Uncovered: How Buhari Plans To Spend N8Trn in 2016
Amid outcry over lean revenue, the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Nigeria’s government is proposing a budget of 7 to 8 trillion Naira for 2016, up from 4.4 trillion in 2015. The proposed budgetary expenditure was contained in a document…
Senate in Closed-Door Session, Unveils Second Ministerial List
Nigerian Senate at about 10:35am on Tuesday resolved to go into a closed-door section in order to, among other things, meet and determine the order for the ministerial nominees that “will be invited in; to decide who comes in first,…
Buhari Must Appear For Screening To Appoint Himself Petroleum Minister — Senate
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria may be heading for a rowdy session on Tuesday as the legislative House is expected to unveil the ministerial list sent by President Muhammadu Buhari on September 30 as indications of what…
You Are Crooks – Presidency Replies Critics of Buhari for Appointing Himself Petroleum Minister
The Presidency has said those attacking President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing himself the Minister of Petroleum Resources, saying that he had not broken the law. Recall that Buhari had in an interview last week during his visit to New York…
You Can’t Succeed Without Ndigbo, Senator Tells Buhari
Senator Mao Ohiabunwua representing Abia North district, has told President Muhammadu Buhari, that his administration would be a flop if he continues to sideline the Igbos. The Peoples Democratic Party Senator who made the assertion on Saturday in an interview…
How America, West Frustrated Jonathan’s Anti-Boko Haram War
As President Muhammadu Buhari inquires into the Boko Haram war expenditures under the last administration, it has emerged that Nigeria’s traditional allies in the West deliberately frustrated former President Goodluck Jonathan’s efforts towards ending terrorists’ activities in the country, Vanguard…
Lopsided Appointment: Buhari Too Experienced To Commit Blunder – Okunniyi
Pro National Conference Organisation, PRONACO, Spokesperson and former Ogun State Governorship candidate of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in 2011, Che Olawale Okunniyi has reassured critics of President Muhammadu Buhari commitment to the principle of federal character of…
Buhari Shames South West, Appoints Northern SGF, Chief of Staff, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari, again demonstrated his resolve to favour his own through his appointment of the Secretary to the government of the federation, Chief of Staff, amongst others as he has approved the following appointments: Engr. Babachir David Lawal –…
Maku To Buhari: Live Up To Your Promises
Former Minister for Information and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa State, Chief Labaran Maku, has challenged President Mohammadu Buhari to live up to his promises by ensuring that he makes the Independent National Electoral…
Buhari Moves To End Oil Subsidy, Seeks Sector Deregulation
President Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to begin full deregulation of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which will bring the current oil subsidy regime to an end. The new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
Buhari Appoints Fowler New FIRS Chairman, Gusau New BOF DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), even as he named Aliyu Yahaya Gusau as Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation. “Gusau’s appointment is with effect from…
