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Senators initiate move to impeach Jonathan

Some Peoples Democratic Party’s senators on Monday started impeachment moves against President Goodluck Jonathan over what they described as the high level of impunity and corruption allegedly being condoned by his administration. Investigations by Punch’s correspondent revealed that the PDP senators had started compiling impeachable offences against the President. An All Progressives Congress member of […]

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Why we raided APC’s data office – DSS

The Department of State Security (DSS) has said its operatives invaded the data office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on Saturday following a petition it received about some activities of the company. A text message by the spokesperson of the DSS, Ms. Marilyn Ogar on Sunday, said the petition alleged that the […]

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Jonathan to Obasanjo: I’m Nigeria’s best leader

President Goodluck Jonathan has described himself as the best leader to be produced by Nigeria. The President said no leader since the country gained independence in 1960 had done better than himself for the country. He, therefore, said the comment made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in which the ex-President described Jonathan’s performance as below […]

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2015 Elections: INEC to engage Air Force, Navy

The Independent National Electoral Commission said it would engage the services of Nigerian Air Force, Navy and other security agencies for adequate security during general elections in 2015. Mr Austin Okojie, the commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Taraba, disclosed this while addressing Batch B corps members at NYSC Orientation Camp in Jalingo on Sunday. Okojie explained […]

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DSS operatives, soldiers storm Lagos APC office

Operatives of the Department of State Service and soldiers attached to the security unit code-named Operation MESA on Saturday stormed the All Progressives Congress data centre in Lagos and arrested 25 data agents and three security guards. According to Punch, the security agents also ransacked the duplex located on Ajibola Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, and […]

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Ex-Militants Dare House Of Reps To Impeach Jonathan

Former militants in Niger Delta have reacted to the alleged plan to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by daring members of the House of Representatives to carry out their threat and face dire consequences. President of the Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, a body of former leaders of militant camps in the region, Pastor Reuben […]

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David Mark shuts down National Assembly

The Senate President, David Mark, has ordered that the National Assembly complex be shut down till next week Tuesday, 25th November, 2014. This was as a result of the confusion that engulfed the complex earlier today, as soldiers and policemen sealed the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja and physically prevented the Speaker of […]

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I hardly get what I want in life, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday told a gathering of the Peoples Democratic Party leaders in the Presidential Villa, Abuja that he hardly gets what he looks forward to in life. Jonathan, who boasted that no party would defeat the PDP during the 2015 polls said sometimes, things that he did not think about are the […]

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Speaker Suspends Presidential Ambition

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Tuesday announced the jettisoning of his earlier stated political ambition to contest for the presidency of the country, citing personal reasons of ‘sacrifice’ and his decision to avoid seeking any political office. This was contained in a speech by the Speaker titled: “My Political […]

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TRYING TO BOMB PRESIDENT JONATHAN OUT OF OFFICE? YOU’LL FAIL! You Cannot Kill To Establish Real Power And Authority Says Eefy Ify Ike

After President Goodluck Jonathan made his declaration few days ago some part of northern states were bombed on that same day… Hollywood Actress/motivational speaker Eefy Ify Ike sees this as cowardice and devilish act of trying to force the president out of office. Hear her: “Isn’t it ironic that other presidential candidates declared their intention to join the race […]

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Veteran Actor Kenneth Okonkwo calls All To Join Him Change The Face Of Politics In Nigeria

Many candidates have gone into politics just to get rich thereby denying the right candidates with good intentions an opportunity to serve the nation. In order to satisfy the yearning of his numerous friends and fans all over the world to be part of his campaign process, Barr Kenneth Okonkwo(Andy, star of Nollywood’s first film, Living In […]

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Obasanjo, Babangida shun Jonathan’s second-term declaration

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was absent at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest the 2015 presidential election in Abuja on Tuesday. Also absent was a former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. Both are members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party. Babangida was among those who sought the party’s ticket in 2011, but lost to Jonathan. […]

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Anxiety in Sambo’s camp as Jonathan declares

Anxiety heightens in the camp of the Vice President Namadi Sambo on Monday, ahead of the President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration of interest in the 2015 presidential race. The elaborate declaration is billed to hold on Tuesday (today) at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Investigation by Punch showed that there was heightened anxiety in the Vice President’s […]

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I will be president in 2015, PDP has failed God – Rochas Okorocha

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday in Enugu declared his intention to contest next year’s presidential election, saying his victory had been prophesied. “In 2015 I will be the president of the country,” Okorocha declared to loud cheers from broom-wielding members of the All Progressives Congress at a rally attended by prominent members of […]

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PDP shifts National Convention

The national Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, shifted the party’s National Convention, slated for December 6, to December 10 and 11, just as it extended the submission of expression of interest and nomination forms by President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 presidential election by one week. The PDP also moved its governorship […]

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SSS Returns Emir Sanusi’s Travelling Passport

Barely a week after the meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Department of State Security (DSS) has handed over the passport of the emir back to him. The State Director of the State Security Services, (SSS), Bassey Etang handed over the two travelling passports to the Kano emir […]

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Umeh curses APGA defectors at Ojukwu’s grave

National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh yesterday stormed Ojukwu’s graveyard in Nnewi with thousands of the party faithful to declare his intention to run for Senate in Anambra Central and cursed APGA defectors for allegedly using Ojukwu’s name for selfish reasons. Speaking inside the Ojukwu mausoleum, Umeh said it had […]

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DC Exclusive: Veteran Nollywood Actor Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo Reveals His Age As He Celebrates Birthday Today

Joyous mood as Barr Kenneth Okonkwo submits his PDP nomination form for House of Reps to represent Nsukka/ Igboeze South Federal Constituency. The Veteran Nollywood actor/Lawyer returns his completed PDP nomination form in Enugu today which is also his birthday, 6th November. He was warmly received by the Party’s officials. Talking to Diamond celebrities, Kenneth revealed he was […]

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