Buhari’s appointments: A tilt towards the North – See List

LEKE BAIYEWU examines the controversy that has continued to trail President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments, which are seen as lopsided to favour a particular section of the country Amidst grievances from the different parts of the country over the appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari, which are widely believed to be lopsided in favour of the North, […]

Anyone standing against my anti-corruption fight would be crushed – Buhari

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Following insinuations of artificial hindrances made to slow down the anti-corruption war of the present government, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that masterminds of such acts would meet their waterloo soon. The President stated that he was undaunted in the fight against social vices in the country, saying that no […]

North 14 : South 3: Southern groups knock Buhari’s pro-North security appointments

Dayo Oketola, Fisayo Falodi and Jesusegun Alagbe President Muhammadu Buhari has come under fire by Southern groups over what they described as “lopsided” appointments of heads of the various security agencies in the country. They said the pattern of the appointments by the President did not reflect federal character and the diversity nature of the […]

I’m alive, IBB speaks from Germany

Former military head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Wednesday debunked reports that he had passed on. Babangida, who called into the Journalists’ Hangout programme on Television Continental (TVC) monitored in Lagos, said he was responding to treatment. Speaking from Germany, he said he would return to Nigeria “anytime soon.” His eldest son, Mohammed, had […]

I’m not fighting with Buhari – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has debunked the rumour that he publicly criticised the policies and performance of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu insisted that he had no rift with the President. A statement issued on Tuesday by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Sunday Dare, said the statement alleged to have been made […]

‘I am Being Investigated For Corruption,’ Jonathan Says

 In an interview on “Bloomberg Surveillance,” former President Goodluck Jonathan admitted that he is being investigated for corruption. Former President Goodluck JonathanThe Trent Nigeria Mr. Jonathan revealed this while discussing the state of the Nigerian economy and the impact corruption has had on it. “Corruption has been routine since the collapse of the First Republic,” […]

Buhari makes u-turn: Shuns Rivers, Ogoniland clean-up inauguration • Pipelines attacked in Bayelsa

Chukwudi Akasike and Ovie Okpare PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to perform the commencement of the clean-up of Ogoniland and other impacted communities in the Niger Delta region in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. This was against the popular expectation that the President would personally perform the ceremony […]

Jonathan back in Nigeria

Niyi Odebode and Ifeanyi Onuba Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday returned to Nigeria after a month’s trip to the United Kingdom and Côte d’Ivoire. It was gathered that the former President arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday before heading for his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. It was gathered that […]

Did Jonathan Leave an Empty Treasury? Let’s Check the Figures

Did Jonathan Leave an Empty Treasury? Let’s Check the Figures On Friday May 6, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the appropriation bill into law. The signing into law of the bill for many signifies a kick start of economic activities in the country. The question on the lips of many keen observers of the economy […]

Between Quota and Federal Character Principle – By Jideofor Adibe

By Jideofor Adibe | London, UK | May 17, 2016 – This reflection is a continuation of my last week’s piece on how to re-engineer our politics to make it less anarchic and more oriented towards nation-building. As I argued, there is pervasive fear that the ethnic group/region that wins power at the centre will use […]

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