President Buhari hosted his first media chat, a programme which was aired live on Wednesday, December 30 where he attended to questions from a panel of journalists. The journalists quizzed the President on a wide range of subjects during the 2-hour chat. After the conclusion of the chat, Nigerians were quick to react to the... Read More

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December 29, 2015

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Buhari to host first Presidential Media Chat

For the first time, President Buhari will host a Presidential Media Chat on Wednesday, December 30. The media chat will be broadcast live on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network services. The President will give answers to a pool of journalists who will ask questions across a wide range... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: “People don’t know my interview style…” / Adesuwa takes it to her critics, in style

by Damilola Jagun Publisher of ‘Today’s Woman’ magazine, Adesuwa Oyenokwe, has reacted to the criticism that trailed her hosting of the presidential media chat with President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, February 11. In the aftermath of the media chat, many Nigerians had accused the veteran journalist of going ‘soft’ on the president with her line... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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We’ll bring the Chibok girls back alive – Jonathan assures

by Kolapo Olapoju It is electioneering season, and consequently, promises are made by politicians to rake in more votes. During the presidential chat aired live on television on Wednesday, February 11, President Goodluck Jonathan, assured Nigerians that the Chibok girls will be brought back home alive. Although many believe that some of the girls have... Read More

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February 11, 2015

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Why I’m yet to visit mosques || Jonathan explains this & more on #PresidentialMediaChat

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he’s yet to visit any Mosque since he began his presidential campaign. While speaking during a presidential media chat with a select number of pressmen earlier this evening, he explained that he only visits where he is invited to. “I’m united by different people. I can’t... Read More

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July 10, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili

by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as a “franchise”. Ezekwesili expressed her displeasure today in a statement made public by the group accusing the SSS of “setting up the movement for a... Read More

June 2, 2014

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How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Damilola Apotieri, a post graduate student at the Wits University, South Africa has been at the forefront of youth advocacy for most of his life founding the enormously influential coalition called the MADinitiative. In this interview with YNaija, Apotieri opens up on the impact of the initiative, his motivation towards influencing his generation, the... Read More

May 7, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha The call for the rescue of about 276 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram Islamic gets louder with local and international figures join the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean, Keri Hilson, Justin Timberlake, Russel Simmons, Puff Daddy, Chris Brown, 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, Banky W, Waje, Angelina Jolie and others... Read More

May 7, 2014

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“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The #BringBackOurGirls cause has been marked by protests all around the world with citizens of different countries standing in solidarity with the Nigerian people. One of such protests held on Saturday at the Union Square in Manhattan, New York, the commercial nerve center of the United States of America. The report was... Read More

May 7, 2014

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23 famous quotes from Pres. Jonathan’s media chat (READ)

by Ogunsanwo Bamidele These are some of the most popular quotes from yesterdays 1 hour 43 minutes media chat with the president…. ON SECURITY “…I believe most Nigerians are happy…there is no story that any of them (referring to the missing school girls) has been injured or dead….” “….let us reassure them that... Read More

May 6, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Guess what you’ll see on your Tumblr log-in page (LOOK)

by Akan Ido With millions of users on social media calling for the Nigerian Federal government to rescue about 276 schoolgirls abducted by men suspected to be members of the deadly Boko Haram Islamic sect in Borno, the #BringBackOurGirls campaign is arguably the most successful civil engagement campaign ever. Local and international celebrities like Wyclef Jean,... Read More

May 6, 2014

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“We are dealing with monstrosity” – Wole Soyinka tells Amanpour on CNN

by Oge Okonkwo Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka was on CNN moments ago to speak on the security situation in Nigeria and the efforts of the Goodluck Jonathan administration in stemming the tide of terrorism in the country. Soyinka who spoke with the Cable News Network’s Chief International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour called on the international community to assist... Read More

May 6, 2014

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#YIssueOfTheWeek: Is the South really safe from Boko Haram?

by Mark Amaza But how safe is the South really from Boko Haram? Is it because they cannot attack anywhere there or because they have not chosen to? For the past five years that Nigeria has battled terrorism since the emergence of the Boko Haram terrorist organization, all the attacks have been in the North.... Read More

May 6, 2014

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‘They tried to enter our school…’: Principal confirms Nyanya bus hijack incident

by ‘Jola Sotubo The news which was recently reported about the hijack of a school bus in Nyanya, Abuja has been confirmed by the principal of the school in question. The proprietress of Vine International Academy in Nyanya, Fola Kolade spoke to YNaija 2015 about the incident. She said: “They tried to enter the school but... Read More

May 6, 2014

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‘I will soak the ground with Christian blood’: Shekau brags in chilling video (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Abubakar Shekau, the leader of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a video where he makes threats against the country. Shekau goes on a tirade in Hausa and Arabic during which he states that he will sell the abducted girls and soak the ground with Christian blood. The sect leader also states... Read More

May 5, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian military steps up efforts to find missing schoolgirls

by Zara Mustapha Reports say two Nigerian Army divisions have been deployed to the search of kidnapped Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) students who were abducted by men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Reports say hundreds of female students are still being held by the militants with about 53 of... Read More

May 5, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Borno gov’t refused to relocate Chibok schoolgirls for exams – WAEC boss

by Zara Mustapha Head of the National Office of WAEC, Charles Eguridu, said the Borno government officials should be blamed for the abduction of school girls in Chibok. Eguridu made the statement in Abuja at the stakeholders meeting held by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to find solution to the abduction issue that is currently on ground.... Read More

May 5, 2014

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SHOCKING: Why we kidnapped the Chibok schoolgirls – Abubakar Shekau reveals

by Oge Okonkwo According to reports, leader of the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau said he will sell the girls abducted from the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Chibok, Borno state. In the reported video which was translated from the Hausa language into English, Shekau said, “I abducted your girls. I will sell them in... Read More

February 23, 2014

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Keep a date: Presidential media chat set to hold on Monday

by Isi Esene Another edition of the presidential media chat with President Goodluck Jonathan on the hot seat will take place on Monday evening. This was disclosed today by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The media chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television... Read More

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October 3, 2013

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Another organized waste of time

by Olusegun Adeniyi That our nation is not working is all too clear to everyone but do we need a conference to stop the massive oil theft in the Niger Delta? Will another dialogue put an end to the security challenge that is fast turning the North-eastern part of the country into a war zone?... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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‘Can someone please ask GEJ about Tonto Dikeh’s tattoo?’: Nigerians react to Jonathan’s media chat on Twitter (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo Following the shock gotten by Nigerians while listening to the answers President Goodluck Jonathan gave during the Presidential Media Chat with a group of journalists yesterday, September 29, the nation’s citizens took to twitter to express their views on the Media Chat with the president. [READ: #MediaChat: “I, as the president, don’t know if... Read More

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November 20, 2012

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#NowWeKnow: President Jonathan spills the beans, contradicts media aides

by Isi Esene Analysts are of the view that president Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, during the presidential media chat, contradicted some of his media aides on certain policy issues emanating from the presidency. It was noted that the president did this on issues concerning power, the first lady’s health, and security. On the issue of... Read More

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November 18, 2012

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Now we’re talking: President Jonathan releases contact details for tonight’s media chat

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan is set to address all questions directed at him in the presidential media chat scheduled to take place between 7 – 9pm tonight. In a statement released earlier today by the special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Reuben Abati, the president will “in the course of... Read More

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This is what Nigerians are saying about the #PresidentialMediaChat

Buhari to host first Presidential Media Chat

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We’ll bring the Chibok girls back alive – Jonathan assures

Why I’m yet to visit mosques || Jonathan explains this & more on #PresidentialMediaChat

What are you really worth? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili

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How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

#BringBackOurGirls: The US will not send Armed Forces into Nigeria – Obama (WATCH)

“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

23 famous quotes from Pres. Jonathan’s media chat (READ)

#BringBackOurGirls: Guess what you’ll see on your Tumblr log-in page (LOOK)

“We are dealing with monstrosity” – Wole Soyinka tells Amanpour on CNN

#YIssueOfTheWeek: Is the South really safe from Boko Haram?

‘They tried to enter our school…’: Principal confirms Nyanya bus hijack incident

‘I will soak the ground with Christian blood’: Shekau brags in chilling video (WATCH)

#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian military steps up efforts to find missing schoolgirls

Opinion: Terrorism – We must make critical distinctions before it all unravels

#BringBackOurGirls: ICT expert, Gbenga Sesan quizzed by the SSS, released (TWEETS)

#BringBackOurGirls: Borno gov’t refused to relocate Chibok schoolgirls for exams – WAEC boss

SHOCKING: Why we kidnapped the Chibok schoolgirls – Abubakar Shekau reveals

Keep a date: Presidential media chat set to hold on Monday

Olusegun Adeniyi: Another organized waste of time

‘Can someone please ask GEJ about Tonto Dikeh’s tattoo?’: Nigerians react to Jonathan’s media chat on Twitter (READ)

#NowWeKnow: President Jonathan spills the beans, contradicts media aides

Now we’re talking: President Jonathan releases contact details for tonight’s media chat

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