STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
BUHARI SPEAKS TO TRUMP ON TELEPHONE
President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President.
The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.
The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of...
Monday, 13 February 2017
Saturday, 11 February 2017

Aisha Buhari returns but where is PMB?
Posted on 21:52 by Steve Igbokwe
"I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for the goodwill and support for my husband and Nigeria in general."
So the wife of the president is back in the country but when will Baba Buhari come back?
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Friday, 10 February 2017

Ambushed troops kill BH terrorists, lose 7 men in Borno
Posted on 22:03 by Steve Igbokwe
Some elements of Operation Lafiya Dole on routine rotation of troops ran into an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno State on Thursday night.
According to Lieutenant-colonel Kingsley Samuel, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the troops killed many of the terrorists in the ensuing gun battle while 7 soldiers paid the ultimate price.
"Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE gallantly fought their way through Boko Haram Terrorists...

Two soldiers demoted and imprisoned for assaulting disabled man
Posted on 21:43 by Steve Igbokwe
Two soldiers who recently assaulted a physically challenged man Chijioke Uraku have been demoted and imprisoned with hard labor after a summary trial.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman said that the convicted soldiers would forfeit their salaries to the Federal Government during their period of imprisonment.
"Sequel to the video clip of two soldiers maltreating a physically...

Una stil de blame Buhari for recession?
Posted on 21:11 by Steve Igbokwe
So, una stil de blame Baba Buhari for the economic recession ba? Issokay.
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Exchange rate wahala: massive looting vs massive savings
Posted on 19:53 by Steve Igbokwe
Found this tweet on a "wondering" Nigerian's page, lol. He also tagged those he feels should probably provide explanations.
"How did the Dollar stay at N170 for 4 years under 'massive looting of surpluses?' How is it now at N510 under 'massive savings?"
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Thursday, 9 February 2017

Read AMCON's press statement on takeover of Arik Airlines
Posted on 19:46 by Steve Igbokwe
ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (AMCON) PRESS STATEMENT
February 9, 2017
NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES INTERVENE TO SAVE ARIK AIRLINES
From all indications, respite may have come the way of Arik Airlines currently immersed in heavy financial debt burden that is threatening to permanently ground the airline. For some time now, the airline, which carries about 55% of the load in the country, has been going through difficult times that are attributable...
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