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The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has said that as a result of the myriad problems bedevilling the country, the starting point of his administration might not be rosy. According to him, the issue of subsidy removal and the multiple exchange rate system, among others, have become serious challenges that the administration must surmount. He spoke at the Jumat Prayer and …

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar said the dismissal of his party’s suit at the Supreme Court is not a setback for his quest for justice.  Atiku stated this in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Friday.  “Our legal team are primed to robustly prove that the election of February 25 was fraudulent, did …

One of President Buhari’s campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would “ensure the rights of women are protected as enshrined in our constitution” Osinachi Nwachukwu, Elizabeth Ochanya and Iniobong Umoren have one thing in common. They were among the over 600 Nigerian victims of gender-based violence (GBV) who died under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led …

…says PDP’s appeal lacked merit The Supreme Court, has affirmed the eligibility of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to contest the presidential election that held on February 25. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, on Friday, held that an appeal the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, filed to challenge the legality of Tinubu’s candidacy, lacked …

The title of this short piece is not exactly original. The word “Strategic Humility” was first coined brilliantly and diplomatically deployed by Dr Henry Kissinger, former American Secretary of State, who marked his centenary (100 years) birthday a few days ago, in his recent book “LEADERSHIP”. In that book, Kissinger did an analysis of six heads of state in the …

The Department of State Services has disclosed that some elements are planning to disrupt the handover ceremonies in some parts of the country. According to the service, these elements plan to undermine the efforts of the security agencies as well as cause panic among the citizens. In a statement released on Thursday by the spokesperson for the service, Peter Afunanya, …

• I look forward to tending my cattle in Daura, says Buhari• Appointing minister of state an aberration, Keyamo tells President• Don’t appoint new Auditor General in four days to go, Buhari told• President seeks Senate’s approval for N226b, $556.8m, £98.5m judgment debts• Afe Babalola warns NASS against okaying fresh loan for Buhari In an anti-climax, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, …

The Nigerian Presidency has vowed that Nigeria Air would bring relief to Nigerians. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant, Media, and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari stated this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. He applauded the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika for his doggedness in ensuring the airline becomes a reality, noting that many Nigerians will benefit from …

The Buhari Years: What we ordered vs what we got – civil society leaders reflect on the Buhari Administration and its achievements, shortcomings, and regressive actions. This article focuses on the judiciary. NepotismThe practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs. Also defined as “The showing of special favor or …

The outgoing Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, yesterday told President Muhammadu Buhari that it was an aberration to appoint a minister of state. Keyamo stated this in his speech at the valedictory session presided over by President Buhari to mark the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, under his (Buhari) administration, at the Council …