Buhari Appoints Ogbonnaya Onu as SFG

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ogbonnaya Onu as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The news of Onu's appointment broke out on Twitter on Sunday afternoon through APC situation room timeline.

Onu's appointment makes him the first cabinet member of President Buhari since he was sworn in on May 29.

It would be recalled that Ogbonnaya Onu was the National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and was the first executive  Governor of Abia State from February 1992 to December 1993.

Korede Bello Shines With 'Godwin' at Inauguration Dinner

Mavin music sensation Korede Bello wherever he is today will still be basking in the euphoria of his electric performance at the inauguration dinner held in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Conference Hall in Abuja.

Korede Bello as he is popularly referred to by his numerous fans not only rendered his popular hit, 'Godwin' but also added flair through his smile and well guided movement on stage.

The Lagos State born musician and guitarist injected a bit of energy into the gala night with his performance when it seems to be getting boring. He also speared the blushes of Apororo, one of Nigeria's comedian who came on stage before him but couldn't crack the audience ribs.

While his performance continues to get positive reviews across social media platform, the story of  Korede Bello is one which exemplifies the saying that "Talent well harnessed will bring you before kings"

I’ll be president of all Nigerians – Buhari

By Bassey Udo


President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday pledged to keep his oath of office and serve all Nigerians equally at all times, while assuring that Nigerians would not regret entrusting the responsibility of leading the country to him.

Jonathan gets heroic welcome in Bayelsa

Ex President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan got an heroic welcome in Bayelsa after handing over power to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Jonathan was all smiles as he waves to the cheering crowd. See more pictures after the cut.

Buhari's inauguration is strictly by invitation- APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC has said the inauguration of Nigeria's President elect Muhammadu Buhari which is billed for May 29 at the Eagles Square in Abuja is strictly by invitation.

The party made this known in a press statement released yesterday in Abuja through the head of the  media team of the President Elect, Garba Shehu.

In the release, members of the public especially supporters of APC were admonished to follow the proceedings on Radio or TV and can only grace the occasion only if invited.

The one page release has it that the move is to avoid all forms of inconveniences adding that it is a government ceremony and not a convention.

While urging all its teeming supporters across the country to avoid  all plans to move to Abuja for the ceremony, the media team said they should either stay at home and pray for the success of the incoming administration and peace in the country.

'Excommunicating' Zuma from Buhari's Inauguration

Jacob Zuma

By 'Lekan Ogunyinka

At a time like this when Nigerians both home and in diaspora are embittered about the dearth of fuel that has threatened to bring the whole nation to a gridlock, there is a growing anticipation among many that there will surely be light at the end of the tunnel when a new government is ushered in come May 29. As at the last count, not less than 50 heads of States have confirmed their participation in the event which is billed to take place at the Eagles Square in Abuja. Among these notable dignitaries that have decided to witness what many has described as a new dawn in Nigeria's democratic landscape is South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma.

Why Buhari should not dodge the debates

Google Image: Mahammad Buhari

By Dan Onwukwe

The decision of the campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, not to participate in the Presidential debates for the February 14 election, has elicited quite a torrent of debate of its own. It is not for nothing. Last week, Mallam Garba Shehu, a brilliant journalist and Head of media and publicity of Buhari’s Presidential campaign surprised many when he said that the APC Presidential candidate would not take any part in the debates put together by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group(NEDG).

Opinion: Stop Attacking Buhari,let your campaign be issue based

Google Image: Buhari and Jonathan

By Bimbo Ajinibi

I finally made out time to watch the N5million per hour Anti-Buhari vitriolic documentary being aired on AIT and NTA. I have seen propaganda before, but I have never seen such irresponsible and divisive documentary of the highest order. President Goodluck Jonathan and his team condescended so low and threw human dignity to dogs; decorum flew out of the window.