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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Monday, December 16th, 2013
The letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan which became public knowledge during the week has sparked a lot of controversies, particularly on the relationship between the two leaders, which many thought was cordial. IDOWU SAMUEL looks into their relationship asking if this was enough to show that there is a […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, December 16th, 2013
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and officials (16 Dec 2013) President Salva Kiir wore military uniform as he spoke to reporters in Juba | credits: BBC UPDATE South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir says an attempted coup by disgruntled soldiers has been put down. It comes after heavy gunfire overnight in the capital, Juba, reportedly between […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, December 16th, 2013
World bids Mandela final goodbye | credits: AFP With military pomp and traditional rituals, South Africa buried Nelson Mandela on Sunday, thus marking the end of an exceptional journey for the prisoner turned President. Mandela, who died on December 5 at the age of 95, was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu. […]
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General Politics, Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Raw Politics
Monday, December 16th, 2013
National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur The National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has said that those calling for his removal are plotting to make President Goodluck Jonathan vulnerable. He said this based on the increased clamour by the PDP governors for his removal from office. The party […]
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EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics
Monday, December 16th, 2013
Chief Bode George THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has described as “unfortunate” that the Supreme Court set aside the court judgment that jailed former chairman of the board of Nigerian Ports Authority, Chief Olabode George and five former members. The five directors of the NPA whose sentensing was also quashed are Aminu Dabo, Captain […]
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Edo, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, State News
Monday, December 16th, 2013
Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said he is surprised that no one is in jail over corruption in Nigeria. The governor, who was guest lecturer at the 2013 convocation ceremony of Benson Idahosa University, in his paper titled, “Education and National Development,” said instances of corrupt practices abound, yet […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), House, Legislature, Party Politics, Presidency, Raw Politics, Senate
Monday, December 16th, 2013
The All Progressives Congress has called on the National Assembly to immediately commence the process of impeaching President Goodluck Jonathan for alleged gross misconduct. It said in a statement on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that Jonathan’s impeachment would save Nigeria from imminent collapse. But the Presidency warned the APC […]
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Headlines, Ogun, State News
Monday, December 16th, 2013
Patience Samuel The police in Ogun State have arrested a pastor with a first generation pentecostal church, Daniel Samuel, for allegedly attacking his wife, Patience Samuel, with machete and inflicting deep cuts at the back of her neck. The pastor allegedly attacked his wife over her alleged persistent failure to attend prayer meetings and other […]
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Headlines
Sunday, December 15th, 2013
Olumayowa Ake, founder and CEO of Shuuu Footwear, a shoe manufacturing and export company based in Lagos, describes himself as an optimistic man. The 30-something-year-old, who had a two-year stint in the banking industry, told RUTH OLUROUNBI that his optimism has, partly, taken him thus far, since starting his N15.5 million company four years ago. […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 15th, 2013
AFTER months of intensive preparations, the 2013 Port Harcourt Carnival (CARNIRIV) will start today at the Liberation Stadium with the Children’s Carnival. Prior to today’s opening, the Garden City had been agog with groups from the 23 local councils putting finishing touches to their rehearsals for the fiesta which runs till Saturday. They concluded their […]
