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Jonathan dedicates the remaining part of his life to doing this
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former President Goodluck Jonathan, says he will dedicate the remaining part of his life to peace building across Nigeria. Jonathan, who was speaking at the civic reception…
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Opinion: A letter to President Goodluck Jonathan
by Olalekan Adigun Regardless of how you handled yourself in the past, I must end this on a positive note. By simply not consulting your aides before conceding defeat on…
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God did not create me that way… to allow Nigeria break up – Jonathan
by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan exhibited immense sportsmanship and statesmanship when he made the decision to concede defeat after he lost the presidential elections to Muhammadu Buhari. Ordinarily, it…
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Why my prediction that PDP would rule for 60 years failed to come true – Former Chairman
by Azubuike Azikiwe A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Vincent Ogbulafor, who once predicted that the party would rule Nigeria for 60 years, has revealed reasons why the…
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The new BoT Chairman of PDP is not President Jonathan
by James Sambo The speculations that President Goodluck Jonathan may take over as the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, turned out to be wrong. Instead, a…
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This is why Rotimi Amaechi fell out with President Jonathan
by Azubuike Azikiwe The acrimony between President Goodluck Jonathan and Rotimi Amaechi is well documented, however, no one has been able to succinctly ascertain the root cause of their fight…
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While wishing Buhari ‘good luck’, Moro announces Friday as Public Holiday
by James Sambo To celebrate the 2015 Democracy Day, the Federal Government has declared Friday May 29, 2015 as Public Holiday. The information was disseminated on Monday, May 25, by the Minister…
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Buhari needs your prayers more than I do – Pres. Jonathan
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has enjoined Nigerians to pray for the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari. He said Buhari's government needed the prayers of Nigerians more then he does, as he…
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Buhari will correct damage done by present government – Obasanjo
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the administrtion of President Jonathan, saying it has mismanaged the country in the last eight years. Obasanjo said the incoming government…
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Fani-Kayode has no apology for his campaign attacks on Buhari
by Kolapo Olapoju Femi Fani-Kayode, says the campaign of calumny directed at President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, during the presidential campaign, was nothing personal. According to the Director-General of the PDP's Presidential…
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Jonathan’s ally General Danjuma asks Buhari to investigate ‘Jonathan’
by Panshak Ibrahim General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has advised President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to investigate the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan over the $60 billion debt it will inherit. The former Defense Minister made…
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We hear Jonathan, Sambo, Obanikoro, others will leave Nigeria after May 29
by Kolapo Olapoju According Punch Newspapers, President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and several ministers have concluded plans to travel abroad shortly after the May 29 inauguration of a Buhari's government. It…
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Dele Momodu: Goodbye President Jonathan, but remember you were warned
All the appeals I made in good faith were rebuffed and pummelled by some of your aides, friends and supporters but I did not mind them because I knew a…
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Patience Jonathan promises to support her ‘sister’- Hajia Buhari
by Iyobosa Omoregie Outgoing first lady, Patience Jonathan, has promised to support Hajia Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President-Elect Muhammadu Buhar. Mrs Jonathan stated this on Thursday, May 21, at…
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Anenih wanted Jonathan to take over as PDP Board of Trustees Chairman
by James Sambo Chief Tony Anenih says he resigned as Chairman Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, so as to make room for President Goodluck Jonathan to take over.…
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Fani-Kayode absolves himself of blame, tries not to rock the boat, yet drops a shocker
by Kolapo Olapoju Even though he played a part in the turn of events that led to the downfall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode doesn't want any of…
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“Threaten the peace of Niger Delta and be treated like a common criminal” | Ateke Tom has a word for Asari Dokubo
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former Commander, Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Chief Ateke Tom, says the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan will not lead to a resumption of…
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This is the staggering amount FG borrowed under Jonathan’s government
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has been in charge of Nigeria's affairs for a little over five years, and under his leadership, the Federal Government has borrowed N5,04tn from…
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Pres. Jonathan secretly signed the budget weeks ago and it only just became public knowledge
by Kolapo Olapoju It appears President Goodluck Jonathan may have signed the 2015 Appropriation Bill weeks ago, however, it is only just becoming public knowledge. The Senate had passed the…
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Asari Dokubo: After Jonathan goes, our struggle begins again
by Iyobosa Omoregie Niger Delta militant leader, Dokubo Asari, says the end of the tenure of President Goodluck Jonathan, may signal the relaunch of the struggle of the people of…
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GEJ to attend last ECOWAS summit as Nigeria’s President
by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan will on Tuesday, May 19, attend his last summit of ECOWAS countries. The President is expected to attend the 47th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
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Soyinka: I was told to warn Amaechi about Jonathan
by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he was advised to warn Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi against taking on President Goodluck Jonathan during the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…
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What Tinubu said about Gov. Amaechi in Lagos yesterday (READ)
by Kolapo OlapojuNational leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, May 14, described Rotimi Amaechi as "one of the Generals of the Common Sense Revolution", which pushed…
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Buhari not getting ‘tips’ from Jonathan, but OBJ’s been helping
by James Sambo Perhaps Jonathan wants Buhari to find his own feet or he simply can't be bothered. President Goodluck Jonathan has been accused of not giving President-elect Muhammadu Buhari…
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“Jonathan’s government is the most corrupt ever, Buhari must not spare him” – A former governor said this
by Panshak Ibrahim A former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, is of the opinion that President Goodluck Jonathan's administration is the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria.…
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Immanuel Ugwu: Will the APC be another eatery?
by Immanuel Ugwu But we are in the last days of the oil era. There will be less and less petrodollars to share. APC’s task is to create wealth, to…
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GEJ’s people are frustrating us and Metuh is spreading lies, APC laments (not so) smooth transition
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress claims to be having a hard time conducting a smooth transition of power from President Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari. In what is almost…
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We hear Obasanjo rejected opportunity to bring PDP back from the dead
by Kolapo Olapoju It's being reported that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has rejected entreaties from the Peoples Democratic Party to do a Lazarus for the party after its calamitous outing…
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Why Police IG, Suleiman Abba, was sacked
by Kolapo Olapoju The Police Service Commission has explained the reason behind the dismissal of former Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba. According to the commission, the former IG was…
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Jonathan will serve as tour guide to Buhari on May 28
by Kolapo Olapoju On his last day in office, May 28, President Goodluck Jonathan will be a tour guide for his successor, Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan will take Buhari on a tour…
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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