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Goodluck Jonathan

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Why GEJ is one of Nigeria's greatest presidents - Abba Moro Moro said Nigerians have come to realise that voting out Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 was a mistake.     Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro , has described former Goodluck Jonathan as one of the greatest presidents Nigeria has ever had. Moro said Jonathan contributed immensely to the development and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and Africa. Moro said Jonathan created a solid foundation in the country’s electoral system by conceding defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. He said: "Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is a great icon and hero of democracy in Nigeria, Africa and the entire world. He subordinated personal interest to the national interest when, even before the votes for the presidential election were tallied, for the first time in the history of democracy in Nigeria, called his challenger, General Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat. "This doused the...

EFCC

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Commission slams corruption charges on Ofili-Ajumogobia, Oblanan The defendants were said to have conspired to pervert the course of justice with five million naira.     The EFCC has preferred a 30-count charge against a Federal High Court Judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, and Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In the charge listed as number LD/367/C/16, Ofili-Ajumogobia was listed as first defendant, while Obla was named as second defendant. The defendants were said to have committed the offence on May 21, 2015 by conspiring to pervert the course of justice with five million naira. The money was alleged to have been transferred to one Nigel & Colive Ltd. in relation to a charge number FHC/L/C/482/10. Ajumogobia is said to be a sole signatory to Nigel & Colive Ltd. Both defendants were said to have conspired to pervert the course of justice in contravention of the provisions of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011. In counts one...

Peter Obi

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Ex-Governor in war of words with Governor Obiano Some political commentators say this might be connected with Peter Obi’s recent exposure of governments’ wasteful expenditure.     The former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi has debunked rumours that the Governor of state, Willie Obiano wants to bar him from the state. Obi told newsmen that the Governor has no right to stop him from visiting Anambra or talking about the state. According to Punch, the Governor’s aide, Oliver Okpala alleged that Obi made some unwarranted statements against Obiano. Okpala in a statement made earlier, said  “To this end, this is a notice that, henceforth, any further unwarranted attack on the governor will be met with a very tough response. “Let it be noted that we have done our investigations, and we know that those sponsoring these unfounded attacks against the governor include those who have tasted power before, either as governor or secretary to the state go...

Abu Simbel Temple

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Facts About Abu Simbel Temple, Egypt   Planning to visit Egypt, the first major tourist attraction that comes in minds is the Pyramids. However, there are many other amazing tourist spots in Egypt and one of them is Abu Simbel. These temples are the biggest projects of the ancient monument restoration. In the restoration process of this monument, many countries held hands. This eventually led towards the formation of the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO.     Abu Simbel actually is two giant temples made out of rocks and present in the Nubia, the southern region of Egypt. According to the archaeologists the temple was built approximately in 1284 Before Christ under the orders of the Pharaoh Ra-messes, the second. Abu Simbel, as explained by the experts was built by the mighty Pharaoh as a monument to his wife Nefertari and himself. The purpose behind this monument was to celebrate the...

Ondo Election

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President Buhari rallies support for Akeredolu President Buhari has rallied support for APC governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu while thanking all candidates.     President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Akure, Ondo, lauded Ondo All Progressives Congress gubernatorial aspirants for their loyalty to the party. Buhari also lauded them supporting Oluwarotimi Akeredolu , the party’s candidate for the Nov. 26 elections in the state. Speaking at a meeting with the gubernatorial aspirants, APC elders in the state, and national officers of the party, President Buhari said the unity of the party was crucial for the outcome of next Saturday’s election. “ I am very pleased that those of you who lost the primaries are still very much in the party. “That you lose elections doesn’t mean you should walk away, you keep on trying. I went to the Supreme Court three times in my bid to become the President of Nigeria. “I like your high spirit and your commitme...

MMM-Nigeria

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In Abuja MMM-Nigeria donates relief materials worth N5m to IDPs Relief materials worth N5million have been donated by the members of the MMM Nigeria to the Internally Displaced Persons in Abuja.     ‘MMM-Nigeria’, a community of mutual financial aid and donations, donated relief materials worth N5 million to two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the Federal Capital Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture was part of the community’s humanitarian week tagged ‘MMM cares’ to mark its one year anniversary n on Saturday, November 19, 2016 The Gwoza and Bama IDP Camp located in Durumi area and the New Kuchingoro IDP camp were the two beneficiaries of the relief materials. Bags of rice, beans, garri, as well as cartoons of beverages and noodles, were some of the items donated by the group. The group also donated clothing, drugs, and educational materials for the pupils among them. Mr Seyi Bello,...

Gracyama Birthday

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Happy Birthday Gracyama Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_birthday.html Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Happy Birthday Big Sis. I pray for more Grace, Bigger You   Today you are you!              That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_birthday.html