Goodluck Jonathan

Too Funny: It’s hard to say amen? Jonathan, ministers quiet when reverend prays against corruption at Democracy Day service

by Tolu Orekoya A congregation made up of top government officials, failed to respond to Most Reverend Peter Akinola’s prayer to end corruption in the government during an interdenominational church service at the Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, on Sunday, May 28, 2012. Instead the Reverend was met with dead silence as he prayed that corrupt members of... Read More

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Reports: “Terror attacks came as a thief in the night” – GEJ

by Stanley Azuakola At a thanksgiving service to mark his first anniversary in office, President Goodluck Jonathan solicited for the support of all Nigerians for his administration to achieve its transformation agenda. The president also invoked the biblical analogy of the coming of Christ to explain the recent cases of terrorist attacks in the country. According... Read More

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Happy Africa Day! 5 months into 2012, 5 hits and 5 misses for Africa

by Stanley Azuakola As noted by one of Ynaija’s Front Page columnists, Kathleen Ndongmo, in her piece this Friday, today is Africa Day, “that day in 1963 when the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), presently recognized as the African Union (AU) was founded.” To commemorate the day, here are the top five hits and top five... Read More

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VP Sambo beefs GEJ: Last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

Senate releases ethical statement The Senate has been criticised for its support of the death sentences handed down to six Nigerians in Indonesia for alleged drug trafficking and for its silence in the face of non-payment of corps members. But the Senate spokesman, Eyinnaya Abaribe, in a swift reaction has condemned its condemners saying the... Read More

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Segun Dada: General Buhari spoke my mind

by Segun Dada “Except there is justice in the conduct of the elections, blood will flow because there will be bloodshed between the dogs and the baboons.” This is the statement reportedly made by General Buhari on Monday, the very words that is causing a lot of commotion and chaos. General Muhammad Buhari was also... Read More

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What is Ayo Oritsejafor wearing?

When meeting presidents (past and present) of our Federal Republic, one always has to look their best, right? The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president – a venerable man of the gospel, one must make haste to add – outshone his other presidential counterparts in his (just a little tight) blue and green outfit. Literally. What... Read More

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Now that government is broke… (YNaija FrontPage)

It might actually be a good thing that we are broke. If we will not willingly shed our weight as country, a broke back (or bank) will surely force us to. Government cause it was meant to hold us back – Tupac (Panther Power) We have clearly reached a different level of financial emergency in... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: President Jonathan is a fashion icon – Reuben Abati

by Lekan Olanrewaju Detractors of President Jonathan may need to sit down and re-evaluate their criticisms, it would seem. In a recent interview with Tribune, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity describes critics of Jonathan’s administration as “mischievous” and goes on to share how the notion of the President’s lack of charisma is proven... Read More

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The ACN has a message for President Jonathan over 2015

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just as President Jonathan sent out a warning against “heating up the polity” as regards whether or not he will be partaking in the 2015 elections, the Action Congress of Nigeria has stated that they couldn’t care less about whatever path he chooses. The President had over the weekend stated that his... Read More

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Akintunde Oyebode: Zoning, violence and treachery (Ynaija FrontPage)

“Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” There are many to whom the name Mohammed Marwa remain meaningless. He was the infamous religious scholar, known as Maitatsine, whose narrow interpretation of Islam and inciting teaches led to... Read More

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Jonathan gets his mojo back? Mr. President is in the running for TIME’s 100 Most Influential People

by Hauwa Gambo “The twin imperatives of trying to end a bloody northern Nigeria Islamist rebellion led by Boko Haram and dismantle the fuel subsidies that are one of the country’s main sources of corruption (but are also, awkwardly, generally popular for keeping gas prices low) requires bold leadership of Jonathan, who is finishing his... Read More

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January 27, 2012

“GEJ is looking at me like I’m nobody, but he’ll see!” Boko Haram Leader threatens President

by Daniel Essien Imam Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has issued a threat to President Goodluck Jonathan in an audio message allegedly posted on the Internet. The video clip which was posted to YouTube two days back, shows a still image of Imam Abubakar Shekau, seated on a sofa with... Read More

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January 26, 2012

GEJ to Boko Haram: Come and talk to us!

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan challenged the violent Islamist Boko Haram sect on Thursday to identify themselves and state clearly their demands as a basis for talks, while acknowledging that military confrontation alone will not end their insurgency. In an interview with Reuters at the presidential villa in the capital Abuja, Jonathan also said there was... Read More

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January 26, 2012

Trying to understand Jonathan? CNN’s Stephanie Busari talks to people who know him

Culled from CNN Monday Profile “Nigerians should allow him time to focus on what he wants to achieve. He has not been in power for a long time.” He is the son of a canoe-carver, a mild-mannered academic who wears a fedora but eschews the flowing robes and bombastic brashness that often characterize Africa’s “Big... Read More

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January 24, 2012

#BBViral: Fuel Subsidy 1 & 2 – “Grab your copy now!”

The more Nigerians stayed at home during the strikes, the more creative they got with the fuel subsidy issue. Here is one of the broadcasts that was sent via BlackBerry: O! E don happen again o. Chukwudi Films in association with Chukwuemeka Pictures presents FUEL SUBSIDY 1&2. Come hear the true story behind the whole... Read More

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January 23, 2012

“Like any young man, I have had my fair share of fun,” – Ugonna Madueke reacts to pictures

by Daniel Essien Last week, pictures of Ugonna Madueke, the son of the current Minister of Petroleum made their way to the Internet. The images reflected the affluent life he lives outside the country and drew different reactions from Nigerians. But the young man has responded and released a statement. Here it is: Re: A... Read More

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January 23, 2012

#OccupyNigeriaReview: Move over ‘impasse’, the new Nigerian word is ‘deadlock’!

By Adebola Rayo Every time something happens in Nigeria, we add new words to our vocabulary. I’m sure we all remember “cabal”, which started while Yar’Adua lay comatose and an unknown and (at the time) untouchable cabal supposedy ran the country. The word was resurrected by Jonathan when the subsidy issue started, of course there... Read More

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January 22, 2012

Oronto Douglas speaks on the Kano blasts

by Seyi Lawal Oronto Douglas, the Environmentalist and Special Adviser to the President on Research, documentation and Strategy, has called for Nigerians to be united in the face of adversity. He was referring to the multiple explosions that rocked the ancient city of Kano two days back. An update on his Facebook page read: “We... Read More

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January 21, 2012

Dele Momodu: “This President Just Can’t Get It!”

Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to sound American today. The type of arrant nonsense going on in Nigeria today would have elicited some exclamatory remarks from the Americans. What I admire in them is their no-nonsense attitude to life. Love them or loathe them, the Americans would always fight for their rights. They have a... Read More

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January 20, 2012

Who wants to be a millionaire? Police put N50million price on Boko Haram suspect

by Seyi Lawal The police have put a price on Kabiru Sokoto’s head. The above is alleged to the mastermind and prime suspect behind the bomb attacks on St. Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State, that took place on Christmas Day. The incident claimed over 40 lives and left a lot more injured. The Police... Read More

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January 19, 2012

“Is it wrong for someone to come home to serve her country?” – See quotes from Okonjo-Iweala’s #FuelSubsidy presentation to the National Assembly

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Co-ordinating Minister of Nigeria’s economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala this afternoon faced the Fuel Subsidy Probe at the National Assembly. She came up immediately after Olisa Agbakoba and Farouk Lawan introduced her as the Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy. However, when she began to speak, she stated categorically that: “I speak as Minister... Read More

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January 19, 2012

Photo of the Day: Dieziani’s son life of affluence

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Pictures have emerged of Ugonna, son of Dieziani Allison-Madueke, the Minister of Petroleum’s lavish lifestyle. The images have come out at a time when the citizens of the country are coming to terms with the new pump price of petrol, which has been fixed at N97. It is not the same story... Read More

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January 17, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: It’s Don Jazzy… Again!

While a lot of celebs have been catching heat for endorsing the President’s 2011 candidacy, Don Jazzy was practically getting thrown under the bus on Twitter for his overt involvement in the affair. Between the negative tweets and those in defence of him, the Mo’Hits maestro trended worldwide for a brief period, another milestone for... Read More

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January 16, 2012

“Why should we feel irritated when they sing and dance against what we have done?” – Fashola blasts Jonathan on miliary “occupation” of Lagos

A full excerpt of the speech as delivered by Babatunde Raji Fashola on military occupation of Lagos state: Dear Lagosians, For the past few days, I have monitored the developments related to the public protest against the increase in the pump price of petrol. During that period, I have at the invitation of my colleagues... Read More

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January 16, 2012

Video: Did T.B Joshua predict #OccupyNigeria?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It is possible that Prophet T.B Joshua predicted the ongoing #OccupyNigeria protests. In an interesting Youtube video that is going viral, the Senior Prophet at the Synagogue Church of All Nations speaks to his congregation about the impending crisis. According to a brief description of the video posted, “On Oct 16th, 2011,... Read More

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January 16, 2012

The Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s 7am Broadcast On The Deregulation Policy

YNaija has obtained the text of the national broadcast meant to be broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan by 7: 00 AM Monday morning in Nigeria. The President was expected to address the nation yesterday by 9.00pm, but was deep in consultations with Labour and other government officials at the time. Said negotiations which consists of... Read More

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January 11, 2012

“Count me out!” National Youth Council president refutes reports that they support #FuelSubsidyRemoval

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Wale Ajani is President of the National Youth Council, he recently spoke with YNaija on the reason his organisation is supporting the removal of fuel subsidy. “I am doing what my conscience asks me to do, so I ignore the abuses.” Is it true that the National Youth Council supports the removal of fuel subsidy?... Read More

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January 9, 2012

VIDEO: Right timing? Eedris Abudulkareem drops ‘Jaga Jaga’ part 2

by Seyi Lawal Last week, some people asked for a theme song to the #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest taking place today, well, ask no more! Thanks to Eedris Abdulkareem, everyone can now hit the streets chanting: ‘Na jaga jaga b dat o!’ let’s hope it catches on, at least that was his plan. This is the second part to Eedris’s 2004... Read More

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January 5, 2012

YNaija Brief: An update on the #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest in Kano

by Chi Ibe Last night in Kano, the #OccupyNigeria protest, or the #HarmattanRevolution as some have called it, took place. For over 12 hours, according to eyewitness accounts, hundreds of protesters peacefully occupied the Silver Jubilee Roundabout in the city centre in what some called an “unprecedented” protest. It started in the day with solidarity... Read More

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January 4, 2012

History in Progress! Muslims & Christians in Kano come together for over 10 hours to protest #FuelSubsidyRemoval – See Photos

by Seyi Lawal Nigerians have witnessed a remarkable sense of unity of purpose, bound together by rage over the fuel subsidy removal policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria, across the country from Lokojo to Ilorin, Lagos to Ibadan. And now, in Kano, the #OccupyNigeria protest, or the #HarmattanRevolution as some have called it, is... Read More

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