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We Will Obey Buhari’s Order Against Ballot Box Snatchers – Army
The Nigerian Army on Monday said it will obey ‘totally and effectively’ the order by President Buhari that ballot box snatchers should be ruthlessly dealt with.
“If Commander-in-Chief has given order to the Nigerian Army to that effect, be rest … Continue Reading
2019 Elections: Be Ruthless to Ballot Box Snatchers – Buhari Tells Security Agencies
Nigeria’s President Buhari has ordered security operatives to “deal ruthlessly” with anyone who attempts to snatch ballot box during the rescheduled general elections.
President Muhammadu Buhari made this declaration while addressing a meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus … Continue Reading
IPMAN orders reduction in petrol price to motivate voters, cushion effect of election postponement
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has directed its members to reduce petroleum pump price from N145 to N140 to motivate voters and cushion effect of election postponement.
The directive was announced to journalists on Sunday by national … Continue Reading
Ghana: Family of late cop exposes Mahama over video showed to diplomats
Former President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana may have hit a number of wrong nerves with his decision to show some videos depicting violence to the diplomatic community.
After being bashed by Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo, the family of … Continue Reading
Video: Osinbanjo’s Helicopter Crash-Lands in Kogi State
A footage of chopper conveying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to a campaign rally crash landing in Kabba, Kogi State has emerged online.
In the two-minute clip, the aircraft could be seen lying on its side, with emergency … Continue Reading
Controversy trails Angola’s hefty spend on military
| The budget for military is projected to exceed the combined total allocated for health and education |
| LUANDA, Angola, January 25, 2019/ — by Pedro Agosto For a country that has been at peace since the end of civil war 16 |
$1bn renewal bonuses: DPR defends FG’s early renewal policy
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources have defended early $ 1 billion dollars (N360 Billion) renewal bonuses policy aimed at improving revenue generation for the country.
Government also said that the renewal would also … Continue Reading
2019 Elections: We Will Not Tolerate External Influence – FG
The Nigerian government Saturday night said it is committed to conducting a free, fair and credible election and vowed not to tolerate external interference in the forthcoming elections.
The Federal Government said this in a statement by the Senior Special … Continue Reading
Why I Suspended Onnoghen – Buhari (FULL TEXT)
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Justice Walter Onnoghen and has sworn-in Justice Tanko Mohammed as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Below is the text of the address by President Muhammadu Buhari on the suspension of Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen … Continue Reading
Buhari Suspends Chief Justice Onnoghen, Swears in Mohammed
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
President Buhari announced the suspension at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja … Continue Reading