Those ready to die for Buhari in 2015 are weeping today because of him — Abuja Imam, Sheikh Khalid

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Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid is the Chief Imam, Legislative Quarters, Apo, Abuja. A cleric noted for speaking the truth to the authorities, he speaks, in this interview by Saturday Tribune Deputy Editor, SALIU GBADAMOSI, on challenges of insecurity in Nigeria, farmers/herders’ issues, crises in Plateau State, among others. Excerpt: Nigeria is currently facing a lot of security challenges ranging from terrorism and banditry to kidnapping. How do you think the country got to this point? They are also doing what they like in parts of Sokoto State. Look at the…

BREAKING: Buhari sacks 2 Ministers

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Two ministers serving in the President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet have been relieved of their appointments. They are; Ministers of Agriculture and Power, Alhaji Sabo Nanono and Engr. Mamman Sale respectively. Buhari announced this cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday The president also directed the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmud Abubakar to take over the Agriculture ministry while the Minister of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar D. Aliyu has been redeployed to the Ministry of Power.

Buhari: How not to fail By Festus Adedayo

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President Muhammadu Buhari made one of the most down-to-earth statements of his presidency last Thursday, though by proxy. After meeting Nigerian security chiefs at the Aso Rock Villa, the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Babagana Monguno, claimed Buhari said that he dreaded failure in office, so much; and I dare literalize it, like leprosy. “And (President Buhari) also made it very, very (italics, mine) clear that he’s not ready to exit government as a failure,” Monguno said. It was an opportunity for Monguno to thump the Buhari government’s chest. President Buhari,…

Is’haq Oloyede and the JAMB revolution, by Kunle Akogun

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There is no doubt that since his appointment as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board five years ago, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede has remained one of the most visible poster boys of President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption. The reason is simple: The Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin has so sanitised the operations of the tertiary institutions’ admission body in five years that it seems that the 44-year old Board had never been in any tangible operational existence before 2016!  …

Eid-El Kabir :FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the celebration. “I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for…