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I won’t fight graft by putting people in crates – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan began his re-election campaign in Lagos   on Thursday, saying he would not fight corruption by arresting and putting people in crates. Jonathan, in his 33-minute speech that centered more on responses to criticisms of his administration by some prominent Nigerians and the opposition, faulted a recent statement credited to the APC presidential […]

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I can’t sacrifice my life for any political party — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Thursday he was not ready to sacrifice his life for any political party, but would prefer doing that for Nigeria. Mr. Obasanjo stated this when the Presidential Candidate of the National Conscience Party, NCP, Martins Onovo, paid him a visit at his Hilltop private residence in Abeokuta. “My first […]

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Jonathan to Buhari: Don’t Rely on MEND’s Alleged Endorsement

Against the backdrop of the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday warned Buhari not to rely on the purported endorsement, saying the zone as well as Nigerians were behind him in his re-election bid. This […]

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We are waiting for Boko Haram to endorse Buhari – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded for explanation from the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its alliance with the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND. The party said it was also waiting for the Boko Haram insurgents to declare its support for the former candidate just like the Niger Delta group. […]

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Nigerians won’t recognise themselves in 4yrs if they vote Jonathan — BUHARI

All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari yesterday warned that Nigerians would not recognise themselves in four years time if they allowed the degenerations under the present administration to continue for another four years. Buhari spoke at a campaign stop in Calabar just as Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State flayed President Goodluck […]

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MEND endorses Buhari, accuses President Jonathan of failing Nigeria (Must read)

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, on Tuesday threw its weight behind the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, at the same time, launching a scorching attack on President Goodluck Jonathan. In a three-page statement signed by a spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, MEND said it endorsed and fully […]

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Babangida challenges anybody with proof of corruption during his 1985 – 1993 regime to come forward with them

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has faulted the perception that he is corrupt. He challenged anybody with proof of corruption during his 1985 – 1993 regime to come forward with them. Gen. Babangida said members of his government are angels compared with what he is reading in the newspapers about what is going on now. […]

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N21bn appeal fund not for Jonathan’s presidential campaign — PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the N21 billion collected at its recent fund raising was not for President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign as being speculated. Jerry Gana, Chairman PDP Fund Raising Committee and a former Minister of Information, stated this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. He added that the […]

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Nigeria does not need 72-year-old grandfather like Buhari as President – Peter Obi

The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has likened the possibility of APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari ruling Nigeria to passing a pregnant camel through the eye of a needle. The Okute Ndigbo, who doubles as Deputy Director General (South), comprising the South West, South East and South South of the presidential campaign […]

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APGA favours Buhari to emerge as president

The All Progressive Grand Alliance says it cannot throw its weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan as it is very likely that the candidate of the All progressives Congress, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will emerge the winner of the presidential election next month. The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of APGA, Mr. Campbell Umeh-Nzekwe, who […]

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Jonathan can’t fight corruption if given 60 years – APC

The All Progressives Congress says President Goodluck Jonathan cannot fight corruption even if he is given 60 years to rule Nigeria. The APC said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, while reacting to a promise by Jonathan that he would institute anti-corruption programmes if re-elected next month. The APC […]

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Step down for Buhari, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka tells Jonathan

Renowned Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to abandon his re-election bid so that the All Progressives Congress candidate, Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) can emerge the winner of the presidential election next month. Mbaka, who heads the popular Catholic Adoration Centre in Enugu, said this in his New Year sermon […]

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There are two major problems confronting us as a nation – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said his administration’s strategy against corruption was to strengthen the capability of institutions to nip the menace in the bud. He said his idea of anti-corruption war was not about arresting suspects and parading them on the television. Jonathan spoke during a special New Year service at the Dunamis International […]

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Labour Party denies endorsing Jonathan for 2015

Abdulkadri Abdulsalam, the National Chairman, Labour Party, on Tuesday said that the party has not endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2015 general elections. Mr. Abdulsalam, who gave the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the rumour had gone viral on social media. […]

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INEC Releases Names Of Candidates For 2015 Presidential Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the names of the presidential candidates and their running mates who will contest the 2015 elections. Though there are 26 registered political parties in Nigeria, only 11 parties have submitted the names of their candidates so far and they are; PDP: President Goodluck Jonathan and  Namadi Sambo APC: […]

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My certificates are with military, Buhari tells INEC

A former Head of State and the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has told the Independent National Electoral Commission that his academic qualifications and credentials are with the military. A visit by journalists to the headquarters of the commission on Monday in Abuja revealed […]

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Jonathan off to UK

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday afternoon left Abuja for a brief private visit to the United Kingdom, his office said in a statement. The president, according to the statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, was accompanied on the trip by some of his principal staff and personal aides. The […]

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Ex-Head of State, Babangida, canvasses support for Jonathan as both leaders meet in Minna

President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, have held closed-door talks in Minna Niger State. Mr. Jonathan was accompanied by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Muhammed, a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]

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