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No one single handedly made Buhari president in 2015 - Former SGF, Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the Buhari-led administration, denied on Wednesday that Buhari became president in 2015 as a result of the efforts of a specific All Progressives Congress leader. At a book launch in Abuja, the former SGF, who stated that he did not wish to cause any controversy, claimed that Buhari already had over 12 million votes and that three million more had been added as a result of the legacy parties' merger. When Tinubu visited Ogun State in June 2022 to rally party members for the APC's special presidential convention, he talked about his unmatched contributions towards making Buhari president. In his well-known declaration that it was his time to lead the nation, Tinubu made it clear that he had appointed Muhammadu Buhari as president, selected Professor Yemi Osinbajo as his running mate, and elected Mr. Dapo Abiodun as the governor of Ogun State. Tinubu had explained that he was reveali...
Anambra school defeats UK schools and others to emerge winner of inaugural UK-Nigeria debate competition
A Nigerian secondary school, St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, Anambra State, has emerged grand champion of the inaugural UK-Nigeria Debate Competition, triumphing over both local and British contenders. The competition held virtually on June 19, 2025, with participation from top-ranking schools in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. Four schools competed from Nigeria: Britarch Schools, Abuja; Sure Start School, Abuja; St. Augustine’s College, Jos; and St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu. Representing the United Kingdom were schools such as Central Foundation Girls’ School, Maghull High School, and Shireland High School. After intense preliminary rounds, St. John Vianney Science College made it to the finals. The team confidently defeated British contenders Maghull High School and Central Foundation Girls’ School before advancing to an all-Nigerian final against St. Augustine’s College, Jos. In a highly competitive showdown, St...