Tag: presidents
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When an antelope prised itself from a lion’s mouth – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. The Presidents of the United States (US) in most cases, tend to see themselves as lions at liberty to devour leaders of smaller or weaker countries who they treat as antelopes. That mentality was jolted 59 years ago when a supposed antelope in the mouth of a lion not only fought to…
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Jonathan invites Buhari, Obasanjo, nine sitting presidents, others to book launch
President Muhammadu Buhari has been announced as the Special guest of honour at the historic launch of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s book “Transition Hours”. The launch is expected to hold on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be the occasion’s chairman, General TY Danjuma will be the chief book…
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Ex-presidents are entitled by law to get N40m worth vehicle – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has clarified why the government budgeted N40 million for former presidents, instead of buying vehicles as prescribed by law. Mr. Mustapha said the decision was adopted so the former leaders could purchase vehicles they prefer. He said this on Thursday at the 2018 budget defence…