Tinubu appoints IBB’s son, others govt agencies’ heads

Muhammad Babangida President Bola Tinubu has appointed a son of former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, Muhammad as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Muhammad, 53, holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public […]

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Two Osun senators dump PDP

Citing long-standing internal crises and irreconcilable national leadership disputes, two senators representing Osun State in the National Assembly, who were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have resigned from the party. The two, Senators Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi, representing Osun Central District; and Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East) tendered their resignation letters […]

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Why I was absent at Tinubu’s Kano visit – Ganduje

The immediate former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has explained why he was absent during the visit of President Bola Tinubu to his home state, Kano Tinubu, was on his first official visit to Kano as Presidentto pay condolences to the family of late Business mogul, Alh. Aminu […]

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Inside £3,500 per day elite London Clinic where Buhari died

The London Clinic, one of the United Kingdom’s most exclusive private hospitals, where former President Muhammadu Buhari died…Photo Credit: International Security Journal The London Clinic, one of the United Kingdom’s most exclusive private hospitals, has come under the spotlight following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the facility last Sunday. Buhari and […]

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FG begins N10b Aso Rock solar power project amid national grid challenges

Aso-Rock-Villa The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a N10 billion solar mini-grid project to power the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, a move that shows both a shift towards renewable energy and a deepening lack of confidence in Nigeria’s ailing national electricity grid. Large sections of the Villa, including the entire parking lot of […]

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Buhari: Life, legacy, controversies and ‘12m votes’ left behind

After a stint in military fatigues, General Muhammadu Buhari, who set out to return order and discipline to a rambunctious country despoiled by the political class, was prematurely overthrown by his comrade-in-arms. His return in civilian garb filled many with hopes of restoring lost values and returning the country to prosperity. Many believe that he […]

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Buhari: APC thanks Kano Gov Yusuf for support

By John Dike, Osogbo The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has thanked Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his support to the party’s delegation during the departed President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial. It said in a letter titled “Letter of Appreciation” and signed by its National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, in Osogbo, the party […]

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Fayose weeps as court clears him of N6.9bn fraud

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was on Wednesday discharged of N6.9bn fraud charges by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Following the judgment, an emotional Fayose broke down outside the courtroom, as supporters celebrated the victory. Shortly after the ruling, Fayose knelt outside the court premises and thanked God for what he described […]

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