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Buhari’s anti-corruption fight not targeted at Jonathan – Osinbajo

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The Buhari administration’s anti-corruption effort is not targeted at anyone, but is aimed at reducing corruption in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said Saturday. Mr. Osinbajo made this known at the funeral of Elizabeth Adesola Mamora, mother of former Lagos senator, Olorunmibe Mamora, held at First Baptist Church, Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State. He faulted those accusing the Buhari government of witch-hunting the former aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Buhari hails Father Mbaka’s courage, patriotism in run-up to 2015 elections

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended fiery Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, for his patriotism in the run-up to the 2015 general elections, saying his courage has earned him a mark in the sands of time.
Press statement from Defence Headquarters below... The use of camouflage uniforms by various security agencies other than the Armed Forces namely; Army, Navy and the Air Force has been banned. The Nigerian Police will however use the uniform when in Joint Operation with the military or on special operation such as specific anti-riot missions.

CBN Extends BVN Registration To October 31st

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Good news guys! Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the Bank Verification Number, BVN, registration to October 31st. The Apex bank had earlier fixed today June 30th as the deadline for the registration.  Hopefully more Nigerians would have completed their registration before the new deadline elapses

APC Crisis: Governors call emergency meeting as Osinbajo meets Reps-elect

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Governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have called an emergency meeting to seek ways of reuniting the ruling party that is threatened by a major crisis over the choice of new leaders for the Senate and the House of Representatives. we confirmed at the national secretariat of the APC that the meeting was called by the chairman of the APC governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha.

Buhari, Osinbajo’s assets to be made public after verification — Presidency

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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that in fulfilment of one of their campaign promises, his declared assets and those of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be released to the public upon the completion of their verification by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

Microwave Legislation as Senate Passes 46 Bills in 10 Minutes

Microwave Legislation as Senate Passes 46 Bills in 10 Minutes To save face from what was about to be dubbed the laziest Senate in history, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, passed 46 bills into law within 10 minutes barely 24 hours to winding down the Seventh Senate. The action was intended to shore up the number of bills passed by the Upper Chamber but it remains to be seen if the Lower House will concur on the bills. The curious passage violated the order in which bills are passed. Every bill ought to have passed first and second reading usually with input from the relevant committees but the Senate took a short cut. Ita Enang, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, introduced the bills on the floor of Senate for consideration. The mode of passage and the number of bills involved kicked up controversy but the Senate President, David Mark had his way, calling for voice votes and got all the 46 bills passed within 10 minutes. However, Mark asked those wh...