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Buhari To Mark ‘low-key’ Anniversary - Presidency
The Presidency has said the anniversary to mark President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office will be “low-key.” This was disclosed in a statement posted by Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu on his official Facebook page. Shehu, who did not give reasons for the decision, however, said the achievements of the current administration will be reeled out via digital platforms. He urged Nigerians to visit presidential handles to read about some of Buhari’s achievements since assuming power in 2015.
Biafra Nations Youth League (bnyl) Announces November 6 Philip Effiong Memorial Day
By Biafra Nations Youth League - BNYL Listen to article As separatists prepare to remember those who died during the Biafra civil war, the Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has announced every 6 November as remembrance day of Late Vice President and last President of defunct Biafran Republic, Maj. General Philip Effiong who was also the Chief of General Staff of Biafran Army. The group said it will be meeting annually to honor him.
Flights To Commence At 5 Nigerian Airports
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, on Thursday hinted of plans to reopen some airports in the country for resumption of flight operations.
How being a ‘voice for the voiceless’ is a form of oppression
By Iwatutu Joyce Adewole Listen to article I know hate is such a strong word but I hate it when activists claim to be advocating for the voiceless. Who are the voiceless? Is there such a thing as voiceless? What exactly do they mean by voiceless and how are they advocating for the voiceless.? If they have classified the voiceless as people with speaking impairments, I would say that they are wrong because they have a language: the sign language.
NCDC Alert Nigerians: COVID-19 Test Kits in “Black Markets”.
Listen to article The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Thursday said Nigerians have started sellingCOVID-19 Test Kits in “ Black Markets ”. NCDC Boss said this while Speaking at the Presidential Task Force briefing on Thursday in Abuja, he raised alarm over the selling of Covid-19 test kits in black market , warned those who are desperate for test to be careful. He also called for caution as industries gear up to reopen for businesses.
Muhammadu Buhari: Five years as President
By George Onmonya Daniel Listen to article For a man who looked for the job of the president as if he has something revolutionary to do, five years after he sits on the throne of Aso Rock Villa there isn’t anything revolutionary about the reign of Mr. Buhari. Nothing spectacular. He has been just an ordinary African President and what we know about ordinary African Presidents is disappointment. Since 2003 Buhari had fought tooth and nail to become President.
President Buhari Approves Military Action Against Bandits In Sokoto, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed full military operations to end incessant criminal attacks in Sokoto State and other parts of the country. Buhari also reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government is determined to protect them against “remorseless psychopathic mass killers who have no regard for the sanctity of life”.
Nigeria: In the Next 36 Months
Source: Ejeviome Eloho Otobo and Oseloka H. Obaze Listen to article Ever before the first ballot in the 2019 presidential elections was cast, some members of Nigeria’s leadership elite, across the political spectrum, were already signaling their intention to run for the presidency in 2023. It seemed as if the President’s term, when re-elected, would be for 48 weeks rather than 48 months. Today marks one full year since the re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in for a second term.
Inspiring A Greater Lagos
Listen to article How time flies! The Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu administration is a year old. No doubt, the past one year has been an intriguing experience for both the government and the people. Through a combination of strategic thinking and pro-active engagements, the administration has positively impacted on the lives of Lagosians.
Re: Umahi sets up Commission of Inquiry into N2 billion Agric Loan.
By Mbam Ogodo, Abakaliki Listen to article In a way to entrench accountability and probity in governance, Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi has set up judicial Commission of Inquiry on the disbursement and management of N2 billion commercial Agriculture loan scheme.
Coronavirus Update: Nigeria Records 182 New Cases As Toll Hits 8915
182 new cases of #COVID19 ; Lagos-111 FCT-16 Akwa Ibom-10 Oyo-8 Kaduna-6 Delta-6 Rivers-5 Ogun-4 Ebonyi-4 Kano-3 Plateau-2 Gombe-2 Kebbi-1 Kwara-2 Bauchi-1 Borno-1 8915 cases of #COVID19Nigeria Discharged: 2592 Deaths: 259
Nigeria: Wake Up, Sleeping Giant!
Listen to article Tomorrow, May 29, 2020, is what used to be referred to in Nigeria as “Democracy Day,” but now it will only serve as the anniversary of President Muhammadu Buhari's regime and that of some state governors. It is usually a welcome excuse for great celebrations, chest-beating and wild claims about humongous achievements, many of which exist only in the imagination of the mostly failed leaders.
Nigerian Journalist Kufre Carter Detained For 1 Month, Charged With Defamation And Conspiracy
By Committee To Protect Journalists - Africa Listen to article Abuja, May 28, 2020 — Nigerian authorities should drop all charges against journalist Kufre Carter and ensure that the press is not harassed by the country’s security forces, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Hadiza El-Rufai: When Emotional Intelligence Is Social Distancing By Oyewole Michael
Listen to article "Emotional intelligence is the ability to sense, understand, and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source of human energy, information, connection, and influence." Robert K. Cooper, PhD Annoyingly, I cannot wrap my head around how our political leaders mess up very simple things. How mere issues pertaining empathetic leadership and relations becomes rocket science is beyond me.
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