I've spoken; take my words serious for February 14 – Obasanjo

A former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he will henceforth maintain silence on the state of the nation until after the forthcoming general elections.

He said this on Wednesday while addressing traditional rulers from Egbaland who were attending a seminar organised by a non-governmental organisation, The Village Network Empowerment Initiative. The seminar held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

The former president, who had in recent times criticised President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, said it was unfortunate that some people could misconstrue his good intention for the country.

Jega Refuses to "Play Game"; Insists the Election Must go on

Prof Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has told his aides that he plans to inform the meeting of the Council of State that the Commission is fully prepared for the February 14, 2015 elections.

According to INEC sources who spoke to Sahara Reporters, Jega indicated that he also intended to brief the council on a few outstanding minor logistical issues which he said INEC would be able to take care of in the next week before February 14 when the election is schedule to begin.

The chair of the electoral commission however expressed concern that the Nigerian armed forces, despite openly claiming to be fully prepared for the elections, had refused to meet with INEC to discuss specific roles that each of them would play.

Close Associate reveals how President Jonathan Looted N32b; SEE THE DETAILS

Frank Akpoebi, a close political associate of President Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that a whopping N32billion was missing from the treasury of Bayelsa State Government when Jonathan was governor between 2005 and 2007.

He made the stunning revelation on Sunday at a press conference held at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja where he gave reasons for his defection and of hundreds of others from the PDP in Bayelsa to the APC.

Akpoebi served as Commissioner of Health in Jonathan’s administration during his governorship. A founding member of the PDP in Bayelsa, he was also a Federal Commissioner in the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

Five More PDP Governors Decamping To APC

Former Ag. National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and now a Chieftain of the APC, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje has disclosed that five more governors of the party and their structures are joining the leading opposition party, APC, ahead of the 2015 general elections.

He disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was behind the proposal for an interim government if General Muhammadu Buhari won the Presidential election.

According to him, the ruling party has been planning many tricks including the postponement of the election, stressing that the APC will join Nigerians to reject such undemocratic action by the ruling party.

I will do better in my second Term – Jonathan

Pres. Jonathan says he will do better in his second term if given the opportunity to rule again. He said this while speaking to traditional rulers in Kogi ahead of his campaign rally in the state earlier today.. 

"Whatever we have done in the last four years, we believe that we will even do more in the next four years. Most governments all over the world do better in their second tenure. This is because the Presidents are more stable that time, especially in these two terms arrangement. They are more stable. They sit down and plan for the country and focus on key areas.” he said