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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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