Buhari’s Cabinet Emerges…: Names Of Ministers || Presidential Appointments

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Buhari’s Cabinet Emerges…: Names Of Ministers? || Presidential Appointments

Names of Ministers who will serve under the new administration of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari would be unveiled within one week after the administration is inaugurated on May 29. The

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Did Buhari actually slam Custom, NSCDC boss? ….here is the true story

Did Buhari actually slam Custom, NSCDC boss? ….here is the true story

Nigeria’s President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed as fictional and uncharitable report by an online medium that had walked some government officials out of his residence in Daura, Katsina State.

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Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in PDP

Man indicted in US for drug deal  Win elected senator in PDP

In this photo taken Sunday, Oct, 12, 2014, Buruji Kashamu attends a primary election event for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Abuja, Nigeria. Kashamu, who is indicted in the U.S. for allegedly smuggling heroin in a court case that was the basis for the TV hit "Orange Is The New Black," has been elected a senator in Nigeria. Election results posted late Wednesday, April 15, 2015 identify Kashamu as a senator-elect in southwest Ogun state. Opponents are challenging his victory in court, saying ballots were rigged. (AP Photo)

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Buhari & Amaechi Handshake That Got People Talking (photo)

Buhari & Amaechi  Handshake That Got People Talking (photo)

President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari and Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi were together recently.

They had a Handshake that has gotten Many Nigerians Talking!

What do you Make out from the Handshake?

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Buhari Gets Angry over Comptroller-General of Customs for trying to LOBBYING him to retain it office

Buhari Gets Angry:As  Walks Out Customs, NSCDC Boss; issues warning to Jonathan’s boys LOBBYING him

Gen. Muhammadu Buhari

The president elect has issued a red card to serving top government officials who in recent times besieged his residence in Daura, Katsina to lobby for retention of their positions.

Buhari, was livid last week when the current Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde, visited his residence in Daura to pay homage. Per Second News learnt that the customs boss who coincidentally hails from, Musawa Local Government Area, Katsina state immediately after informing the President-Elect of his mission was advised to go back to his duty post.

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Dangote as been rubbing shoulder with Tinubu: SEE PHOTO

Dangote as been rubbing shoulder with Tinubu

Since the victory of the APC, wise businessman Aliko Dangote has been rubbing shoulder with strong men who made things happen and probably pledge his loyalty for the good of his business. Sharp man!

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Rivers Election: Accept Defeat - PDP Urge APC

The Rivers state People’s Demcratic Party (PDP) chapter has asked there APC counterparts in the state to congratulate new governor-elect of the state Chief Nyesom Wike.

This was made known by PDP’s Publicity Committee chairman, Mr Emma Okah when he briefed reporters in Portharcourt.

Okah said that the recent accusation of the APC against the PDP of rigging are just intended to smear PDP’s victory in the state.

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Jobs - Graduate Audit Trainee At The TAC Group...

Employing Company: TAC Group 

Our Client
The TAC Group is a composite one stop professional & consulting firm providing Professional Services, Business Consulting & Financial Advisory Services to clients in various sectors of the economy.

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We Deserve A Ministerial Slot - Igbos In Abuja

Investors of Igbo origin residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to consider appointing an Igbo man as the minister of FCT because according to them, the Igbos control over 70 per cent investment in Nigeria’s capital.

The chairman of Zaudan Pazeri Property Owners Association, Elder Friday Ugoala, who made the assertion on behalf of the investors  in a media briefing in Abuja said the interest of Igbos who have massive investments in the city should be considered when appointing a minister.

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Looking For Jobs: Chase Express Services Limited Is Currently Accepting CV's...

Employer: Chase Express Services Limited

The Company
Chase Express Services Limited is a logistic company in Ajao Estate, Oshodi Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria. We are mainly involved in cargo services, cleaning forwarding services, ship brokering, air and sea freighting and logistic services.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Lagos, Nig

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What "Change" Means - Osinbajo

The vice president-elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has shed more light on what the word “Change”, which is the slogan of the All Progressives Congress (APC), truly means.

According to Professor Osinbajo, the word change is not just a campaign slogan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as many have suggested.

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See How Nigerian Children Are Bought And Sold

Shocking video report reveals how Nigerian children are bought and sold for $500. Nigeria itself is among top ten countries with the largest numbers of people in slavery.

Many victims in Nigeria, especially children are transported from rural to urban areas. Girls in the north of Nigeria are particularly vulnerable to forced marriage and child marriage. Photo: UNHCR

Nigerian children bought and sold for few hundred dollars from unofficial refugee camps.

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El-Rufai Receives Certificate Of Return

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai couldn’t hide has emotions as he received the certificate of ‎return from INEC, following his victory in the Kaduna state gubernatorial election on April 11, 2015.

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Breaking News: On The Suspended Victory Dance In Imo State By Peter Claver Oparah

All said, Imo people being educated and politically aware, disregarded the antics of a PDP that laid the state prostrate for twelve years. 

 

They saw through the intrigues the PDP made the cornerstone of their campaign and on Election Day, the votes poured in for Rochas and his APC. 

 

As the counts were taken, he nicked victory in 20 local councils out of 27 and a vote advantage of 79,000 which was enough to give him his deserved victory before INEC came with its arithmetic.

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Tinubu And Amaechi Clash Over Senate President Position

The All Progressives Congress (APC) are now having issues as they try to figure out which gladiators will take valuable positions in the nation.

According to This Day sources deep in the APC, the party which won the March 28, presidential election and secured majority seats in both the Senate and House of Representatives has three political blocs within.

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Career Opportunities For Graduate Trainees At Rainoil Group

Employing Company: Rainoil Group

 

Job Position: Graduate Trainees

Our Client

Rainoil is an integrated Oil and Gas Company Operating in the Downstream Sector ith a considerable national spread. 

We offer opportunities for outstanding individuals to take their careers to a high level of excellence.

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Federal Mortgage Bank building, Broad Street on fire

Report reaching Chat212 has it that fire has gutted Federal Mortgage Bank building at Mamman Kontagora house, located in Broad street, Lagos. 

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Lagos children, abducted by nanny, regain freedom

The Orekoya children kidnapped by a nanny, Mary Akinloye, in the Surulere area of Lagos State,  have been rescued and reunited with their family.

A family source told The Chat212 on Wednesday that they were rescued on Tuesday night.

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I’ll restore military ties with US: Buhari

The President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday said his administration would restore military cooperation with the United States of America.

In an article published by the New York Times in its Tuesday edition, Buhari promised to among other things reformed the military.

The outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration had cancelled the training component of its military cooperation with the US citing a lack of sincerity on the part of the Americans for its decision.

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Jonathan rejects amended constitution

President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the amendments made to the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly, The Chat212 has learnt.

A top government official who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent on Tuesday that Jonathan vetoed the amendment on Monday.

The official said the decision of the President not to sign the document was because the amendment did not meet the provisions of Section 9 (3) of the 1999 Constitution.

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Police declare former Kano State commissioner wanted for electoral crimes

The police in Kano, on Tuesday, declared Musa Kwankwaso, a former commissioner in the government of Ibrahim Shekarau, wanted.

Mr. Kwankwaso is wanted alongside four others who were accused of several offences during Saturday’s gubernatorial elections, the police said.

The police Commissioner, Ibrahim Idris, said 18 people were involved in stealing election materials, burning them as well as carrying weapons.

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Court grants Media Rights Agenda leave to sue Reps over records of committee investigation

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Media Rights Agenda (MRA) leave to apply for an order to compel the House of Representatives of the National Assembly to furnish it with transcripts of the proceedings of the House Committee on Aviation

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May 29 Handover: Nigerian govt directs Ministers, Service Chiefs, others to prepare handover notes

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, agencies and extra-ministerial departments to prepare their handover briefs ahead of the May 29 inauguration of the incoming administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

Also asked to prepare handover notes are the service chief, the police inspector general and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The directive was contained in a memo dated April 13 and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim.

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Ex-militants among newly elected lawmakers in Rivers Assembly

Some of the dreaded Niger Delta militants, who accepted the Federal Government’s Amnesty, have been elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chat212 can authoritatively report.

The late President Musa Yar’Adua had in 2009 signed a Proclamation granting Amnesty to Niger Delta militants, who agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peace.

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BAD NEWS! Ngozi Iweala, Madueke in BIG TROUBLE - Buhari to probe NNPC, others

BAD NEWS! Ngozi Iweala, Madueke in BIG TROUBLE as World Bank backs Buhari to probe NNPC, others

The World Bank has thrown its weight behind President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation over allegations of missing funds.

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How we will stop Boko Haram, by Muhammadu Buhari

When Boko Haram attacked a school in the town of Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria, kidnapping more than 200 girls, on the night of April 14, 2014, the people of my country were aghast.

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Fayose in victory dance as S-Court validates his election

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, yesterday led a victory dance to celebrate  the judgment of the Supreme Court which  revalidated his election during the June 21 governorship election in the state
Fayose personally led the procession made up of the crowd awaiting his return from Abuja where the judgment was delivered.

Fayose carried a placard bearing the inscription: “God, I thank you, Ekiti people, I thank you for your steadfastness,” leading the carnival-like procession through busy routes such as Fajuyi-Okesha-Okeyinmi-Oba’s market, Old Garage, Ijigbo-Mugbagba and Ajilosun streets among others..

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Get a job? Most welfare recipients already have one

Most welfare recipients already have jobs


Get a job? Most welfare recipients already have one


So it’s poor-paying positions, not unemployment, that strain the system, a new study shows.  

 

That’s one key finding from a study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, that showed the majority of households receiving government assistance are headed by a working adult.

The study found that 56% of federal and state dollars spent between 2009 and 2011 on welfare programs — including Medicaid, food stamps and the Earned Income Tax Credit — flowed to working families and individuals with jobs. In some industries, about half the workforce relies on welfare

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Buhari to move against pension for ex-governors

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), is to lead a campaign to repeal the pension laws for governors enacted by many states of the federation, Chat212 has learnt.

The proposal by the incoming president is based on what sources close to him affirm as the incongruity of the laws under the country’s socio-economic environment and also, as a way of demonstrating moral leadership from the top.

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Vacancy: Port Engineer Needed At Rivers CS Offshore State

Employing Company: CS Offshore Integrated Services Limited

Job Title: Port Engineer

Location: Rivers

Nationality: Locals- Nigerians

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Jobs in Rivers State for a Store Officer at CS Offshore Integrated Services Limited

Employing Company: CS Offshore Integrated Services Limited

Job Title: Store Officer
Location: Rivers

 CS Offshore Integrated Services Limited, a leading Ship Management Company with their head office in Middle East, is looking for ideal candidates to fill the vacant position in their Head office:

The Requirements

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SHOCKING News: Budget of the Federation Stolen - Ngozi Iweala, Diezani Alison-Madueke(NNPC) and President Jonathan to be Account for

SHOCKING News:Budget of the Federation Stolen - Ngozi Iweala, Diezani Alison-Madueke(NNPC) and President Jonathan to be Account for
SHOCKING News: Diezani Alison-Madueke “Stole” N1.3 Trillion Oil Subsidy Payments From Central Bank || Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Jonathan May NOT….


Diezani Denies Allegation That NNPC Received N1.3 Trillion From CBN Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) and Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation CommissionHouse of Representatives on Subsidy RegimeMrs. Diezani Alison MaduekeOffice of the Accountant General of the FederationPetroleum Resources Ministerthe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) received N1.329 trillion


Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Abuja, on Tuesday, denied that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) received N1.329 trillion as subsidy payments over three years (2009 to 2011) from the Central Bank of Nigeria as alleged by the ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives on Subsidy Regime.

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Nigeria First Female Governor of APC may emerge Winner in Taraba

First female Gov may emerge as APC takes lead in Taraba

Sen. Aisha Al-Hassan (center), the All Progressives Congress candidate of Nigeria's Taraba state, attends a gathering in the local government area of Ussa on Jan. 21, 2015.

Many Nigerians thought voters in Taraba state would make history by electing the nation's first female governor. But Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, known as "Mama Taraba" by her supporters, lost to her main challenger, Darius Ishaku of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Premium Times in Nigeria said Tuesday.

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