Return of suicide bombers: Fear grips Borno residents

In his maiden speech at his inauguration as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2015, General Muhammadu Buhari  had vowed to crush terrorism in the country.

 

It was a hope-inspiring and instilling  statement for the people of the North East, particularly in Borno State, who had suffered terrible atrocities perpetrated by Boko Haram insurgents.

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APC crisis: Our case against Dogara & co – Gbajabiamila’s group

Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his associates in the House of Representatives plan to decimate the All Progressives Congress, APC before returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), members of the House aligned to Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila have told President Muhammadu Buhari.

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13 parties hail new INEC boss appointment, slam PDP

13 parties hail new INEC boss appointment, slam PDP

The Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mrs. Amina Zakari, has said she accepted her appointment with humility.

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Buhari recalls kinsman from retirement, appoints him DG SSS

Buhari recalls kinsman from retirement, appoints him DG SSS

The newly-appointed Director General of the State Security Service, Lawal Daura, had retired from the service before he was recalled Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari to head the organisation, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

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Buhari to name ministers ‘soon’, says APC

President Muhammadu Buhari is to release his list of ministers soon, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday.

Speaking with journalists in Oro, Kwara State, Mr. Mohammed, who commended Nigerians for their patience and perseverance, however admitted that the Buhari administration would have fared better if there were ministers in place.

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Buhari sacks SSS DG, Ita Ekpenyong, appoints replacement

Buhari sacks SSS DG

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director General of the State Security Service, Ita Ekpenyong.

In his place, the President appointed Lawal Musa Daura as new head of the agency, which serves as Nigeria’s secret police.

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