“We are sorry to inform you that the event can no longer hold on the said date because it is a political event and the 29th of August, 2018 happens to be a work day, as it would disrupt the usual workflow of the Federal Secretariat. “We apologise for the oversight on our part to... Read More

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November 12, 2014

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President Jonathan’s declaration was celebration of a national tragedy – @APCNigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a statement criticising President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to proceed with his Presidential declaration, in spite of the Monday’s bombing of a Government Secondary School in Potiskum. The opposition party described as “utterly insensitive and absolutely callous the decision by Jonathan to declare his second term ambition... Read More

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November 12, 2014

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Obasanjo and IBB missing from Jonathan’s presidential declaration

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and erstwhile Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida were nowhere to be found at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest the 2015 presidential election in Abuja on Tuesday, 11 November. Both former leaders are prominent members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, but in the past couple of years, Obasanjo has... Read More

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November 11, 2014

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For the record: Full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential declaration

“We bring to you; the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration speech on Tuesday, 11 November at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja, to contest the 2015 Presidential Elections under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.” Dear Compatriots: 1. Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer... Read More

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November 11, 2014

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“After seeking the face of God, I present myself” – GEJ declares for re-election

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election. Jonathan made the declaration amidst tight security and a surging crowd at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Jonathan arrived the venue at about 11:40am alongside the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, the President of the Senate, David Mark and... Read More

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November 10, 2014

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GEJ declaration: Police to close major routes in Abuja on Tuesday

by Akan Ido Motorists in Abuja will have an hectic time navigating their way around the city tomorrow, November 11, 2014 as President Goodluck Jonathan gets set to declare his intention to run in next year’s presidential election. In a press statement released by the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, motorists are advised to... Read More

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October 2, 2013

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Opinion: Nigeria’s 53 chequered years

by Wale Sokunbi For this 53rd celebration, Boko Haram, as it has done in recent years, kicked off the celebration with the midnight murder of about 50 innocent students in an agricultural college in Guijba, Yobe State, recently. Beyond Boko Haram, kidnapping for ransom has become a serious problem in the Southern part of the... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Before the PDP self destructs

by Theophilus Ilevbare Political observers have surmised that the ‘Old PDP’ is headed for the rocks. The Baraje faction is taking their time to garner more members, goodwill from the public and ultimately, destroy the PDP, before finally making deft political moves to the new parties: PDM, VOP or the APC. As Nigeria’s politics... Read More

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