Tag: PDP

Opinion: Let’s talk about Okorocha’s Imo deportation

by Mustapha Saddiq According to the report, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state raised the alarm that they might be Boko Haram insurgents and so the government was…

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Opinion: 20 lies we all tell ourselves… and others

by Hemenseter Butu Corruption in Nigeria should be eliminated: Oh yeah? How did you get your drivers licence in 2 days? Did you pay tax on the last revenue you…

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Opinion: When will Nigeria get its own Mandela?

by Toks Ero The ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the emerging All Progressives Congress, APC, both two sides of the same coin, are flexing political muscles not because they…

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Shekarau dumps APC for PDP, Benue Assembly address Fulani attacks & other important news you should know today

 Ex-Kano Governor, Shekarau, dumps APC for PDP The former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shekarau,…

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Opinion: Atiku Abubakar – The dilemma of a political strategist

by Olusola Fabiyi In the APC, where he is said to have most of his friends as members, Atiku has the impression that the party offers a real chance for…

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Femi Aribisala: How the 2015 elections will play out for Tinubu

by Femi Aribisala This, therefore, is my position.  The APC adventure marks the end of the road politically for Tinubu.  It is downhill all the way for him from now…

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Okey Ndibe: Why the APC is just a re-baptized PDP

by Okey Ndibe With each passing day, the All Progressives Congress (APC) resembles a re-baptized PDP. In fact, a part of me suspects that the APC is something of the…

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#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

by 'Jola Sotubo The All Progressives Congress (APC) might be getting ready to receive yet another big political player of the People's democratic Party (PDP) into their midst. According to…

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‘Yes, the letter is ready’: 17 PDP Senators set to decamp to APC

There are indications that seventeen members Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators will be decamping to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) during the course of the week. This decision was…

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Simon Kolawole: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – The FG has a lot of explaining to do

by Simon Kolawole The Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway always inspires me to think of what is possible in Nigeria. I dream of driving between Lagos and Ibadan on such a…

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Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger

by Tunde Bakare On whether I see the APC as credible alternative to the PDP, particularly with the type of people the party is currently fraternizing with, let me put it…

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Ex-governor Attahiru Bafarawa dumps APC for the PDP

Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Sokoto State has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after dumping the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say the governor announced his decision…

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Opinion: Mr President, it’s never too late to make a difference

by Olufemi Osho Mr. President, while on my part I have resolved to turn a new leaf in my attitude toward you, I believe it is not too late for…

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Dele Momodu: A tale of 3 political parties

by Dele Momodu Since we cannot import saints from heaven, we would have to manage the ill-assorted bunch that comprise the opposition which we have on parade at this difficult…

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OBJ was right, PDP’s Buruji Kashamu is a wanted man in the US (Report)

Contrary to claims by the estranged political associate of Olusegun Obasanjo and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ogun State, Buruji Kashamu, that he is no longer wanted…

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Akin Osuntokun: Tambuwal lacks principle and political fidelity

by Akin Osuntokun He is today the most passionate canvasser for the APC and has endeavoured to persuade me to join his party. This mission has ended in flare ups…

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Opinion: Dear Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, you are deceitful sir

by Alofe Sunday I keep asking myself that if you could betray Bola Tinubu who would probably take up close to 95% of your autobiography if and when you decide…

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Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido After the crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee in Abuja today, the All Progressives Congress has directed National Assembly members under the aegis of the party…

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Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

by 'Jola Sotubo A repeat of the Rivers House of Assembly debacle almost occurred yesterday as some senators came close to exchanging blows. The subject of the disagreement was, ironically,…

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Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death

by Garba Shehu That said, there is no denying that Tukur’s departure is coming with an expiry date, too little, too late to change anything. It is certainly most unlikely…

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Lai Mohammed: The Presidency and its dubious self appraisal

by Lai Mohammed This latest outburst of the President may have been necessitated by the unrelenting barrage of criticisms from the main opposition All Progressives Congress, his own Peoples Democratic…

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Dele Agekameh: Tukur as the PDP sacrificial lamb

by Dele Agekameh Perhaps, only the President, for whom he was a cheerleader, will, most certainly, miss him. In the last few months, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been…

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PDP crisis: 20 out of 24 Kwara lawmakers defect to APC

by Oke Efagene The exodus of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the oppositon All Progressives Congress (APC), seems to be far from over. Out of the…

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How I was shot by police in Rivers – Sen. Magnus Abe narrates

by 'Jola Sotubo Senator Magnus Abe,who is recovering after being shot at a rally in Rivers has condemned the attack against him and his supporters. The senator expressed his outrage…

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Opinion: The political options before us in 2015

by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju Jonathan opts out of the 2015 race for fear of upset at the convention, owning to the specter of humiliating losses at the presidential elections, withdrawal of…

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Femi Aribisala: Why Buhari will never be President of Nigeria

by Femi Aribisala His threats during the campaign for the 2011 elections incited widespread violence in the North after he lost. His supporters went on a rampage; looting and killing;…

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Demola Rewaju: Tukur out, Mu’azu in, but Jonathan’s ambition remains a PDP problem

by Demola Rewaju With his speech while announcing Tukur’s resignation, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has proven himself as a dependable political ally. He stuck with Tukur until it was painfully obvious…

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Opinion: Buhari, may you never (again) become president

by Abdul-Azeez No doubt, the media image of Buhari has been a source of worry to so many of his supporters and fans. No thanks to the infamous “Muslims should…

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Ex-Bauchi governor, Adamu Mu’azu is new PDP chairman

by 'Jola Sotubo The race for the national chairmanship of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is on and indications have emerged that a former governor of Bauchi, Adamu Mu'azu, has…

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Pres. Jonathan ‘to appoint Tukur as defence minister’

by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan might have stayed true to his word to give the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, a "tougher" position.…

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