Were the Chibok parents given N100 million? What do you think?

A spokesperson to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has denied claims that the President disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls. In a tweet last night, Okupe said; “I want to make it clear & emphatically 2(too) dat(that) PGEJ(President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan) did not gv (give) any... Read More

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July 30, 2014

Okupe has spoken…GEJ did not give any N100m to parents of abducted Chibok girls

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Contrary to reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs Doyin Okupe, has debunked claims. In a tweet last night, Okupe said; “I want to make it clear & emphatically 2(too) dat(that)... Read More

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July 23, 2014

“No shots from PDP Voltrons yet?!” | See the top 10 tweets from Oby Ezekwesili’s interview tonight

by Hauwa Gambo NIgerians have been waiting to hear leader of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, Obiageli Ezekwesili speak today on BBC HardTalk on the issues aroun dthe missing Chibok girls, and the response of government to the citizen-led demand. Just as and immediately after the interview was over, Nigerians took to Twitter to deliver their verdict,... Read More

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July 23, 2014

“Definitely an anti-climax”! | Doyin Okupe couldn’t wait to respond to Oby Ezekwesili (TWEET)

by Hauwa Gambo Not one to let critics of President Goodluck JOnathan get away with it, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe was on standby today – to deliver what some will view as the official government response to the interview by former World Bank Vice President, Obiageli Ezekwesili on the BBC’s... Read More

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June 14, 2014

“God shall take over the battle”: Doyin Okupe goes spiritual, prophesies over return of Chibok schoolgirls (TWEETS)

by S’ola Filani Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe took to Twitter prophesying over the return of the missing Chibok schoolgirls. Countering former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s statement that not all the girls will return, Okupe tweeted: “As an Oracle of JEHOVA GOD, I prophesy d Chibok girls will return in... Read More

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June 9, 2014

Tunde Leye: In the military’s best interest (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye The irony of it all is this – whilst we support our military, we must continue to remind them that these generals that they are brutalizing the press for are the very ones all fingers are pointing to as responsible for the mismanagement of funds meant to kit and equip them in... Read More

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June 8, 2014

Pius Adesanmi: Taming the rude Kano prince

by Pius Adesanmi “He will, Mr. President. This is Nigeria. Nigerians are expendable. Our class interests across tribe and tongue are the only permanent things in this country. He understands it, we understand it.” Aso Rock Villa. Living Room of the President’s private residence. Israeli, American, French, Chinese, Cambodian, Somalian, Sudanese, and Ghanaian security... Read More

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June 5, 2014

Opinion: A President and his image-makers

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo I do believe that one of the President’s biggest mistake is the choice of his image makers. With all due respect to the President, Labaran Maku, Doyin Okupe, Reuben Abati and Reno Omokri are publicity misfits. Image making in today’s world is a big deal. Businesses and organizations spend billions annually to... Read More

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May 23, 2014

Opinion: When will Pres. Jonathan visit Chibok?

by Charles Ofoji As I write, the Commander-in-Chief has not found it necessary to go to Chibok, at least to pat the parents of those missing girls on the back and tell them directly what the government is doing to bring back their children. In serious countries, once a national disaster happens, the President or... Read More

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May 3, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Doyin Okupe goes all out against CNN correspondent, Jim Clancy (TWEETS)

by Zara Mustapha CNN’s correspondent and anchor international affairs, Jim Clancy today had somethings to say about the #BringBackOurGirls campaign on Twitter. The #BringBackOurGirls campaign in a few days gained global attention sparking widespread outcry from the international community With Clancy tweeting about his concern over hundreds of abducted girls, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public... Read More

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March 5, 2014

Jude Egbas: From Wendell Simlin with love

by Jude Egbas Okupe: I still can’t wrap my head around how you dropped your guard so badly. I mean, it was a bit out of character. You left traces all over the place. The Galaxy backbone, the microsoft document all had your name screaming everywhere. This is what it means to be caught pants... Read More

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March 3, 2014

Opinion: How the Boko Haram war should be fought

by Jibrin Ibrahim I am writing this column from Niamey in Niger Republic where I have just arrived. Two items related to the war were on the news last night. The first is the burden of caring for the 40,000 refugees “from the Boko Haram war in Nigeria” the broadcaster announced which is threatening their... Read More

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Fifty shades (and lights) of Nelson Mandela

by Dolapo Aina Nelson Mandela had a quote about him, not being a saint. He had reason not to see himself as such. So you would have to understand that, there are those who remember the tactics and atrocities of the ANC in the apartheid era. Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding... Read More

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December 23, 2013

Stella Oduah, Adams Oshiomhole, Doyin Okupe & 7 more people who should have resigned in 2013

by Wilfred Okiche Here is a cool story. In November, a supermarket roof collapsed in Latvia, killing 54 people. The response was swift. The prime minister Valdis Dombrovskis announced his resignation, taking political responsibility for the accident. His government’s austerity measures made it possible for the supermarket to be built with cheaper, inferior quality materials.... Read More

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December 19, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria needs a born again Obasanjo

by Wole Opesanmi Nigeria needed an Obasanjo, but not just any kind of Obasanjo. Nigeria needed a good Obasanjo. An Obasanjo that would have used the strong influence he had both within and without the shores of Nigeria to make the country better. Painfully, we never got him. We got a typical African Obasanjo and... Read More

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December 9, 2013

“…Our Mandela is President Jonathan:” Doyin Okupe denies making infamous comment

by Rachel Ogbu The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe was recently quoted as saying: “Nelson Mandela was a great leader, he lived his life for the people of South Africa. I check through the history of Nigeria, among our past and present leaders, the only one we call... Read More

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December 9, 2013

ASUU strike update: UNIABUJA begins lectures as FG deadline lapses today

by Oke Efagene The Federal Government’s ultimatum given to striking lecturers to resume work lapses on today with some lecturers defying the government’s directive. Lecturers in public universities across Nigeria have been on a nationwide strike since July 1, 2013. They initially demanded full implementation of a 2009 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of... Read More

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December 9, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian politicians cannot be great like Mandela – Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to President Goodluck Jonathan, politicians in Nigeria are devoid of the qualities which made former South African President, Nelson Mandela great. Nigeria’s number one man is said to have declared this at the memorial service organized in honour of the recently deceased anti-apartheid icon. President Jonathan said further that Nigerian politicians... Read More

December 8, 2013

“His cocaine is 1st grade from Colombia”: Top 10 reactions to Doyin Okupe’s ‘GEJ is our Mandela’ statement (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has been criticized over a statement he reportedly made comparing President Jonathan to the recently deceased South African icon, Nelson Mandela. Dr. Okupe was reported to have declared during an interview on Africa Independent Television that “the only one... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Kayode Komolafe: ASUU strike – It’s obvious Wike and Okupe don’t know what they’re doing

by Kayode Komolafe It is sad to imagine the thought-process that would lead any one in government to make the sort of statements coming out of Abuja on the ASUU strike in this day and age. It was indeed a spectacle watching education minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, on television last week as he issued an... Read More

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December 3, 2013

ASUU strike update: FG reveals it has now paid N200 billion for striking Union

by Rachel Ogbu Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has confirmed that the N200 billion demanded by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been paid. The money was paid into an account with the CBN and is meant for renewal of infrastructure facilities in public universities in the country,... Read More

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September 16, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan, to succeed, beware of the Abatis and Okupes of this world

by Bayo Oluwasanmi On coming to office, President Jonathan was expected to trim the bloated federal bureaucracy, clean house, put the right people on the right job, prioritize, and tackle the basic needs of ordinary Nigerians that would transform their lives. The PDP insurgents dealt a lethal blow to President Jonathan’s political ego and his... Read More

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August 19, 2013

“He is rude, uncharitable, ill-mannered and hypocritical” – Amaechi takes on Doyin Okupe

by Isi Esene The Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has replied statements attributed to the senior special assistant to the president on Public Affairs, Dr. Okupe, describing him as a tyrant. Amaechi, who released a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, David Iyofor, said statements like those made by Okupe will not help President Goodluck Jonathan’s... Read More

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August 18, 2013

Most APC members were rejected by the PDP: Presidency lays it on Tinubu, el-Rufai & Amaechi

by Isi Esene The presidency has insisted that the newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) will not stand the test of time. It says 70 per cent of the members are all those rejected by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While speaking yesterday on Liberty FM, Kaduna radio interview programme, Doyin Okupe, the senior... Read More

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August 12, 2013

Rejoice: Jonathan will achieve uninterrupted power supply – Presidency

by Oge Okonkwo The Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, has said President Goodluck Jonathan will not go back on his promise to give Nigerians uninterrupted power supply, adding that delivering 24-hour electricity to the citizens is a key component of the administration. Representing the Presidency, Dr. Okupe, made the statement in Abuja on Sunday,... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Dele Sobowale: Rivers of blood – A prayer for Jonathan

by Dele Sobowale While Okupe is entitled to his delusions, President Jonathan should be aware that, although he did not promote the attack, some people, who are labouring under the wrong impression that they were expressing solidarity with him, have inadvertently smeared the president with mud. “God save me from my friends, I can take... Read More

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July 13, 2013

Opinion: Mr. President, worry about others who will also rot in hell

by Adekoya Boladale Every step the presidency has taken to eradicate these insurgents has continued to make mockery of the political and social institution of our country. Few days ago I woke up to a very disturbing news; one of the ‘usual’ that has characterized our social, political and economic lives. Forty two young promising school children... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Pius Adesanmi: Tinubu, Buhari, and their social media supporters

by Pius Adesanmi If Buhari’s or Tinubu’s loyalists insult you for asking questions, shrug your shoulders and tell them that insults do not grow on the forehead of the insulted or, as the Yoruba would put it, “eebu o so”. It’s been ‘eebu tins’ (insult extravaganza) in the arena of political discourse and public commentary... Read More

May 23, 2013

Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency

by Rachel Ogbu To prove its focus on peace in the country, the Presidency on Wednesday said it would definitely go ahead to release Boko Haram suspects but it would be done in phases. Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, said in a statement that the first set of... Read More

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May 16, 2013

Nigerians will soon know who has their greater interest – Okupe replies ACN

by Akan Ido Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs has said the reaction of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to the imposition of emergency rule by the federal government is regrettable. According to reports, he said Nigerians will soon know who has their interest at heart. On... Read More

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Were the Chibok parents given N100 million? What do you think?

Okupe has spoken…GEJ did not give any N100m to parents of abducted Chibok girls

“No shots from PDP Voltrons yet?!” | See the top 10 tweets from Oby Ezekwesili’s interview tonight

“Definitely an anti-climax”! | Doyin Okupe couldn’t wait to respond to Oby Ezekwesili (TWEET)

“God shall take over the battle”: Doyin Okupe goes spiritual, prophesies over return of Chibok schoolgirls (TWEETS)

Tunde Leye: In the military’s best interest (Y! FrontPage)

Pius Adesanmi: Taming the rude Kano prince

Opinion: A President and his image-makers

Opinion: When will Pres. Jonathan visit Chibok?

#BringBackOurGirls: Doyin Okupe goes all out against CNN correspondent, Jim Clancy (TWEETS)

Jude Egbas: From Wendell Simlin with love

Opinion: How the Boko Haram war should be fought

Opinion: Fifty shades (and lights) of Nelson Mandela

Stella Oduah, Adams Oshiomhole, Doyin Okupe & 7 more people who should have resigned in 2013

Opinion: Nigeria needs a born again Obasanjo

“…Our Mandela is President Jonathan:” Doyin Okupe denies making infamous comment

ASUU strike update: UNIABUJA begins lectures as FG deadline lapses today

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian politicians cannot be great like Mandela – Jonathan

“His cocaine is 1st grade from Colombia”: Top 10 reactions to Doyin Okupe’s ‘GEJ is our Mandela’ statement (READ)

Kayode Komolafe: ASUU strike – It’s obvious Wike and Okupe don’t know what they’re doing

ASUU strike update: FG reveals it has now paid N200 billion for striking Union

Opinion: Jonathan, to succeed, beware of the Abatis and Okupes of this world

“He is rude, uncharitable, ill-mannered and hypocritical” – Amaechi takes on Doyin Okupe

Most APC members were rejected by the PDP: Presidency lays it on Tinubu, el-Rufai & Amaechi

Rejoice: Jonathan will achieve uninterrupted power supply – Presidency

Dele Sobowale: Rivers of blood – A prayer for Jonathan

Opinion: Mr. President, worry about others who will also rot in hell

Pius Adesanmi: Tinubu, Buhari, and their social media supporters

Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency

Nigerians will soon know who has their greater interest – Okupe replies ACN

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