Why I conceded defeat to Buhari in 2015 – Jonathan

Jonathan in Warri Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that he was not forced by anybody, whether within the country or abroad, to concede defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 elections. Jonathan explained that his decision was purely because of personal principles and his belief that his ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigeria. He said this at Bingham University...

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Sultan of Sokoto visits Enugu to honour Rangers, inaugurate projects

The-Sultan-of-Sokoto-Muhammad-Sa-ad-Abubakar-III His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar is among the dignitaries expected to attend tomorrow’s grand reception being organized by the Enugu State Government in honour of the 2015/2016 Nigerian Professional Football League Champions, the Enugu Rangers International Football club. The Sultan, who is a staunch fan...

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Mbaka rejoices over his transfer, says his members have multiplied by 20 times

Mbaka The Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has stated that his transfer from Christ the King Parish, GRA, for an obscure Our Lady Rosary Parish, Emene, was a blessing in disguise. This was as he declared that the number of worshippers trooping to his new place of posting has multiplied by 20 times within few months of his transfer, adding that a new Adoration parsonage...

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INTRIGUING!!! Ribadu, Customs boss tipped to replace Magu

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Acting Chairman Ibrahim Mustafa Magu AS the plot thickens to stop the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, from becoming the substantive chair of the Commission, three names have popped up as his possible replacements. They are a former boss of the anti-graft agency, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Comptroller-General...

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PRESS BRIEFING :THE IGP SET UP PANEL TO INVESTIGATE SEVENTY (70) INCIDENTS CREDITED TO INEC CHAIRMAN PROF. YAKUBU MAHMUD ON 10TH DECEMBER, 2016 RIVERS STATE RE-RUN ELECTION

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris Nigeria Police Force The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni in response to the statement credited to the INEC chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmud to the effect that there were seventy incidents that tended to derail the 10th December, 2016 re-run elections in Rivers State has set up a team of detectives and experts to conduct a thorough...

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Magu: I’m yet to receive Senate’s decision —Buhari

President Buhari addressing the State House Press Corps yesterday AS Nigerians await the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to either replace or re-present Mr Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Presidency has said it is yet to be formally informed of the decision by the Senate to reject Magu’s nomination for the position. Special Adviser...

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Buhari hosts ECOWAS leaders in Abuja, calls for review of Treaty

President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need to review the ECOWAS Treaty in order to make the regional organisation more responsive to new national, regional and global challenges. The president made the call at the opening of the 50th Ordinary Session of the Authority and Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, held in Abuja on Saturday. He also called for the speedy conclusion of the reforms...

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Buhari @ 74: I’m always wishing you the best – Goodluck Jonathan

Erstwhile President, Goodluck Jonathan has sent birthday wishes to President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is always wishing him well. Buhari turned 74 today (Saturday). In a message via a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said, “On the occasion of your 74th birthday, I write to congratulate and felicitate with you. I pray that this day meets you well and that there shall...

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Godwin Emefiele chosen as IILM governing board chairman

CBN governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele is the new head of IILM - Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has bagged an international appointment - Emefiele has been elected as the chairman of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) - This happened on Thursday, December 15, in Jakarta, Indonesia The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele,...

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BREAKING: Acting EFCC chairman Magu may be jailed for this reason

Daily Trust is reporting that acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, risk being jailed for disobeying court orders. This was according to a notice by a magistrate court in Mpapa, Abuja, stating a committal action against anti-graft agency boss. The EFCC, Magistrate Okeagu Azubuike stated, had failed to comply with an order of court discharging an...

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These 9 captivating throwback PHOTOS of Buhari will make you wish you were his wife

9 SUPER HOT throwback photos of Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating his 74th birthday today, December 15. Despite his old age he is still as agile as any young person. The president has always been a handsome man with a great fashion sense. As Buhari celebrates today, NAIJ.com takes you down memory lane to see how much the president has changed over the years. 1. Buhari with his...

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Tokubo ban: Business boom for herbalists as car smugglers seek fortification

Tokunbo ban: Smugglers, Custom officers go spiritual - The countdown to the controversial ban on vehicles from land borders has begun - Smugglers are preparing for the ban by seeking spiritual protection - Custom officers are not left out in the spiritual game too A report by the Nigerian Tribune has detailed how tokunbo cars dealers and some Customs officers are seeking spiritual protection...

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Mikel offered £170k per week deal to join AVB at Shanghai SIPG

John Obi Mike Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG, coached by former Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas, are willing to pay Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel £170,000 a week (over N66milion) to end his stay at Chelsea, The Sun reports. The 29-year-old midfielder who has been at Chelsea since 2016, is yet to make an appearance for the Blues this season under new manager Antonio Conte. However,...

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JUST IN: Governor Wike lands in serious trouble as police move against him over leaked audio

Wike to be thoroughly investigated after leaked audio tape Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state may have courted trouble following a resolve by the Nigeria police to investigate allegations of election malpractice. The governor was recently caught on tape in a discussion with an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on how payment for election rigging would be made. According...

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Suspect who murdered 4-year-old for ritual dies controversially in police custody

Psalm Johnson The anguish of the parents of a four-year-old victim of ritual killing has been compounded by the death in police custody of one of his suspected murderers. The police claimed that the suspect, Fidelis Bossman, a Togolese, was taken ill and died during interrogation. But the father of the victim, Johnson Habila Magaji, said he suspected the claim was a sinister attempt to pervert...

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FACT-CHECK: Senate Confirmation: How SSS lied against EFCC boss, Magu

EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu On Thursday, the Nigerian Senate declined to confirm the appointment of Ibrahim Magu as substantive chair of the country’s premier anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The upper legislative chamber claimed it could not approve the presidency’s request to confirm Mr. Magu based on a security report forwarded to it by the State Security...

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EFCC Charges Shema with N11bn Embezzlement

Ibrahim Shema The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Katsina State Government have dragged former Governor of Katsina State, Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema and three others to the Katsina High Court where they were accused of embezzling N11 billion. A press statement made available to THISDAY in Katsina on Friday signed by Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Malam...

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Police Intimidated, Kept me under House Arrest, Laments Yuguda

Mallam Isa Yuguda The immediate past governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda has alleged that Police violated his fundamental human rights by putting him under house arrest, intimidation and harassment of his Bauchi residence during his last visit to the state. Yuguda who made the allegations through his spokesman and former Commissioner of information in the state, Alhaji Salisu Ahmed Barau...

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President Buhari Celebrates 74th Birthday in Style

Today, 17th of December, 2017 marks the birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari who has been championing the course of political change in Nigeria since May, 2015. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked his 74th birthday anniversary with a special birthday parade and inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Nigerian Army. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event,...

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