THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ declares for re-election | APC is clearly not impressed | Guess who missed the presidential declaration | More stories

GEJ declares he’s seeking for re-election. Leadership APC is clearly not impressed. YNaija Atiku, Tambuwal, others meet over consensus. Punch Buhari, Atiku intensify campaign for APC ticket. Punch Guess who missed the presidential declaration. YNaija Ihedioha denies being a political hijacker. Leadership 4,658 voter cards stolen in Edo – REC. Punch It’s a season of defection in... Read More

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October 25, 2014

Book review: Seun Salami’s ‘The Sex life of a Lagos mad woman’ is edgy but doesn’t go far enough

by Wilfred Okiche The Sex life of a Lagos mad woman is the second collection of short stories authored by ‘Seun Salami, one of the brightest young voices in contemporary fiction. After the release of his last collection, The Son of your father’s concubine (2011), Salami spent some time publishing new, occasionally daring material, mostly... Read More

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September 2, 2014

I can’t do it on my own: GEJ wants African leaders to do more about terrorism

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to take “action- oriented approach” against the activities of terrorists and stop the incessant massacre of innocent citizens across the continent. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 455th African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, at the level of Heads of State and... Read More

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September 2, 2014

Do 61 per cent of Nigerians really approve of GEJ?

by Mayowa Aboah The NOIPolls conducted in the month of August claims that 61 per cent of Nigerians were satisfied with the performance of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration so far. Following July’s statistics where 62 per cent approved of The President’s performance in office, 25 per cent disapproved with 13 per cent being indifferent; the month of... Read More

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August 23, 2014

My president is hotter than yours! See how GEJ arrived Germany (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday morning, President Goodluck Jonathan left Nigeria for Germany. On arrival he got hard at work, connecting with the Falconets in Canada and meeting with the diplomatic representatives in the country including Ambassadors AU Abubakar and Hassan Tukur. But that’s not why we are here. We are here because: a) The president... Read More

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August 12, 2014

“If somebody is dead, leave him there” | GEJ was on FIRE yesterday, see our top 7 quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju Speaking publicly for the first time since the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan didn’t mince words in his disgust at the late Patrick Sawyer, who deliberately brought Ebola to Nigeria. The President made the statement at the annual Interfaith Conference in Abuja on Monday, 11... Read More

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August 5, 2014

Did you see Nigerians in America ‘hailing’ GEJ yesterday? (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Hailing must have another meaning we don’t know about. We hear Nigerians in the United States were hailing President Jonathan when he arrived in Washington, but this picture tells a different story. Or just maybe…..the picture was taken when they briefly stopped hailing. Who knows? The President was in Washington for... Read More

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July 30, 2014

6 die as another explosion hits Kano State

by Mayowa Aboah A bomb explosion by a female suicide bomber at College of Islamic and Legal studies, Kano State, has left six dead with six others injured. Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, who confirmed the incident said; “At about 2.30 pm (1330 GMT), another female suicide bomber exploded an improvised... Read More

July 29, 2014

Fight time – parents of Chibok girls allege foul play over N100 million largesse from the President

by Mayowa Aboah The sum of N100 million, allegedly given to parents of the abducted Chibok girls, has led to a serious disagreement within the Chibok community. It was reported that the President had on July 22nd, released the funds to leaders of the Chibok community in Abuja for onward passage to parents of... Read More

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July 25, 2014

At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the bombing involving General Mohammadu Buhari in Kaduna, his colleague, former head of state General Ibrahim Babangida has spoken out against the growing insurgency by the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram The former head of state released a statement saying that the menace of the sect is unacceptable and it must... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

by Reno Omokri So this man, Jonathan, has in a space of a few years brought about a solution to two of the most pressing and recurring municipal issues facing the most populated areas of Nigeria. New Media, dominated predominantly by Social Media, may not determine who wins elections but it will determine who influences... Read More

July 25, 2014

Who said the rich and influential do not go to prison in Nigeria? See here

by Emmanuel Chidiogo “Only the less privileged go to prison in Nigeria” were the words of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, in Enugu last week as he expressed dismay at the level of dilapidation of Nigerian prisons. According to Ekweremadu, only the poor and the weak mostly go to prison in Nigeria. Well, to a... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Michael Orodare: Buhari should be behind bars now (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare If Nigeria were to truly be a sane nation, the likes of the General should be behind bars and not making cheap comments he never allowed such during his rule as the Head of State. Talk is cheap and in Nigeria today, I believe politics should rank second after football, as one... Read More

July 22, 2014

Power pass power: Guess who Nasarawa Governor, Al-Makura met yesterday…

by Kolapo Olapoju He seems to be calming down. Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has held a meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja, with President Goodluck Jonathan over the impeachment moves against him by members of the state House of Assembly. During the meeting which had the ‘impeachment issue’ as the main topic, Jonathan... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Square holes, round pegs – and more, in today’s news round up with Cheta Nwanze

But Mallam Shekarau appears not to be the only round peg in a round hole these days. The NMA tends to insist that only doctors be made minister of health, so one would expect some more concern from the current occupant regarding the Ebola thing that is rampaging across our sub-region. Read More

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May 31, 2014

SNAPSHOT: Jonathan gets a piece of advice from OBJ in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday attended the funeral mass in honour of the late former Governor of Lagos, Michael Otedola and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was there as well. When it was time for Jonathan to leave the venue, Chief Obasanjo escorted him out and the duo obviously engaged in an intense discussion... Read More

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May 20, 2014

Cheta Nwanze: Sadly, Nigeria’s democracy will only churn out more GEJs

by Cheta Nwanze Let’s accept one real, hard fact about this “democracy” that we have: democracy, American style, is nothing more than a popularity contest. Citizens such as we have in Nigeria, CANNOT in any circumstance, throw up good leaders in such a popularity contest. Something must give. There are so many problems in Nigeria,... Read More

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March 11, 2014

Olusegun Dada: The devil’s dictionary – An updated version (Y! Politico)

by Olusegun Dada Detractors: name given to everyone opposed to any evil agenda of the GEJ administration, every other thing from bombings, rape and miscarriage is also blamed on them. Peace Ambassador: A position given to anyone who manages to entertain Mama Peace enough to make her laugh. Comes with a land in the Federal... Read More

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February 13, 2014

Perry Brimah: As 2015 elections approach, Jonathan proves critics right

by Peregrino Brimah The Jonathan administration had to appear as if it is searching for the putrid, decaying carcass in the executive room. Though being unable to punish these executive officers, sacking them for now, possibly to then reward them with other appointments or reappoint them if re-elected in 2015, became an unavoidable choice. Firstly,... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

by Adeola Balogun The allegations made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan have raised serious concerns. This is said to have led to a decision by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate Chief Obasanjo’s statement concerning snipers being trained on the president’s orders. The former... Read More

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December 24, 2013

I’m number one on Jonathan’s watch list – Amaechi cries out

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following allegations by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo that President Goodluck Jonathan had a “watch list”, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has said that his name is number one on said list. Chief Obasanjo claimed that the president was keeping watch on some people who could prove to be political enemies as well... Read More

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December 23, 2013

“Come, sit on my laps and I will show you…”: See the Top 10 Worst Quotes of 2013

by Wilfred Okiche We love our public figures. But every once in a while, they cannot resist themselves and forget to keep their mouths shut. They mouth off things they really should not be saying and depending on the severity of such gaffes, we love them even more for dishing out the soundbites, or pour... Read More

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December 23, 2013

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The 18-page letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan has finally received a reply. The president apparently stayed true to his promise to prepare the reply himself as it was signed by him. President Jonathan gave 10 reasons for replying the letter and Nigerians have shared their opinions... Read More

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December 23, 2013

‘I have my facts…’: OBJ stands by issues raised in letter to Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite criticism levelled against him from several corners, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has maintained his stance regarding the 18-page letter he sent to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo is said to have stated this during his meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The former president also... Read More

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December 22, 2013

#InHisWords: 10 reasons why President Jonathan replied OBJ’s open letter (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan has finally replied the 18-page open letter sent to him by his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo. [READ:“Dear Obasanjo, your argument is misplaced…”: President Jonathan replies OBJ’s open letter] Chief Obasanjo on December 2 wrote a letter to the president criticizing him for his leadership methods among other things. President Jonathan... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Why I met with APC leaders – OBJ explains

by ‘Jola Sotubo The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun. Those present at the meeting include the party’s national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former military leader, General Muhammadu Buhari, APC national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Governors Ibikunle Amosun... Read More

December 21, 2013

PDP crisis: Panic in Aso Rock as APC meets with OBJ today

by ‘Jola Sotubo The bid to win more political stakeholders over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues today as leaders of the APC are set to meet with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo today. According to reports, this trend of event has caused panic and anxiety at the Presidential Villa. The move is coming after... Read More

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December 19, 2013

Baba didn’t get Iyabo’s open letter – OBJ’s aide

by Adeola Balogun According to an aide of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the letter being circulated in the media and purported to be from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to her dad, has not been received by Chief Obasanjo. The letter is said to be an ‘open letter’ written by the senator in light of her father’s... Read More

December 19, 2013

Why I wrote OBJ the open letter – Iyabo Obasanjo finally opens up (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo It appears Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has finally set the record straight and admitted she indeed wrote the now public 11-page letter to her father, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo. The senator was said to have spoken to Vanguard yesterday and stated that all claims of her denying authorship of the letter were false. Ever... Read More

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ declares for re-election | APC is clearly not impressed | Guess who missed the presidential declaration | More stories

Book review: Seun Salami’s ‘The Sex life of a Lagos mad woman’ is edgy but doesn’t go far enough

I can’t do it on my own: GEJ wants African leaders to do more about terrorism

Do 61 per cent of Nigerians really approve of GEJ?

My president is hotter than yours! See how GEJ arrived Germany (PHOTOS)

“If somebody is dead, leave him there” | GEJ was on FIRE yesterday, see our top 7 quotes

Did you see Nigerians in America ‘hailing’ GEJ yesterday? (LOOK)

6 die as another explosion hits Kano State

Fight time – parents of Chibok girls allege foul play over N100 million largesse from the President

At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

Who said the rich and influential do not go to prison in Nigeria? See here

Michael Orodare: Buhari should be behind bars now (Y! Politico)

Power pass power: Guess who Nasarawa Governor, Al-Makura met yesterday…

Square holes, round pegs – and more, in today’s news round up with Cheta Nwanze

SNAPSHOT: Jonathan gets a piece of advice from OBJ in Lagos

Cheta Nwanze: Sadly, Nigeria’s democracy will only churn out more GEJs

Olusegun Dada: The devil’s dictionary – An updated version (Y! Politico)

Perry Brimah: As 2015 elections approach, Jonathan proves critics right

Demola Rewaju: Tukur out, Mu’azu in, but Jonathan’s ambition remains a PDP problem

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

I’m number one on Jonathan’s watch list – Amaechi cries out

“Come, sit on my laps and I will show you…”: See the Top 10 Worst Quotes of 2013

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

‘I have my facts…’: OBJ stands by issues raised in letter to Jonathan

#InHisWords: 10 reasons why President Jonathan replied OBJ’s open letter (READ)

Why I met with APC leaders – OBJ explains

PDP crisis: Panic in Aso Rock as APC meets with OBJ today

Baba didn’t get Iyabo’s open letter – OBJ’s aide

Why I wrote OBJ the open letter – Iyabo Obasanjo finally opens up (READ)

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