Tony Blair

Britain planning to make El-Rufai Vice President – Fani-Kayode

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that the British Government is planning to make Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai the Vice President. Fani-Kayode said this Friday while reacting to the visit of former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair to Kaduna on Thursday. In a series of tweets, the former minister said “El-Rufai has... Read More

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Blair denies intention to work for Donald Trump

by Azeez Adeniyi Spokesman to Tony Blair has said the former British Prime Minister had no discussions about working for US President Donald Trump This was after reports that the former British prime minister sought to become his Middle East adviser. According to The Mail on Sunday newspaper, Blair met with Trump’s son-in-law and key... Read More

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How ex-British PM, Tony Blair got his way with Jonathan, but was rebuffed by Buhari

Controversial writer, Tom Bower, who has written several unauthorised biographies of prominent people, has now penned a new book documenting the life of former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and how he used his influence to make millions by brokering deals around the world. The book, which was titled ‘Tony Blair: The Tragedy of Power’, reveals... Read More

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Tony Blair to Buhari: The world will support and help you

by Kolapo Olapoju Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair has informed President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, that he has the full support of the world as he prepares to take the mantle as the leader of Nigeria. Blair said the manner in which the general election was conducted in Nigeria has earned the country the respect of the... Read More

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We hear United Nations may appoint Pres. Jonathan as Global Crisis Envoy

by Kolapo Olapoju United States, France, UK, China, Russia and the United Nations have reportedly decided to appoint President Goodluck Jonathan as U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. President Jonathan was endorsed by the U.N. Secretary General, Bank Ki Moon, as well as the 5 permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. Vice President Joe Biden reportedly... Read More

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February 24, 2015

‘Buhari is too frail to be President’ || ‘Fayose is an obsessed psychopath’ || Ekiti governor and APC fight dirty

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has continued with his attack on the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), whom he described as too weak and frail to govern Nigeria. In spite of the confirmation by former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, saying he met with Buhari... Read More

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February 23, 2015

No, it wasn’t photo-shopped | Tony Blair confirms meeting Buhari in London

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Tony Blair, has confirmed holding a private meeting with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Gen Muhammadu Buhari(retd) in London, over the weekend. Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, had alleged that Buhari, had gone to a London hospital for medical check-up, while stating... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Buhari should swear by the Quran that he did not visit UK hospital – Fayose is still on the matter

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has declared that the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Major General Mohammodu Buhari, will never again be president of Nigeria. Fayose also accused the leadership of the APC of hiding the health status of Buhari, while challenging him to swear with the Holy... Read More

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February 21, 2015

Buhari visits former British PM, Tony Blair (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in the United Kingdom, paid a courtesy visit to former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Buhari, who has been in the UK since Thursday, was received by Blair on Saturday, February 21, at his country home. Also present in the... Read More

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January 29, 2015

Must Reads: How Blair colluded with Gaddafi regime in secret, Discuss: Tim Cook is a way better CEO than Steve Jobs was + more

gaRevealed: How Blair colluded with Gaddafi regime in secret. The Guardian To fall in love with anyone, do this. NYTimes The New York Times make s it official: America loves Megyn Kelly. NY Times The Economics of Inclusion. Project Syndicate One Starbucks cup to rule them all? UK Independent Discuss: Tim Cook is a way... Read More

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August 21, 2014

A Nigerian descendant could be the first ‘black’ Prime Minister of the UK [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to predictions by British political observers, a 35-year-old Nigerian/British, Chuka Ummuna, could become the first black Prime Minister in the United Kingdom. His late father, Bennett Ummuna, was a Nigerian politician who ran for the governorship of Anambra State during the Babangida Administration. Chuka is an English and French Law graduate... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: Unlike Obasanjo, we have a president without gumption

by Femi Fani-Kayode I am a great believer in strong government and I am one of those that has always believed that President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the best, if not the best, and most effective leaders that we have ever had in this country. Permit me to begin this contribution by quoting a... Read More

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Osita Abana: Are presidents unlovable or we are just programmed to loathe them?

by Osita Abana Perhaps you also deserve some self-flagellation for guzzling 10 bottles of beer at the pub when ‘madam’ had no Kerosene to cook dinner for the kids. You’ll make a bad president, admit it. The world is largely governed by a group of self centred oligarchs (presidents and premiers) who plunder the resources... Read More

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Woolwich killing: Former PM, Tony Blair says soldier’s murder proves “there is a problem within Islam”

Tony Blair today makes his most powerful political intervention since leaving Downing Street by launching an outspoken attack on ‘the problem within Islam’. The former Prime Minister addresses the shocking killing of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich by going further than he – or any front-rank British politician – has gone before over the issue... Read More

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Feyi Fawehinmi: What Nigerian investors and entrepreneurs can learn from Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by Feyi Fawehinmi The story of the Amazon we all know (and mostly love) today is an amazing one. Jeff Bezos started the company in June 1994 and called it ‘earth’s biggest bookstore’. However in the first 6 months of its operation, it barely clocked $500k in revenues. But by 1996, it had sales of... Read More

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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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February 10, 2013

“I felt ordinary and out of place when I started work” – UK’s former first lady, Cherie Blair speaks on career, women, mentors

Back in the Seventies, when I was looking for my first job in the legal profession, it was hard to be taken seriously as a woman lawyer. It was commonplace for female candidates to be told ‘We don’t take women’ or ‘We’ve already got a woman’, comments that would be unthinkable – and unlawful –... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Analysis: The GEJ interview and the Boko Haram misconception

by Sylvester Awenlimobor President Jonathan’s responses to key issues raised by Amanpour during the interview were far from accurate, they at best dance about the burning issues, like a Moses who had heard the voice of God, they offered no concrete answers at a time when Nigerians require answers. On Wednesday January 23, 2012, President,... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Simon Kolawole: Love in the season of cholera

by Simon Kolawole I have argued on this page a million times that our problem is not so much our ethno-religious differences but how we manage the negative symptoms of these differences. How do you preach love when blood-thirsty men are lurking around, looking for their next victim – in the name of God? But... Read More

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November 29, 2012

Oby Ezekwesili joins Tony Blair, Moeletsi Mbeki, Vandana Shiva on BBC World Debate, Why Poverty? (LISTEN)

by Isi Esene The subject of poverty is one that has refused to go away from time immemorial, but the menace has been all the more incongruous and paradoxical with the astronomical rise in the number of the rich in the world. In this interview anchored by BBC’s Zeinab Badawi, a distinguished panel of discussants... Read More

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November 23, 2012

President Jonathan blames politicians for religious crisis in Nigeria

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that most of the religious tensions in the country were politically motivated. He said this at the launching of Faith Foundation-led programme to encourage religious reconciliation between Christians organised by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the minister for housing... Read More

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November 23, 2012

Boko Haram slaughters 3 children (5, 7, 12) of SSS officer in their mother’s presence

by Isi Esene Men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect on Thursday morning attacked the family of a State Security Service (SSS) personnel, Aduju Zubairu, killing his three children while he was away. The gunmen were reported to have forcefully made their way into his residence around 1:55am and slaughtered the... Read More

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