Tag: Obasanjo

Jonathan’s achievements are historic – Abati opens up, blasts Nigerian media

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, has again shielded lashed out at his principal's critics saying former President…

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You are the CHIEF of assasins – Asari Dokubo to OBJ

by 'Jola Sotubo Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has received yet another letter in connection to his recent 18-page missive to President Goodluck Jonathan. Ex-militant, Mujahid Dokubo Asari is said to…

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Why Jonathan is Obasanjo’s responsibility – Femi Fani-Kayode

by Chi Ibe Former aviation minister and politician, Femi Fani-Kayode has called it former president, Olusegun Obasanjo's responsibility to rid Nigeria of President Goodluck Jonathan - because he imposed the…

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The Goodluck Implosion: How this Presidency went from favourite to unpopular in 3 years (YNaija Long Read)

by Wole Olabanji   On April 7, 2013, twenty-five months after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and crippled the Fukushima power plant, a skiff which was part of the…

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Abigail Anaba profiles Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Why NOI deserves our praise (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2013 Nominee)

by Abigail Anaba Even NOI's 'enemies' will acknowledge that she is an uncommonly brilliant and intelligent woman whose economic weight cannot be taken for granted. She definitely understands the world's…

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#InCaseYouForgot: ‘I was made President by God,’ says Jonathan

by Oge Okonkwo President Goodluck Jonathan added that Nigeria's problem is lack of love and unity. The president earlier today maintained that he rose from the smallest community in Bayelsa…

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Gov. Lamido’s sons: Detained bankers freed after money laundering investigation

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Senior bank officials in connection with the alleged laundering of N10billion by the two sons of Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and their companies, have been freed…

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REPORT: APC set to woo Obasanjo today

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to woo the amiable former Head of State today to canvass for support. According to investigations, the planned template for…

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“Obasanjo asked me to pay a godfather N10 million monthly”- Former Governor of Anambra

by Oge Okonkwo Former governor of Anambra state, Chinwoke Mbadinuju in an exclusive interview with The Punch, spoke on the controversies that trailed his administration while he was governor. Mbadinuju also…

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Dele Momodu: The season of satanic letters

by Dele Momodu But despite all these qualifications, Obasanjo could not lead Nigeria out of the doldrums. His tragic flaw was his decision to play God by not allowing Nigerians…

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House of Reps asks Jonathan to sack Stella Oduah over N255m armoured cars

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The removal of the aviation minster by the the House of Representatives has been recommended to the aviation committee over her decision to order the purchase of two…

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Jonathan should also reply OBJ’s letter and leak it out

by Olusegun Adeniyi Therefore, whether or not he responds to Obasanjo’s ill-tempered letter is no longer of any relevance. What I believe is important now is for him to begin…

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The emergence of APC is good for Nigeria – Oyegun

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Chief Odigie Oyegun, the former governor of Edo, has hinged the increased democracy growth curve of Nigeria to the emergence of the All Progressives Party (APC). He elaborated that the…

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APC, others are attacking me because of 2015 – Pres. Jonathan stars as Captain Obvious

by Akintomiwa Agbaje President Goodluck Jonathan has finally replied his acussers that call his adminisration “bad before the global community” as critics citing that its solely because of the 2015…

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State of the Nation: Impeach Jonathan now – APC tells National Assembly

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Redemption appears to be a distant dream for the Goodluck Jonathan administration as the All Progressives Congress (APC) have refused to give it a breathing space. According…

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Resign now or face humiliation – Sheikh Gumi warns Jonathan

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, an influential Islamic scholar, has warned President Goodluck Jonathan to honourably resign his duty post or face the shame losing in the 2015 election.…

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My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The first lady has found a new name for herself. Patience Jonathan, the First Lady of Nigeria boldy declared that she be no longer called Patience but…

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Opinion: Obasanjo’s letter to president Jonathan- an inconvenient truth

by Frank Onuoha The truth is not convenient. It is nevertheless expected that everyone - especially leaders, should be brave enough to stand up, swallow their pride, damn the consequence for…

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“Mandela turned down my request” to go for second-term – OBJ pays tribute to a man who was not like him (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe As the world has celebrated former South African president, Nelson Mandela, many Nigerians have made the inevitable comparisons with our leaders - many noting that former president,…

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You’ve got to see this: Gov. Amaechi does Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ like a pro (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo This hilarious video features Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi reportedly  'dancing' to the popular Skelewu song by Davido when he was visited APC governors in his state…

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2 jokers? Obasanjo meets Nollywood’s Nkem Owoh at son’s wedding (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe One comes all out and says it - he's a comedian, everywhere from Osuofia to Ukwa. We know him, we love him, we want him. His name…

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Duro Onabule: Stella Oduah is not worse than Obasanjo

by Duro Onabule The proof was the Senate probe of the Petroleum Training Development Fund (PTDF) during the Obasanjo administration. Headed by Senator Ndoma Egba (currently still serving), the panel…

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National Conference: How Obasanjo deceived Nigerians in 2005 – Prof. Sagay

by Oge Okonkwo Legal activist Itse Sagay said former President Olusegun Obasanjo deceived Nigerians in 2005 when he organised a national conference as he was a member of the committee for…

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Opinion: Nigerian politicians and the spirit of unforgiveness

by Obinna Akukwe The bank accounts of fuelers of the enemity continue to grow while the nation lies in depravity. Awolowo never forgave Abiola for betraying him. Azikiwe never forgave…

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Apo killing: “They were terrorists, not squatters” – Army Chief insists

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite reports saying that the 9 squatters killed in Abuja were innocent citizens, the army has insisted that they were terrorists. This was revealed by the Chief…

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REVEALED: OBJ’s sister reportedly owns Abuja building where squatters were killed

The unfinished building where security forces killed at least seven squatters Friday, September 20, in the Apo neighbourhood of Abuja, belongs to Mrs. Adunni Oluwole Salisu, believed to be the…

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Ochereome Nnanna: Are we closer to a National conference?

by Ochereome Nnanna In spite of the fact that the North has been awarded “majority” status in the population, given the largest number of states, local governments, electoral wards, federal…

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Levi Obijiofor: OBJ, Farida Waziri and Ribadu

by Levi Obijiofor In a leaked United States’ embassy cables published by WikiLeaks in 2011, Ribadu was reported to have informed former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Robin Sanders,…

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Simon Kolawole: What does Obasanjo really want?

by Simon Kolawole He watched with pleasure as his boys set Anambra and Oyo states on fire and capped it all by withdrawing the security aides of Governor Chris Ngige.…

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So true, so false: Did ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri really send OBJ this letter? (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo A controversial press statement released by Farida Waziri, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), relating to her tenure, has left her in…

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