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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…
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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…
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“No shots from PDP Voltrons yet?!” | See the top 10 tweets from Oby Ezekwesili’s interview tonight
by Hauwa Gambo Oby Ezekwesili 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…
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“Definitely an anti-climax”! | Doyin Okupe couldn’t wait to respond to Oby Ezekwesili (TWEET)
by Hauwa Gambo Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe| credits: pointblanknews.com Not one to let critics of President Goodluck JOnathan get away with it, Senior…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Doyin Okupe goes all out against CNN correspondent, Jim Clancy (TWEETS)
by Zara Mustapha File photo 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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“…Our Mandela is President Jonathan:” Doyin Okupe denies making infamous comment
by Rachel Ogbu Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe| credits: pointblanknews.com The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe was…
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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…
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#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…
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“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…
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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…
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ASUU strike update: FG reveals it has now paid N200 billion for striking Union
by Rachel Ogbu President Jonathan meeting with the ASUU leadership (Photo: PM News) Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has confirmed that the N200 billion…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency
by Rachel Ogbu Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe| credits: pointblanknews.com To prove its focus on peace in the country, the Presidency on Wednesday said…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy