Opinion: How Jonathan and PDP failed me

by Adedapo Adebajo True democracy negates the monopoly of power by one party. Sixteen years ago I was a teenager on the cusp of puberty when democracy was re-installed after a long spate of military rule, coups and counter coups. I can still remember the elation on people’s faces and how my dad couldn’t stop... Read More

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March 20, 2015

Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s strategy against corruption is far more effective

by Femi Aribisala All those who have been deceived into believing that Buhari will just become president and begin to lock up corrupt politicians left, right and centre are dreaming. In the unlikely event that Buhari becomes president, he will neither have the power to do so, nor the inclination to do so. One month... Read More

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March 15, 2015

So why hasn’t Tinubu been prosecuted if he’s so corrupt?

By Demola Rewaju FACT: The name of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a household one especially for those who know anything about contemporary Nigerian politics. He has managed to carve a niche for himself in the politics of Nigeria as the national leader of the opposition party All Progressives Congress. Even his critics openly and... Read More

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March 13, 2015

EFCC should be blamed for lack of success in fighting corruption – Clark says

by Ranti Joseph Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark has blamed the anti-graft agencies for President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration lack of success in the corruption fight. Clark said on Friday that the inept of the agencies to investigate and prosecute corrupt cases especially that of public office holders were responsible for the various corruption allegations against Jonathan... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Opinion: The kind of leadership Nigeria needs

by Eze Onyekpere The 2015 elections provide an opportunity to start the process. Kick out corrupt and inept leaders and wait in 2019 to further kick out those who you voted for this time around but have disappointed the people. Each passing day, Nigerians converge at different places analysing the challenges facing our nation, proffering... Read More

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March 7, 2015

Azubuike Ishiekwene: But why is President Jonathan lying to us?

by Azubuike Ishiekwene If you have been conned into believing that Nigeria is now generating 5000MW of electricity, then you must be connected to the Jonathans, who neither pay PHCN bills nor have the faintest idea how much the public is paying to maintain the generators in the Presidential Villa. Nigeria of the last three... Read More

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February 28, 2015

We hear N4.4billion was spent to prosecute James Ibori… for stealing billions

by Iyobosa Omoregie It was revealed in the Senate on Friday, February 27, that about £14m (N4.4bn) was spent to prosecute and secure the conviction of former governor of Delta, James Ibori, The Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and anti-corruption, Senator Victor Lar, made the revelation in the upper chamber of the National... Read More

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February 23, 2015

In 16 years, they have not probed anyone in Lagos – Agbaje takes a swipe at Tinubu, Fashola

by Kolapo Olapoju The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has taken a swipe at former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as well as the present governor, Babatunde Fashola. Agbaje says that the none of the pair have proscuted anyone for corupption-related offences since the past 16... Read More

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February 23, 2015

I disagree that stealing is not corruption || Gov. Fashola throws his definition in the mix

by Damilola Jagun Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said that corruption goes beyond the act or stealing or pilfering from the nation’s coffers. Fashola stated that corruption cannot be curbed in Nigeria by making it a capital offence, despite being a serious crime. The governor said this at the weekend, during an interactive... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Olusegun Dada: Letter from the corrupt power monger

by Olusegun Dada Your religion will not even allow you fight me. I know how to explore that sentiment. Even if your religion allows you, your cowardice will not. Dear Citizen, I have watched and listened to your rantings of late about how you intend to deal with me, and how you intend to change... Read More

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February 22, 2015

Opinion: PDP is back to its bullish self, but are Nigerians buying their story?

by Ugo Okeke One week into the period, with scores of insurgents now dead, and hundreds more fleeing towns they held hostage since August of 2014, the PDP is now showing glimpses of its old self. For the first time since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are... Read More

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February 18, 2015

APC describes Jonathan’s administration as ‘6 years of clueless leadership’

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has reacted to the newspaper advertorial about Nigeria’s military expenditure during the 20-month reign of General Muhammadu Buhari. According to the opposition party, Buhari spent a lot more in equipping the military within his short spell as Head of State than President Jonathan did... Read More

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February 15, 2015

Simon Kolawole: Nigeria is a study in shamelessness

by Simon Kolawole Nigeria is a study in shamelessness. Every election year is like a foretaste of Armageddon. Some years ago — in 2004, I think — I started a series of articles which I titled “Made in Nigeria, Enjoyed Worldwide”. My intention was to celebrate good news coming out of Nigeria. I wrote on... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Top lawyers join the ‘stealing is not corruption’ debate, give GEJ their own definition (READ)

by Damilola Jagun Two top lawyers have advised President Goodluck Jonathan to desist from differentiating between ‘stealing and corruption’. On Wednesday, February 11, during the presidential media chat, the President, for the second time in one year, insisted that there was a difference between the two criminal acts. He had said: “If somebody is a thief,... Read More

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February 7, 2015

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

by James Sambo According to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), “It will be too bad” if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yields to pressure and goes ahead to push forward the general elections.” In an interview published on Reuters on Friday, February 6, Buhari expressed his optimism... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Must Reads: Nigeria is seeing a shift in politics of religion, Can corruption be eradicated? + more

Serena Williams: I’m Going Back to Indian Wells. TIME Welcome back, Missy Elliott. CNN.com The big dangers of ‘big data’. CNN.com Nigeria seeing shift in politics of religion ahead of vote. Yahoo News Can Corruption Be Eradicated? The New Yorker Activists ensure Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls aren’t forgotten. The Globe and Mail

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January 20, 2015

Exclusive: My dad will get the job done – Buhari’s daughter, Halima speaks to YNaija

by Isi Esene Halima Buhari Sheriff, daughter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has assured that her father, if voted president, will right the wrongs facing Nigeria presently. Halima who spoke exclusively with YNaija.com while on the APC nationwide campaign trail said the ex-general “will get Nigeria out of the mess... Read More

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January 19, 2015

“Jonathan has no appetite to fight corruption” – Festus Keyamo blasts the President

by Kolapo Olapoju Renowned lawyer, Festus Keyamo, says by surrounding himself with corrupt people, President Goodluck Jonathan has shown that he lacks the willingness to tackle corruption. Keyamo released a statement on Sunday, January 18, saying that the president “only mouths anti-corruption”, while his inaction and actions show that he is uninterested in embarking on... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Buhari believes every wealthy Nigerian is corrupt – Jonathan is angry

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan has accused Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of trying to fight corruption the ‘wrong way’. According to him, Buhari believes that every wealthy Nigerian is corrupt. While speaking at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Enugu on Friday, he said “If a Nigerian businessman has a private jet, then you... Read More

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January 2, 2015

“It is too late in the day for President Jonathan” – APC says GEJ’s time is up

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential election on February 14, because he lacks the capacity to solve the problems bedeviling the nation. The party issued a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Friday, January... Read More

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December 30, 2014

Max Siollun: What would Nigeria be like under a President Buhari?

by Max Siollun Politicians face a credibility problem in that they campaign on, and their careers live or die by; promise of unperformed intentions. They also face a wary public that is skeptical about whether they can, or intend to keep, their pre-election promises. Will vested interests and the need to appease godfathers and financiers... Read More

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December 30, 2014

Have no fear, Buhari won’t dig into the past – Oyegun assures corrupt leaders

by Damilola Jagun According to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, if the party’s presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari gets elected, he would not look into the past to probe corrupt people and leaders. Oyegun stated that Buhari would have no time to dig into the past, as the future... Read More

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December 28, 2014

Nigeria lacks the leadership to defeat Boko Haram – Osinbajo

by Kolapo Olapoju The Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has ascribed the state of the nation’s economy to inefficient leadership, poor management of resources and gross corruption. While speaking on Saturday, December 27, at a media parley in his campaign office in Victoria Island, Lagos, Osinbajo cited an absence... Read More

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December 19, 2014

Ushers steal offering in churches – Reverend father says corruption is everywhere

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Reverend Simeon Okah, corruption can be found in churches, as even ushers steal offerings and tithes. The Deputy National President of the South South arm of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigerian (PFN), has stated that corruption is endemic in Nigeria, and the church is not an exception. During an end of... Read More

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December 18, 2014

@9jabloke: Why voting for Buhari does not represent change

by Charles Ohia ‘’Hypocrisy in anything, whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, and is revolted by it, however ingeniously it may be disguised’’ Leo Tolstoy It just seems like yesterday. On the 16th of April 2011, there l stood at the receiving... Read More

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December 4, 2014

Steady improvement: Nigeria is now 39th most corrupt nation in the world

by Kolapo Olapoju According to global corruption scrutineers, Transparency International, Nigeria is now ranked as the 39th most corrupt country in the world. Based on the Corruption Perception Index 2014 released on Wednesday, December 3, Nigeria earned 27 out of a maximum 100 marks to place 136th out of the 175 countries surveyed for the report. Nigeria’s new position... Read More

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November 26, 2014

God sees the evil you do and cover up – OBJ responds to GEJ

by Kolapo Olapoju The war of words between former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and President Goodluck Jonathan may not abate anytime soon. Last weekend, the former stated that the latter’s performance was so far, “below average”, and the Presidency replied saying that “Jonathan is the best Nigerian President” since independence was attained in 1960. Obasanjo, famously known to be... Read More

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November 22, 2014

@Diiwanna: Where are the warriors? (Y! FrontPage)

by Dayo Olugbemi “Me I like my country I like the land and people Everything e dey for Nigeria Make we join hand To make Nigeria better!” I used to love that song. Yea, used to. Now that song is … well, I’ll just pick out the Everything e dey for Nigeria part. Indeed, everything dey. You... Read More

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November 6, 2014

@Adunnibaby: Voting a man with a broom in hand will not change Nigeria

by Abimbola Adelakun The change that will come to Nigeria, however, is not as easy as voting in a president with a broom in hand to sweep the nation’s many intractable afflictions. This is a response to a long-time reader of this column who, after reading my piece two weeks ago, Why Buhari may not... Read More

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October 28, 2014

Opinion: The Rochas Okorocha you don’t know is inept and incompetent

by Kenneth Uwadi Since May 29th, 2011, Imo State and her people have been witnessing ‘ Abracadabra’ in governance, lawlessness, insecurity, kidnapping , negative and half hazard polices, deceit and the more you look the less you see, showmanship, lies and falsification, lack of procedure and total neglect to lay down procedure and heavy debt... Read More

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Opinion: How Jonathan and PDP failed me

Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s strategy against corruption is far more effective

So why hasn’t Tinubu been prosecuted if he’s so corrupt?

EFCC should be blamed for lack of success in fighting corruption – Clark says

Opinion: The kind of leadership Nigeria needs

Azubuike Ishiekwene: But why is President Jonathan lying to us?

We hear N4.4billion was spent to prosecute James Ibori… for stealing billions

In 16 years, they have not probed anyone in Lagos – Agbaje takes a swipe at Tinubu, Fashola

I disagree that stealing is not corruption || Gov. Fashola throws his definition in the mix

Olusegun Dada: Letter from the corrupt power monger

Opinion: PDP is back to its bullish self, but are Nigerians buying their story?

APC describes Jonathan’s administration as ‘6 years of clueless leadership’

Simon Kolawole: Nigeria is a study in shamelessness

Top lawyers join the ‘stealing is not corruption’ debate, give GEJ their own definition (READ)

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

Must Reads: Nigeria is seeing a shift in politics of religion, Can corruption be eradicated? + more

Exclusive: My dad will get the job done – Buhari’s daughter, Halima speaks to YNaija

“Jonathan has no appetite to fight corruption” – Festus Keyamo blasts the President

Buhari believes every wealthy Nigerian is corrupt – Jonathan is angry

“It is too late in the day for President Jonathan” – APC says GEJ’s time is up

Max Siollun: What would Nigeria be like under a President Buhari?

Have no fear, Buhari won’t dig into the past – Oyegun assures corrupt leaders

Nigeria lacks the leadership to defeat Boko Haram – Osinbajo

Ushers steal offering in churches – Reverend father says corruption is everywhere

@9jabloke: Why voting for Buhari does not represent change

Steady improvement: Nigeria is now 39th most corrupt nation in the world

God sees the evil you do and cover up – OBJ responds to GEJ

@Diiwanna: Where are the warriors? (Y! FrontPage)

@Adunnibaby: Voting a man with a broom in hand will not change Nigeria

Opinion: The Rochas Okorocha you don’t know is inept and incompetent

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