Corruption responsible for violation of human right, sickness and hardship – Buhari

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has alleged that the major reason why Nigerians are sick and facing hardship is due to corruption. Buhari made the statement while speaking at the 49th annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Abuja, on Tuesday. Represented by Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government […]

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Buhari hails Soyinka at 85, describes him as ‘one of Nigeria’s greatest prides’

NIGERIA – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate who clocked 85 on Saturday.  Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Buhari described the octogenarian as someone who lives his life for others.  “President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 85th birthday, July 13, 2019, rejoicing with the […]

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FRESH: President Buhari renames national stadium Abuja after MKO Abiola

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the National Stadium Abuja to Moshood Abiola stadium as mark of honour to the late winner of the June 12 1993, Presidential Election. This was announced on Wednesday by the president while delivering his 2019 June 12 Democracy Day celebration at the Eagles Square Abuja. It would be recalled […]

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It is clear that either Ahmad Lawan or Ali Ndume will become senate president – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki says it is clear that either Ali Ndume, former majority leader and senator representing Borno south, or Ahmad Lawan, senate leader, will succeed him. Saraki spoke during the valedictory session of the 8th senate which held on Thursday. He highlighted the achievements of the upper legislative chamber of the national assembly […]

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Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA President

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has emerged president of the 74th UN general assembly. Muhammad-Bande, sole candidate for the position, emerged through acclamation at the 87th plenary meeting of the Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He is the second Nigerian to hold the office after Joseph Garba, a retired military […]

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