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Only The National Assembly Can Restructure Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday passed the buck of the demands for restructuring to the National Assembly, saying that true federalism and devolution of powers were issues requiring constitutional amendment. The President spoke while hosting members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), led by the Co-Chairmen, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar...

Violent Protests Are From Govt – Lawyer, Tomekun Shares Experience After Peaceful June 12 Protest In Akure

Tope Tomekun, a Lawyer has shared his experience about Saturday's June 12 protests against bad governance in Nigeria. Tomekun who joined protesters in Akure, the Ondo state capital, while sharing his experience on his Facebook profile, affirmed that "protest only becomes violent when the government wants it to be violent."

June 12: We Must Coexist Peacefully – Ondo NOA

As Nigeria celebrate this year democracy day, the Ondo state directorate of National Orientation Agency (NOA) Acting Director, Mrs Adelayo Adefolalu has admonished the people of Ondo state to celebrate this year democracy day with all sense of modesty. She also enjoined them to maintain the peaceful coexistence by having respect for the sovereignty...

June 12 Broadcast: We Have Lifted 10.5m People Out Of Poverty In 2 Years – Buhari

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari says his government has lifted 10.5 million people out of poverty in two years. Buhari stated this on Saturday in his June 12 democracy day broadcast, televised on the Nation's TV station, NTA. The President noted that the goal of his administration is to lift 100 million...

June 12: Beware Of APC’s Antics – CNPP Tells Nigerians

The umbrella association of all registered political parties and political association in the country, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) called on Nigerian voters and lovers of democracy across the world to be wary of what it described as “the antics” of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of appearing “to be pro-democrats and...

Twitter Confirms Contacting Nigeria Over Ban

Twitter on Friday confirmed it has opened talks with the Nigerian government following its suspension from the nation's social media space a week ago. The platform made this known via its public policy handle @policy, stating that "we are ready to meet for an open discussion to address mutual concerns and see the service...

Overnight Gunshots In Igoba-Akure: What We Know So Far

By Olusegun Hakeem Adebumiti, Akure. Residents of Akure, the Ondo state capital on Friday woke up to the news that there were heavy gunshots at Igoba, a community in Akure North Council Area of the state. Multiple reports had alleged a robbery attack in the community, but information available to The...

Mobil: Retirees Cry Out For Help Over Non-payment Of Entitlements

The retirees of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) and MOBIL oil Nigeria (MON) Plc have demanded the company to pay them their entitlements, so as to allow them take proper care of themselves. The retirees under the aegis of Mobil Annuitant Association of Nigeria (MAAN) through its secretary, Mr Reuben Gbolade Adebanjo, said...

You Have To Behave If You Need Jobs – Buhari Tells Youths

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday informed youths in the country to behave themselves if they wish to attract jobs and investment. Buhari who was speaking on Arise TV, said security is essential in order to attract investment into the country. Data by NBS had recently put unemployment rate at 33.3%...

AriseTV Interview: Buhari’s Mention Of Lagos Was Not Directed At Tinubu – Garba Shehu

President Muhammadu Buhari’s reference to Lagos while speaking on the future of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nothing to do with party stalwart Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the Presidency said last night. During his interview with Arise TV, when the President was asked on his desire for the APC after his tenure, he said:...
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