Oyocracy- Nigeria’s New Order

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It seems Adolf Hitler was right after all. Those who champion the cause of revolution and lead men, are not men of letters but orators. Humans tend to respond more to emotion and expression than some coalition of alphabets written in ink. From Winston Churchill to Frederick Douglass, Cicero, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Nnamdi Azikiwe , Tafawa Balewa to mention but a few, the power of an orator is not in doubt . Humans buy into great speech no matter the motive behind it and with a good delivery spiced with some dramatic acts, telling someone to jump off a cliff has never been easier.

As Peace Talks Fail, AU Blames US, UK for South Sudan Crisis.

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By supporting South Sudan's independence from Sudan, the US, UK and Norway created conditions for the ongoing civil war in the world's youngest country, allege leaked documents from an inquiry by the African Union.

© AP Photo/ Ben Curtis.
In 2005, the US, UK and Norway pushed through a peace deal, which legitimized the South Sudanese rebels, and paved the way in which for the country's independence in 2011.

According to a draft of the African Union inquiry obtained by Reuters, what of the Western powers helped establish “a politically unchallenged armed power in South Sudan” that acted with impunity and legitimized “rule of the gun.”

2015: PDP, APC battle to woo Obasanjo

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The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have begun what can be described as the last battle to woo former President Olusegun Obasanjo ahead of the presidential primaries.

Investigations by our correspondents on Sunday showed that separate meetings the former president held with Senate President, David Mark, and an APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, marked the beginning of the last attempt to get Obasanjo’s support ahead of party primaries.

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2015: Mark, Tinubu hold closed-door meeting with Obasanjo

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Senate President David Mark and former Lagos State Governor and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday held separate closed-door meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The meetings were held at Obasanjo’s Hilltop residence in Abeokuta.

Both Mark and Tinubu said the issues discussed bordered on the state of the nation.
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What has Jonathan done for the Yoruba, Nigeria ?

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Mr Jonathan became the Acting President of Nigeria on 9 February 2010 - 6 May 2010.
He assumed the office of the President of Nigeria on 6 May 2010.
Prior to Jonathan ascension into the presidency of Nigeria on 9 February 2010, Mr Obasanjo, a half Ibo and half Yoruba President of Nigeria had earlier rigged the entire General Elections in Yorubaland except in Lagos, Kwara, Kogi, Edo and Delta states, on two consecutive periods - 2003 and 2007.
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Atiku’s enemies deceived him into fighting Obasanjo – Osuntokun

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In this interview with ENIOLA AKINKUOTU, a former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr. Akintola Osuntokun, speaks about his time in the Presidency as well as the 2015 general elections.

How is your relationship with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo?

Ex-MD of News Agency of Nigeria, Oluremi Oyo, passes on @62

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Former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN and first female President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Oluremi Oyo has died. She died yesterday October 1st at a hospital in London. Her husband, Mr Vincent Oyo confirmed her death this morning. Mrs Oyo have been battling with cancer for a while. Born in 1952, Mrs Oyo served while the Senior Special Assistant to President Olusegun Obasanjo for media and publicity from 2003 to 2007, the 1st woman to be appointed to this kind of position. She was appointed in 2007 as the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria. She's survived by her husband, children and grandchildren.

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Commanders-in-chief: From 1960 To Date

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Nigeria became an independent nation on 1 October, 1960 and a republican country three years later and it was then we began having a Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces starting with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe who was the ceremonial Head of State. It was only during the First Republic when the office was separated from that of the Prime Minister or the President. Alhaji Tafawa Balewa was the only Head of the Government who was not the Commander-in-Chief because we were practising the Parliamentary System of Government imposed by the British government.
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Video: MURTALA MUHAMMED, Nigeria’s Most Popular Leader

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This is a video clip of General Murtala Muhammed’s speech after the overthrow of General Gowon’s military government in 1975. General Murtala Muhammed, Nigeria’s 4th Head of State, is regarded as one of the best and progressive leaders Nigeria ever had. He was in power from July 29, 1975 to February 13, 1976 when he was assassinated in an abortive coup attempt led by Lt. Col Buka Suka Dimka. He was succeeded by General Olusegun Obasanjo who completed General Murtala’s plan to return Nigeria to a civilian rule in 1979. Murtala’s portrait is on the 20 Naira note and Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos was named after him.
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Why I want to be President of Nigeria -Atiku

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The former Vice President said the 2015 election was about Nigeria’s youth and the nation’s future.

He stressed that the nation under the current administration has failed to provide the required environment for the youth to reach their full potentials.  

Atiku said 

“It is inspiring that amidst difficulties and growing anxiety over the future of our country, our people have refused to succumb to despair and hopelessness.

“This never-say-die attitude gives me immense hope and it is one of the reasons why I can never give up on Nigeria.”

Seized aircraft in SA: CAN reacts, attacks El Rufai, Lai Mohammed & Sahara Reporters

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, released a statement yesterday reacting to reports about the seized private jet in South Africa that implicated its National President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. CAN called out El Rufai and APC national spokesperson, Lai Mohammed for attacking Oritsejafor and Sahara Reporters for reporting in their own words 'falsehood'. Find the statement below
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Just In: Black Scorpion, Benjamin Adekunle, dies at 78

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An active player in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), Brig.-Gen Benjamin Adekunle (retd.), is dead. The war veteran, better known as Black Scorpion, died this morning at the age of 78 in Lagos, according to his wife, Folake. Adekunle, who was compulsorily retried from the Nigerian Army in 1974, was the first to lead the 3rd Marine Commando, that eventually spearheaded the end of the three-year war in January 1970. Olusegun Obasanjo succeeded Adekunle, arguably the most conspicuous and controversial figure during the war, in the 3rd Marine Commando . A close friend to the deceased, who however did not want his name in print yet, also confirmed Adekunle’s death to newsmen on Saturday.

I’m eager to return to battlefield, says OBJ’s son

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The son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lt. Col. Adeboye, who was shot on Monday by Boko Haram insurgents   near Michika in Adamawa State   has   expressed eagerness to return to the battle front.  Adeboye, who is recuperating at a government medical facility in Yola, spoke with a former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and the Director General of the National Orientation Agency,   Mike Omeri.
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Pastor Tunde Bakare Finally Reveals Ugly Secrets In Nigeria

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Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has finally spoken about experience as a running mate to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari at the 2011 general elections.

It was El-Rufai who had encouraged him to be Buhari’s running mate but he was careful. “ Everyone who had been assistant to Gen. Buhari died before him. Tunde Idiagbon is gone, Okadigbo is gone, Ume-Ezeoke is gone, why do I want to go and put my head in a death sentence.

“ I need to know what is responsible for that, so I can’t just jump, I will need to pray through. I told Gen. Buhari the same thing I am saying now.
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Obasanjo Appointed First Chancellor Of Jigawa State University

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Ex-President Obasanjo has made history following his appointment as the first Chancellor of the Jigawa State University Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed the Chancellor of the newly established Jigawa State University. According to a press release from the office of state's Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Haruna Wakili, Obasanjo's appointment as the first chancellor of the university was approved by the state governor Sule Lamido. Lamido had also sent a formal letter to the former president.

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Who is the fairest of them all?

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Folk may remember the fairy tale about the queen who kept asking her charmed mirror, “Mirror! Mirror on the wall! Who’s the fairest of us all?” Initially, the mirror said, “My Queen, you are the fairest in the land.” Over time, Snow White, the queen’s stepdaughter grew into a very beautiful young woman, and the mirror’s answer became: “My Queen, you are the fairest here so true. But Snow White is a thousand times more beautiful.” Upon which the wicked queen asked a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her.
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Adamawa: Choice that may make or break PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party seems to be at the crossroads over who will be its candidate in the October 11 Adamawa governorship by-election. BAYO AKINLOYE, assesses how the choice of some of the aspirants can affect the fortune of the party in the state

At least 10 aspirants have so far declared interest to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Adamawa State governorship by-election, which comes up on October 11, 2014.

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Chibok girls: Powerful Nigerians don’t want girls rescued — Negotiator

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Some powerful Nigerians are sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government and other concerned citizens to ensure that the over 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram are set free.

This was disclosed by the President, Civil Rights Congress, Mr. Shehu Sani, in an exclusive interview with SUNDAY PUNCH last week.

Sani, who has been involved in efforts to get government and Boko Haram to discuss the fate of the girls in the past, said some powerful individuals, whom he refused to name, ensured that the talks derailed. 

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Obasanjo hails FG, Lagos on Ebola virus containment.

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed the efforts by the Federal and Lagos State governments to check the spread of the Ebola virus disease in the country.

Obasanjo said if the Federal Government had given the same prompt attention to rescuing the abducted Chibok girls, the story could have been different now.
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House Speaker Tambuwal To Dump PDP and Join APC

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There are strong indications that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, is set to defect to the leading opposition party, the All Progressives Congress.  Tambuwal’s spokesperson, Imam Imam, said the nationwide consultation would determine whether he would contest the Presidency or the Sokoto State governorship election in 2015.

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