Buhari’s last Christmas message as President to Nigerians

Christmas address by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), delivered on December 24, 2022. I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel,... Read More

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February 1, 2021

The Angel You Don’t Know: Obasanjo’s punches at Buhari over State of the Nation | The #YNaijaCover

How do you feel when someone you could swear you know, turns out to be a complete stranger? Bewildered? That’s right. This was the highlight of Baba Iyabo‘s reaction to Baba Buhari‘s leadership in the last 6 years or so. For former President Olusegun Obasanjo, no one who knew President Buhari and his capacity would... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Opinion: Is Jonathan the ‘Commander-in-Chief of NTA’?

by Amir Abdulazeez Last week, Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso said President Goodluck Jonathan appears to be more of the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) than of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, because of the promotional television jingles that according to him wrongly compare the President with other successful world leaders. Here... Read More

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September 2, 2014

Waziri Adio: President Jonathan needs to be a real Commander-In-Chief

by Waziri Adio The last few weeks have not been good for us in our fight against terrorism. And that is putting it mildly. Boko Haram has put our troops on the back-foot and has significantly expanded the climate of fear beyond its immediate areas of operation. More than at any other time, we need... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Opinion: Dear Jonathan, this is HOW to be a Commander-In-Chief

by Josephat Okara & Conrad Harry Nigeria’s national security is in need of a thorough review. The commander- in –chief should see this as a priority. We do not want our beloved country to be a failed state. Thanks to Komolafe for inadvertently calling attention to this worrisome trend in our country. Kayode Komolafe’s piece,... Read More

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July 9, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria – Suffering from a resource curse

by Raymond Inkabi Unlike past Nigerian leaders, he is neither charismatic, nor flashily intellectual, nor domineering. Yet nobody can deny this: he is a highly effective politician who has vision and has been through and seen through, as Commander-in-Chief of the most populous black nation in the world. The modern image of Nigeria is built... Read More

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May 17, 2014

Bamidele Aturu: Chibok – The Commander in Chief chickens out

by Bamidele Aturu I am saddened, disappointed and embarrassed that the President could not damn the security report and visit the people of Chibok four weeks after the unfortunate abduction of our girls by the Boko Haram sect. The cancellation of the presidential visit to Chibok on any ground whatsoever is an abandonment of the... Read More

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May 29, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Nollywood actress, Ini Edo lounges with Mr. President in Aso Rock

by Isi Esene Following the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) crisis which his spokesmen have repeatedly denied his involvement, President Goodluck Jonathan took a breather to host some entertainment industry practitioners in Aso Rock recently. Nollywood actress, Ini Edo posted this photo online posing with the Commander-in-Chief. Cool picture!

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