Obasanjo, Babangida, Buhari, others shun Jonathan’s midterm report (+ this photo of them too happy, together)

Former President Obasanjo preferred to be in Jigawa than in Abuja. When top officials of the various arms of the Nigerian Government gathered on Wednesday to listen to President Goodluck Jonathan present the scorecard of his administration in the last two years, one notable absentee was observed. The event, held at the International Conference Centre,... Read More

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May 28, 2013

#SOE: Boko Haram are still killing people in Borno – Sen. Ndume

by Rachel Ogbu A senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, has complained that despite President Goodluck Jonathan claim that the military was getting results in curbing terrorism, Boko Haram continued killings innocent people in the state. Ali Ndume, urged Nigerians to cooperate with the Federal Government to fight the terrorists in order to restore peace... Read More

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May 27, 2013

NGF crisis: “The Presidency has lost control… they are sore losers” – ACN, CPC reacts

by Rachel Ogbu The Action Congress of Nigeria, the Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party on Sunday have criticised the governors that rejected the election of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, calling them sore losers. Amaechi who has been in trouble with the... Read More

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May 27, 2013

Terrorism: We will stop Boko Haram at all costs – Jonathan talks tough

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said no matter what it costs the government, the excesses of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, must be curbed. On Sunday speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in an interview with journalists on the sideline of the 21st ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of... Read More

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May 24, 2013

#RIPChinuaAchebe: Jonathan to rebuild primary school to immortalise literary icon

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has announced plans to keep the literary icon, Chinua Achebe’s memory alive. On Thursday President Jonathan said the Federal Government and the Government of Ghana would team up to rebuild the St. Philip’s Central School, Ogidi, Anambra State, which was Achebe’s primary school. At the church service held for... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Boko Haram: 90 women and children to be freed from detention

by Rachel Ogbu About 90 women and children are believed to be among the first batch of people to be released in connection with activities of the Boko Haram sect. On Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan had released a statement asking the Defence Headquarters to release some terror suspects from detention, especially the women and children.... Read More

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May 23, 2013

Woolwich attack: Were the suspected killers influenced by Nigerian terrorists?

by Harriet Alexander The two men who suspected of murdering a soldier in Woolwich were both British citizens, but their origins were in the troubled West African country of Nigeria. A wanted poster in the northeastern Nigerian town of Maiduguri shows a photograph of Abubakar Shekau, described as the leader of Boko Haram Photo: GETTY IMAGES... Read More

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May 23, 2013

Why Jonathan ordered the release of Boko Haram suspects – Doyin Okupe

The presidency on Wednesday explained its decision to authorise the release of women, children and other suspected Boko Haram members currently being detained by Nigeria’s security agencies. The Nigerian military on Tuesday said it had received a directive from President Goodluck Jonathan to release all the women being held in connection with insurgent activities. The... Read More

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May 23, 2013

Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency

by Rachel Ogbu To prove its focus on peace in the country, the Presidency on Wednesday said it would definitely go ahead to release Boko Haram suspects but it would be done in phases. Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, said in a statement that the first set of... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Opinion: Nigerian governors, betray not one of your own

by Igwe Douglas ….It shocked me but it confirms our fear that the man (Jonathan) is becoming too desperate about this his 2015 ambition” It is allegedly the highest height of desperation if what is being reported in an online news website about how the President of Nigeria, Mr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan wants to compel... Read More

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May 21, 2013

State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha

by Rachel Ogbu Former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has revealed that his state pardon was actually approved by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua administration and all President Goodluck Jonathan did was complete the process. Speaking to journalist in Lagos yesterday, Alamieyeseigha who became the first governor to be convicted for corruption said “it was a pardon... Read More

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May 21, 2013

NGF election: Amaechi, Akpabio camps intensify lobby for chairmanship seat

by Rachel Ogbu The struggle to become the next chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum has intensified as member prepare for the forum’s next meeting. On Monday, it was confirmed that different camps interested in taking over from current chairman, Governor Rotimi Amaechi to head the 36-member forum, were not leaving anything to chance. “The... Read More

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May 14, 2013

“Let him go and learn”: Ex-Oyo SSG urges Jonathan to take tips from OBJ

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has been advised to take tips on the art of governance from former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Dejo Raimi, gave an example of how the former president crushed the Odi crisis with the use of force; he urged the Jonathan administration to be more... Read More

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May 11, 2013

Jonathan is not probing me – AGF Adoke denies corruption probe

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan was reported to have set up an investigation on the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke over allegations of corruption. SaharaReporters published that in a letter to Executive Secretary of the Anti-Corruption Network, Dino Melaye, the Nigeria Police Force had announced that it was investigating... Read More

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May 11, 2013

Insecurity: President Jonathan may declare state of emergency in 5 Northern states

by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Government may possibly declare a state of emergency in five Northern states as a measure to check the rising killings and insecurity, reports say. Although not officially announced yet, the states mentioned are Borno, Yobe, Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau. Indications emerged on Friday after President Goodluck Jonathan held an emergency meeting... Read More

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May 4, 2013

No one gave amnesty for “Agbekoya uprising in 1970” – United Aladura Church Worldwide speaks up

by Rachel Ogbu The United Aladura Church Worldwide has accused governors of the state where Boko Haram thrives of shielding the faceless group to commit atrocities against Nigerians. The church is now asking President Goodluck Jonathan to take a conclusive step and declare a state of emergency in the affected states to end the bloodshed.... Read More

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May 3, 2013

“4 years & 2 terms, no matter what”: ACN, CPC & Arewa all reject single 6-year term proposal

by Rachel Ogbu The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and Northern group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have all shown disapproval to the proposed single term for six years for President, Vice-President and governors by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review. According to the ACN and CPC, there was nothing wrong... Read More

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May 1, 2013

“What is the achievement that is worthy of note?” – CPC attacks Anyim’s statement that GEJ is doing well

by Rachel Ogbu Is it true that political parties against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are responsible for the information we get about President Goodluck Jonathan’s poor performance in government? Well, the presidency seems to think so. New reports claim the Federal Government has accused opposition parties of deliberately misinforming Nigerians about what President Jonathan is doing for... Read More

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April 30, 2013

Senate Committee to recommend single 6-year tenures for president, vice president, governors and deputies

by Rachel Ogbu A Senate committee has proposed a non-renewable single six year tenure for the office of President, Vice-President, governors and their deputies. According to reports, a National Assembly member who knew about the recommendation was quoted as saying: “We thought hard before arriving at this decision. We considered the current heating up of... Read More

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April 26, 2013

9 states receive N5.7 billion for 2011 post-presidential election victims

by Rachel Ogbu The sum of N5.7 billion was approved as compensation for victims of the 2011 post-presidential election violence that disturbed some states of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said only nine out of the 14 states affected in the violence would benefit... Read More

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April 23, 2013

Yes, Nigeria has issues of corruption, but they are somehow over amplified in the media – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the media’s report on the level of corruption in the country was “over-amplified.” President Jonathan, on Monday spoke at the presidential power reform transactions signing ceremony which took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He reportedly said: “Let me continue to assure... Read More

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April 21, 2013

SEE President Jonathan, Tony Blair & Paul Adefarasin commissioning The Rock Cathedral in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan attended the opening ceremony of The Rock Cathedral Metropolitan Church in Lekki, Lagos yesterday. He was photographed cutting the ribbon, stood next to him was the Senior Pastor of All House on The Rock, Rev. Paul Adefarasin and former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. There were other dignitaries present... Read More

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April 7, 2013

“Forgive Boko Haram as my late husband forgave the Niger Delta militants” – Turai Yar’Adua tells Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu The wife of former President Umaru Yar’Adua, Turai Yar’Adua, has implored President Goodluck Jonathan to forgive the Islamic group, Boko Haram just like her late husband forgave the militants in the Niger Delta. Speaking in Lagos during the Award Gala Night organised by the Niger Delta Young Professionals on Friday, Turai advised President Jonathan to ignore anyone... Read More

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April 6, 2013

Keep us alive: NECO workers plead with FG to revoke scrapping examination body

by Rachel Ogbu The news that the federal government plans to scarp the National Examination Council, NECO has obviously not gone down well with its workers. Following the news breaking a few days ago, workers at the Minna, Niger State headquarters requested the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to cancel the examination body. [READ:... Read More

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April 5, 2013

President Jonathan reportedly sets up committee on Boko Haram amnesty

by Rachel Ogbu It seems like the support for granting amnesty to Boko Haram members has got President Goodluck Jonathan’s attention. Yesterday, during a meeting with security chiefs he set up a committee to consider the issue. It was said that the committee was set up to consider the propriety or otherwise of granting amnesty to the... Read More

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April 3, 2013

Good news? NECO and JAMB admission exams to go – FG

by Rachel Ogbu The National Examination Council, NECO and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME are to be scrapped soon. Based on the recommendations of the Stephen Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on the Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies, the federal government has concluded arrangements to cancel the programme. According to a source, instead... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Muhammed Buhari blames President Jonathan’s administration for poor handling of security

by Rachel Ogbu Former President and leader of Congress for Progressive Change, Muhammadu Buhari has blamed President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration for the poor handling of the insecurity in the country. Buhari reportedly said that security problems were not only in the North but that Boko Haram sect in the North and the militants in the South-South were about the... Read More

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April 1, 2013

‘NEPA’ strikes at church while President Jonathan gave an Easter message in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu An Easter service at Our Saviour’s Church (Anglican Communion) in Lagos was interrupted following a power outage yesterday during President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech leaving him to use a battery-powered microphone. The incident was both embarrassing and funny as the President stood cut off about six minutes into his speech, he made a... Read More

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March 25, 2013

Opinion: Let the voters start the impeachement of President Jonathan

by Nejeeb Bello It is only citizens who have not read the Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria that are not aware of their lawful right to serve their Senators orders, including those requesting for the impeachment of the President. You’re here because nothing is right in our country; you’re here because we’re living... Read More

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March 25, 2013

“Nigerians will lose Nigeria to a civil war” – Ribadu calls for amnesty for Boko Haram

by Rachel Ogbu Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu has voiced his support for amnesty for members of Islamic sect, Boko Haram. On Saturday, Ribadu warned that if President Goodluck Jonathan refused to grant amnesty to Boko Haram, the country could fall into another civil war. He said if President Jonathan didn’t act soon, with the... Read More

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Obasanjo, Babangida, Buhari, others shun Jonathan’s midterm report (+ this photo of them too happy, together)

#SOE: Boko Haram are still killing people in Borno – Sen. Ndume

NGF crisis: “The Presidency has lost control… they are sore losers” – ACN, CPC reacts

Terrorism: We will stop Boko Haram at all costs – Jonathan talks tough

#RIPChinuaAchebe: Jonathan to rebuild primary school to immortalise literary icon

Boko Haram: 90 women and children to be freed from detention

Woolwich attack: Were the suspected killers influenced by Nigerian terrorists?

Why Jonathan ordered the release of Boko Haram suspects – Doyin Okupe

Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency

Opinion: Nigerian governors, betray not one of your own

State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha

NGF election: Amaechi, Akpabio camps intensify lobby for chairmanship seat

“Let him go and learn”: Ex-Oyo SSG urges Jonathan to take tips from OBJ

Jonathan is not probing me – AGF Adoke denies corruption probe

Insecurity: President Jonathan may declare state of emergency in 5 Northern states

No one gave amnesty for “Agbekoya uprising in 1970” – United Aladura Church Worldwide speaks up

“4 years & 2 terms, no matter what”: ACN, CPC & Arewa all reject single 6-year term proposal

“What is the achievement that is worthy of note?” – CPC attacks Anyim’s statement that GEJ is doing well

Senate Committee to recommend single 6-year tenures for president, vice president, governors and deputies

9 states receive N5.7 billion for 2011 post-presidential election victims

Yes, Nigeria has issues of corruption, but they are somehow over amplified in the media – President Jonathan

SEE President Jonathan, Tony Blair & Paul Adefarasin commissioning The Rock Cathedral in Lagos (PHOTOS)

“Forgive Boko Haram as my late husband forgave the Niger Delta militants” – Turai Yar’Adua tells Jonathan

Keep us alive: NECO workers plead with FG to revoke scrapping examination body

President Jonathan reportedly sets up committee on Boko Haram amnesty

Good news? NECO and JAMB admission exams to go – FG

Muhammed Buhari blames President Jonathan’s administration for poor handling of security

‘NEPA’ strikes at church while President Jonathan gave an Easter message in Lagos

Opinion: Let the voters start the impeachement of President Jonathan

“Nigerians will lose Nigeria to a civil war” – Ribadu calls for amnesty for Boko Haram

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