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Coronavirus: President Buhari urges precaution, not fear

Coronavirus – The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has reacted to the covid-19 pandemic being witnessed around the world, Nigeria inclusive. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, he stated that the government is on top of the situation. “Nigeria, like every other country […]

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Meet the men who want to take over from Saraki as Senate President

His political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), had assured him that the position of the Number 3 man in the nation’s power hierarchy, was his for the taking. Because in Nigeria, when your political party assures you of a position, that position eventually ends up yours, Lawan harbored no fears whatsoever. He could well […]

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President Buhari says democracy not easy to maintain

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to give democracy the chance to flourish in the country as it’s not the “easiest thing to achieve and maintain”. The president said this during a national broadcast in the early hours of Friday, February 22, 2019, ahead of the general elections set to commence with the Presidential and […]

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PDP sets agenda for acting Police IG, Adamu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, to immediately begin the re-engineering of the force to restore professionalism and adherence to rules of engagement. The party made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Tuesday in Abuja Ologbondiyan […]