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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Sunday, November 1st, 2015
President’s statement on economy chasing away investors—PDP Henry Umoru & Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed not to shy away from telling Nigerians how the immediate past administration allegedly plundered the economy, irrespective of anyone’s feelings. Responding to allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that he was demarketing the country and dissuading foreign […]
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General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories
Thursday, October 29th, 2015
By Charles Kumolu ELDER statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has dismissed insinuations that he betrayed former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, by reportedly saying that the ex-President lacked the political will to fight corruption, noting that he was maliciously misconstrued. Clark, who was criticised by some associates of the former President over the […]
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Latest Politics, Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
The World Bank has said it needs additional time to provide comprehensive information on the funds looted by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha. The World Bank told a human civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) seeking information on the loot that for now, it is compiling information on the […]
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Latest Politics
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Abuja – The Federal Government has suspended issuance of licence to new vehicle assembly plants. Mr Aminu Jalal, the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. Jalal said that the action was to enable the council to consolidate the country’s vehicle assembly […]
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House, Latest Politics, Legislature
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
By Peter Duru MAKURDI—A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mark Gbilah, has stated that the appointment of 36 ministers by an administration in one fell swoop is too much for a government that needs to cut costs. Gbilah, who represents Gwer/Gwer West federal constituency, suggested an amendment of the section of the 1999 Constitution […]
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Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday night left Abuja for London to participate in the launching of the Energy Africa Campaign today. He will be signing a commitment on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria to partner with the United Kingdom government on the Campaign. A statement from his […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
…Presidency angry, may sanction SGF over comments Provocative remarks: “Tinubu and Akande were the ones that made it possible because if it had been left to northerners, it is doubtful if they will take a Christian man to make Secretary to the Government of the Federation”. Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Indications emerged yesterday that […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Business is slow at the moment for Benedict Okafor, who sells luxury cars from a lot near the port in Nigeria’s financial capital, Lagos. In the capital, Abuja, 535 kilometres (333 miles) away, the property market seems to be in a rut, with the habitual buyers — the monied elite — staying away. “I normally […]
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Latest Politics, Sokoto, State News, Women Politics
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, along with Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, had a fruitful one hour discussion with President Muhammadu Buhari on matters surrounding the nomination of Ms. Aisha Abubakar as a ministerial nominee from Sokoto State. At the moment, all issues are being resolved, according to a statement by Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal`s spokesman. (Source: […]
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Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
(ABUJA) The Federal Government is to set up a crisis communication centre that will provide information to counter violent extremist ideology especially in the North-East. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the disclosure when he met with the US Special Envoy on Counter Terrorism Communication, Rashad Hussain, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Osinbajo, the […]
