Archives Tag: Presidency
Alex Ekwueme Dies in London
April 19, 2022
Ailing second republic president, Dr Alex Ekwueme has been confirmed dead at a London clinic. Ekwueme was said to have died late Sunday night after battling with what his family declared as a chest infection. The sad event occurred at exactly 10:00 pm on Sunday, 19th November 2017. He had earlier suffered from a stroke two weeks ago and was stabilised in Enugu hospital, before a … Continue reading Alex Ekwueme Dies in London
By adepeju
CNTV Street Files: What Would You Do if You Were President For a Day?
April 19, 2022
In need of some amusement today? We’ve got you covered! The CNTV crew asked fellow Nigerians the age-old question, “What would you do if you were President of Nigeria for a day?” Becoming President is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for most people, so you can only imagine the sheer joy expressed by our interviewees as they … Continue reading CNTV Street Files: What Would You Do if You Were President For a Day?
By ejura
#NigeriaDecides: The Accreditation Process
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan is presently in his hometown polling station in Otuoke, Bayelsa State to accredit himself and his wife, Patience for his re-election bid. There were initial problems with the new voting technology but it was later resolved and he was successfully accredited. While waiting, he reportedly advised the crowd to be patient with the system … Continue reading #NigeriaDecides: The Accreditation Process
By ejura
Is the Presidency the Most Powerful Job in Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Are you not able to make a change without being president? Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe have made more impact in Nigeria than most presidents have. So have Dora Akunyili, Nasir El Rufai, Tony Elumelu and Mike Adenuga. Can’t Muhammadu Buhari do something else? Can’t he start the biggest farm in the north? Or mentor … Continue reading Is the Presidency the Most Powerful Job in Nigeria?
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