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This is why APGA leaders, members will be marching to Otuoke
by Iyobosa Omoregie Leaders and members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance have vowed to march down to President Goodluck Jonathan’s hometown, Otuoke in Bayelsa State, to collect the money…
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3 things we learnt from APC’s response to GEJ’s fear of prosecution
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the much publicised 'fear of prosecution' comment by President Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) says playing victim will not deter the incoming government from doing…
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“Even if I know where Shekau is hiding, I won’t tell you” | Chadian President knows something we don’t
by Panshak Ibrahim The US Department of State needs to urgently contact the President of Chad, Idris Derby. We suspect he may be worthy of the N1.4 billion bounty offer…
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Jonathan: I hope my wife will not divorce me
by Kolapo Olapoju As he prepares to make his exit out of the Presidential villa, President Goodluck Jonathan has started talking... about what awaits him after loosing his grip on…
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3 possible reasons why GEJ is on a sacking spree
by Kolapo Olapoju As Goodluck Jonathan nears the twilight of his tenure as President of Nigeria, he has embarked on sacking spree. The President has terminated the appointment of several…
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Buhari, Jonathan meet in secret… again
by Kolapo Olapoju For the third time since the presidential elections, President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, met again in private. The pair reportedly met behind closed doors on Wednesday…
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Ndigbo quietly supported Buhari’s presidential ambition
by Azubuike Azikiwe President Jonathan has been accused of deceiving the Igbo nation about awarding contract for the construction of Second Niger bridge and major federal roads in the South…
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Supreme Court halts constitutional amendment
by Kolapo Olapoju The Supreme Court has ordered the National Assembly to desist from its efforts to amend the 1999 constitution. A seven-man panel of justices of the apex court, led by the Chief…
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Benakak: Jonathan Did Nothing for His People
by Iyobosa Omoregie Former Niger Delta militant leader, Ebikabowei Victor Benakak is utterly displeased with President Goodluck Jonathan. The man popularly known as General Boyloaf says Jonathan failed to do…
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Soyinka Allegedly Calls Igbos Incurably Greedy [UPDATED]
by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate may have just stoked the fire of the inter-ethnic bickering, with his alleged anti-Igbo diatribe. According to The Cable, Soyinka believes that the Igbos are a…
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With 7 quotes, PDP leaders absolve themselves of all blames in Pres. Jonathan’s fall
by Kolapo Olapoju The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party have one request for their fellow party members and Nigerians- Stop! blaming us for the defeat of President Goodluck…
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GEJ held ‘private’ meetings with Adeboye, Oyedepo yesterday
by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan has held private meetings with Pastors David Oyedepo and Enoch Adeboye. The President was said to have had discussions with the two leading clerics…
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This is what the army’s confidential report says about Buhari
by Kolapo Olapoju A former military governor of the old Midwest Region, Brigadier Samuel Ogbemudia, says that he once had access to confidential report by the army on Buhari. According…
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2 reasons why the Presidency is at war with Mu’azu, PDP leaders
by Kolapo Olapoju The reasons for the lingering crisis between President Goodluck Jonathan and his aides against the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, is gradually beginning to…
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Akpabio has an important message for sit-tight African leaders
by Azubuike Azikiwe Over time, Africa has been unfortunate to have leaders who hold on to power at ll costs and prefer to die in power rather than relinquish their grip on…
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Enemies within… and Jega | According to Bode George, this is why PDP lost
by Temitope Onitiju Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, is of the opinion that enemies within the party and external factors like INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, were…
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Pres. Jonathan, Rita Dominic, Okonjo-Iweala, others attend Oronto Douglas’ burial (PHOTOS)
by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan attended the burial of his deceased aide, Oronto Natei Douglas, on Saturday, May 2. Doudlas was buried at his home town in Yenagoa, Bayelsa…
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Gimba Kakanda: A quick appeal to the Governor-elect of Niger State
by Gimba Kakanda There are many doubters who still hold that your coming is to turn this unfortunate State into a political enterprise, citing your affluent background to confirm their suspicion of…
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Is’haq Kawu: What are we to make of the NNPC audit report?
by Is’haq Kawu In response, the Governor was suspended from office, by President Goodluck Jonathan, who was always willing to protect Diezani Allison-Maduekwe. It is clear that like the proverbial…
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Buhari will not punish Ndigbo for voting against him – Ifeanyi Ubah
by Azubuike Azikiwe National Coordinator of Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, Ifeanyi Ubah, has advised President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to carry along the Ndigbo ethnic in his administration. In an interview with…
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Definitely, the PDP will spring back | President Jonathan sings a bullish tune
by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that if the Peoples Democratic Party remains committed to the vision of its founders, the party will return to power at the…
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PDP defectors will return from APC with empty stomachs – GEJ
by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan has commented on the rate at which members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The President says that…
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Rotimi Fasan: When is the inauguration day, May 28 or 29?
by Rotimi Fasan Should Jonathan refuse or fail to attend Buhari’s inauguration he may have helped to lay another booby trap for democratic practice, one in which a defeated candidate…
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GEJ continues sacking spree, appoints Emir of Kano’s cousin as NPA boss
by Kolapo Olapoju Of late, President Goodluck Jonathan has embarked on an unprecedented last minute sacking and appointment of officials of government parastatals. The latest casualty in the President's sack-spree…
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Why we supported Jonathan | Afenifere wants Buhari to understand something
by Kolapo Olapoju Socio-cultural Yoruba group, Afenifere, has released a communique explaining the rational behind its support of President Goodluck Jonathan in the recently concluded presidential election. According to the…
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Scrapping amnesty programme would lead to crisis in Niger Delta – Jonathan warns Buhari
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has advised that the administration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari should not consider scrapping the Presidential Amnesty programme for ex-militants in the Niger Delta region.…
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This Senator claims that top PDP members worked with APC to kick out GEJ
by Panshak Ibrahim A Senator who lost his re-election bid says that high level conspiracy was behind the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party at the…
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Jonathan, Buhari transition committees disagree over…
by Kolapo Olapoju The transition committees of President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, are reportedly at loggerheads over various issues. The President's team has accused Buhari's men of behaving like a parallel…
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Edwin Clark gets parting gift, as GEJ approves his university
by Kolapo Olapoju After being a vocal and staunch supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan for the last few years, Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark has perhaps been rewarded with a gift that may last a…
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Issa Aremu: Smuggling, the real acid test of Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign
by Issa Aremu This year’s May Day like in 2007 and 2011 is taking place in an interesting time of political transition with all its controversies and challenges. Taking place…
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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