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Okupe

2023: IBB predicted my coming as presidential candidate – Doyin Okupe

John Ogunsemore Aug 13, 2021 0

Former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe has said that he fitted the description of Nigeria's next president as explained by former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in a recent interview. Recall that in last Friday's…

Politics

Amotekun turning South West against Buhari presidency – Doyin Okupe warns

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2020 0

Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has warned the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari against alienating the South-West geopolitical zone. He gave the advice in a Facebook post while weighing in on the controversy surrounding…

Politics

Learn from Obama – Okupe advises Buhari in open letter

The Herald NG Aug 27, 2017 0

Former senior special assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Relations, Dr. Doyin Okupe has called on President Muhammed Buhari to take a page from former US President Barack Obama as he moves to solve Nigeria's problems.…

Government

How to Drop FX Rate – Doyin Okupe writes open letter to Acting President

News Agency of Nigeria Mar 9, 2017

Senior special assistant on public affairs to the former president Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe has written an open letter to the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on how best to reduce the…

Metro

Doyin Okupe probed over Alleged N162m Fraud

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 16, 2016 0

Doyin Okupe, who was Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs has reportedly been hauled in again by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to answer questions as regards an alleged N162m fraud.…

Government

Osinbajo Lying On Jonathan In Church – Okupe

The Herald NG Feb 29, 2016 0

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has described the recent statement credited to the vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, that no new road has been built by government in the…

Government

‘He is digraceful, an embarassment’ – Governor Nyako slammed by Presidency

Political Correspondent Apr 20, 2014 0

Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako has been blasted by the Presidency over comments he made capable of heating up the polity. Nyako in an open letter to the Northern Governors Forum had accused the President Goodluck Jonathan…

Government

“Sanusi’s investigation started since April 2013” – Presidency denies witch…

Political Correspondent Feb 21, 2014 0

The Presidency has denied witch hunting Mallam Lamido Sanusi, and has said that it begun investigations into his conduct since May 2013. This information was made available in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the…

Government

“ASUU is reckless, irresponsible, lawless, and lacks fear of God” – Presidency

Emeka Okonkwo Dec 1, 2013 0

Dr. Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan has blasted the Academic Union of Universities (ASSU) for its refusal to call off the ongoing strike. Okupe said: “The negative disposition of the ASUU…

Government

“Nigeria Can’t Break”, We Have Stolen Their Self Worth So That They Cannot Even…

Seun Peters Aug 12, 2013 2

Reacting to recent comments by the presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe, Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has berated recent outburst and went further to describe the recently registered APC as the panacea to the nation’s problems.…

Metro

APC, PDP Trade “Low Blows” As Accusations Fly

Seun Peters Aug 5, 2013 0

Prior till recently, all we hear is “PDP Blasts ACN, PDP Blasts PDP, ACN Criticises, but now it seems as if the battle ground has shifted, with the recent merger between certain parties, all we are scheduled to hear is APC. But since the…

Government

“It’s all political maneuvering and grandstanding” – Presidency reacts to…

Political Editor Jul 25, 2013 0

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe recently remarked that there is no actual crises in Rivers state. He also slammed the activities of four Northern Governors namely Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano); Sule…

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Presidency Accuses Buhari Of Being Major Boko Haram Sponsor (Details)

Features Editor Apr 4, 2013 1

The Presidency has described former Head of State and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), as the major sponsor of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram and a leading protagonist…

Opinion

Creative Statistics: Presidency Says Terrorism Reduced by 70% In 2012

Joe Boyo Dec 30, 2012 0

The incidence of planned Boko Haram insurgency in the country has been reduced by 70%. This figure was not provided by any senior intelligence chief or defense head. No, it was provided by Doyin Okupe, a Jonathan cabinet official who is…