Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: My fear for a Buhari presidency

by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive Going by the threats coming from the Niger Delta in the event of a Jonathan loss at the poll, we can understand where we might be heading with a Buhari presidency. In 2011, I took to the social media to express my grave reservation about voting then acting president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.... Read More

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February 20, 2015

I have fulfilled my promise to Nigerians on electricity – Pres. Jonathan

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration has fulfilled his campaign pledge to Nigerians in the power sector. Jonathan made the utterance on Friday, February 20, during the commissioning of the Olorunsogo II Power Station in Ogun State. While addressing the gathering which included members of the Federal Executive Council, Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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February 20, 2015

APC senators vow to block Obanikoro’s ministerial bid

by James Sambo Senate members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have communicated their resolve to block the re-appointment of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The opposition party senators stated that their decision was borne out of his alleged indictment in the use of the military to rig the... Read More

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February 20, 2015

There will be no Interim Government – Ex-President, Abdulsalami Abubakar declares

by Panshak Ibrahim Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has categorically stated that there will be no interim government. He spoke to journalists during a press conference on Thursday, after a meeting of the Peace Committee, made up of security Chiefs, party and religious leaders. Abubakar, who is the chairman of the... Read More

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February 20, 2015

Oba Akiolu says OBJ created his own dilemma, denies endorsing Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of being the architect of his own misfortune, stating that he ‘initiated and nurtured’ all the anomalies he’s now complaining about in the PDP. Akiolu made the statement while speaking to journalists on the sideline of the commissioning of four Nigerian... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Members of the Yoruba Council of Elders visit Pres. Jonathan (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun The leadership of the Yoruba Council of Elders were guests of President Goodluck Jonathan at the State house in Marina, Lagos, on Thursday, February 19. Present at the reception were PDP National chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, President of the council, General Adeyinka Adebayo, Secretary –General Yoruba Council of Elders(YCE), Chief Idowu Sofola ;... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Bode George is an ingrate we rejected || PDP founding elders run down party chieftain

by Kolapo Olapoju A national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has been taken to the cleaners by a group known as the ‘Concerned Founding Elders of the PDP in Lagos’. On behalf of the founding elders, Prof. Tunde Olayinka, released a statement on Wednesday, February 18, chastising Bode George for speaking... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Ayobami Oyalowo: Jonathan’s legacy is a mix of deceit, blood-letting & destruction

by Ayobami Oyalowo My dear friends on Facebook, I have said it before and I will continue to say and live by the fact that my ambition, and indeed the ambition of anybody, is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Therefore, I urge all Nigerians to look forward in hope as we fulfill the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Jonathan has a right to deploy soldiers for elections – Fayose doesn’t give two hoots about court order

by Kolapo Olapoju In spite of a court order barring the use of soldiers in the conduct of the elections, Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, insists that President Goodluck Jonathan will disregard the ruling and make use of soldiers for the forthcoming general elections. Justice R. M Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Sokoto,... Read More

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February 19, 2015

APC writes GEJ, Jega over the use of soldiers during elections

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has written a letter to President Goodluck Jonathan and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, requesting full compliance to the judgment barring the participation of soldiers in elections in the country. The letter, dated February 16, 2015, was sent out from the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Here are 12 reasons why you should vote for Pres. Jonathan

by James Sambo According to the Presidency, there are 12 reasons why Nigerians should vote President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election during the presidential election of March 28 presidential election. The 12 reasons were listed in an article titled, ‘Twelve reasons to support Jonathan’, which was published in the new edition of ‘Villascope’, the official magazine... Read More

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February 19, 2015

OBJ has torn PDP into shreds || APC takes a swipe at ruling party

by Damilola Jagun According to the Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, the dramatic fashion in which Olusegun Obasanjo, departed the Peoples Democratic Party, was a sign of the end of the impact of the ruling party in the political scene of Nigeria. Obasanjo had on Monday, February 16, announced his exit from... Read More

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February 18, 2015

APC describes Jonathan’s administration as ‘6 years of clueless leadership’

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has reacted to the newspaper advertorial about Nigeria’s military expenditure during the 20-month reign of General Muhammadu Buhari. According to the opposition party, Buhari spent a lot more in equipping the military within his short spell as Head of State than President Jonathan did... Read More

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February 17, 2015

“You promised to rescue Chibok girls in 6 weeks, not us” – #BBOG campaigners reply FG

by Kolapo Olapoju The #BringBackOurGirls campaign group has reacted to the comments of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, who criticised the group for giving the Federal Government a 6-week timeline to bring back the abducted Chibok girls. According to the group, the launch of its 6 weeks countdown to the... Read More

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February 17, 2015

When you talk, talk sense… See 6 important tips for the incoming president

by Adedayo Ademuwagun It’s true many of us were not happy when the elections were moved to March 28, but maybe we needed more time to really look at our candidates and see if they do have what it takes to lead the nation forward and make life better for the Nigerian people. The president... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Second coming of Obanikoro: GEJ sends 8 ministerial nominees to Senate for ratification

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded to the Senate, the name of former Minister for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, to be ratified for ministerial appointment. Obanikoro, alongside 7 other ministerial nominees are expected to be confirmed by the lawmakers of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly. Senate president, David Mark, read out the... Read More

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February 17, 2015

We hear the PDP will soon launch another round of campaign tour

by James Sambo After postponing the general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council has reportedly made plans to commence another round of state-wide campaigns. According to Punch newspaper, the decision to embark on the new round of campaigns was taken during a meeting the council members had with President Goodluck Jonathan at the new... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Opinion: The Lagos gov’t under Fashola has failed

by Simon Utsu Now Lagos state generates roughly 200million dollars in tax revenues monthly. The question is do they put it to use judiciously and intelligently? I listened to Fashola going on about President Jonathan early last month and I was quite disappointed in the direction Nigerian politics is heading. Hear him: “I watched the... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: What Nigerians must do beyond 2015

by Bayo Oluwasanmi …whenever any form of Government becomes destructive … it is the right of People to alter or abolish it, and institute new Government. Let me begin my thoughts on Nigeria beyond 2015 by taking you back to 1776 America. The most famous and perhaps the most eloquent expression of a people’s right... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Opinion: President Jonathan remains Nigeria’s best option

by Enenim Ubon I do not belong to the group of people who say “let Gods will be done” as regards this election, because to me this is more than an election. It is an opportunity for Nigerians to take back their nation from the grasp of a few persons whose aim is to perpetually... Read More

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February 17, 2015

‘Get ready for new betrayal’: Soyinka warns Nigerians in BBC interview (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, says the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress, are ‘problematic candidates’. In an interview with the BBC on Monday, February 16, Soyinka stressed that the two leading political parties should have... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Jonathan is afraid of Buhari’s growing popularity || New York Times takes GEJ to the cleaners

by Kolapo Olapoju The New York Times has described the postponement of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, hs being orchestrated by President Goodluck Jonathan to infuriate the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The US-based newspaper in its editorial of Monday, February 16, stated that Jonathan... Read More

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February 16, 2015

I get worried when the military is criticised – Pres. Jonathan

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says he gets very worried whenever the Nigerian military is subjected to public criticism and chaste. He said Nigerians need to inculcate the habit of giving respect to members of the nation’s security forces because they make it possible for them to sleep in peace at night. Jonathan made... Read More

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February 16, 2015

‘Obasanjo is heading the opposition APC’ || This is the gospel according to Kashamu

by Kolapo Olapoju A South-west Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Buruji Kashamu, has accused former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, of being in charge of the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the allegation during a press conference on Sunday, February 15, while reacting to the latest verbal attack of President Goodluck Jonathan by Obasanjo.... Read More

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February 16, 2015

YNaija visited Delta, Enugu & Ebonyi – and this is how they will be voting

by YNaija The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently confirmed reports and rumours by postponing the general elections from February 14th and 28th, 2015 to March 28th and April 11th 2015. It was the latest in a series of twists and turns as the electoral body confirmed that there are security challenges bedeviling what might... Read More

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February 16, 2015

Don’t sacrifice your lives for APC – Akpabio advises Akwa-Ibom youth

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has warned the youths in the state against sacrificing their lives for the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress. Akpabio made the comments on Saturday, February 14, during the Peoples Democratic Party campaign rally of its governorship candidate, Udom Emmanuel, in Etim Ekpo LGA of... Read More

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February 16, 2015

Why OBJ is trying to undermine Jonathan’s gov’t – Fani-Kayode reveals

by Kolapo Olapoju Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, has reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the election postponement. According to the ruling party, Obasanjo is angry with Jonathan because he refused to be controlled by him, while also adding that the erstwhile head of state,... Read More

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February 16, 2015

Jonathan, Buhari may hold special meeting on election

by James Sambo It appears that the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress, may hold a private meeting before the March 28 presidential elections. According to Punch Newspapers, the meeting which may most likely be held outside the... Read More

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February 15, 2015

‘OBJ is a cancer that may never get cured’ – Fayose is still on the matter

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has a terminal disease that “may never be cured in a lifetime”. Fayose says Obasanjo is at loggerheads with President Goodluck Jonathan because he prevented him from controlling the nation from his farm in Ota, Ogun State. In a statement... Read More

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February 15, 2015

Why should I investigate fabricated things? || GEJ cannot be bothered about #EkitiGate

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed indifference regarding the audio recording, where top military officials and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, were purportedly heard plotting to manipulate the outcome of the June 21 governorship election of Ekiti state. Prominent persons implicated in the audio tape were; former minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro;... Read More

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Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: My fear for a Buhari presidency

I have fulfilled my promise to Nigerians on electricity – Pres. Jonathan

APC senators vow to block Obanikoro’s ministerial bid

There will be no Interim Government – Ex-President, Abdulsalami Abubakar declares

Oba Akiolu says OBJ created his own dilemma, denies endorsing Buhari

Members of the Yoruba Council of Elders visit Pres. Jonathan (See Photos)

Bode George is an ingrate we rejected || PDP founding elders run down party chieftain

Ayobami Oyalowo: Jonathan’s legacy is a mix of deceit, blood-letting & destruction

Jonathan has a right to deploy soldiers for elections – Fayose doesn’t give two hoots about court order

APC writes GEJ, Jega over the use of soldiers during elections

Here are 12 reasons why you should vote for Pres. Jonathan

OBJ has torn PDP into shreds || APC takes a swipe at ruling party

APC describes Jonathan’s administration as ‘6 years of clueless leadership’

“You promised to rescue Chibok girls in 6 weeks, not us” – #BBOG campaigners reply FG

When you talk, talk sense… See 6 important tips for the incoming president

Second coming of Obanikoro: GEJ sends 8 ministerial nominees to Senate for ratification

We hear the PDP will soon launch another round of campaign tour

Opinion: The Lagos gov’t under Fashola has failed

Bayo Oluwasanmi: What Nigerians must do beyond 2015

Opinion: President Jonathan remains Nigeria’s best option

‘Get ready for new betrayal’: Soyinka warns Nigerians in BBC interview (READ)

Jonathan is afraid of Buhari’s growing popularity || New York Times takes GEJ to the cleaners

I get worried when the military is criticised – Pres. Jonathan

‘Obasanjo is heading the opposition APC’ || This is the gospel according to Kashamu

YNaija visited Delta, Enugu & Ebonyi – and this is how they will be voting

Don’t sacrifice your lives for APC – Akpabio advises Akwa-Ibom youth

Why OBJ is trying to undermine Jonathan’s gov’t – Fani-Kayode reveals

Jonathan, Buhari may hold special meeting on election

‘OBJ is a cancer that may never get cured’ – Fayose is still on the matter

Why should I investigate fabricated things? || GEJ cannot be bothered about #EkitiGate

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