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You lack moral grounds to help Yahoo boys – Atiku tells Tinubu; DSS denies court case, plot to arrest INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
You lack moral grounds to help Yahoo boys – Atiku tells TinubuEFCC lacks power to meddle in states affairs – AgbakobaDSS denies court case, plot to arrest INEC chairmanWike charges…
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How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari
Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has said that the House of Representatives almost impeached former President Olusegun Obasanjo before Nigerians became aware of his failed third term bid. Masari, who…
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“I will like go to heaven” – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Saturday, at Apostolic Faith Church said he would love to sing among the heavenly beings. Obasanjo made this remark during the 2017 Camp Meeting Concert by Apostolic…
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No President can perform magic when there is tension – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says tension disturbs the progress of a nation. Speaking in Abuja on Monday when he played host to a delegation of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Malabu fraud: Reps panel to decide on Jonathan’s invitation
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged corruption, malpractices and breach of due process in the award of OPL 245 is reportedly meeting today to discuss the…
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Despite mother’s opposition, Obasanjo’s son weds ‘Baba Ijebu’s’ daughter (PHOTOS)
by Azeez Adeniyi The son of former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo and daughter of Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, had their traditional marriage on Thursday, despite opposition by…
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No person should go into government with empty mind – Obasanjo
by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday said one must prepare for the future to be an effective leader. Obasanjo said this at the inaugural lecture of the…
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George H.W Bush readmitted to hospital for acute respiratory problems
Spokesman for former US President George H.W. Bush has said the 92-year-old politician was re-admitted to a Houston hospital Friday over what turned out to be pneumonia. Jim McGrath, his…
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Obasanjo wanted to be president for life – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo wanted to become a life president, contrary to reports that he wanted a third term in office. Atiku said…
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‘I rejected Obasanjo’s N50m third term bribe’ – Deputy Senate Leader
The deputy Senate Majority leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo should stop parading himself as a saint. He dared the former President to prove his allegations…
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10 things the EFCC discovered while investigating $40m loot of Jonathan’s cousin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been investigating Roberts Azibaola, former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin and now they have series of new information. The agency traced the source of…
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‘Anytime I’m outside Nigeria, they say I’m on exile’ – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he is in Cote d’Ivoire on exile. According to the claims, Jonathan "had been given asylum in that Francophone country". Jonathan, however, denied…
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‘Had I known better’ | Obasanjo discloses his regret as President
If former President Olusegun Obasanjo has any regret, its the fact that he failed to privatize the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) throughout his eight years in office. Obasanjo stated…
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Adeboye, Oyedepo present as Jonathan meets OBJ in Abeokuta
by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, January 12, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan held what is believed to be a peace meeting at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta,…
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How Obasanjo used me to fight Gbenga Daniel – Buruji Kashamu opens up
by Oge Okonkwo Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee for the Peoples Democratic Party in South West, Buruji Kashamu has replied former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his latest open letter. Chief Kashamu lashed out…
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CBN Governor, Sanusi’s whereabouts unknown ‘since argument with Jonathan’
by 'Jola Sotubo According to a Sun News report, the whereabouts of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),have not been known since Wednesday. It…
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ASUU strike update: Lecturers will announce final decision today
by 'Jola Sotubo Contrary to reports, that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had called off its 5-month long strike, the union is said to have stated that it…
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ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes
by 'Jola Sotubo The end of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike might just be near as the National Executive Council (NEC)of the body is set to hold…
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ASUU strike: Let’s disband the Union, students are suffering – Gov. Elechi
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi, has requested for the disbandment of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) due to its recent agnostic stance and…
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ASUU strike update: Lecturers go spiritual, declare 3-day fasting & prayer over deadlock
by Adeola Balogun Following several attempts at resolution to no avail, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decided to seek divine intervention to solve the current crisis in…
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Universities deserted as ASUU continues strike (See Photos)
by 'Jola Sotubo The directive issued to the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resume or be sacked, has done almost nothing to faze them. This…
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ASUU strike update: UNILAG, UI, UNN, others remain shut after resumption deadline (PHOTOS)
by 'Jola Sotubo Empty halls of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Despite the lapse of the December 9 deadline handed down to university lecturers by the Federal Government, most…
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ASUU strike update: No resumption without signed agreement – Lecturers
by 'Jola Sotubo In further defiance of the Federal Government's order of resumption, the striking university lecturers, under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have said…
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How to stop ASUU strike for good – Gov. Aliyu
by 'Jola Sotubo The governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has blamed the nation's politicians for the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Governor Aliyu is said to…
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ASUU strike update: Confusion in universities over resumption order
by 'Jola Sotubo Students all around the country are in a fix as to whether they should obey the Federal Government's order to resume school or to stay at home…
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‘Olu, show me a place in the world where a man of 80 years is running the affairs of his country:”:OBJ recounts Mandela’s words to him
by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria's foremost leaders recently joined the world to pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo said Mandela was a man who…
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ASUU strike update: Obafemi Awolowo University set to resume December 8
by Oge Okonkwo Following the controversial deadline for resumption given to the striking lecturers by the Federal Government, some federal universities have pulled out of the strike and are set…
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ASUU strike update: FG extends deadline for resumption to Monday
by 'Jola Sotubo The controversial deadline for resumption given to the striking university lecturers by the Federal Government has been extended. According to reports, the FG moved the deadline forward…
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ASUU strike update: FUTO, ESUT, UniJos resume academic activities
by 'Jola Sotubo The crumbling resolve within the ranks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been evidenced by the resumption of academic activities in three more schools…
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ASUU strike update: Our demands are NOT outrageous – Lecturers fire back at minister
by 'Jola Sotubo Following the disclosure of a new set of conditions upon the fulfillment of which they would call off the strike, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…
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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