Ministerial List: Buhari lobbies PDP senators
Worried that some of his ministerial nominees may not scale through the Senate screening, expected to commence next Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari, has begged senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for a soft landing for the nominees.
Buhari urges world leaders to conquer hunger, others by 2030
New York – President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria yesterday in New York, United States of America impressed it upon the minds of world leaders to work assiduously for the elimination of hunger, illiteracy and disease by 2030.
Ohuabunwa laments non-appointment of Ndigbo by Buhari
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa representing Abia North in the National Assembly has described the lopsided appointments so far made by President Muhammadu Buhari without yet any person from the South East as a time bomb waiting to explode and urged the President to redress the matter.
Why Buhari shouldn’t throw away confab report — Ogun
A MEMBER of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sergius Ogun, who is representing Esan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency of Edo State, in this interview, speaks on the allegation of corrupt practices against the Senate President and confab report among other issues.
Photos: Buhari departs for UN General Assembly in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nigeria for New York, United States of America, where he will address the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Buhari departed the country, shortly after the Eid el-Kabir celebration in his ancestral home, in Daura, Katsina State.
Photos: Buhari, Tinubu, others during Eid el-Kabir
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Kabir celebration, Vanguard brings you photos of how Nigerian VIPs among who were President Muhammadu Buhari; National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Senate President, Bukola Saraki; immediate-Past Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola; Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu among others.
Buhari observes Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined Muslims faithful in observing Eid-el-kabir prayer at his native home, Daura, Katsina State. The prayer was led by the chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Safiyanu Yusuf, at Kofar-Arewa Eid ground around 9.30 a.m.
Blame Mimiko, not FG for Falae’s kidnap – APC
The Ondo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, blamed Governor Olusegun Mimiko, for the abduction of former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae, even as it also berated former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for blaming the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for Falae’s kidnap.
Saraki’s travail: Buhari’s connection, Tinubu’s input
THESE are not the best of times for Bukola Saraki, Senate President and chairman of the so-called 8th National Assembly that has done virtually nothing about its law-making responsibilities, but has continued to rip Nigerians off collecting huge allowances for practically sitting on its palm and watching the sun go down each day since it was inaugurated last June.
Buhari going in the right direction
Oh, I like President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership style, leading by example, walking the talk,” said Paul, a commuter in an Apapa-bound bus.
Saraki deserves no tears – Joe Igbokwe
Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, Joe Igbokwe, has taken a swipe at the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying he engineered his own predicament and should not be shown pity.
Buhari to meet with Obama, Cameron, Ban Ki Moon at UN
President Muhammadu Buhari would be amongst the several world leaders who would be in New York, United States of America this weekend for the 70th Session General Assembly meeting of the United Nations.
Amaechi’s legacy remains indellible
THE unfolding political drama in Rivers State is, no doubt, a worrisome distraction not only to the dramatis personae and their henchmen but also to the entire polity. Its festering dimension as we follow the intrigues and name-calling portrays us as an unserious lot who see politics and political power as avenues to lay claim to some fiendish acclaim. It is depressing as a recurring negative of our democracy and why the political system is fraught with many challenges, yearning for overhauling.
Insurgents in IDPs camps: Waiting for the next explosion
When President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office about five months ago, security was top on the priority of his administration as he immediately gave assurance to tackle the lingering security challenges with all the seriousness they deserve. And soon enough the new government was to take far-reaching decisions in this regard.
Appointments: Buhari doesn’t want to be stabbed like Jonathan — Ebigwei
Dr. Sylvan Olisanye Ebigwei (MON), consultant dental surgeon, is President-Emeritus, Aka Ikenga, the Igbo socio-political organisation. In this interview, he says the Igbo’s vote for former President Goodluck Jonathan was calculated to unite the former Eastern Region. He wants MASSOB to change its name to be relevant. He also spoke on other national issues
Buhari commiserates with Itsekiri on passage of Olu of Warri
President Muhammadu Buhari, has commiserated with the Itsekiri people of Delta State on the passage of their revered monarch, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri.
