Opinion: What Was President Jonathan Thinking? By Sabella Ogbobode Abidde

From the moment President Goodluck Jonathan knew and or decided he was going to contest the 2015 Presidential Election, he should not have picked a fight with Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and a few other persons and powerhouses. Thinking about it now, I am sure that he regrets it. More than anybody else, Governor Amaechi pulled the roof on the President's head and in the process preempted the president's...

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I rejected Jonathan’s VP offer – Tinubu

With the March 28 presidential election in Nigeria fast approaching, and the fact that the Nigerian Military has almost cleared out the threats of Boko Haram from hindering the conduct of elections, the political face-off between the APC and the PDP was always going to continue. With both parties trading blames in recent weeks and some avoiding the actions, the Chieftain of the APC was always going...

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EFCC Docks Two for N58m Fraud, As Court Fixes May 26 For Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 9, 2015, arraigned two persons in a Federal High Court for their involvement in a N58 Million fraud. Justice B.M. Agishir of the Court sitting in Enugu State presided over the case pertaining to Adaobi Ofoma Chuke and Chief Jame Ofoma. They were both arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining properties...

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Finally! General Buhari Admits He Went To The UK On A Medical Trip

Former military Head of State and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, February 26, 2015 confirmed that his trip to the UK – which has created considerable controversy – was for medical reasons. He made the revelation while answering questions...

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INEC Urged To Shift Borno State Poll To September, 2015

Twenty-three of the 28 political parties in Borno State on Thursday asked that elections should be postponed in the state till September this year. They also suggested that an interim government should be put in place to run the affairs of the state on the expiration of the tenure of the present administration...

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Press Statement: Court Rejects Document In Support Of Fani-Kayode Money Laundering Case

Justice Rita Ofili- Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has refused to admit as exhibit, a property document tendered by Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, who is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering.At the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday, a defence...

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IGP Suleiman Abba Inaugurates Board Of Directors Of Police Health Maintenance Limited

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni, on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015 inaugurated the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited. The board, originally incorporated on the 24th April, 2007 under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as a Health...

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[Must Read] Buhari’s Speech at Chatham House – Nigeria’s Transition

Permit me to start by thanking Chatham House for the invitation to talk about this important topic at this crucial time. When speaking about Nigeria overseas, I normally prefer to be my country's public relations and marketing officer, extolling her virtues and hoping to attract investments and tourists....

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Attorney General Adoke Withdraws Anti-PVC Affidavits, Claims They Were Filed Without His Knowledge

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has claimed ignorance of his own affidavit to scuttle the use of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in Nigeria's elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement on Wednesday in response to the SaharaReporters'...

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Femi Aribisala: Postponement Of Elections By Six Weeks Is The Final Nail In The Coffin Of APC

I have news for APC stalwarts. You don't win an election in Nigeria by being the champion of social media. You don't win by renting crowds to fill up your rallies. You don't win by putting up your billboards everywhere while tearing down those of your opponents. You don't win by master-minding in the...

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