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  • Many perceive Buhari leadership inefficient – CNN Report

    Many perceive Buhari leadership inefficient – CNN Report

    A report by American basic cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Turner Broadcasting System, Cable News Network (CNN), has alluded that many perceive President Muhammadu Buhari leadership to be inefficient.

    The report that analyzed Falz’s This is Nigeria trending music video states that: “Many believe the has failed to deliver on his promises of improving Nigerian lives and fixing the economy.

    TheNewsGuru reports rapper Falz recently released a Nigerian cover version of Childish Gambino’s This is America, using it as means to address societal ills.

    “With the help of stuntmen and extras, Falz walks us step by step through Nigeria’s major problems, central to this is what many perceive to be inefficient leadership by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari,” the report read.

    “Nigeria is awash with petrodollars but much of this money does not trickle down to the average man and woman on the street.

    “According to the World Poverty Clock, 82 million of the 180 million population (42.4 per cent), live in extreme poverty.

    “Other problems include the country’s opioid crisis, normalization of insecurity such as frequent Boko Haram bombings and kidnapping of schoolgirls such as the Chibok girls.

    “Added to this incendiary mix is the country’s strained ethnic and tribal relations, a lack of dependable power supply, poor infrastructure, a trigger-happy police force, the popularity of advance fee fraud, (locally known as Yahoo boys) and exploitation of the citizenry by some clergymen,” it added.

     

  • Fani-Kayode to Pres. Buhari: Do not set Nigeria on fire

    As the 2019 general elections draw near, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to avoid any attempts by him or his cronies to rig the elections.

    Fani-Kayode made this known in a statement on Thursday stressing, “Any attempt by Buhari to rig the 2019 elections with underage voters and falsification of results will be met with brutal and unrelenting force and resistance from the people”.

    “Buhari, think hard before you rig and be ready to pay the price if u do. Do not set Nigeria on fire!” he urged the president.

    Earlier, the former aviation minister had said President Buhari will fail in his bid to contest the 2019 presidential elections.

    “Buhari has declared his intention to seek for a fresh mandate. He should prepare himself for the biggest demystification in Nigeria’s history.

    “A man whose legacy is nothing but blood, death, destruction, corruption, division, conflict, failure and carnage wants to run. He will fail,” Fani-Kayode said.

    Fani-Kayode’s comment on Buhari vs Obasanjo

    Commenting on the battle between Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Fani-Kayode narrated “Obasanjo was in power from 1976 to 1979. He did very well and he handed over power to a democratically elected government.

    “Buhari toppled that government in 1983 and terrorised and killed Nigerians for 2 years until he himself was removed in a military coup by his colleagues in the army”.

    He opined that the greatest mistake Obasanjo made in his democratic administration was not to prosecute and jail Buhari for looting Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund (PTF) funds during his regime as military Head of State.

    “I saw the report and it was shocking,” Fani-Kayode said, adding, “Billions of dollars had vanished. Obasanjo summoned him and showed him the damning report. Buhari begged like a baby. Sadly Obasanjo let him off the hook”.

    “Obasanjo was elected President in 1999 and remained in power till 2007. He did exceptionally well, repaired and strengthened our economy, built up our foreign reserves, paid off our foreign debts, restored our pride and reputation in the international community and so much more.

    “Buhari was elected President in 2015 and divided the country, destroyed our economy, preached hatred, presided over genocide, stole money and hunted his perceived enemies like animals.

    “Buhari is not 10 per cent of the man that Obasanjo is. When compared to Obasanjo, Buhari is nothing,” he further stated.

     

  • What I want from FG at 60 – Falana

    A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, on Thursday thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his birthday wishes and prayers as he turned 60 on May 20.

    Falana, who expressed the appreciation in a message, said he was humbled by the love shown to him by Buhari on his birthday.

    Falana, however, requested release of Nigerians detained `illegally’ across the country, as a special birthday gift from the Federal government.

    “I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his wishes and prayers for me, but the birthday gift which I humbly ask from the Federal Government is more commitment to respect for human rights and rule of law.

    “In particular, all Nigerian citizens, who are being detained illegally in the country should be freed without any further delay,” he said.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Buhari had on Saturday, in a press release signed by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, hailed Falana’s sense of patriotism over the years.

    The president prayed that God would grant the human rights campaigner longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the country.

     

  • Ramadan: I’m dedicated to eating three meals a day – Pres. Buhari

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he is “dedicated to eating three meals a day”.

    The President made this known while breaking the Ramadan fast with cabinet members and security chiefs on Tuesday evening.

    “I’m dedicated to eating three meals a day. It may not show, but those close to me know it, that I don’t miss any meals. But when Ramadan comes, I don’t have a choice,” he said.

    Earlier, Buhari, in his Ramadan message, had challenged Muslim ummah to use the opportunity offered by Ramadan to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude.

    According to him, fasting is not just merely meant to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.

    “It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline,” he said.

    He stated that the Holy Prophet Muhammad used to spend very generously on the poor and the needy during this period.

    The President, therefore, urged Muslims in the country and all over the world to copy the good example.

    He called on all Nigerians to always remember “men and women who are less fortunate than themselves and to help the government in confronting the challenges facing the nation”.

    The President prayed Allah to grant all Muslims the strength to successfully complete the fasting period.

     

  • Sen. Sani lists 15 threats to Nigeria’s democracy under Buhari’s watch

    Sen. Sani lists 15 threats to Nigeria’s democracy under Buhari’s watch

    All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has released a list of fifteen threats to Nigeria’s fledgling democracy under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Senator Sani released the list on Friday, and it captured the “mass killings in the North Central and North West” region of the country as threat to democracy.

    The APC Senator listed “disobedience to court orders and resistance to rule of law on the alter of political exigencies” as threat to democracy in the country also.

    See full list:

    Fifteen threats to democracy in Nigeria

    1. Mass killings in the North Central and North West of Nigeria.

    2. Increasing spate of Insurgents guerrilla attacks in the North East;the abductions and the plight of the abducted.

    3. Violations of freedom of speech and increasing intolerance to contrary political views,peaceful dissent and peaceful protest.

    4. Onslaught against the parliament and parliamentarians perceived as opposition.

    5. Religious bigotry and rise of ethnic nationalism.

    6. Disobedience to Court orders and resistance to rule of law on the alter of political exigencies.

    7. Unaddressed perception of nepotism and favoritism.

    8. Timidity of the major opposition party and disorderliness of the ruling party.

    9. Public perception of credibility and moral problems of members of the parliament over corruption issues and patented as self serving.

    9b. Public perception of a Tyrannical and autocratic President contemptuous of democratic values,surrounded by a vicious cabal.

    10. Arbitrariness and increasing lawlessness of security agencies.

    11. Docile and pliant civil society.

    12. A deodorant and Insecticide style anti corruption crusade.

    13. Compromised and subservient states assemblies and emperor Governors operating above the laws.

    14. A dubious national objection to Hate speech that shields people in Position of power and targets ordinary Nigerians.

    15. The prominence of the rabid political and economic interest and ambitions of the political elites over the peace and unity of the country.

     

  • Buhari acknowledges hardship in the land

    Buhari acknowledges hardship in the land

    The Senate, on April 2, suspended Omo-Agege (Delta-APC) over a “dissenting comment’’ on decision of the Upper Chamber on adoption of conference report on INEC Commission Act (2010) Amendment Bill.

    Omo-Agege, however, went to court to challenge his suspension and the court, in its ruling, declared the action unconstitutional, saying that the Senate could not suspend a member beyond 14 days.

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration would not disappoint Nigerians, saying everything possible was being done to ameliorate the hardship in Nigeria.

    Buhari stated this during an All Progressives Congress(APC) rally in Dutse as part of activities of his two-day working visit to Jigawa.

    He said that he was aware of the hardship faced by people as a result of the economic crunch and hike in prices of essential commodities.

    The President said that the Federal Government has stopped the importation of rice to encourage the local
    encourage local production and empower farmers.

    He thanked the government and people of Jigawa for their warm reception and support to the administration.

    In his remarks, Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa State reminded the people that President Buhari had been doing his best , adding that the economy of the country was in a mess when he (Buhari) took over.

    Badaru said as part of his contribution, the state government would continue to embark on projects that would impact positively on the lives of the people.

    “Recently, we introduced social security allowances of between N50,000 to N100,000 in all political wards
    to cater for immediate problems of people before approaching the government for intervention,” he said.

    He said these problems included minor repairs of boreholes and medication, among others.

    The governor said that the present administration would continue to remain focused in line with the policies and
    programmes of the Federal government.

     

  • 2019: Ngige speaks on Buhari re-election, excited about APC hitch-free LG congress

    The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in the 2019 presidential election.

    Ngige spoke on Sunday at Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra, while addressing newly elected local government officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area.

    The minister said Buhari had done so well to merit re-election.

    “I stand before you today to say Mr President has done so well in all ramifications.

    “He will be returned by Nigerians in 2019 in a landslide victory,” he said.

    Ngige, who noted that the party would contest all elective positions in the general elections, urged party faithful to work hard to ensure that the APC scores not less than 70 per cent of the votes cast in the state.

    He commended the party members for ensuring a smooth and peaceful local government congress held in the 21 local government areas of the state on Saturday.

    “Contrary to what the prophets of doom had expected, the APC in the state had a hitch-free local government congress,” he said.

    The National Treasurer of APC, Chief George Moghalu, also commended the party for the peaceful conduct of the congress in the state.

    “I am very optimistic the same good conduct will be witnessed during the state congress,” Moghalu said.

    Other stakeholders that spoke at the event pledged to work in unity and harmony to ensure victory for the party in the 2019 general elections.

     

  • Again! Police parade over 50 vicious bandits, criminal militias [PHOTOS]

    Again! Police parade over 50 vicious bandits, criminal militias [PHOTOS]

    After the arrest and parade of notorious armed gang terrorizing Benue, Taraba and neighbouring States, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has yet again paraded fifty six vicious bandits and criminal militias.

    TheNewsGuru reports the fifty six vicious bandits and criminal militias, according to the Police, are responsible for several killings of innocent people, kidnappings and armed robbery in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna state, to other villages and towns in Zamfara State.

    Following the killing of over 40 persons by suspected bandits at Gwaska in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, last weekend, President Muhammadu Buhari approved a new military battalion, a new Police Area Command and two additional Div Police HQs for the Birnin-Gwari area.

    The Kaduna State Police commissioner, Austin Iwar, said the police deployed over 150 personnel to the area as directed by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday.

    With the enhancement of security, the Police arrested and paraded vicious and notorious suspects responsible for selling and supply of AK47 rifles and other firearms and ammunition to armed bandits, militias and criminal herdsmen/farmers in Benue, Taraba, and neighbouring states.

    TheNewsGuru reports the major breakthrough in the arrest of the notorious gang of dealers in prohibited firearms and ammunition in Benue and Taraba states was made known on Tuesday when the suspects were paraded at the Benue State Police Command Headquarters.

    However, the fifty six vicious bandits and criminal militias arrested were paraded on Thursday at the divisional police headquarters in Katari, Kaduna state.

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    Again! Police parade over 50 vicious bandits, criminal militias

    Again! Police parade over 50 vicious

     

  • Breaking: Keyamo begins nationwide campaign for Buhari

    The Director of Strategic Communications and Official Spokesperson of the President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organization, Festus Keyamo, has set into motion nationwide campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari.

    TheNewsGuru reports Keyamo, who was appointed by the Buhari’s campaign organization to ensure the incumbent president clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket to come back for second term, began his official duties today visiting Jigawa state.

    The Buhari’s campaign organization spokesman was in Dutse on Thursday as part of his duties as Director, Strategic Communications of President Buhari 2019 campaign to solicit for support in the dissemination of the right narratives to various localities nationwide.

    “The 2019 election is not just a contest for power. If it were to be so, some of us would not come out of our comfort zone to take on this task.

    “It is a battle between forces of corruption and patriots; between the ‘tin gods’ of Nigeria and the masses; between the forces of darkness and light,” Keyamo said in Dutse.

    The spokesman, who was welcomed by the State Governor Badaru Abubakar and other party faithful at the Jigawa State Government House, had said Buhari will win the 2019 general election easily.

    He said the 2019 election will be easier for the President to win than even when he was elected in 2015.

    “The 2019 election will be the easiest election for president Buhari despite what the naysayers are saying, it will be easier for the president than 2015 and all the indices are there, because since that time the president had won over the heart of other sections of the country at that time that may not have voted for him, between then and now he has won their heart” he said.

    He pointed out that this was because the President already has many achievements he can boast of. Look at the second Niger bridge it is 40% complete and has been expanded from a 2km to a 7km bridge, look at the railway tracks they have increased them from single gage to standard gauge railway tracks the one between Lagos and Ibadan and Kano and Abuja is 80% complete.

    Nigerians will see that despite all the negative talks here and there, that it will be the easiest election for the president more than that of 2015,” said the lawyer.

     

  • EFCC selective in fight against corruption, says Magu

    The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the Commission is selective in the fight against corruption.

    TheNewsGuru reports Magu made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists in the new headquarters of the Commission.

    The anti-graft agency boss refuted the claim that the fight against corruption is being influenced by anybody, stressing that the agency conducts a lot of preliminary investigations before anyone is prosecuted.

    “Of course you have to be selective in fighting corruption. You have to bring in people who have looted. You have to remove the weeds from the shaft.

    “We select people who have committed an offence, in this way, we are selective. We do a lot of background check, conduct a lot of preliminary investigation, before you are invited.

    “So, yes, we select the corrupt,” Magu said.

    Earlier, while welcoming journalists, Magu appreciated their efforts in the anti-corruption fight, and enjoined them to keep supporting the EFCC, stressing that the media are also stakeholders in the corruption fight.

    “I thank you for partnering with us all these while. Each an everyone of you is a stakeholder. You have contributed to this fight too.

    “Whether they like it or not, together, we will continue winning the fight”, Magu assured.

    The anti-graft czar further said that the completion of the new headquarters of the Commission will strengthen the institutional framework and revealed that the Commission is being restructured internally to weed out the bad eggs.

    The new EFCC head office is expected to be commissioned on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 by President Muhammadu Buhari.