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Jonathan rules out payment of ransom to uncle’s kidnappers

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Presidency Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed not to succumbed to the demand of the kidnappers of his uncle, Chief Nitabai Inegite to secure his release. Chief Nengite, aged 72, a retired lecturer with the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, who is also foster father to the former President was […]

We’ll expose Jonathan if EFCC arrests us — Ex-associates

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Raw Politics Sunday, March 20th, 2016

We’ll expose Jonathan if EFCC arrests us — Ex-associates By – March 20, 2016 Eniola Akinkuotu Some politicians and members of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign organisation who were given money to campaign for the ex-president have threatened to implicate the ex-President if they are arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC […]

Presidency denies cancelling Osinbajo Indian trip because of Saraki

Posted by admin Headlines, Presidency Sunday, March 13th, 2016

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo 882 Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday denied the cancellation of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s planned trip to India for fear that the embattled President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, may become acting President. An online news medium, Sahara Reporters, had reported that Osinbajo’s planned trip was cancelled when it was […]

After 48 years, Gowon accepts son, Musa, who has just completed 23 years prison sentence in the U.S.

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Presidency, Top Stories, Yakubu Gowon (1966-75) Thursday, March 10th, 2016

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, retd; yesterday owned up to fathering a love child with the late public relations expert, Princess Edith Ike Okongwu, bringing to an end the 48-year-old paternity dispute over Musa Gowon. Musa, who returned to Nigeria at the end of last year, after […]

Switzerland gives Nigeria conditions to repatriate $321m Abacha loot

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics, Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98) Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Olalekan Adetayo and Adelani Adepegba Switzerland has given conditions for repatriating $321m looted by a former military ruler, the late Gen. Sani Abacha, to Nigeria. Part of the conditions is that the fund would be used for projects that would benefit Nigerians and they (the projects) must be monitored by the World Bank. The Minister […]

Nigeria begins move to establish national carrier – Presidency

Posted by admin Aviation, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Tuesday, March 1st, 2016

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced discussions on partnerships towards establishing a national airline for the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists from Doha, Qatar where President Muhammadu Buhari is […]

Buhari concludes less Hajj, heads for Qatar

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Saturday, February 27th, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday concluded the lesser Hajj to end his visit to Saudi Arabia. President Buhari The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President and his entourage performed the final Dawaf, which is the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’aba seven times, and offered supplications Allah to round off the pilgrimage. Buhari […]

Buhari: The Ultimate Democrat – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), NNP Columnists, Presidency, Tochukwu Ezukanma Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | February 23, 2016 – There can be no freedom without the law. While it is the law that limits our freedom, it is also the law that guarantees our freedom. When there is no law to limit one’s freedom, there will be no law to guarantee his freedom. […]

Buhari appoints physically challenged Ankeli special assistant on disability

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a visually impaired man, Dr. Samuel Inalegwu Ode Ankeli as his senior special assistant on persons living with disability. Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu‎, said in a statement that Ankeli headed the Directorate of Persons With Disability at the Buhari/Osinbajo APC […]

Sacked DGs were sabotaging Buhari’s govt –Oyegun

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

Sacked DGs were sabotaging Buhari’s govt –Oyegun • Justifies discrepancies in the budget From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for sacking 26 directors general of parasta‎tals, agencies of government and commissions. Oyegun alleged that many used their positions to sabotage the […]