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President Goodluck Jonathan has finally commented on who he thinks members of the deadly Islamic sect (Boko Haram) are, saying the group has successfully infiltrated the three arms of government at the federal level and security agencies. He revealed this on Sunday, at a remembrance church service to mark the 2012 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He, however vowed to stem ...

By AP – In Bloemfontein, South Africa, tens of thousands of chanting and dancing revelers waved the green and gold colors of the African National Congress as Africa’s oldest liberation movement celebrated its 100th anniversary Sunday, though many South Africans say the party hasn’t delivered on its promises since taking power in 1994. A dozen African leaders and more former ...

The following are the achievements made by Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 as analyzed on his facebook page: “Undoubtedly, 2011 was a year laced with challenges. While we have made progress and overcame most of the challenges on many fields, there have been those amongst us who want to impose their will on the majority of us. This government ...

President Goodluck Jonathan has said not knowing how to track down the Islamic sect – Boko Haram is a greater challenge than the Nigerian civil war, especially with their possible political links. “The situation we have in our hands is even worse than the civil war that we fought,” he said, referring to the Biafra war of 1967-70 that killed ...

Insecurity due to sectarian fighting in some parts of Nigeria and the government’s decision to remove subsidy on fuel, which has had some rippled effect on prices, has compelled many Nigerians to flee to neighbouring Ghana to seek greener pastures. The latest to join the exodus is a group of a beggars whose luck however run out, as they were ...