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Stay away from Nigeria, NANS tells Jacob Zuma

President Jacob Zuma The National Association of Nigerian Students has advised South African President, Jacob Zuma, to stay away from the inauguration of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The organisation also threatened to storm the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, should Zuma step into the country’s airport. According to the association, Zuma should keep […]

I’ll probe Amaechi, says Wike (Good, but how about your embezzlement at the education ministry?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

Nyesom Wike ADVERTISEMENT THE Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, has indicated his readiness to probe the Rotimi Amaechi administration after being sworn in as the chief executive of the state. Wike, who gave this hint while receiving the interim report of the Transition Committee in Port Harcourt on Monday, declared that his […]

Jonathan’s silence

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan | credits: File photo That the outgoing government of President Goodluck Jonathan appears not to be bothered about the suffering and hardship being experienced by the masses, no thanks to the prevailing energy crisis, is indeed unfortunate. Inasmuch as the President is still fully and not partially in charge until […]

I don’t give a damn what Obasanjo says about me — Atiku Abubakar

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, May 24th, 2015

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in this interview with NIYI ODEBODE, JOHN ALECHENU and ADE ADESOMOJU, speaks on the expectations of Nigerians from the incoming administration of Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), his perception of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, among other issues The President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has acknowledged the […]

US behind Kashamu’s house arrest—FG

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Sunday, May 24th, 2015

Buruji Kashamu The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN), said on Saturday that the house arrest which the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency placed on the Ogun-East Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, was informed by a recent extradition request by the United States of America. Adoke told one of […]

The Curious Case of Ben Murray-Bruce – By Anthony A. Kila

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Sunday, May 24th, 2015

By Anthony A. Kila | London, UK | May 24, 2015 – There is a fascinating metamorphosis going on amongst Nigerian elites that is worth of paying attention to. Like in the biological process wherein animals physically develop a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in their body structure through cell growth and differentiation, some Nigerian […]

History will not favour Jonathan — Junaid Mohammed (Allow history to make up its mind)

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, May 24th, 2015

Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, in this interview with TOBI AWORINDE, evaluates the government of President Goodluck Jonathan What do you think are the highlights of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration? […]

At last, Jonathan’s untouchable women bow out

Posted by admin First Ladies, Latest Politics, Patience Jonathan, Top Stories Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Jonathan’s untouchable women President Goodluck Jonathan’s government had a number of women but none of them wielded as much power as that of an elite class often referred to as ‘the untouchables,’ GBENRO ADEOYE writes As President Goodluck Jonathan takes a bow on May 29, 2015 following the expiration of his tenure, so will […]

Untold gists of First Lady’s thanksgiving

Posted by admin First Ladies, Headlines, Patience Jonathan Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Olalekan Adetayo Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, was at her best again on Sunday. The venue was the Aso Villa Chapel where she joined her husband, our outgoing President, for a special thanksgiving and farewell service organised in their honour. As usual, President Jonathan arrived the chapel a bit earlier than his […]

VP Sambo, ministers to travel abroad after May 29 (Escaping???)

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Vice-President Namadi Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and many ministers have concluded plans to travel abroad shortly after the May 29 inauguration of a new government. While Jonathan had said he would travel out of the country for a much deserved rest after the May 29 inauguration, Sambo is planning to […]