… As Edo Acting Governor Says, “Only God Can Heal Our Land”. Grieving Catholic priests who on Friday laid to rest one of their own, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia-Ogedegbe, who was gruesomely murdered by his abductors penultimate Sunday in Ikabigbo, Etsako West local government area of Edo State, have lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari over his…
Democracy Day: Buhari Promises Improved Security, Free, Fair Elections
President Muhammadu Buhari celebrated his seven years in office as Nigeria marked yet another Democracy Day on June 12, 2022. By the next Democracy Day on June 12, 2023, he will be handing over to his successor. He said it was “an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation,” a day for Nigerians…
Parry Osayande Slams Buhari over State Pardon Granted Two Corrupt Ex-Govs
……Supports NEF’s call for his resignation. Retired super cop, and former Deputy Inspector General of Police, (DIG) Parry Osayande, has given President Muhammadu Buhari hard knocks over the state pardon granted two former governors – Joshua Dariye of Plateau State, and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State – jailed for massive corruption during their tenures in…
UN’s $250M Support Package Aligns with Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Plans says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday, that the United Nations’ $250M support package for COVID-19 aligns with Buhari administration’s economic recovery plans. He said this at the launch of the United Nations Plus Offer for Socio-Economic Recovery attended by the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and top officials of the world body at the…
Lagos Helicopter Crash: Death Toll Rises to 3, As Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu, Obaseki Sympathise with Victims’ Families
The number of deaths in Friday’s helicopter crash in Lagos has risen to three. Initial report from the scene of the mid-day crash by an official of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA indicated that two people died on the spot while a third passenger, said to be in critical condition, was rushed to the…
Buhari, Atiku Vote In Daura, Adamawa
At about 10:00 AM President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC; and his wife Aisha cast their votes in Daura, Katsina State. Just about 10:00 AM former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the company of his wife, Titi cast their ballot in Adamawa…
Buhari Expected Back Today
Buhari Expected Back Today President Muhammadu Buhari is expected back in Nigeria anytime from now. The president, who had been away in London, since May 7, for medical reasons, is said to be set for a return and would address the nation on Monday, August 21. This was revealed this morning by Femi Adesina, his…
Curing Nigeria’s Oil Curse
Salif Atojoko, deputy general editor, business and special project was in the middle of an investigation for a major story, the development of which he reported to the editorial board. “Great efforts, encouraging leads,” so said the editors. But the board decided that while that investigation was going on, we should do another story, one…
Boko Haram’s Genocide: How Buhari Can Stop It
Just as we were rounding off production of this edition last week something happened: two bombs went off in Damaturu, capital of Yobe State, while Muslims were gathering for the Eid-el Fitri prayers. By the time the security men counted the losses, 50 fatalities had been recorded. These are parts of the painful effects of…
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