N5 trillion “stolen under GEJ”: “It is gross misinformation – Presidency slams Punch report

The Presidency has taken on Punch newspapers for its unflattering reports on the leadership style and activities of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration. Punch Newspapers reported on November 25th, that N5 trillion had been stolen under President Jonathan’s administration. Punch said, “Our correspondents arrived at the stolen sum after poring over the reports of the... Read More

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December 11, 2012

Alamieyeseigha is my political benefactor – Jonathan

by Hauwa Gambo President Goodluck Jonathan has come out publicly to acknowledge the former governor of Bayelsa and his former boss, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, as his political benefactor. It will be recalled that Alamieyeseigha escaped detention in the United Kingdom in December 2005 after he was arrested for money laundering in September of the same year.... Read More

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December 10, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: May things continue to fall apart in Nigeria (YNaija FrontPage)

They buy jets and fund projects from the sweat of the bottom-billion, who know that one day Jehovah Lojiji, the God of Suddenly, will make an Expressway where bushpaths used to be. Calm down, it’s not a curse. It’s a prayer. A prayer for the good of the country that we all love dearly but... Read More

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December 9, 2012

Opinion: Corruption – The 37th State of the Federation

by Theophilus Ilevbare “Corruption has become a state of the Federation, drawing its weekly and monthly allowances from the Federation Account unabashedly” – Lawyer, Fred Agbaje Lately, the Nigerian media has been awash with opinion, analysis and editorials on the spiralling rate of corruption especially under the President Goodluck Jonathan led administration. The war against... Read More

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December 9, 2012

Report: Northern governors jostle to take Jonathan’s job

by Akan Ido The political battle for the 2015 general elections promises to be a keenly fought one as leaders from the northern part of the country have commenced their serach for a candidate to take over from President Goodluck Jonathan when his tenure ends. The candidates currently being considered are mainly second term governors... Read More

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December 9, 2012

GEJ is not gay… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Government must first prove that the combined IQ of the entire executive arm is more than 22 as is obtainable in other countries. Nigerians Agree To Support N2.2b Banquet Hall AFTER their initial outrage, Nigerians have finally decided to support the federal government’s decision to build a N2.2 billion banquet hall... Read More

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December 8, 2012

I will not quit SURE-P job, Christopher Kolade dares critics

Dr Christopher Kolade, the Chairman, Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), has said that he will not quit the plum job, in spite of criticisms from some quarters. Kolade, who made the announcement on Friday in Lagos at a media luncheon, said that the committee was inaugurated to ensure better welfare for Nigerians. “I will continue... Read More

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December 8, 2012

Dele Momodu: My kobo advise for Mr. President

by Dele Moomodu Your Excellency, please permit me to commiserate with you on the unfortunate and untimely death of your dearly beloved brother. I sincerely join other Nigerians in mourning what must have been a sad loss for you and your family in particular. As you travel back home to your tranquil village to pay... Read More

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December 6, 2012

N2.2bn banquet hall: “Jonathan needs it, he currently transmits national broadcast from the cafeteria…” – FG

by Isi Esene The federal government has given reasons for its intention to build a befitting banquet hall in the Presidential Villa. It said the uproar which heralded the announcement to build the N2.2billion structure is fueled by “clear misconceptions and misunderstanding”. This was addressed yesterday by the minister of information, Labaran Maku and the... Read More

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December 5, 2012

We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

There is something rotten in the state of Nigeria, but the debate now is whether there is actually a genuine fight against this disease, or whether we are waiting for God to fight it for us… Okay, so it is official. We are the 35th most corrupt country in the world. At least that’s what... Read More

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December 5, 2012

Opinion: Boko Haram the series: Season 2, Episode 1

by Mustapha Rabiu More than anything, this FG has been incompetent, and trigger-happy to blame others. There’s a certain numbness that fills the void in-between the promises made by President Jonathan, and the rampant onslaught brought upon by Boko Haram. There was a brief intermission, however. Somewhere right around the August, where a couple of... Read More

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December 5, 2012

Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

by Akan Ido It has been revealed that about N9.08bn is being spent annually to maintain the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet. Reports say the Presidential Air Fleet is the third largest fleet of aircraft in the country with a total of 10 aircraft. Only Arik Air and Aero Contractors have more aircraft in its fleet.... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Obasanjo, Jonathan and the failings of Nigerian mentors (YNaija FrontPage)

The mentor likely believes that by posturing as a perfect human being and avoiding honest conversation about his flaws, he maintains the mentee’s confidence in him as a guide. My big brother was B.I.G.’s brother So here’s a few words from ya kid brother If you admire somebody you should go ‘head tell ‘em People... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Lord have mercy: “Nigeria is safe and secure”, GEJ insists

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that Nigeria is a safe place to live and do business despite the incessant bombing and attacks experienced in several parts of the country. He said this yesterday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, stressing that it is not out of character for... Read More

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December 2, 2012

Simon Kolawole: Beyond sacking civil servants

…we cannot be building a new Presidential Banquet Hall at over N2 billion and be complaining about “no money”. A few years back when I was in the UK, my wife wanted to do a course. She needed a waiver on council tax, as a student. We went to the council office. An officer attended... Read More

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November 30, 2012

Opinion: What subsidy?

by Kanife, Ejike Alphonsus While buying the much I could, I joked some with the attendant concerning the prices of petroleum products and asked him if they have removed the subsidy from PMS too. His reply was apt and quite punchy: “Subsidy oshi ewo ni yen?” A litre of black market fuel in my area... Read More

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November 30, 2012

Corruption allegations: House of Reps to probe Godsday Orubebe’s Abuja mansion

by Isi Esene A building located in the Mabushi District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, said to belong to the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has become the centre of attention of the Federal House of Representatives as it sets up committees to look into the ownership of the building and report... Read More

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November 29, 2012

“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor

by Akan Ido There are indications that the Christian Association of Nigeria is planning to drag the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram, before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer to its alleged crimes. This was disclosed by the president of the Christian umbrella group, Ayo Oritsejafor, at the opening ceremony of the National Executive... Read More

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November 29, 2012

Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa

by Isi Esene A N2.2bn contract was yesterday approved by the Federal Executive Council for the construction of a banquet hall in Aso Rock presidential villa. The new hall is planned to accommodate 150 seats. The approval is part of the final set of N19.4bn contracts for this year covering road construction, rail transportation and... Read More

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November 28, 2012

Why BPE DG, Bolanle Onogoruwa was shown the way out

by Akan Ido Though no reason was given by the Federal Government for the sack of the director-general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises yesterday, observers attribute it to the controversies surrounding the management contract for the Transmission Company of Nigeria awarded to a Canadian firm, Manitoba Hydro International. The Presidency had earlier released a... Read More

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November 25, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: (In)security (YNaija Frontpage)

I keep trying to have faith in our security operatives but they never help their case. If I were to get N50, for every time government and security agencies in this country have said the words; “Nigerians have been advised to go about their normal duties as security operatives are on top of the situation”;... Read More

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November 25, 2012

Report: N5 trillion stolen on President Goodluck Jonathan’s watch

by Akan Ido The Goodluck Jonathan administration assumed office in 2011, with a firm commitment to fight corruption and win the war, but almost two years down the line, the ‘fight’, according to analysts seems not to have left the runway for take-off. The current EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, recently gave reasons why the commission... Read More

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November 25, 2012

Simon Kolawole: Jonathan, don’t drop the ball

Too much money is wasted or stolen, and you cannot but wonder how many more roads or schools or hospitals the loot could have built. Increasingly, it appears two major things will eventually define the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan: the power sector and the anti-graft war. Don’t misunderstand me – we need massive infrastructural... Read More

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November 25, 2012

President Jonathan to grant amnesty to ex-EU leaders… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola …some friends of his, who spoke with A Pinch… said that if given a choice between his life and his mouth, Fani-Kayode would prefer to be bombed than to shut up. Your life or your mouth These are tough times for Femi Fani-Kayode, the talkative and sensation-loving ex-minister under President Olusegun... Read More

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November 24, 2012

Dele Momodu: Time to build a modern Nigeria (Part IV)

I have watched, and listened to, our President. He speaks like someone who really wants to succeed but lacks the courage to fight the cankerworm that made others before him to fail. Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to thank all those who have responded to this serialised analysis of what we need to do as... Read More

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November 23, 2012

“Highly irresponsible”: Gowon lets off on Obasanjo over the latter’s criticism of Jonathan

by Isi Esene Weeks after verbally slamming the renowned writer, Chinua Achebe, over his account of events during the Nigerian Civil War, former president and founder of the Nigeria Prays Initiative, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has fired another shot at former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Gowon described as “highly irresponsible” Obasanjo’s criticism of President Jonathan’s handling... Read More

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November 23, 2012

President Jonathan blames politicians for religious crisis in Nigeria

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that most of the religious tensions in the country were politically motivated. He said this at the launching of Faith Foundation-led programme to encourage religious reconciliation between Christians organised by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the minister for housing... Read More

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November 23, 2012

Boko Haram slaughters 3 children (5, 7, 12) of SSS officer in their mother’s presence

by Isi Esene Men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect on Thursday morning attacked the family of a State Security Service (SSS) personnel, Aduju Zubairu, killing his three children while he was away. The gunmen were reported to have forcefully made their way into his residence around 1:55am and slaughtered the... Read More

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November 22, 2012

Our brother (Meni) battled with liver disease, will be buried on December 7 – President Jonathan’s family

by Isi Esene The remains of Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan’s younger brother, who died on Tuesday at the National Hospital, will be buried on December 7. This was disclosed by the head of the Esosi family, Nitabai Inegite, who spoke with reporters after a family meeting that ended about 6.30pm yesterday in... Read More

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November 20, 2012

#NowWeKnow: President Jonathan spills the beans, contradicts media aides

by Isi Esene Analysts are of the view that president Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, during the presidential media chat, contradicted some of his media aides on certain policy issues emanating from the presidency. It was noted that the president did this on issues concerning power, the first lady’s health, and security. On the issue of... Read More

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N5 trillion “stolen under GEJ”: “It is gross misinformation – Presidency slams Punch report

Alamieyeseigha is my political benefactor – Jonathan

Tolu Ogunlesi: May things continue to fall apart in Nigeria (YNaija FrontPage)

Opinion: Corruption – The 37th State of the Federation

Report: Northern governors jostle to take Jonathan’s job

GEJ is not gay… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

I will not quit SURE-P job, Christopher Kolade dares critics

Dele Momodu: My kobo advise for Mr. President

N2.2bn banquet hall: “Jonathan needs it, he currently transmits national broadcast from the cafeteria…” – FG

We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

Opinion: Boko Haram the series: Season 2, Episode 1

Giant of Africa: N9 billion spent annually to maintain Pres. Jonathan’s air fleet

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Obasanjo, Jonathan and the failings of Nigerian mentors (YNaija FrontPage)

Lord have mercy: “Nigeria is safe and secure”, GEJ insists

Simon Kolawole: Beyond sacking civil servants

Opinion: What subsidy?

Corruption allegations: House of Reps to probe Godsday Orubebe’s Abuja mansion

“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor

Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa

Why BPE DG, Bolanle Onogoruwa was shown the way out

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: (In)security (YNaija Frontpage)

Report: N5 trillion stolen on President Goodluck Jonathan’s watch

Simon Kolawole: Jonathan, don’t drop the ball

President Jonathan to grant amnesty to ex-EU leaders… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Dele Momodu: Time to build a modern Nigeria (Part IV)

“Highly irresponsible”: Gowon lets off on Obasanjo over the latter’s criticism of Jonathan

President Jonathan blames politicians for religious crisis in Nigeria

Boko Haram slaughters 3 children (5, 7, 12) of SSS officer in their mother’s presence

Our brother (Meni) battled with liver disease, will be buried on December 7 – President Jonathan’s family

#NowWeKnow: President Jonathan spills the beans, contradicts media aides

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