Tag: second term

Nigerians Will Beg Bola Tinubu for Second Term in Office – Betta Edu

Betta Edu, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), confidently predicts that Nigerians will fervently implore Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, to vie for a second term after…

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Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance.  This is where an appreciable weakness of the president lies. And most times,…

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The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Secondus assures Imo state of good governance by Ihedioha National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus…

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Profile: Akinwunmi Ambode has declared ambition for a second term; will he get one?

Political watchers with inside knowledge of state and party politics insist that despite his incumbent status, Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is good as finished politically. Word on the street…

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The Late 5: Buhari declares intention to run for second term, Bill Cosby’s retrial begins, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is not sure that current officers of the All Progressives Congress can meet…

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Buhari is the best for Nigeria at the moment – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has said 34 governors out of 36 have expressed support for a second term for President Muhammadu Buhari. Okorocha said this while addressing leaders of…

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Katsina APC endorses Buhari, Masari for second term

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Katsina State chapter on Saturday endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari and the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari for second term. The party’s endorsement was in a communique read…

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I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said it is disgusting that some politicians were already debating about President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election in 2019. He spoke with some journalists after a press…

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Why Nigerians should re-elect Buhari – Oyegun

by Dolapo Adelana The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegunhas said Nigerians ought to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term to enable him…

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Buhari must seek a second term in office – APC

According to the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress, President Muhammadu Buhari must seek a second term in office, come 2019. At a meeting held on Tuesday night, the…

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Opinion: Do you really think Jonathan has done nothing?

by Enenim Ubon Non interference with judicial matters. I lived in this country when it seemed acceptable for the President/Presidency to disobey court orders. Serving ministers were laws unto themselves;…

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Simon Kolawole: A win-win balancing game – Lessons from Delta State

by Simon Kolawole Every election year comes with its own peculiar issues and talking points, but you can be sure there is a topic that never goes away: zoning and…

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Opinion: Five Reasons Why Jonathan’s second term Will Be A disaster

by Prince Ken History has a lot of lessons for us. History itself though an event of the past is vision of tomorrow. History is a divine prophet. Little wonder…

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Analysis: An Ijaw man has been in Aso Rock for four years, but what has changed in the Niger Delta?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This week, President Goodluck Jonathan declared his intention to contest for a second term, and he explained the things he's achieved as the president so far. The…

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Carry on: NANS endorse President Jonathan for second term

by Azubuike Azikiwe   A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the green light to run for a second term in office.…

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Tunde Fagbenle: How Boko Haram will give Jonathan a second term in office

by Tunde Fagbenle In this regard also, all the talk of All Progressives Congress or whatever suggesting that they have the magic wand for pocketing Boko Haram when, and if,…

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Sad news: Ex-Ondo commissioner dies hours after taking wife to hospital

by Oge Okonkwo Former Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Ranti Akerele is dead. Mr Akerele was said to have died in the early hours of Tuesday. The former commissioner was…

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Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s open letter OBJ, his dear Godfather

by Femi Aribisala I need more time to persuade the National Assembly to add five or ten billion naira to my future pension. I also need time to allocate some…

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Jonathan has failed Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum

by Akintomiwa  Agbaje A Second Republic member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has openly declared President Goodluck Jonathan a failure. He said that the president's 2015 election…

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“Mandela turned down my request” to go for second-term – OBJ pays tribute to a man who was not like him (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe As the world has celebrated former South African president, Nelson Mandela, many Nigerians have made the inevitable comparisons with our leaders - many noting that former president,…

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Femi Aribisala: Why Jonathan must run for a second-term

by Femi Aribisala President Jonathan is at the height of his powers.  He is not a lame-duck.  He can run for a second term.  That gives him enough time to…

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2015: Proof of President Jonathan’s one term agreement ‘missing’

by 'Jola Sotubo Those who are seeking to keep President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting for a second term in office might just have to serve under his leadership much longer…

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2015: To run or not to run? Where does President Jonathan stand?

by 'Jola Sotubo In the news yesterday was an official statement issued by the Presidency that President Goodluck Jonathan did not sign a single-term agreement with any individual or group.…

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Fashola approves reconstruction of 70 roads, announces plans to complete 450

by Rachel Ogbu Lagos state Governor Babatunde Fashola has said that he plans to increase the number of roads awarded during his second term to 230 with the reconstruction of 70…

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Hip-Hop Power: President Obama goes clubbing with Jay-Z and Beyonce in New York

by Isi Esene With $40,000 to spare you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join President Barack Obama in New York City later this month as he harnesses the star-power of…

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