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President Buhari has appointed George Abang Ekpungu as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for a tenure of five years. Also appointed as Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are Luqman Muhammad (South South), Anumba Adaeze (South East), Alhaji Kola Raheem Adesina (North Central) and Alhaji Yahya Muhammad (North East). These appointments are in line with Section 2 (1) and Section 4 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, 2004. The President has directed the forwarding of the names to the Senate for confirmation.

AS I pointed out in my Facebook and Twitter status updates in the aftermath of Muhammadu Buhari’s June 10 interview with Arise TV, Buhari’s thought-processes, whenever they’re publicly expressed, are often so devoid of basic rhyme and reason that to even try to make sense of them is a painfully senseless waste of one’s senses. Let’s ignore his responses that had not the remotest affinity with the questions he was asked and blame it on his dementia. Let’s focus instead on the substance of the interview—if that’s possible. For instance, how do you make sense of Buhari’s understanding that the #EndSARS protest (thank God he even knew and remembered that there was a protest) was a plot to remove him from power? As someone pointed out on Twitter, if protests against police brutality threaten his hold on power, is he implying that police brutality is the essential condition to keep him in power? How about telling Nigerian youth to “behave” if they want jobs? “Nobody is going to invest in an

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has again announced indefinite suspension of flights from Nigeria to Dubai. This is coming barely 48 hours after the UAE announced that it has finally lifted the ban on travels between Dubai and Nigeria. Dubai had placed a ban on travelers from Nigeria, South Africa based on breach of Covid-19 protocols. UAE in a message from the Dubai Media Office announced that passengers from Nigeria are expected to ” provide a negative result for a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure.” resumption of flights to Nigeria, Emirates. The authorities also initially fixed Wednesday, June 23, 2021, for resumption of flights to Nigeria. UAE lifts ban on travels between Nigeria, Dubai However, in a statement on its website on Monday, the airline said the UAE made a U-turn with a new travel update indicating that Lagos and Abuja flights would no longer resume on Wednesday as earlier announced. “In line with government directives, passenger flights to and from Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, June 17, reiterated that he owes Nigerians a debt of gratitude for the love shown to him and the opportunity to serve. President Buhari made the remark at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, during his one- day state visit to Maiduguri, Borno state. According to the president, both his political adventure and administrative career started in Borno, adding that he always look forward to coming to the northern state. The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement issued and seen by online news media. The Nigerian leader went on to add that starting with the provision of adequate security all efforts will be made to improve the livelihood of Nigerians. President Buhari hailed the Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum for his forthrightness, resilience and drive in bringing development to the state, despite security challenges. The president noted that very few leaders will take the risks Govern

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the country will not be restructured under his administration. Those agitating for Nigeria to separate according to Buhari, are naive and ignorant of war. Buhari released the statement on Saturday while speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the Ahmadu Bello University Hotels in Zaria, Kaduna state, at the launch of Kudirat Abiola Sabon Gari, Zaria Peace Foundation. He went on to say that the country does not need to be restructured and most individuals discussing the matter do not even know what they are talking about.

The 2023 general election is underway as preparations kick off in the country.   The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will usher in a new president and a new administration in 2023. Bored？Use Phoenix! However, the question has always been, " who is worthy to stir the affairs of Nigeria beyond 2023? " President Buhari who has always dodged questions on the country' s next leader, revealed on Saturday, that he would only give power to politicians who won elections in their domains. The President made this revelation at the launching of Kudirat Abiola Sabon Gari, Zaria Peace Foundation. Bored？Use Phoenix! The launching was held at Ahmadu Bello University Hotels, Zaria as President Buhari spoke as a Special Guest of Honour. To this end, the President revealed that he will not hand over power to policians who didn' t win elections in their domains.   Buhari further iterated the need for the country to be in peace, noting that there is nothing the country needs