The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has attributed the current economic challenges to the poor management of the economy between 2015 and 2023, a period that spans the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Cardoso emphasized that the current administration inherited a heavily distorted economy. Speaking at a media briefing […]
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NLC: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Worse than Jonathan, Buhari
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, claiming that they are more detrimental than those of former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview with Daily Trust on Friday, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah stated that both Jonathan and Buhari’s administrations were more favorable for the Nigerian people. He […]
APC, Buhari, Tinubu Have Damaged Nigeria, Must Be Replaced – Lukman
Salihu Muhammad Lukman, former National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), voiced his deep frustration over the state of Nigeria under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Tinubu. Lukman stated that both leaders, along with the APC, have “ruined the nation,” and he emphasized that the upcoming […]
Buhari’s Eight Years: A Legacy of Wasted Leadership
Muhammadu Buhari’s journey from military head of state to civilian president spanned decades, yet his legacy remains deeply controversial. Overthrown in a coup by General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Buhari spent years in private life, famously tending to his 150 cows. His early attempts to return to power through democratic means were thwarted by General Olusegun […]
₦729b Payment: Court Orders Buhari Minister to Provide Details of Transaction
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Ms. Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, to account for ₦729 billion paid to 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months. The court mandated the former minister to provide the list and details of beneficiaries, including the number of states covered […]
Insecurity Has Worsened Under Buhari Compared to Tinubu’s Era – Shehu Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani has claimed that security challenges in northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Sani made this statement during the 40th anniversary and reunion of the ’84 set of the Kagara Old Boys Association, composed of alumni from Government Science College, Kagara, in Rafi […]
Sallah: Buhari Sounds Alarm on Population Growth, Calls for Food Security
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to prioritize food self-sufficiency and cautioned about the potential dangers of uncontrolled population growth. Speaking to journalists after observing Eid prayers in his hometown of Daura, the two-time president emphasized the need for the nation to remain vigilant about its food security and demographic trends. President Buhari […]
Buhari’s ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Contributed To Insecurity In Nigeria – RULAAC
A civic organization, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has underscored that the current insecurity in South-East Nigeria cannot be solely attributed to secessionist groups advocating for the actualization of the Biafra Nation. RULAAC made this assertion during the presentation of a report titled “Unveiling the Roots of Insecurity, Healing the Wounds of […]
Ex-Minister Says Buhari Administration Never Saw Oronsaye’s Report
Former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, disclosed that the report authored by Steven Oronsaye was not presented to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari during his tenure. Shittu, who served during Buhari’s first term between 2015 and 2019, stated that the report did not come to the attention of the Buhari administration, thus negating the need for implementation. […]
Lawyer Calls for EFCC Probe into Buhari’s Cabinet Members
Human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate all cabinet members and appointees who served during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Olajengbesi, Managing Partner of the Abuja-based law firm Law Corridor, emphasized the necessity of this probe in light of revelations emerging from the trial of former Central […]