Opinion: Welcome to the era of the flippant uninformed generation

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Owhe is having a chat about the forthcoming elections with his 18 year old sister who’s in her final year in the university, and at some point, he asks for her opinion on Vice-president, Namadi Sambo. But the teenager doesn’t even know who in the world Namadi Sambo is. She retorted: “Who is Namadi... Read More

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January 21, 2015

Thugs hurl stones at Pres. Jonathan’s convoy in Katsina

by James Sambo On Tuesday, January 20, political thugs attacked the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan in Katsina state during his re-election campaign. The shameful incident reportedly occured when Jonathan, alongside Vice President Namadi Sambo; the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu; Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina state, and others, paid a courtesy... Read More

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January 11, 2015

Irate crowd boos VP Namadi Sambo in Kaduna

by James Sambo Vice President Namadi Sambo, was reportedly booed during the 40th Anniversary of Alhaji Shehu Idris, Emir Of Zazzau in Zaria, Kaduna. According to Sahara Reporters, a senior military officer revealed that the Vice president was jeered as he arrived the open-field premises of the event on Saturday, January 10. The military source stated... Read More

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January 3, 2015

Akintunde Oyebode: Does it matter if a cat is black or white?

by Akintunde Oyebode In 1978, Deng Xiaoping became China’s pre-eminent leader at 74. Before leading China, Deng had cut his teeth in the army, helping it grow into a military machine during the Communist Revolution in the 1940’s. Though initially praised for his role by Chairman Mao, he fell out favour during the 1960’s because... Read More

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December 30, 2014

My certificates are with the Military – Buhari

by James Sambo Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission that his academic qualifications and credentials are in the possession of the military. While the academic qualifications of other Presidential candidates, are on display at the headquarters of... Read More

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December 25, 2014

How Pres. Jonathan spent his Christmas at the Villa (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo Photos of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Christmas Day celebration has been shared on Twitter by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati. He started his day by attending a Christmas Day Service at St Matthew’s church, Maitama, Abuja, in the company of his mother and first lady, Patience Jonathan. Later in the day, he received guests... Read More

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December 24, 2014

2015: Agbaje and Obanikoro reconcile after PDP meeting (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, and former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, have settled their differences. The pair have been at loggerheads since the governorship primaries of the PDP, which Obanikoro lost to Agbaje, with the former alleging irregularities in the voting process. However, at... Read More

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December 11, 2014

2015: Jonathan picks Sambo as running mate

by Christian Oshie President Goodluck Jonathan has named Vice President Namadi Sambo his running mate for the presidential election on February 14 next year. The president made the announcement in the early hours of Thursday after accepting his endorsement by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the party’s candidate for the election. Announcing a... Read More

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December 1, 2014

We did not threaten to breakaway – PDP‎ group denies

by Isi Esene Following reports of dissent in the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the perceived high-handed attitude of senior officials of the party, the PDP Ward2Ward Support Group has denied threatening to pull out of the party. In a statement released today by the Kamal Shekulumaso Karka, the National Coordinator of... Read More

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November 29, 2014

The battle within: PDP grassroots group threatens to breakaway

by Akan Ido Three months to the elections in February, there appears to be a disquiet in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as several members of the party threaten to shift allegiance. The Party, which appeared to be having the smoothest of rides in the months leading to the general elections after choosing President Goodluck... Read More

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November 22, 2014

We did not order Tambuwal’s arrest – NSA, Police deny reports

by Akan Ido Contrary to widespread reports that Nigeria’s top security echelon ordered the arrest of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal after the Assembly complex fracas, the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has denied giving any such directive. In a statement released today by the Director of Special... Read More

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November 17, 2014

Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

by Ahanonu Kingsley …And ignorant of this, my president did not deem it courteous enough to hide these lies, but reeled them out in unbroken flow that insulted the sensitivities of discerning and humane Nigerians. On the 11th of November, 2011, I watched like many other keen observers as my president, Goodluck Jonathan made the long-awaited declaration... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku and Tinubu meet with OBJ in Ogun, Tambuwal accepts presidential nomination form, Court dismisses Chime’s suit against Guardian newspaper, and more

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has accepted the APC presidential nomination form purchased for him by some members of the House and “broad-based associates.” The presentation took place at his Maitama residence in Abuja. Tambuwal said he would continue with consultation and give a final position soonest. Punch The Court of... Read More

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November 12, 2014

President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes (PHOTOS)

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today. The unveiling ceremony was held during the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting, where Vice President Namadi Sambo and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, joined the President to unveil the note. CBN Boss, Emefiele stated... Read More

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November 6, 2014

Ebola aid: ECOWAS donates $1.5million to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone

by Laila Ibrahim The Extra Ordinary meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of States and Government has announced the donation of $1.5million to the three worst hit countries in the sub-region to aid in the fight of the epidemic. The three worst hit countries include: Guinea, Liberia and Seirra leone, while... Read More

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October 4, 2014

GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Saturday, 3 September, President Goodluck Jonathan stated that the nefarious activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam. The President said this when a delegation of the Muslim community led by Vice President Namadi Sambo paid him an Eid-Kabir (Sallah) homage at his official residence in... Read More

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September 18, 2014

GEJ, Northern monarchs in late night meeting over bombs

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan is currently meeting with traditional rulers from the north led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, to discuss ways of ending the spate of killings in the region. The meeting which started at about by 9:25pm, is taking place at the First Lady’s Conference Room and... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Jonathan plans to improve the welfare of Nigerians

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Interim Office of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (GGW) and also for the appointment of an Acting Director General (DG) to man the Agency. Vice President, Namadi Sambo made this position known during the 5th meeting of the National Council... Read More

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September 4, 2014

GEJ wants more economic growth…inaugurates national council on MSMEs

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has inaugurated a council focused on creating a turning point in the national economic development drive. According to the President, the council which was inaugurated on Thursday is chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo, and its creation is aimed at building an economy that works for all Nigerians. “The creation... Read More

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September 3, 2014

#DidYouKnow: Cement production in Nigeria has increased [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The Federal Government has said that Nigeria now has an installed capacity of 39.5 million metric tons for the production of cement. Speaking on Tuesday at the Line II Ground-Breaking ceremony of the United Cement Company of Nigeria (UNICEM) Cement Factory in Cross River State, Vice President Namadi Sambo, noted that the Backward... Read More

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August 28, 2014

One ‘foreign expert’ like that is telling us what we already know about politicians and Boko Haram (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Dr Stephen Davis, an Australian based international adviser has revealed that the operations of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are being sponsored by some Nigerian politicians. During the interview which aired on an Australian TV, ABC, on Wednesday, 27 August, he said that until the sponsors of the militant groups are stopped,... Read More

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August 22, 2014

How Omoni Oboli got GEJ to host her screening [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Omoni Oboli must be one of the rare Nigerians who don’t have money-motives behind everything they do. Amen! The Nollywood actress says she did not screen her new flick ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ at Aso rock because of financial gains. She said all she wanted and got from them was their blessing.... Read More

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August 21, 2014

“My people are under the siege of Boko Haram,” Senator Ali Ndume cries

by Azubuike Azikiwe Ali Ndume, the Senator representing southern Borno state, says his constituents in Gwoza are under siege. His statement is coming two weeks after the Boko Haram insurgents took over the town of Gwoza and mounted their flags there. Ndume was speaking during a visit to shelter camps of people displaced by the... Read More

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August 10, 2014

Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, there are thousands of bats flying around the Presidential villa! During the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 6 August, a drama of sorts played out as the Ebola virus disease was the main topic of discussion. In the absence of President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Aww: Meet President Jonathan’s older sister

by Kolapo Olapoju The same nose, that same cheekbone, and the disarming smile. The FCT Muslim community paid the President an Eid el Fitri visit on Sunday, 27 July, and while important persons like Vice President Namadi Sambo and the FCT Minister Bala Mohammed were present, everyone seems to be more interested in Jonathan’s... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Pres. Jonathan joins others in breaking the Ramadan fast (See Photos)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday broke the Ramadan fast with several other top government functionaries at the Aso Rock Villa. Jonathan joined other Muslim faithfuls across the country in observing the Ramadan fast. Also with the president are Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, Inspector General of... Read More

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June 26, 2014

He’s back: Jonathan arrives Abuja after cutting short AU Summit trip (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Abuja from his aborted attendance at the 23rd Ordinary Session of African Union Heads of States and Government in Malabo due to the terrorist attack at the Banex Plaza, Wuse 2 in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday. The president arrived with the First Lady, Dame Patience... Read More

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June 5, 2014

Pres. Jonathan attends PDP NEC meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan today attended the 65th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. The meeting which was attended by several high raking members of the party witnessed an unanimous vote of confidence passed by the party leaders on President Jonathan’s leadership and administration. In attendance... Read More

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May 24, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vice-President Sambo loses N200 million to robbers in Kaduna

by S’ola Filani A fortnight ago, Vice President Namadi Sambo lost N200 million to armed night marauders, Sun News reports. Although the incident has been kept under wraps and downplayed in government circles, a close associate of Sambo on Friday, disclosed that the armed men in military uniform invaded one of the commercial farms owned... Read More

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February 7, 2014

Opinion: Katsina gave Namadi Sambo a low blow

by Garba Shehu Governor Shema revealed himself more fully when his supporters treated Vice President very rudely and contemptuously by interrupting his speech with shouts of “sai Shema”, “Nigeria sai Shema” It is not today that governors started jockeying to replace a sitting vice president in Nigeria. When he was in office as Vice President in President Olusegun... Read More

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Opinion: Welcome to the era of the flippant uninformed generation

Thugs hurl stones at Pres. Jonathan’s convoy in Katsina

Irate crowd boos VP Namadi Sambo in Kaduna

Akintunde Oyebode: Does it matter if a cat is black or white?

My certificates are with the Military – Buhari

How Pres. Jonathan spent his Christmas at the Villa (PHOTOS)

2015: Agbaje and Obanikoro reconcile after PDP meeting (See Photos)

2015: Jonathan picks Sambo as running mate

We did not threaten to breakaway – PDP‎ group denies

The battle within: PDP grassroots group threatens to breakaway

We did not order Tambuwal’s arrest – NSA, Police deny reports

Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku and Tinubu meet with OBJ in Ogun, Tambuwal accepts presidential nomination form, Court dismisses Chime’s suit against Guardian newspaper, and more

President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes (PHOTOS)

Ebola aid: ECOWAS donates $1.5million to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone

GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

GEJ, Northern monarchs in late night meeting over bombs

Jonathan plans to improve the welfare of Nigerians

GEJ wants more economic growth…inaugurates national council on MSMEs

#DidYouKnow: Cement production in Nigeria has increased [DETAILS]

One ‘foreign expert’ like that is telling us what we already know about politicians and Boko Haram (READ)

How Omoni Oboli got GEJ to host her screening [DETAILS]

“My people are under the siege of Boko Haram,” Senator Ali Ndume cries

Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

Aww: Meet President Jonathan’s older sister

Pres. Jonathan joins others in breaking the Ramadan fast (See Photos)

He’s back: Jonathan arrives Abuja after cutting short AU Summit trip (PHOTOS)

Pres. Jonathan attends PDP NEC meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vice-President Sambo loses N200 million to robbers in Kaduna

Opinion: Katsina gave Namadi Sambo a low blow

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