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We’ve Been Doing Our Best To Deliver The Change We Campaign- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his party didn’t know what they were getting into before making so much promises to Nigerians, and as such made life difficult for themselves with the high expectations from Nigerians because of the long list of promises made.
He said his party identified only three major items…Security, Economy and Corruption.
Speaking on Monday when he hosted state house correspondents at the presidential villa in Abuja, Buhari said he and his cabinet members have been doing their best to deliver the change which the All Progressives Congress (APC) promised Nigerians during the electioneering campaign.
The president described his ministers as hardworking, saying they toil day and night to ensure that his administration succeeds.
“One of the men I pity is Lai Mohammed. Everyday he is on TV explaining our performance or lack of it,” he said.
“The ministers sit down day and night to work. Some of them have literarily lost weight because they were sleeping less and eating less (while working on the budget). They were working on every kobo to be spent.
“We recently just found out that we are poor because we don’t have anything to fall back to. This is the condition we found ourselves and this change mantra had to go through hell up till yesterday.
“And for you to talk to whoever came to visit us throughout that year, I wonder how each of your diaries would be, because people were expecting this change mantra in their own way.
“How do you define change? Luckily our party identified three major items, security, economy and corruption.”
The president spoke on why he reduced the number of ministries from 42 to 24. He also revealed that some of the permanent secretaries were disengaged because of lack of commitment.
Buhari added that there is a possibility of the economy recovering in the last quarter of the year.
“When we came there were 42 ministries we cut it to 24. We had to do it on our own because we found out that government could not continue with 42 ministers and the paraphernalia of office so we cut it down to 24,” he said.
“I underrated the influence of the PDP for 16 years watching from outside.
The experience of the staff, their commitment and zeal is different from what it is now compared to when I was in government. Sixteen years of development in the life of a developing nation is a long time.
“Most of the permanent secretaries were sent out because it was time for some of them to go and for others for one thing or the other. Because were not part of those 16 years this is where we found ourselves and this is no joke.
“We had to cut down half the number of permanent secretaries and then do some cross postings.
The permanent secretaries that were there for the past five, seven, 15 years the only thing that they know is how things were done in the previous years.
Whatever we did in the campaign, in fact we were saying rubbish and that made it very difficult for us.
“Things were even more difficult during the budget which you all know about. For somebody like me, for the first time I heard what is called padding.
“I think we will recover by the fourth quarter of the year, what padding means especially for ministers who had implement what padding contains.
There were very serious developments which I never knew about.”
Source: TheCable
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Ogun State Turns 50: Genesis Global Prophet Israel Offers Prayers for Unity During Celebrations
Ogun State Turns 50: Genesis Global Prophet Israel Offers Prayers for Unity During Celebrations
As Ogun State celebrates its golden jubilee, it is worth recalling that the state was created on February 3, 1976, and has since witnessed rapid development and growth across its entire domain.Ogun State has demonstrably proven itself to be one of the most progressive states in Nigeria, boasting rapid development, as observed by Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe in a statement released through his media aide, Oluwaseun Fabiyi.
“I am proud to hail from Ogun State, a region blessed with an abundance of mineral resources and home to a significant number of manufacturing companies in Nigeria, which is a testament to the state’s unique blessings and favour. Ogun State is richly endowed with esteemed public figures who have distinguished themselves in diverse fields such as politics, academia, religion, entertainment, and sports. The state is proud to have produced leaders of national stature, including a President and Vice President of Nigeria, while its entertainment and sports personalities have garnered international recognition, consistently positioning Ogun State at the forefront of national achievements” Governor Dapo Abiodun’s regime has prioritized infrastructural development, commissioning roads, and showcasing achievements that demonstrate Ogun’s remarkable progress, worthy of commemoration at fifty.
Ogun State has emerged as a pivotal entity in Nigeria, steadily growing in strategic importance. Strategically situated near Lagos, it serves as a vital commercial corridor, connecting the nation’s economic hub to the Southwest region. By living up to its reputation as the Gateway State, Ogun unlocks opportunities for enterprise, tourism, and development.Economically and infrastructurally, the state has progressed significantly, and its political journey has been outstanding in all facets.
It is with great pleasure that I join in celebrating this milestone with Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, while praying for increased unity within Ogun State and beyond, to ensure that the state’s progress translates into rapid growth for its inhabitants.
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Buratai Congratulates Newly Elected TYBGRCC Executive, Commends Transparent 2026 Polls
Buratai Congratulates Newly Elected TYBGRCC Executive, Commends Transparent 2026 Polls
February 2, 2026
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AANI CELEBRATES BRIGADIER-GENERAL S. K. USMAN (RTD), mni (SEC 40, 2018), ON HIS BIRTHDAY
*AANI CELEBRATES BRIGADIER-GENERAL S. K. USMAN (RTD), mni (SEC 40, 2018), ON HIS BIRTHDAY
On behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire AANI family, the President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, warmly felicitates with Brigadier-General S. K. Usman (Rtd), mni (SEC 40, 2018), on the occasion of his birthday today, Monday, 2nd February 2026.
Brigadier-General S. K. Usman (Rtd), mni, is a former Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR) of the Nigerian Army, widely respected for his professionalism, strategic communication expertise, and principled leadership. He also served meritoriously as the immediate past National Publicity Secretary of AANI, where he significantly strengthened the Association’s public engagement, visibility, and messaging standards. Since retirement, he remains active as a security consultant and public affairs analyst, offering authoritative insights on national security and governance. He holds the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Kanwan Katsina and currently serves as Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Confederation of African Journalists (CAJ). Notably, he is fondly acknowledged for mentoring and transforming the current AANI National Publicity Secretary from an engineer into a refined wordsmith.
The AANI family joins his family, friends, colleagues, and mentees in celebrating this distinguished officer, communicator, and mentor, wishing him good health, long life, and continued relevance in national service.
Warm regards,
Engr. Ifeanyi Jude Ngama, mni
National Publicity Secretary, AANI
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