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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Finally GEJ gets Northern elders endorsement | Buhari says witch hunting is not really his thing | Senate wants to create parallel budget office | More stories
As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Finally Jonathan gets Northern elders endorsement for second term. Leadership…
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Asagba of Asaba endorses President Jonathan for re-election
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, February 27, visited Delta state, where he was received by the Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien, in his palace. While…
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This is how GEJ landed in Delta today (PHOTOS)
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, February 27, arrived Delta state, on a two day visit. Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, posted on Twitter, the photos of the president on…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Mbu’s mouth may have landed him in trouble | Agbaje accuses Fashola of lying again | APC is short of cash, tries saving cost | More stories
As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Mbu's mouth gets him in trouble as House shows interest…
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Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stability – Pro-GEJ group
by Ranti Joseph Jonathan Youth Vanguard, a group in support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday assured Nigerians that Jonathan’s re-election will ensure stable democracy and progress…
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What GEJ told South-west monarchs during his ‘Continuity Tour’
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday visited traditional rulers from Lagos and Oyo states. He visited the palace of the Alara or Ilara Epe, Oba Akeem Adesanya, who is…
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Pres. Jonathan launches 4 new naval ships, promises to rout Boko Haram
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos inaugurates naval ships. He assured Nigerians of routing the Boko Haram sect as he inaugurated…
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House of Reps advise GEJ to avoid reckless spending
by Ranti Joseph The House of Representatives on Monday has advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to spend recklessly before the passage of 2015 Appropriation Bill. Chairman of the House Committee…
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@peddykal: Goodluck to the Igbos on Goodluck Jonathan
by Kalu Pedro “Whether this will be the supreme sacrifice required to gain the trust and loyalty of its Niger Delta Neighbours or perhaps the beginning of a new socio- political…
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@Adunnibaby: Why Buhari may not defeat Jonathan in 2015
by Abimbola Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, recently dismissed insinuations he would be a running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Since…
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Sonala Olumhense writes | Why the Northern Elders were right on Jonathan
by Sonala Olumhense Disclaimer: I do not write this article in favour of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), which last week gave President Goodluck Jonathan an October deadline to rescue…
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Opinion: Why does Jonathan like taking bad decisions?
by Usha Anenga I was sitting on the sofa in my living room watching the television when the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of a country of 160 million people,…
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“Are we as Christians being asked to support the PDP?” | Prof Yemi Osinbajo issues a broadside on Aregbesola, GEJ & more
by Yemi Osibajo I was greatly saddened to read the material written by Mr. Eyieyien urging "The Remnants” to vote out the current Governor of Osun State Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola…
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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…
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Finally, Pres. Jonathan meets parents of #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)
by S'ola Filani After nearly 100 days, and repeated demands by citizen groups, President Goodluck Jonathan finally met with both the parents of abducted Chibok girls and the girls who…
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Careless! Sanctimonious! Did you see what GEJ said about Buhari yesterday? (READ)
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, former president and perennial candidate, Muhammadu Buhari went hard against President Goodluck Jonathan. Maybe he shouldn't have - because the President came out firing from all…
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Obasanjo will laugh hard to hear the accusation of politics – Oby Ezekwesili’s BBC Hardtalk interview in 7 quotes
by Hauwa Gambo After the drama of the State Security Service detaining former minister and World Bank Vice President, Obiageli Ezekwesili, she today made her much-talked-about interview with the BBC’s…
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Lagos and full blown hyper-tension – and more, in today’s news round up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Yesterday, millions of hard working Lagosians, spent three hours going in one direction in traffic. Arrived at our offices all fagged out, took a nap rather than…
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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.
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What are you really worth? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze A good request on the face of it, but one made without a knowledge of the complexities of the situation on the ground, such as the…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili
by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as…
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Opinion: Dear NNPC, please bring back our refineries
by Solomon Ben Olonade The big question is simple: Should Nigerian refineries translate now from public to private ownership? Most true Nigerians will argue that the right principle for…
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Boko Haram members – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwaze Not a few Lagosians were stuck in a spot of traffic on Friday because a few khaki boys, or area boys, depending on who you listen…
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Soyombo Ayomikun: #AbujaBombBlast – Jonathan, help us find the Judas (Poetry)
by Soyombo Ayomikun If only We could reattach The amputated limbs The dismembered bodies 1.Mangled limbs Blood droplets Souls screaming In shock Cars burning Roofs…
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Nigeria make World Cup last 16, Jonathan to cut short AU trip & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria make world cup last 16 - Vanguard Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 to finish top of group, Nigeria qualify A double from Lionel Messi a day after…
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Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)
by Ayomikun Soyombo We can't neglect this land We can't give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can't just turn our backs to…
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‘This is your second chance from God’ – Jonathan tells Fayose
by Zara Mustapha President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the governor-elect of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose urging him to see his landslide victory in the gubernatorial election as a sacred mandate from God…
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Photo of 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia, Jonathan appoints Tukur Ambassador-at-Large & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo The arrested suspects 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia On a day the police said they had foiled a plot to bomb a church in Owerri,…
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#GEJcares: Pres. Jonathan wishes all fathers a Happy Fathers’ Day (PHOTO)
by Zara Mustapha It's still Father's Day and social media is literally getting inundated with goodwill messages, the latest one coming from no less a personality than Nigeria's President, Goodluck…
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Shettima explains why he stayed away from APC Convention , Jonathan to attend summit on infrastructure development & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Gov. Shettima explains why he stayed away from APC convention Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Saturday said he stayed away from the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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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