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In his recently launched book, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser," Femi Adesina, former special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, exposes a pivotal moment in the Buhari administration. The book details how President Buhari, seemingly mistakenly, approved a $10 million...
he Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has attributed Nigeria's current economic challenges to the former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, absolving President Bola Tinubu of blame. In a statement signed by the group's Publicity and Organising Secretaries, Jare Ajayi and Kole...
Ahead of the APC primary election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a prominent aspirant, has withdrawn from the governorship race. Ize-Iyamu, who contested against Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2016 and 2020, was among the 12 aspirants cleared by the party's screening committee...
In a televised address, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State announced a one-day statewide fast on February 19 to seek divine intervention amidst rising food costs and a surge in landmine explosions. The governor expressed concern over citizens' hardships, outlining plans to revive...
The Labour Party's 2023 presidential election candidate, Peter Obi, and the Obi/Baba-Ahmed Presidential Campaign Organisation have disclosed their financial details, revealing expenses and donations. Aisha Yesufu, Chairman of the Fundraising Team, presented a report stating that the organization...
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria's petrol subsidy has made a comeback, reaching an alarming N907.5 billion per month, surpassing the pre-Tinubu era. BusinessDay's analysis attributes this surge to the country's foreign exchange crisis, pushing the actual cost of a litre of fuel to...
In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Oyetunde Ojo, his son-in-law and husband to Folashade Tinubu Ojo, as the CEO of the Federal Housing Authority. Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives, brings over a decade of experience in housing and hospitality industries...
President Tinubu, after a meeting with state governors and key officials, reaffirmed his commitment to addressing food security challenges in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for home-grown solutions, promoting local food production over importation to curb rent-seeking and fraud. Tinubu urged...
In response to escalating security challenges, the Federal Government and state governors are considering the creation of state police. The discussions, initiated during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors, signify a significant shift in addressing issues like kidnapping and...
In a surprising revelation during Emefiele's CBN court case, Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari's signature was alleged to have been forged, leading to the theft of $6.2 million, as disclosed by Buhari's SGF. Nigerians have expressed a mix of shock, embarrassment, and disbelief, with...
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