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December 30, 2018

The Big 5: Jonathan offered me $5m in 2014 – Hamzat; Obasanjo says Igbos should be given a chance at the centre | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim order to seize the $2.8 million which its operatives recently intercepted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The anti-graft agency has also retrieved documents on foreign transactions from the Enugu branch of Union... Read More

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December 11, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari states why he won 2015 election; Kashamu at loggerheads with PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) through its President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle Monday advised Nigerians not to vote for any desperate presidential candidate in 2019. Ayokunle gave the counsel while briefing reporters after meeting with presidential candidates of 14 political parties in Abuja on their plans for Nigerians... Read More

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September 28, 2017

South-East was my stronghold, I didn’t need you to win it | Jonathan blasts Okorocha

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports that he attempted to bribe Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha ahead of the 2015 Presidential election. Background: Jonathan was reacting to an allegation that he offered Okorocha “huge sums of money and an influential ministry” to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His response: In a statement by his... Read More

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Did Patience really cost Goodluck Jonathan the 2015 elections or are these politicians just deluded?

by Soma Oj. There’s absolutely no drama as interesting as the theatrics of Nigerian politicians – look no further than the case of the questionable-degree-holder named Dino Melaye and his accidental foray into the world of music. Or the Reno Omokri (better known as Wendell Simlin) whose expertise with governance analytics curiously did not come... Read More

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How Jonathan used Boko Haram insurgency as an ATM – Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan turned the Boko Haram insurgency as a means to pilfer the nation’s funds. Obasanjo said this in a book, Against the Run of Play, written by Mr. Segun Adeniyi, Chairman of the Editorial Board of ThisDay Newspapers. The book, an account of what happened in the... Read More

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Nigerians voted you out, Mu’azu replies Jonathan

by Dolapo Adelana A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu has denied betraying immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement on his Facebook page, the former Bauchi governor said Nigerians, especially Northerners decided to vote Jonathan out. He said this while reacting to insinuations in some quarters that he... Read More

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February 15, 2017

The Thread: “I had zero effect on the 2015 elections,” @omojuwa declares

We are not certain what inspired this thread but it seems Japheth Omojuwa wants to clear the air on his role in the 2015 elections that delivered the presidency to Buhari. See below: I had zero effect on the 2015 elections. — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) February 15, 2017 Reactions @B_ELRUFAI make urself clear where... Read More

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Blame Jonathan, not Buhari for Nigeria’s economic woes – Father Mbaka

Popular Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has once again denied rumours that he received money from Buhari or the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2015 general elections. Mbaka made the clarification through his media aide, Maximus Ugwuoke stating that he had no regret for his... Read More

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Buhari thanks US for 2015 elections, Nigeria’s democracy

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed appreciation for the important role the United States Government played in the success of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Receiving the outgoing Ambassador of the U.S, Mr James Entwistle, at the State House, President Buhari said the U.S insistence on free, fair and violent-free elections largely... Read More

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Nigeria’s security agencies shared N16.5bn for ‘2015 elections logistics’

In continuation of the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, anti-graft investigators have discovered that N16.5 billion was allegedly released to the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army and Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) for “logistics requirement for 2015 elections.” The discovery was made in the course of investigations into the... Read More

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Opinion: What should be expected from the APC government?

by Adisa Adeleye There is no doubt that the new government will be confronted with the vexatious question of the “conditions of the Nigerian Question”. Put simply, Why is Nigeria what it is today with blessings of natural material and human resources? And Nigerians do have the right to ask many awkward questions. The results... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Could this be the reason why GEJ lost at the Presidential Villa polling units?

by Chinwe Okafor The final result announced at the two polling units at the Presidential Villa Saturday night saw the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan lose to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari as he polled a total of 595 votes to General Buhari’s 613 votes. Gen. Buhari on the... Read More

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Chioma Ogwuegbu: Why I choose Gen. Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan

by Chioma Ogwuegbu Buhari with his current team can put a stop to this journey towards destruction. For this reason, I choose General Muhammad Buhari, to bring Nigeria back to the right path. Last October after the APC presidential primaries, I tweeted these words ‘I will never vote Buhari.’ I had my reasons, the major... Read More

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Why not vote for ‘Change and Transformation’ (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor Ayo Akinwande is a creative photographer who has created an inspiring photograph for the 2015 elections with a short video describing it. According to him as to the inspiration for the project, “The 2015 elections has been the most sophisticated and intense in the history of Nigeria. At the forefront are the two... Read More

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Pastor Paul Adefarasin tells us why he won’t vote on March 28

by Mark Bassey Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has revealed that he will not participate in the March 28 elections. The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, took time out before his sermon on Sunday, March 8, to speaking about the church’s new campaigns, which tail off with hashtags like #IAmAPeaceMaker #SayNoToViolence #IStandForPeace etc. After... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Gov. Al-Makura assures that IDPs will vote in the elections

by Ranti Joseph The Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, on Friday has assured the people of the state that security measures will be put in place to ensure that internally displaced persons participate in the 2015 general elections in their communities. Nasarawa has been embroiled in communal crisis which was heralded by the killing... Read More

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February 25, 2015

PDP says APC’s manifesto is simply unrealistic

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday has described the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as unrealistic, saying it is meant to deceive and misdirect the electorates. According to PDP, APC’s promise to pay N5, 000 monthly stipend each to 25 million poor Nigerians would amount to N125 billion monthly... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stability – Pro-GEJ group

by Ranti Joseph Jonathan Youth Vanguard, a group in support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday assured Nigerians that Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stable democracy and progress in Nigeria. The national coordinator, Jonathan Youth Vanguard 2015, Yushau Aliyu Bagudo stated this while addressing some youths in Birnin Kebbi. He said the country... Read More

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February 24, 2015

2015: INEC, military meet ahead of elections

by Ranti Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday met with the nation’s security agencies ahead of the rescheduled elections in March and April. The meeting, under the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held at the electoral body’s office in Abuja. The committee is a multi-agency platform for INEC and Nigerian... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Why my aide was abducted by gunmen – Amaechi explains

by Ranti Joseph The Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday said that the abduction of his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Freddy Ndigbara, was politically motivated. Amaechi, who spoke through the Chief of Staff, Government House, Tony Okocha, explained that the criminal act had political undertone. Ndigbara, who also anchors Amaechi’s programmes within and outside... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Buhari will never be Nigeria’s president – Fayose goes spiritual on us (READ)

by Ranti Joseph Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday has said that the hope of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power in Nigeria, using Muhammadu Buhari will be ruined saying Buhari will never be Nigeria president again. He also challenged Buhari to swear by the Holy Quran that he did not visit... Read More

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February 22, 2015

INEC should accept responsibility and stop shifting blame – Ekiti PDP chieftain

by Ranti Joseph A former senator, Festus Bode-Ola on Sunday has advised INEC to test run its card readers before using them for upcoming election. Bode Ola, the former representative of Ekiti Central Senatorial District on the platform of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who stated this in Ado Ekiti also said that... Read More

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February 21, 2015

INEC REC explains all you need to know about your PVC

by Ranti Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday has called on eligible voters across the country to exercise care in handling their Permanent Voter Cards so as to avoid being disenfranchised. The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, ‎who stated this in Benin, explained that the cards were embedded with electronic... Read More

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February 20, 2015

Election violence: APC drags Gov. Fayose before the NHRC

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress on Friday petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over alleged attacks on its members and supporters in Ekiti State by Governor Ayo Fayose and his loyalists. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Bem Angwe, while receiving a copy of the petition in Abuja expressed shock over the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Gov. Amosun raises alarm over fake voters’ cards

by Ranti Joseph Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, on Wednesday has raised alarm that no fewer than 600,000 fake Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, had been uncovered in the state. Amosun, who disclosed this after holding a closed door meeting with officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, including the Resident Electoral... Read More

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February 18, 2015

After yesterday’s defection, this is what the House of Reps membership structure looks like

by Ranti Joseph Six Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday have defected to other political parties. The Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, announced the defection of the members during the House’s plenary in Abuja. The defected members are Tobias Okwuru and Peter Ali, both from Ebonyi, to Labour Party, and Chinenye... Read More

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February 4, 2015

This guy wants elections postponed – and he has a t-shirt to prove his point (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Recently, there have been calls for election postponement from various quarters, most especially the presidency. As the discourse on the issue gains momentum, many Nigerians are forced to take sides over whether or not to postpone the polls. We just happened to come across a photo of someone who really wants the... Read More

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January 31, 2015

Opinion: Kaduna and the threat of election violence

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje With the passing of each day, the tension soaked state of Kaduna is experiencing one form of political vibration or the other as the 2015 general elections inches closer, as a result of inciting statements, like the recent outburst of the chief security officer (Governor) of the state urging his supporters... Read More

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January 28, 2015

Reno Omokri: Why use the broom when you can go with the vacuum cleaner instead?

by Reno Omokri These examples show that with a broom, you will work harder, but with a vacuum cleaner which President Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP represent, you will work smarter! On Tuesday the 27th of January, in Lafia, Nasarawa state, President Jonathan said “we are building a country for a digital generation”.... Read More

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January 25, 2015

Pres. Jonathan meets with John Kerry in Lagos (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, visited Lagos today, Sunday, January 25, to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan, ahead of the upcoming polls. Jonathan met with Kerry at the State House, Marina, Lagos, where talks bordering on the general elections were discussed. During the meeting, the Secretary of state, expressed... Read More

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