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No shaking: Iyabo Obasanjo refuses to deny writing letter to OBJ
by Adeola Balogun Despite rumours of denials from all angles, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo is yet to personally deny writing the highly publicized and controversial 11-page letter to her father, former…
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‘You are bloody idiots…’ – Obasanjo replies Vanguard
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite uproar, outrage and denials caused by an 11-page letter released by Vanguard and said to have been written to former President Olusegun Obasanjo by his daughter,…
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Who wrote ‘Iyabo Obasanjo’s open letter to OBJ’? (READ)
by 'Jola Sotubo An 11-page letter being circulated in the media and purported to be from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to her father, Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to cause controversy around…
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10 things you should know from Iyabo Obasanjo’s letter to OBJ
by Oge Okonkwo Reports from Vanguard earlier today stated that Iyabo Obasanjo had written an 11-paged letter to her father and ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo. The letter exclusively obtained by the…
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Yes, I met Iyabo Obasanjo in the US and she said… – Osoba opens up
by Adeola Balogun Another dramatic twist has occurred in the case of an 11-page letter said to have been written to former President , Olusegun Obasanjo by his daughter, Senator…
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Open letter: ‘Dear daddy, you are also a liar, manipulator and a hypocrite’ – Iyabo Obasanjo writes OBJ (READ)
by 'Jola Sotubo Barely 3 weeks after sending a fiery letter of criticism to President Goodluck Jonathan, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has himself come under verbal fire. Chief Obasanjo has…
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Provide evidence of snipers or shut up forever – Presidency tells OBJ
by 'Jola Sotubo The Presidency yesterday took another shot at former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in response to the letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo had written an…
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VIDEO – “We Steal Because You Never Stoned Us for It”- Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi
by Akintomiwa Agbaje In an amazing turn of events, the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi said ''We have stolen billions of dollars, what did you do?'' emphasizing that the reason…
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Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to reply former president, Olusegun Obasanjo's 18-page letter by himself, the latter is said to have stated that what…
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My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The first lady has found a new name for herself. Patience Jonathan, the First Lady of Nigeria boldy declared that she be no longer called Patience but…
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OBJ’s letter: Panic in Aso Rock as Jonathan’s aides ‘engage in marathon meetings’
by 'Jola Sotubo According to reports, the senior aides of President Goodluck Jonathan have been thrown in confusion by the uncomplimentary letter sent to him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.…
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Friends again: OBJ meets Jonathan in Kenya, have breakfast together
by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan and former president Olusegun Obasanjo have apparently put aside their differences as they were said to have met in Kenya yesterday. The friction between…
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‘We’ve received the letter, it is hypocritical and disrespectful’ – Presidency fires back at OBJ
by 'Jola Sotubo The controversial 18-page letter written to President Goodluck Jonathan by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has finally been replied. The letter, which was the subject of much conversation…
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PDP crisis: Obasanjo is NOT a true democrat – Tukur fires back
by Adeola Balogun Bamanga Tukur Following the release of a letter sent to President Goodluck Jonathan by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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“Obasanjo calling somebody a thief… OBASANJO?!?!?!” – Top 10 reactions to OBJ’s letter to GEJ (TWEETS)
by Adeola Balogun According to reports, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has decided to play hardball with current President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo is said to have sent a letter to…
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ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja
by Isi Esene The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Al-Mustapha must stop acting like a political learner (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai You might be a Major in the Nigerian Army, one of the best that we had, but when it comes to politics, you are a bloody…
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PDP crisis – Jonathan’s meeting with aggrieved governors fruitful – Presidency
by Adeola Balogun According to a statement issued by a presidency source yesterday, an end to the Peoples Democratic Party crisis might just be in sight. This was stated…
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What Google says about GEJ: Oronto Douglas responds to the President’s critics with humor (and some interesting facts)
by Isi Esene After so much ruckus in the polity where the interim leader of the newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande referred to President Goodluck Jonathan as…
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Opinion: Now that Dame Patience Jonathan is ‘Jesus Christ’
by Wale Odunsi ....the gait of the Madam First Lady is now fully understood. Who wouldn't lock down federating states for days, when some people regard him/her as Jesus Christ? The lingering…
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Opinion: Jonathan, Amaechi rift and the looming impeachment
by Theophilus Ilevbare The presidency is set to bully Amaechi to either tow the line of Jonathan's 2015 aspiration or face the music of refusal. The “cold war” between Chibuike…
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Opinion: More than ever, the president now needs to inspire
by Idowu Akinlotan It is, therefore, time for the Jonathan presidency to take the predilections of the media and opposition parties as a given and try to locate the problems,…
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Opinion: Playing out the trials of Brother Amaechi
by Igwe Douglas Amaechi need not be told to gird up his loins for what is being witnessed in Rivers currently may just be a tip of the iceberg plots…
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Opinion: President Jonathan, what happened to all the diligent research we did for you during your camapign?
by Taofeek Ramat With nearly two years gone from the four-year term of Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, I guess it is time to begin to ask: what became of…
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Is this a ridiculous letter? ACN tells GEJ to move around Lagos by helicopter (READ)
by Hauwa Gambo The president, Goodluck Jonathan is scheduled to visit Lagos on Thursday, 18 April - and its key opposition mouthpiece, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) is having…
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Editi Effiong: On oil theft, NOI and GEJ need to stop whining
by Editi Effiong In 1992, a Glencore oil trader got off the plane in Lagos with a briefcase filled with millions of dollars. His mission: meeting with a Niger Delta…
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Opinion: Dancing in the market place – Reuben Abati’s hard sell
by Akin Daniels Abati in his attack on Lai failed to realise that Lai speaketh the minds of millions of Nigerians who are too busy trying to survive each day or lack…
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Opinion: How to go down in history President Jonathan style
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Well then, it is fair to say that President Jonathan so far is incapable of taking control of his domain – Nigeria. He has no guiding principle…
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Opinion: Alamieyeseigha’s pardon – When comedy becomes the norm
by Stanley Chinkata If one is to compile a detailed account of Alamieyeseigha and Bulama’s dealings while in office, one would find embezzlement, short-changing, financial recklessness, racketeering, money laundering, deception,…
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Opinion: Jonathan government is simply too defensive
by Samuel Adesoji Ojediran The general view now is that he is fast becoming the world's most unpopular president. The Goodluck Jonathan administration came to being after his controversial win…
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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