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Buhari raises alarm, says terrorists returning to embarrass govt

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Sunday, January 31st, 2016

By Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday raised the alarm that having lost the war to the nation’s armed forces, insurgents are desperately seeking ways of returning to the society to wreak havoc. Buhari therefore called on all Nigerians, especially those that are resident in areas previously ravaged by terrorists, to be more vigilant […]

Obasanjo’s letter to NASS: We Will Not Be Distracted— Reps

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Senate Sunday, January 31st, 2016

More reactions and vituperation have continued to trail former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to the leaderships of the two chambers of the National Assembly where he accused the lawmakers of being neck-deep in corruption. The House, through its spokesman, Abdulrasak Namdas, said that the allegation was probably for the fourth and fifth National Assembly during […]

REVEALED: The IMF advice that crushed BDCs

Posted by admin Economy, Latest Politics, Naira (Currency) Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

REVEALED: The IMF advice that crushed BDCs •How foreign currency hawkers became victims of Lagarde’s visit By ISAAC ANUMIHE The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde came to Nigeria on January 4 to begin a three-day working visit. Her white private jet with registration number ZS PNP touched down on Nigerian […]

8 military officers for court martial

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Latest Politics Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

By PHILIP NWOSU on January 26, 2016 The military court martial constituted to try soldiers and officers who allegedly violated military rules of engagement resumed sitting for the trial of seven officers, including a brigadier, and a soldier at the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos. Competent military source told Daily Sun that only eight personnel of the […]

Why Jonathan trusted Dasuki with campaign funds — Aziegbemi

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, university don turned politician served two terms in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and won a reputation of steadfast loyalty to the party and its leaders in his native Edo State. In this interview, he spoke on diverse issues including the alleged […]

Buhari tasks NDDC, TROMPCON on peace in N’Delta

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard President Muhammadu Buhari has charged traditional rulers and stakeholders of the Niger Delta to find a lasting solution to the incidents of pipeline vandalism and general insecurity in the region. Speaking at a meeting between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and executive of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing Communities (TROMCON) in […]

Okonjo-Iweala blasts Falana over linkage with $2.1bn arms scandal

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as malicious attempts by Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to link her with the $2.1 billion arms scandal. Falana had written the International Criminal Court, ICC, asking it to investigate those allegedly involved in the arms deal, including the former National Security Adviser, NSA, […]

Maritime Varsity: Ijaw youths begs Buhari against scraping

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Sunday, January 24th, 2016

Ijaw youths under the aegis of Ijaw Youth Council(IYC). have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari over the decision to scrap the Maritime University at Okerenkoko, Delta State. In a letter to Buhari, the youths argued that the university would address the age-long marginalisation of the Niger Delta region; develop manpower in the maritime sector and […]

Corrupt people are murderers… They don’t deserve bail

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

–Chief Bisi Akande, ex-national chairman, APC FORMER governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande was the first interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with Sunday Sun at his Ila-Orangun, Osun State country home, the 77-year-old astute politician spoke on issues of national interest including the anti-corruption war, the economy, […]

War on corruption – not even Jonathan will be spared – Buhari

Posted by admin General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Raw Politics Friday, January 22nd, 2016

-Sun President Muhammadu Buhari has sent out a stern warning to corrupt officials in the country, saying he will not spare anyone who has a case to answer, Premium Times has reported. According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina, Buhari reiterated his commitment to his war against corruption, announcing that former president […]