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Tag: President Goodluck Jonathan
Opinion: Between Mr. Goodluck and Adamu Mu’azu, Mr. Game Changer
by Olalekan Adetayo Names (and I dare to add, nicknames) have ways of having effects on those who bear them, either negatively or positively. We do not need to look…
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Opinion: 2015 – A dramatic end to a well-contested race
by Adisa Adeleye ...in the midst of jubilation and gyration of party faithfuls in multi coloured dresses and the sorrowful stance of the election losers, one name remains golden in…
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Amanze Obi: The real owners of the Chibok project are about to take over
by Amanze Obi The Jonathan Presidency is having its final romance with Chibok. Nigeria is marking the first anniversary of the abduction of the schoolgirls. As the government of President…
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Doyin Okupe has several conspiracy theories up his sleeves – Here are a few
by Kolapo Olapoju Doyin Okupe,- the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Jonathan- has been dispelling some conspiracy theories this weekend. Writing on his Facebook page, Okupe spewed some…
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Opinion: Weep not President Jonathan, you had it coming
by Okafor Udoka So, the challenge of laying the foundation upon which history and posterity would hinge in studying the man, President Jonathan, lies with us. Amidst the resounding sorrows…
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Ribadu will pull a GEJ… if he loses Adamawa election
by Panshak Ibrahim If his fate turns out to be like that of President Jonathan, Ribadu will borrow a page from his book. Inspired by the action of the President,…
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Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)
by Damilola Jagun Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections of March 28, this time around, Card Readers worked while President Jonathan got his accreditation done. Earlier on Saturday, the…
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Why APC is upset about GEJ’s meeting with Gani Adams, Obanikoro and Agbaje
by Kolapo Olapoju Even after defeating him in the presidential election, the All Progressives Congress is still furious with President Goodluck Jonathan. Why?- Because of his visit to Lagos on…
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We saw this coming! Igbo leaders have started responding to TY Danjuma’s criticism of Ojukwu
by Azubuike Azikiwe No matter how flawed he was or even if they don't agree with his decisions, Igbos don't joke around with the legacy of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu... they…
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Opinion: How Igbo politics affects the rest of us
by Niran Adedokun Those who accuse the Igbo of not voting right in the last elections advocate a collaboration of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria and that…
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Peregrino Brimah: Did Pres. Jonathan avert a war or he just postponed it?
by Peregrino Brimah We voted for the firm dictator Buhari but we do realize what we got is a western-democratic compromised politician Buhari, not that brutal one we loved As…
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We hear Ayiri Emami has abandoned GEJ… to join APC
by Iyobosa Omoregie After being photographed with Bola Tinubu, national leader of APC, it is being reported that Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami, has joined the bandwagon of those jumping ship... from the…
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“If only Ojukwu was like Jonathan” – Is T.Y Danjuma trying to get the Igbos upset again?
by Kolapo Olapoju It beats us... as to what could be the basis for the comparison of the action of a military commander in the 1970s to the action of a…
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Buhari will not succeed if he treats Ndigbo as enemies – The Igbos have spoken
by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, has warned President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, that his presidency will be a failure if he takes…
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Opinion: If Jonathan had won, here’s what would have happened
by Lekan Sote The most serious problem is not the atrocities, but that as a result of that, the state (was) engaged in a process of self-destruction Some Nigerian amateur…
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Where is Patience Jonathan?… Has the First Lady gone into hiding?
by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since President Goodluck Jonathan lost his re-election bid, his wife, Patience Jonathan has been incognito and incommunicado. In essence, she has remained unseen and unheard from...…
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Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?
by Jude 'Feranmi "Defeat may serve as well as Victory, to shake the soul and let the glory out" - Edwin Markham The singular act of President Goodluck Jonathan of…
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Emir of Kano, Sanusi knows exactly why GEJ lost to GMB
by Panshak Ibrahim Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, appears to have the answers as to why President Goodluck Jonathan was defeated by Muhammadu Buhari, in his re-election bid. According…
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After being caged for 16 years, Pres. Jonathan is happy to be free at last
by Kolapo Olapoju Following his defeat at the presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally broken his silence. According to the president, the last 16 years has been a bondage…
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Did you know… GEJ’s prayer warrior, Oritsejafor prayed for Buhari?
by Kolapo Olapoju The Christian mouthpiece and prayer-warrior of the Peoples Democratic Party who also doubles as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, has said a prayer for President-elect,…
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Simon Kolawole: Why Jonathan should hold his head high
by Simon Kolawole But Jonathan does not have to be ashamed of anything. He does not need to go back home with his head bowed. He does not have to…
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Presidency wants to know who leaked Jonathan’s call to Buhari
by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency is interested in knowing how the recording of the telephone conversation between President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, was leaked to the media. The President…
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Opinion: Why the people’s pact with Jonathan did not endure
by Chidi Oguamanam There are as many opinions as there are opinion holders on why an incumbent government would lose an election in Nigeria. The simple reason however is that…
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Back to Otuoke: We hear GEJ has started packing out of Aso Rock
by Kolapo Olapoju In a few weeks time, Patience Jonathan will cease to call 'Aso Rock'- home. After six years, President Goodluck Jonathan and his family members have started moving…
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Azubuike Ishiekwene: Pres. Jonathan should let his party mourn
by Azubuike Ishiekwene In the last 16 years, we never voted once for PDP expecting to have a government of angels. But even if we had voted for Alibaba and…
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Opinion: 10 reasons why Jonathan lost the election
by Muhammad Malumfashi In summary his 5 years would be remembered as one of the worst in the history of this nation. For ‘Corruption’, ‘Insecurity’, ‘Economy’. Nigerians can’t afford 4…
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Opinion: Jonathan has finally fulfilled his purpose as President
by Niran Adedokun With the enormous power at the disposal of any occupant of Nigeria’s Presidency, one of the things that people hold against Jonathan is that he did not…
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5 things you should know about ex-IGP MD Yusuf who just passed on
by Damilola Jagun Erstwhile Inspector General of Police, MD Yusuf, has passed away from a brief illness at the age of 84. During his lifetime, MD Yusuf was a Nigerian…
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Finally, Obanikoro congratulates Buhari… and Jonathan again
by Kolapo Olapoju The Minister of State II (Foreign Affairs), Musiliu Obanikoro has congratulated President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the recently concluded election. He had initially congratulated President…
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Read what ex-militant, Tompolo is saying about Buhari’s victory…
by Kolapo Olapoju A former Niger-Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, believes that God approved the election of Muhammadu Buhari. During the election campaign period, Tompolo and several…
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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