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National dailies get advertorial from presidency but NewsNow conspicuously missing
1Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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National dailies get advertorial from presidency but NewsNow conspicuously missing

The absence of a news outlet, NewsNow, was noticeable as national dailies received a front page advertorial from the Presidency on January 1, 2020. While other newspapers featured President Muhammadu Buhari's New Year message, NewsNow had various stories and images of New Year celebrations around the world on its front page. It remains uncertain whether the exclusion of NewsNow by the Presidency was intentional, possibly due to the news outlet's editorial stance on the alleged lawlessness in President Buhari's administration. NewsNow had previously declared its decision to refer to President Buhari as "Major General" and his administration as a regime until they demonstrated respect for the rule of law. The article is accompanied by several images with the alt text "National dailies get...
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Fayose Fires Back at Lauretta Onochie, Asserts His Happiness
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Fayose Fires Back at Lauretta Onochie, Asserts His Happiness

President Buhari's media aide, Lauretta Onochie, responded to a video of former Governor Ayodele Fayose dancing with a white woman after being allowed to travel for urgent medical treatment by a Nigerian court earlier today. Fayose took to Twitter to reply, 'When I was on their case, they were crying. Now I'm on my own lane enjoying my life, they are still crying & sucking. Expect more so you can cry more. I'm on medical check-up, not admission. Celebrating New Year is my right, haters can hug a transformer. Happy New Year'. 'Once again, Happy New Year to everyone, particularly my haters politically or otherwise. How far can you go in your machinations? Definitely nowhere. Remember; "He that is blessed of God canno...
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Fayose spotted dancing with white woman after being allowed to travel abroad for medical treatment, Lauretta Onochie reacts
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Fayose spotted dancing with white woman after being allowed to travel abroad for medical treatment, Lauretta Onochie reacts

The reaction of Lauretta Onochie was prompted by a video showing Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, dancing with a white woman. This followed his authorization to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment by a Nigerian court. The permission was granted in December 2019, amidst his ongoing trial for an alleged N2.2bn fraud. Lauretta Onochie remarked that it appears the Ekiti-born politician is now healed and may not be seen on stretchers during his next court appearance or on his way to jail. Her tweet humorously suggested that Fayose's apparent improvement is a miracle, attributing it to medical dancing therapy and expressing gratitude to the doctors. The article you supplied includes images of the incident.
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President Buhari Will Not Contest in Future Elections and Will Stand Down in 2023
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President Buhari Will Not Contest in Future Elections and Will Stand Down in 2023

It has been confirmed by President Buhari that he will leave office in 2023 and will not contest in any future elections.   Buhari expressed his strong belief in democratic principles and his commitment to promoting and sustaining them in Nigeria and across West Africa. His statements were made in his New Year letter to Nigerians, which was released by the Presidency today. (Read the Full Letter HERE) “I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections. But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process both in Nigeria and across the region, where several ECOWAS members go to the polls this year,” he said. The emphasis on leaving office in 2023 is to clarify the speculation that there are underground moves to secure a third term for him aft...
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2020: Here’s President Buhari’s New Year letter to Nigerians
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2020: Here’s President Buhari’s New Year letter to Nigerians

President Buhari has penned a New Year letter to the Nigerian people as the world welcomes a new decade. In the letter, the Nigerian leader expressed hope and optimism for the 2020s, referring to it as the "Nigerian Decade of prosperity and promise for Nigeria and for Africa". Buhari commended the commitment shown by the millions who participated in the peaceful February elections and assured his determination to strengthen the electoral process not only in Nigeria but also across the region. He stated that as a result of his impending standing down in 2023 and unavailability for future elections, he is focused on enhancing the security of the nation and the welfare of its citizens. Acknowledging the challenges faced by the security forces in combating violent extremists, cultists, and ...
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The Disengagement of 25 Ambassadors and Heads of Missions by the Federal Government
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The Disengagement of 25 Ambassadors and Heads of Missions by the Federal Government

Confirmation has been made by the Federal Government regarding the disengagement of 25 ambassadors and heads of missions. The affected diplomats were issued a notice just before their disengagement. It was noted that the diplomats expressed their concern about the suddenness of the December 31 notice previously issued to them. However, it was revealed that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, had sent a directive to them in November, instructing their return to Nigeria on or before December 31. Despite the pleas from some envoys for a two to three months' extension in order to complete certain diplomatic formalities before their disengagement, they were reminded of the tenure extension granted to them by President Buhari in 2018. Ferdinand Nwo...
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Garba Shehu: Jega’s Stand Preserved Democracy in 2015
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Garba Shehu: Jega’s Stand Preserved Democracy in 2015

In a recent interview, Mr. Garba Shehu reflected on the 2015 Presidential election, when President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) unseated Dr. Goodluck Jonathan of the People's Democratic Party. Speaking on the special end of the year program '2019 End Of A Decade' on Channels Television, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity praised the resilience of democracy, crediting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, for preserving it. “We thank God for Jega and the civil society activism at that time because if Jega had caved in, this democracy would have collapsed at that time. So, it is an interesting time that we had lived through and then, it tells a story of t...
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President Buhari approves appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the MD of Rural Electrification Agency
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President Buhari approves appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the MD of Rural Electrification Agency

President Buhari has given approval for the appointment of Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The news was relayed by the Minister of Power, Engr. Mamman Sale through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Aaron Artimas, in Abuja. Additionally, President Buhari also appointed Chief Olaniyi Alaba Netufo as the Executive Director for the South West, and Eddi Mietuade Smith Julius as the Non-Executive Director for the South-South. Ahmad, the newly appointed CEO, is described as a renewable energy expert with two Masters Degrees in Development Studies and Project Planning. He brings a wealth of knowledge and planning experience in the power sector development.
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President Muhammadu Buhari appoints new Chairman for FIRS as Tunde Fowler exits
9Dec By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Muhammadu Buhari appoints new Chairman for FIRS as Tunde Fowler exits

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Nami as the new Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. Nami, a former tax consultant, is set to take over the leadership of FIRS following the exit of the outgoing boss, Tunde Fowler, whose tenure ended on December 9, 2019, as a result of non-renewal of his appointment by the presidency. The announcement of Nami's appointment did not come as a surprise to many well-wishers, who appreciated the outgoing boss for his contributions during his tenure. A statement from the Presidency highlighted Nami's professional qualifications and extensive experience in taxation, accounting, and management services across various sectors. Muhammad Nami holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Bayero University Kano and a Mast...
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US government’s stance on Sowore’s case could affect relationship with Nigeria
7Dec By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US government’s stance on Sowore’s case could affect relationship with Nigeria

Amid the ongoing political saga between Nigeria's State Security Service (also known as the Department of State Services) and the convener of the Revolution Now initiative, Sowore Omoyele, American politician Senator Robert Menendez, who has held the senior United States Senator position from New Jersey since 2006, has weighed in on the issue. In a widely-circulated video, Menendez pledged the United States' involvement in the case. He emphatically stated that the DSS had no right to defy court orders in a democratic system and claimed that Omoyele Sowore hadn't committed a crime by exercising his freedom of speech. Menendez expressed: “The United States is watching and the world is watching. I fear that the blatant harassment of Mr Omoyele Sowore, an activist and journalist whose onl...
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