President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after attending the 71st Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York, United States. During the meeting in the US, the President had series of engagements with other world leaders on issues of significant interest to Nigeria. After the summit, Buhari returned to the country and…
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Buhari Seals Paris Agreement On Climate Change
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change for Nigeria as part of his commitment to a global effort to reverse the effects of the negative trend. The deal was sealed at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 71) in New York, USA. Buhari, while addressing the…
Nigeria Now Safer For Doing Business—Buhari
***Suicide Bombing Becoming Rare President Muhammadu Buhari has assured foreign investors of safety of their lives, properties and investments in the country, noting that terrorism was now being defeated by his government. Mr Buhari gave this assurance on Monday while speaking with his South African counterpart, Mr Jacob Zuma in New York, on the sidelines…
Plagiarism Does Less National Harm Than Corruption And Stealing, By Kelvin Adegbenga
Plagiarism is the “wrongful appropriation” and “stealing and publication” of another author’s “language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions” and the representation of them as one’s own original work. The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. Plagiarism is not in itself a crime, but can constitute copyright infringement. In academia and industry, it is…
It Is Glaring That Bishop Matthew Kukah Is Supporting Corruption, By Kelvin Adegbenga
When I read in the news of Bishop Matthew Kukah telling President Muhammadu Buhari to take responsibility, I asked my colleagues covering the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigerian (CBCN) in Akure, what kind of food did Matthew Kukah took before addressing them. Matthew Kukah reminded President Buhari that “Nigerians knew there was problem and voted…
My Anti-Corruption War Built On Fairness, Justice—Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that patriotic Nigerians have nothing to fear in the fight against corruption as his administration will ensure justice and fairness to all. Speaking to journalists Monday in Daura after attending Eid prayers to celebrate Eid El Kabir, President Buhari said those who abuse public trust will face justice, in addition…
One Million-Man Carnival For Ooni’s First Anniversary
More than one million people are expected to participate in a one-in-town carnival organized to celebrate the first anniversary of the ascension to the throne of his Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyege Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ile-Ife. The carnival tagged ‘O ti see se Carnival, 2016’, was not only conceived to celebrate the…
Buhari Mourns Michael Ibru
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his sincere condolences to the family of Olorogun Michael Ibru, who passed away on Tuesday, aged 85. He equally commiserated with the Government and people of Delta State and the Urhobos in particular on the passage of their illustrious son and patriarch of the Ibru family. The President said he…
Rivers APC Hails Buhari, Amaechi for Rail Revolution
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has hailed the revolution in the rail sector engendered by the Muhammadu Buhari Administration through the Ministry of Transportation ably led by Rotimi Amaechi. The party in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Dr Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, expressed the hope that the Administration would…
Buhari Hails Oyegun At 77
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie Oyegun, on his 77th birthday on August 12, 2016. President Buhari, in a statement, said he “joins Oyegun’s family, friends and admirers in celebrating another year of good health and strength for a man who has shown uncommon dedication to…