I wasn’t interested in politics –Jonathan

I wasn’t interested in politics –Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday that prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, he was not interested in politics.

Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech

Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a sign that the president is ready to serve all Nigerians, not minding their political affiliation.

Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for Nigeria –John Kerry

Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for Nigeria –John Kerry

The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech as laying out “a powerful agenda.”

Buhari leaves guests, attends Jumat service

Buhari leaves guests, attends Jumat service

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday left some African leaders and other guests who were at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa to celebrate his inauguration midway into the programme.

APC thanks PDP for handing over power after 16 years

APC thanks PDP for handing over power after 16 years

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has thanked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for handing over power after ruling the country for 16 years.

Buhari’s administration will be people’s government, Saraki assures Nigerians

Buhari’s administration will be people’s government, Saraki assures Nigerians

Former governor of Kwara state and Senate-president-hopeful, Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to tamper expectations with the mindset that nation building starts with the individual first, stressing that Buhari will run people’s government.

Full Text of Buhari’s inaugural speech

Full Text of Buhari’s inaugural speech

Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015

I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish her democracy. Nigerians have shown their commitment to democracy and are determined to entrench its culture. Our journey has not been easy but thanks to the determination of our people and strong support from friends abroad we have today a truly democratically elected government in place.

Inauguration: Military command will relocate to Maiduguri – Buhari

Inauguration: Military command will relocate to Maiduguri – Buhari

For him, it is first things first and so, Mohammadu Buhari immediately after he was sworn in as the President and Commander- in- Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Friday at the Eagles Square in Abuja directed the relocation of the Nigeria Military Command to Maiduguri, Borno State to fight Boko Haram.

CJN swears-in Buhari as President

CJN swears-in Buhari as President

Thirty one years after being ousted in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian President of Nigeria.

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Don’t expect much from Keshi – Babayaro

Don’t expect much from Keshi – Babayaro

As Nigerians continue to react to the return of Stephen Keshi as the Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, former international, Emmanuel Babayaro has warned Nigerians not to expect much from the coach.

Babayaro who has been critical of the former captain of the national team said his position which is not personal is based on the fact that the coach can only give what he has.

NDIC moves to recover N34m debt from Okupe

NDIC moves to recover N34m debt from Okupe

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to place on the “undefended list” a suit it filed to recover an alleged debt of N34m from the Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, and two others.

Patience Jonathan denies plans to ‘rig out’ Aisha Buhari of AFLPM Presidency

Patience Jonathan denies plans to ‘rig out’ Aisha Buhari of AFLPM Presidency

Dame Patience Jonathan, Tuesday, denied claims that she was planning ways of preventing Hajiha Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President-elect, from replacing her as President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM).

PDP leaders meet today over crisis

PDP leaders meet today over crisis

The Presidency has invited some key members of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, National Working Committee and Elders Caucus to a meeting aimed at resolving the raging crisis in the party.

Why we blew up oil facilities in Delta, by Urhobo militant group

Why we blew up oil facilities in Delta, by Urhobo militant group

AGGRIEVED Urhobo militants, under the aegis of Urhobo Gbagbako, have said that their decision to blow up oil facilities in Ihwrenen and Ejophe communities in Ughelli North and Ughelli South Local Government Areas, Delta State, was informed by what they described as marginalization and neglect of Urhobo nation by the outgoing administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

APC govt will ask looters to return money – El-Rufai

APC govt will ask looters to return money – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor-elect and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, said on Tuesday that the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari would ask corrupt politicians   to return every kobo stolen by them.

Ex-IGP Abba removed for indiscipline in the force —Police Service Commission

Ex-IGP Abba removed for indiscipline in the force —Police Service Commission

The Police Service Commission explained, yesterday, that the former Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba was removed from office because of increasing cases of indiscipline in the rank and file of the force.

Buhari to get handover note, tour Villa May 28

Buhari to get handover note, tour Villa May 28

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, will get his handover notes from President Goodluck Jonathan on May 28, 2015.

He will also be conducted round the Presidential Villa, Abuja, alongside the Vice President-elect, Yemi Osibajo, by the outgoing President on the same day.

Buhari won’t persecute anyone, clear your conscience – APC

Buhari won’t persecute anyone, clear your conscience – APC

The All Progressives Congress has said the incoming Muhammadu Buhari administration will not persecute anyone, contrary to statements credited to President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a statement in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said, however, that those who had “played poker with the nation’s destiny” must be willing and eager to clear their conscience before man and God.

Lagos PDP sacks chairman

Lagos PDP sacks chairman

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party seems to have extended to its Lagos State chapter as it’s chairman, Captain Tunji Shelle, was on Monday sacked by 34 members of the State Working Committee.

Small scale business operators lament power outages, petrol scarcity

Small scale business operators lament power outages, petrol scarcity

Some operators of small scale businesses within the Lagos metropolis say their operations have been hampered by the persisting petrol scarcity and epileptic electricity supply. The businessmen and women were those around Egbeda in Alimosho Local Government Area. Many of them are iced block sellers, barbers, hairdressers, Cybercafé and cold room operators.

I don’t know where Shekau is – Chadian President

I don’t know where Shekau is – Chadian President

The Chadian President, Idris Derby, Monday, made a volte face as he said that he does not know the where about of  the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau.

President Derby had in a widely circulated claim said some months ago that he knew where the Boko Haram leader was hiding and had warned him to surrender or risked being killed by Chadian forces.

Buhari’ll be fair to all zones, says Tambuwal

Buhari’ll be fair to all zones, says Tambuwal

The Speaker, House of Representatives and Governor-elect of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwa, on Sunday, said that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, would not discharge his duties based on party affiliation.

Non-indigenes in Lagos must respect their hosts– Akiolu

Non-indigenes in Lagos must respect their hosts– Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, says there is a need for non-indigenes in Lagos State to respect the tradition and culture of their host.

The monarch said this during an exclusive interview with our correspondent.

My ministers and I’ll face persecution – Jonathan

My ministers and I’ll face persecution – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has given an insight into the fate that awaits him and his ministers   after May 29, saying he believes they will be persecuted.

He stated on Sunday during   a thanksgiving and farewell service organised in his honour at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja that the persecution would happen   because of the “ hard decisions” his administration took while in office.

Govt borrows N473bn to meet up with recurrent expenditure, says Okonjo-Iweala

Govt borrows N473bn to meet up with recurrent expenditure, says Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, put to rest fears of immediate removal of fuel subsidy, as she confirmed that N145.2 billion provision was made for it in 2015 budget.

Sambisa forest onslaught: Rescued women, children now 1,000

Sambisa forest onslaught: Rescued women, children now 1,000

With about three weeks to the May 29, 2015  time frame given by the military to totally clear Sambisa forest of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists, Vanguard, yesterday, gathered that the number of women, young ladies and children rescued by special forces has hit 1,000.

Praise singers misled Jonathan, says Mu’azu

Praise singers misled Jonathan, says Mu’azu

The blame game among top Peoples Democratic Party members continued on Tuesday with the PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, saying praise singers and insincere people misled President Goodluck Jonathan during the electioneering period.

Dangote insists on buying Arsenal

Dangote insists on buying Arsenal

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said he is still working towards buying Arsenal Football Club, despite the fact that his bid to acquire a stake in the club was rebuffed by the owners in 2010.

In an interview with Bloomberg, while on a journey from Addis Ababa to Lagos last Friday, Dangote expressed hope that his new strategy would enable him buy the north London club at a price the owners won’t want to resist.

Reps reject removal of fuel subsidy

Reps reject removal of fuel subsidy

Members of the  House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected a motion seeking the removal of fuel subsidy regime by the incoming Gen. Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The motion promoted by Rep Sunday Karimi, entitled: “The recurring crisis of fuel subsidy” was killed by the lawmakers.

I’m cautiously optimistic about Buhari, says Soyinka

I’m cautiously optimistic about Buhari, says Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he believes that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, cannot be worse than past presidents because he will be guided by a sense of history.

He, however, said he “is cautiously optimistic” about Buhari’s performance.