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Buhari Dines With Pastor Adeboye

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

The Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari said last night that his party will take over Aso rock come May 29. Buhari who stated this at a special dinner with Pastor E A Adeboye at the International Conference Centre (ICC) organized by Christ the Redeemer’s Friends Universal (CRFU) adds […]

Jonathan seeks confirmation of 25 ambassadors, NDIC MD

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded the name of Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim to the Senate for confirmation as managing director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation. Jonathan also sent a list of 25 career ambassadors for the Senate’s confirmation. He also nominated Mr. Aghatise Erediauwa as Executive Director (Operations) in the NDIC. President of the […]

I didn’t accuse anybody of supplying girls to Obasanjo – Fani-Kayode

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Monday, February 7th, 2011

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday raised the alarm over plans by mischief makers to pitch him against ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo. He was reacting to comments allegedly posted on his facebook account, which made reference to Obasanjo, late President Umaru Yar’adua, Dr. Andy Uba, and Alhaji Ibrahim Turaki and published […]

(Big Surprise) Jonathan, Buhari, Shekarau, make presidential list – Ribadu’s name missing

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Monday, February 7th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonahan, General Mohammadu Buhari and Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau among other presidential candidates as well as their running mates had their names and particulars displayed by the INEC yesterday. As at press time, names of Nuhu Ribadu, presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria and his running mate were missing, but the Director […]

12 govs meet in Yola over Jonathan – Jonathan Flags off Campaign in Ibadan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Sunday, February 6th, 2011

TWELVE state governors drawn from the South-South, South-East, North-Central and the North-East, on Sunday rose from a crucial meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, as part of the ongoing consultations and dialogue bordering on major political, economic and social issues critical to the election of President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming April presidential polls. […]

Daniel declares war on Obj

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Raw Politics Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel yesterday declared war on former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the intractable crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta had last Friday reserved ruling on an ex parte motion order brought before it by Governor Daniel and others indefinitely […]

Yar’Adua, Aondoakaa pressured UK to drop charges against Ibori – WikiLeaks

Posted by admin Presidency, Top Stories, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (2007-10) Saturday, February 5th, 2011

The Yar’Adua Administration, with its Justice Minister, Michael Aondoakaa leading the charge, refused to cooperate with Britain on a prisoner transfer agreement unless the United Kingdom dropped corruption charges against former Delta State governor, James Ibori, documents released by WikiLeaks stated on Friday. Britain, keen to secure an agreement allowing the transfer of more than […]

Bid to stop Obasanjo and co: Daniel group to wait

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Friday, February 4th, 2011

A Federal Court sitting in Abeokuta aborted yesterday, moves by the Governor Gbenga Daniel faction of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognizing the candidates of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo group in the recently concluded primaries of the party. The Daniel faction with Prince Gboyega […]

(Picture) Jonathan in Turkey – “I’ll not disappoint Nigerians”

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

IF given the mandate to lead Nigeria in the next four years, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised not to let Nigerians down. The president vowed that he was prepared to stake his reputation to ensure a drastic change in the conduct of government’s business in Nigeria within a short time, starting with the conduct of […]

Jonathan kicks off election campaign in Ibadan Tuesday

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

IBADAN, Oyo State capital, will again reaffirm its important place in the history of the country, as President Goodluck Jonathan is set to visit the city on Tuesday to kick off his nationwide presidential campaign ahead of the April 2011 election. President Jonathan, Nigerian Tribune gathered, is billed to officially start his campaign for president […]