Read What Pastor Adeboye Said About Who Will Emerge Winner

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday, advised Nigerians to stop having sleepless nights over who will win next month’s presidential election.
Adeboye spoke at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a two-day interdenominational prayer.
While asking Nigerians to stop worrying about who will emerge winner in the next election, Pastor Adeboye explained that God is a ‘master planner’, who already planned the leadership development of Nigeria.

Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, Okonjo-Iweala Involved In NNPC Diversion Of $50 Billion Crude Oil Funds-PREMIUM TIMES

President Goodluck Jonathan and two of his top ministers may be attempting a cover-up on what clearly competes as Nigeria’s biggest fraud ever, involving the illegal diversion, or theft, of over N8 trillion crude oil sales proceeds.
In a frantic and unusual memo to the president on September 25, 2013, Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi detailed how government-owned oil firm, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, had systematically diverted the huge sum, being sales proceeds between January 2012 and July 2013.
The CBN governor said for all crude oil sales within the period, the NNPC paid only 24 percent proceeds into the federation account, and diverted or stole the remaining 76 percent-totalling N8 trillion.

Striking Resemblance:Meet President Jonathan Allege Son Ibime Belema-Jonathan

There are alleged reports that Ibime Belema-Jonathan, a 24-year-old native of Nembe, Baylesa, announced on Twitter yesterday that he is one of the president's illegitimate sons.

"According to Belema-Jonathan, his mother was a receptionist in a Port Harcourt hotel (which shall remain undisclosed) when she met Goodluck nearly 25 years ago. Their relationship was made private because of the risks it posed to Goodluck's then fledgling political career. He has decided to disclose this information after recently being informed by his mother, who had just passed away. It is his desire for his father to assume and fulfill his fatherly duties after a lifetime of absence."

Jonathan Praises Troops And Promises Financial Assistance To IDPs

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan today undertook a surprise visit to Maiduguri on the occasion of Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
A statement by presidential spokesman Reuben Abati said he met with officers and men of the Armed Forces in the frontline of the war against terrorism and insurgency in the country.
The spokesman said he was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the National Security Adviser and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency.
At the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army at Maimalari Cantonment, President Jonathan thanked officers and men for their patriotic and courageous service to the nation.
He said Nigeria was very proud of them and grateful for their dedication and commitment to the defence of the civilian population against terrorists and violent extremists.

“Jonathan will Win 2015 Election but be Cut Short” – Another Prophet says…

Another man of God has spoken about the 2015 election holding between February 14 and 28. The new revelation is coming from one Prophet Emmanuel Ezenwa Nwazuo who has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will defeat his opponent, Muhammadu Buhari in the election.The Sun reports that the man of God this known at his Lagos church. This is not the first time Nwazuo would be prophesying about electoral issues. He had in 2011 published his version of his prophecy where he said Jonathan would triumph at the election which came through. “I am not the one saying this; it is a revelation from God. I see President Jonathan winning the 2015 election with a landslide but the All Progres­sives Congress (APC) will revolt. In 2011, I predicted that Jonathan would defeat his opponent. Some people did not believe but the prophecy was ful­filled. He did not just win but he won convincingly. Quoting his prediction before 2011 presidential election, from a published Christian journal: “The Lord took me in the spirit to the seat of power in Aso Rock and showed me a bold

State House report on Jonathan's visit to Maiduguri

The State House press release below.. 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan undertook a surprise visit to Maiduguri Thursday on the occasion of Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day to meet with officers and men of the Armed Forces currently in the frontline of the war against terrorism and insurgency in the country. 

Accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the National Security Adviser and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, President Jonathan visited officers and men of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri to thank them for their patriotic and courageous service to the nation.

The President told officers and soldiers of the Division that the nation was very proud of them and grateful for their dedication and commitment to the defence of the civilian population against terrorists and violent extremists.

Before Voting Buhari: Twenty Things History Teaches US By Kennedy Emetulu

History is harsh, because it hides nothing from honest and discerning people. For those who are dancing at the prospect of voting in Muhammadu Buhari, please consider the following historical facts. Interpret them however you choose, but think about them deeply: (1) Think of the kind of nation the colonial masters bequeathed to us before leaving. They instituted different political, social and



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INTERVIEW: Why We Overthrew Buhari — Babangida

Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida may go down in the history of Nigeria as the most loved yet most hated leader to ever rule Africa’s most populous nation. Such paradox marks him out as an intriguing personality, who remains a reference point in the political circle more than two decades after he ‘stepped aside’ from Aso Rock in controversial circumstances. In this rare



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Before Voting Buhari: Twenty Things History Teaches US By Kennedy Emetulu

History is harsh, because it hides nothing from honest and discerning people. For those who are dancing at the prospect of voting in Muhammadu Buhari, please consider the following historical facts. Interpret them however you choose, but think about them deeply:
(1) Think of the kind of nation the colonial masters bequeathed to us before leaving. They instituted different political, social and legal system in the North and South, but still ran the country as one and left us without any attempt at righting the wrongs they’ve instituted.

INTERVIEW: Why We Overthrew Buhari — Babangida

Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida may go down in the history of Nigeria as the most loved yet most hated leader to ever rule Africa’s most populous nation. Such paradox marks him out as an intriguing personality, who remains a reference point in the political circle more than two decades after he ‘stepped aside’ from Aso Rock in controversial circumstances.
In this rare encounter with a team from Zero Tolerance (ZT), a quarterly magazine published by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  at his Hill Top mansion in Minna, Niger State,  the former leader offers rare reminisces on his leadership of the country and attempts a prognosis on the myriad challenges facing Nigeria. He spoke about why he led a coup that toppled the regime of Muhammadu Buhari and why he approved the killing of his bosom friend, Mamman Vatsa.
We have the magazine’s permission to republish the interview here.

EFCC Arrests Suspected Fraudsters For N806m Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 arrested three suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State - Okpekereke Timothy, Stanley Odjighere, and Teminor Karo.

The trio are part of a syndicate arrested over allegations of conspiracy, internet scam and stealing from one of the new generation banks to the tune of N806, 208,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Six Million Two Hundred and Eight Thousand Naira). Forty others are still at large.
The theft was perpetrated through a system glitch linked to the fraudsters, in which the bank suffered a huge loss of more than N806, 208,000.
The petitioner, who works in one of the new generation banks, alleged that a review of transactions involving the bank with Interswitch Nigeria limited revealed that the bank was not reimbursed for the

Ozoemezina – Day Obiano Held Rite of Passage for Igbo War Dead

At the end of the Nigeria – Biafra war, folks on the eastern divide greeted each other with the prayer – salutation, ‘happy survival!’ It was a natural impulse that surged on meeting with a relative, friend or associate whose fate in the harrowing events had remained unknown to you. The  scary signatures of the conflict were everywhere; intruding into your psyche even if you wanted to avoid them – malnourishment all around, blown up bridges,  buildings pock marked with bullet holes,  abandoned artillery pieces and cases of spent cartridges,  queues for essential commodities and so on. It was merciful providence to be alive.   A short while into the new season, prolific writer Cyprian Ekwensi published the novel, Survive the Peace. It was an artistic recreation of the transition from the trauma of war to the sobriety of peace. From the life of the characters, the post – conflict stage could be daunting without the right attitudinal responses. As it were, a key demand of pacification of a brutal past is coming to terms with its memory.

Anambra Bids Fallen War Heroes, Civilian Victims Farewell, 45 years After Biafra... Ndigbo do not have a single story – Obiano declares

Following the clamour for a formal burial for millions of Anambra indigenes who lost their lives in the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II and pockets of sporadic violence in the country, the Government of Anambra State today performed a formal rite of passage for the fallen heroes and heroines as well as the civilian victims of the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II, the pogroms and other ethnic and religious violence in the country.

The very elaborate but solemn ceremony which took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, attracted distinguished Igbo sons and daughters from the entire South Eastern geopolitical zone including the former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme and the maverick billionaire businessman, Prince Engineer Arthur Eze, Chief Victor Umeh, APGA National Chairman and Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, APGA gubernatorial candidate in Imo State among many others.

Why PDP Chose Small Venue For Jonathan’s Campaign In Osogbo

Fresh facts have emerged regarding the reasons the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State of Osun opted for a smaller venue to host the party’s presidential campaign team in the centre of the town, instead of the city stadium.
Ashiwaju.org gathered that aftermath of the Lagos rally, the party campaign coordinators in the South-West resorted to using smaller venues located within business centres, so as to create an impression
of large turnout at the rally.
Unlike in some PDP-dominated states like Akwa-Ibom, Enugu, where rallies were held at the stadia, the one in Ibadan was held at the Mapo Hall area, while that of Osogbo was held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park.
According to findings, the venue was chosen to save the party the embarrassment of holding the rally at the stadium, where it may find it difficult to mobilise its supporters to fill the venue like it did during last year’s governorship election in the state.

Rev Fr Mbaka: The Planned Episcopal Sanction and Looming Dangers

*Laity Council blows hot THE Laity Council across the nation has expressed worries over the reported gathering storm by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria to sanction Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka over his recent comments on the state of the nation.

Their worry according to Dr Paul Obi stems from the erroneous impression the move would give to the public and the international community about the intolerant posture of Nigerian government on freedom of expression. That this would cast a big shadow of doubt about our democratic development and plurality of opinions.

Asking rhetorically, Dr Obi who was flanked by other members of the Laity Council, including Chief Christopher Inalegwu, wanted to know if we are now in Idi Amin Dada era, where 'freedom of expression is free, but freedom after the expression would not be guaranteed'

The council members, in an interview with journalists in Enugu yesterday recalled that "our dear Anthony Cardinal Okogie had in the past bitterly criticized the administration of former Gen Ibrahim Babangida. No one attacked him then, or even now.

Rev Fr Mbaka: The Planned Episcopal Sanction and Looming Dangers

*Laity Council blows hot THE Laity Council across the nation has expressed worries over the reported gathering storm by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria to sanction Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka over his recent comments on the state of the nation.

Their worry according to Dr Paul Obi stems from the erroneous impression the move would give to the public and the international community about the intolerant posture of Nigerian government on freedom of expression. That this would cast a big shadow of doubt about our democratic development and plurality of opinions.

Asking rhetorically, Dr Obi who was flanked by other members of the Laity Council, including Chief Christopher Inalegwu, wanted to know if we are now in Idi Amin Dada era, where 'freedom of expression is free, but freedom after the expression would not be guaranteed'

The council members, in an interview with journalists in Enugu yesterday recalled that "our dear Anthony Cardinal Okogie had in the past bitterly criticized the administration of former Gen Ibrahim Babangida. No one attacked him then, or even now.

Bishop Ezeokafor Harps on Security

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has joined other well -meaning Nigerians in calling on the Federal Government led by president Goodluck Jonathan to pay priority attention to security matters

The Catholic prelate who made the call at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka while assessing government's efforts in critical sectors of the nation's economy enjoined them to put more efforts in tackling insurgency in the North-east zone of the country .

He was of the opinion that president Jonathan somehow met the expectations of the people in piloting the affairs of the nation in the out-gone year but equally stressed the need for more priority attention to be paid to the security of lives and property in the country .

He observed that security in the country was something to worry about especially with the influx of Boko Haram elements .

Bishop Ezeokafor stated that security agents should be commended for their resilience because according to him security agents put their lives on the line to be able to restore peace and orderliness in troubled states across the federation .

2015: Amaechi Makes Shocking Revelation, Boasts #Buhari’ll Defeat Jonathan

Ahead of the general elections in February, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed the
confidence that Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),
presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, will defeat President Goodluck Jonathan.
Amaechi also said that the APC in Rivers State would win in the governorship, state and National Assembly elections.
The governor, who spoke on Wednesday at the APC rally at Abua Central in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the state, described Rivers as a satellite Nigeria, adding that the people of the state had always dictated the voting
pattern of other Nigerians.

Burial Of Igbo War Victims: Cleric Sues For Forgiveness

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Igbos not to pursue vendetta over their relatives who were slaughtered during the civil war, maitetesine of the 80s, and the other religious uprisings in parts of the North, including the current Islamic terrorism ravaging the North East.

Bishop Ezeokafor in his homily,  during the Ecumenical service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day and symbolic burial of Igbos who lost their lives during the civil war, rather called for forgiveness.

He praised the patriotism of those who laid their lives for the unity of this country and urged Nigerians to embrace peace the the unity and progress of the country.

In his address on the accession held at the popular Ekwueme square, Awka, the Anambra state capital, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra stated that the symbolic burial of Igbo war victims became necessary to ensure that Igbo fallen heros and heroines were accorded befitting burial so that their spirits can now rest in peace.

Burial Of Igbo War Victims: Cleric Sues For Forgiveness

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Igbos not to pursue vendetta over their relatives who were slaughtered during the civil war, maitetesine of the 80s, and the other religious uprisings in parts of the North, including the current Islamic terrorism ravaging the North East.

Bishop Ezeokafor in his homily,  during the Ecumenical service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day and symbolic burial of Igbos who lost their lives during the civil war, rather called for forgiveness.

He praised the patriotism of those who laid their lives for the unity of this country and urged Nigerians to embrace peace the the unity and progress of the country.

In his address on the accession held at the popular Ekwueme square, Awka, the Anambra state capital, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra stated that the symbolic burial of Igbo war victims became necessary to ensure that Igbo fallen heros and heroines were accorded befitting burial so that their spirits can now rest in peace.

Shekau Blames Successive Government on The Level Of Poverty And Infrastructural Neglect In Northern Nigeria

 

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), on Tuesday gained an unusual support as the Islamic Terrorist group in the Northeast, Boko Haram, pledged its total support for the former military ruler.

Boko Haram, in a lengthy press statement circulated through email by its spokesperson and a copy made available to The Nation Newspaper, Abubakar Shekau, anchored its decision on the need to deliver Nigeria, especially the northern region, from the crunching effects of poverty, underdevelopment and insecurity.

It also lamented the unconcerned attitude of the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration at the unrelenting degradation of the northern region environment, taking a hard stance also on the increasing insecurity in the northeast.

President Jonathan, according to Boko Haram, does not deserve a second term in office.

The Islamic terrorist group also commended Buhari for proposing to stabilize the oil market and scrap the office of the First Lady - which it considered to be a drain on the nation’s resources and a conduit through which corrupt government officials stole across all levels of government.

Burial Of Igbo War Victims: Cleric Sues For Forgiveness

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Igbos not to pursue vendetta over their relatives who were slaughtered during the civil war, maitetesine of the 80s, and the other religious uprisings in parts of the North, including the current Islamic terrorism ravaging the North East.

Bishop Ezeokafor in his homily,  during the Ecumenical service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day and symbolic burial of Igbos who lost their lives during the civil war, rather called for forgiveness.

He praised the patriotism of those who laid their lives for the unity of this country and urged Nigerians to embrace peace the the unity and progress of the country.

In his address on the accession held at the popular Ekwueme square, Awka, the Anambra state capital, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra stated that the symbolic burial of Igbo war victims became necessary to ensure that Igbo fallen heros and heroines were accorded befitting burial so that their spirits can now rest in peace.

Borno Senatorial Contest: Peoples Democratic Party Drops Boko Haram Ex-Governor Sheriff

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dropped former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff after initially adopting him as its candidate for Borno Central senatorial zone ahead of February general election.
Sheriff's name was conspicuously absent from the final list of senatorial candidates released by INEC on its website. In place of Sheriff, the INEC list contains the name of Muhammad Baba Kachalla, 49, for Borno Central senatorial district.
The PDP didn't give reasons for dropping Sheriff but it is believed that it may not be unconnected with scandals surrounding the Ex-Governor with respect to allegations made by an Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis, alleging Sheriff was a sponsor of the Boko Haram sect. Sheriff has since denied the allegation while the Department of State Security also gave him a preliminary clearance after it paraded some seven men the DSS alleged conspired with Davies to tarnish Sheriff's image. The DSS had however said that it was still investigating Sheriff.
The PDP had soon after the DSS clearance of Sheriff adopted the Ex-Governor as the party's Senatorial candidate for Borno central which Sheriff had represented from 1999 to 2003 under the defunct All Peoples Party (APP) that later became All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) before merger with other parties to become the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sheriff contested Borno Governorship as an incumbent Senator in 2003 and won the elections. He was Governor from 2003 to 2011. He defected to PDP in 2014 after failing to take control of the APC that was formed months before his defection.

Malema, Attacks Jonathan, Says President “Irresponsible” Over Silence On Baga

South Africa’s eccentric youth leader and federal lawmaker, Julius Malema, has launched a blistering attack on President Goodluck Jonathan over his handling of the massacre in Baga, Borno State, describing the Nigerian president as “irresponsible” and suggesting South African intervention against the extremist Boko Haram sect.
Mr. Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters Party, criticised Mr. Jonathan for rushing out public condemnations of the terrorist attack on a newspaper in France when he has remained silent until date on the bloodbath in Baga, a troubled town in his own country.
The youth leader said the South African National Assembly will consider a motion on a possible intervention in the bloody campaign by Boko Haram that has claimed thousands of lives and has worsened in the last weeks.