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Reuben Abati: Igbo-haters, the Arewa Ultimatum and Our Nation

The arrogance of the Northern youths speaks to virtually everything that other Nigerians are uncomfortable with about the Fulani North: a born-to-rule, hegemonic tendency.

FULL TEXT: President Buhari’s Independence Day Speech

“You know that I am trying to do the right things for our country.”

Tale Of Two Octobers In Buhari’s Speech, By Azu Ishiekwene

“As we deal with echoes of the ghosts of 1984, we must still find it in our hearts to be thankful for the beginnings of change.”

Buhari becomes first Nigerian president without cabinet on Independence Day

Many say Buhari and his handlers took great effort to screen ministerial nominees hence the delay in naming them.

Nigeria at 55: Full text of President Buhari’s speech

“Impatience is not a virtue. Order is more vital than speed. “