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November 23, 2012

“Highly irresponsible”: Gowon lets off on Obasanjo over the latter’s criticism of Jonathan

by Isi Esene Weeks after verbally slamming the renowned writer, Chinua Achebe, over his account of events during the Nigerian Civil War, former president and founder of the Nigeria Prays…

November 20, 2012

Opinion: What is Nigeria worth beyond oil and gas?

by Niyi Akinnaso Today, virtually every branch of government has showcased more cases of corruption and grandstanding than substantive achievements. There are two approaches to this question. Those who focus…

November 18, 2012

How to do an oil deal in Nigeria: A tale of middlemen and millions

by Steve LeVine There are always are middlemen, multi-million-dollar fees, meetings in luxury European hotels, and hijinx, because at least one of the parties is usually rough around the edges.…

November 13, 2012

Open letter to the President: Security implications of Arabic inscriptions on the Naira

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN ON THE SECURITY IMPLICATION OF ARABIC INSCRIPTIONS ON NAIRA NOTES. Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan President and Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces Federal Republic of…

November 12, 2012

“Real and potent danger”: Obasanjo predicts a youth revolution due to unemployment

by Isi Esene Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed fears at the alarming rate of unemployment in the country saying the danger is "real and potent". While speaking at the…

November 11, 2012

Obasanjo, Ezekwesili, Okonjo-Iweala, Zakaria, others to grace Airtel’s ‘Night of Influence’

by Isi Esene Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will lead a cast of prominent Nigerians from the private and public sectors to the Airtel Night of Influence, a high profile gathering…

November 5, 2012

Sonala Olumhense: Nigeria’s media weakest link

by Omoade Adelani Knowing full well that any allegation thrown at those in government will stick, especially that of financial impropriety, Sonala is spoiling our day by adding bouts of…

November 5, 2012

Obasanjo accuses states of “ambushing” local government monies

by Rachel Ogbu Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the review of local council laws to check what he described as “excesses of state governments.” Obasanjo lamented that the essence…

October 28, 2012

Simon Kolawole: Achebe and the future of Nigeria

Actually, I used to expect so much from our leaders. But I have grown frustrated. After closely observing Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan in the last…

October 2, 2012

Matthew Kukah: Prof. Wangari Maathai: One year after

by Matthew Hassan Kukah She described her divorce aptly as a tornado, which passed through her house. For, in quick succession, she lost her job in the university, was disqualified…

October 1, 2012

“Rediscover that special spirit that enables us to triumph” – President Jonathan tells Nigerians #Independence52

by Reuben Daba An interdenominational church service was held in Abuja yesterday to commemorate the nation's 52nd Independence Anniversary celebration. Notable dignitaries present at the service include former President Olusegun…

September 22, 2012

Dele Momodu: The bully called Sanusi

Sanusi appears to be a poor student of Nigerian history; otherwise, he would have known that whenever Nigerians are hailing the disciplinarian father of a recalcitrant child, the same people…

September 22, 2012

Opinion: Thank you President Jonathan

by Cosmas Okoli Unfortunately, the then President Olusegun Obasanjo failed the athletes and indeed, the Nation by not only refusing to receive and reward the athletes, but also by not…

September 14, 2012

“We are now paying the price for the ouster of Ghaddafi” – Obasanjo

by Stanley Azuakola In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation aired on Thursday, former President Obasanjo shared his perspectives on various issues ranging from Boko Haram to the Libyan…

September 12, 2012

Sanusi defends N5,000 note policy, calls Obasanjo a ‘bad economist’

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. by Isi Esene The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday stood in defence of the apex bank's currency review policy saying…

September 6, 2012

Japheth Omojuwa: #GreenDealNigeria – Nigeria’s 4 million barrels per day and the generation without oil (YNaija FrontPage)

Ghawar is the reflection of the fact that Nigeria’s economy cannot not be based on oil in 30 years’ time. Ghawar is the largest oil field in the world. It…

September 5, 2012

Senate moves against Jonathan, opposes ceding of Bakassi to Cameroun

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Upper Legislative House is taking a different position on the ceding of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon, an agreement which was taken during the administration…

September 2, 2012

“Mr. ex-President, you are my mugu” – Eedris Abdulkareem fires back at Obasanjo

Battle of the formers. Isi Esene Eedris Abdulkareem, the Kennis Music rapper and former member of the Remedies trio has hit back on former president Olusegun Obasanjo who famously lambasted…

August 21, 2012

Role Model: Obasanjo “inspires Nigerian youth” on MTV Meets

Chief Obasanjo and MTV Base VJ Vanessa Mdee on MTV Base Meets With MTN by Akan Ido Politician, ex-soldier, farmer, and two-time former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, will…

August 6, 2012

“Odium and rancid outburst by a self-acclaimed elder statesman” – IBB fires back at Clark

by Isi Esene Nigeria's former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), yesterday in Abuja described a statement credited to Chief Edwin Clark accusing him of backing the radical Islamic sect,…

July 27, 2012

Analysis: Like OBJ, like GEJ – Nothing new in Okupe’s appointment as SA

by Stanley Azuakola The big news this morning on social media sites is the appointment by President Goodluck Jonathan of Dr. Doyin Okupe, as his Senior Special Assistant on Public…

July 22, 2012

10/10: More photos from the wedding of Naeto & Nicole

Venue: Catholic Church of Divine Mercy, Lekki, Lagos Date: July 21, 2012 IMG_8969 Naeto C & Nicole Aina Giwa-Amu Akunna BECKY ENYIOMA CHIAKU ODILI CHICHI Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe CHISOM NDUKWE…

July 1, 2012

OBJ designs tutorials specially for GEJ… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Obasanjo Tutors Jonathan NO one was sure about why ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo wields such strong influence on the current administration of President Jonathan. However, details have emerged…

June 29, 2012

Obasanjo has something to share: “Something is very wrong (with Nigeria)”

by Stanley Azuakola Right from the days when Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was president, many Nigerians have been saying it that GDP growth without decrease in poverty level is a fallacy.…

June 18, 2012

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: The House’s Trump Card

Watching events unfold over the past few days, I have come to conclusion that there is more to the House of Representatives’ subsidy probe report than meets the eye. I…

June 12, 2012

#FaroukLawan: How Obasanjo nailed Farouk Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola As long as he is alive, Olusegun Obasanjo, will always be a factor in the political affairs of Nigeria. Five years have gone by since he ceased being president,…

May 24, 2012

“Obasanjo does not have credibility in Nigeria,” lawmaker responds to ex-president’s remarks

by Stanley Azuakola Nigerian lawmakers are doing their best not to make a big issue out of former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks on Tuesday in which he said that there…

May 23, 2012

“Rogues, armed robbers are in the assembly,” Obasanjo blasts legislature

by Stanley Azuakola When ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo is in the mood to talk, there is simply no stopping him. He was in such a mood on Tuesday at the 4th Annual…

January 31, 2012

Twitter Roundup Xtra: Femi Fani-Kayode gets a dose of his medicine

by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] A few days ago, Japheth Omojuwa published an interview with Femi Fani-Kayode. In the interview, the lawyer emphasised the fact that the country was going to…

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