As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday said that there is an urgent need for electoral reforms that will address the lapses in elections conducted in the country. Abubakar in a statement titled “My Message To Nigerians On The Occasion Of The 21st Anniversary Of Democracy Day”, which was released via his Twitter account, said that the electoral process needed to be improved to ensure that votes are not only counted but that they do count. He also urged Nigerian leaders to canonize the memories of the heroes of democracy by extending the application of…
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Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians in celebration of Democracy Day. Buhari in his nationwide broadcast at 7am on Friday, said Nigeria, despite Coronavirus pandemic, recorded notable achievements. The President said the external reserves grew from $33.42 billion on April 29th 2020 to about $36.00 billion in May, 2020, which is enough to finance seven months of import commitments. Countering the President, Omokri released what he termed lies from Buhari’s broadcast. The former presidential spokesman highlighted that foreign currency is not stable in Nigeria as opposed to…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast, as part of the celebration of Democracy Day. The President in his broadcast highlighted achievements by his adminstration and shed more light on economy recoveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Buhari in his speech recognized the nation’s challenges in the areas of security, economy and corruption. Here is the full speech: Fellow Nigerians, 1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles. 2.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said democracy in Nigeria is under threats due to COVID-19 pandemic. The President, during his nationwide broadcast, said despite bad effect of the pandemic, his administration had taken recognition of the COVID-19 crisis as a motivation to develop a nationwide public health care system to help overcome and prepare for any future pandemic. Giving update on COVID-19 in Nigeria, Buhari added that the ease of lockdown in the country was to ensure a balance between lives and livelihoods. “I receive regular briefing from the PTF on COVID-19. The National Response during this time relies on science,…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, revealed that his administration has restored peace in the Niger Delta region. The President said the maintenance of oil production levels and engagement of youths by his government had restored peace in the region. Buhari said this during his nationwide broadcast on Friday in celebration of Democracy Day. “With sustained engagement of youths, opinion leaders and other stakeholders, we have restored peace in the Niger Delta Region and maintained our oil production levels. “The Head office of the Niger Delta Development Commission will be commissioned shortly. The Funding of sections I–IV of the East-West Road…
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunities in the agriculture and agri-business sector. He said such action will help in the growth of the country’s economy. In his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Friday Morning, Buhari said that agriculture remained the key to the country’s economic diversification strategy. According to him, the Fertilizer Initiative program continues to deliver significant quantities of affordable and high-quality fertilizers to the farmers. He also stated that this initiative has also revived 31 blending plants and created a significant number of direct and indirect jobs across the value chain. ”Government…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has once again intervened in the planned strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This is not the first that that the Speaker would intervene in such a matter as he had last year held several meetings with the resident doctors and other health workers union, and convinced them not to embark on a planned strike at the time. Gbajabiamila said the leadership of the House would not fold its arms while resident doctors embark on strike at this time of COVID-19 pandemic. The Speaker said…
The House of Representatives will on Thursday host the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, as a mark of honour for his exceptional work in the fight against criminality across the country. The House which took the resolution based on a motion of urgent public importance brought by Rep. Ahmad Usman Jaha, from Borno, said the resolve to recognise the young police officer was based on his extraordinary courage and patriotism in tackling high profile crimes. The House Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila who presided over the plenary session told colleagues that having DCP Kyari in Thursday’s plenary is in line…
As news of one the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, President Muhammadu Buhari said he is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of tens of people by the Boko Haram/Islam in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio village, Borno State. The President, who was expecting a detailed briefing by the Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on the outcome of his visit to the affected communities, said the “primordial nature of the killings is particularly shocking because it happened not long after the Ramadhan and Eid, and the country is preparing to celebrate the Democracy Day.”…
The Title IV Hearing Panel appointed by the President of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops in the matter concerning the Rt. Rev. William H. Love, Bishop of Albany (Respondent), will hold a hearing on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (EST) via remote electronic means, Zoom. The hearing participants will receive a meeting invitation in advance of the hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for oral argument on the Motion of The Episcopal Church (“TEC”) for Summary Judgment and the Cross Motion of the Rt. Rev. Bishop William H. Love (“Bishop Love”) for Summary Judgment in…