Tag: Politics

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 19, 2016

Opinion: The pull-down syndrome of Kwara political elites and their perpetual hipocrisy

It is only in Kwara state one finds it difficult to differentiate between the educated class and illiterates because the ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMarch 17, 2016

Governor Ganduje declares war on anyone who opposes Buhari

Governor of Kano state, has declared war on anybody or group working against President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor stated that his ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 16, 2016

Opinion: Youth activists without purpose

It was the definer of the most globally visible moment for some countries in the Middle East and North Africa. ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 15, 2016

Opinion: The many wrongs of Professor Wole Soyinka

The first time Wole Soyinka misdirected himself, it had to do with his “cautious endorsement” of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential candidacy. ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMarch 10, 2016

For APC, ‘every dead person in Rivers state is their member’ – PDP

The government of Rivers state has lambasted the All Progressives Congress over the attempts of its national leadership to appropriate ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 8, 2016

Demola Rewaju: For PDP, the struggle continues

The decision to become politically active is often immediately succeeded by the choice of a political association to identify with ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 8, 2016

James Ocholi ‘got a call from God’ to go into politics

Barrister Aaron Ocholi, the only surviving son of the deceased Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, would ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 6, 2016

‘CAN is now a campaign platform for politicians’ – Anglican Bishop

The Christian Association of Nigeria has become a veritable platform for political campaigns, says the Bishop of the Wusasa Diocese ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 5, 2016

Commentary: Donald Trump got his political training in Nigeria

For the past few years, United States President, Barack Obama mesmerized the world with his quick wit, starchy, yet frank, ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 25, 2016

Senator Marafa’s rift with Saraki’s Senate is ‘misconceived’ – House of Reps

Embattled senator who represents Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa has been cautioned by some members of the House of Representative over ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 24, 2016

Supreme Court upholds election of Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah, others

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, February 24, declared that Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah and the other lawmakers under the Peoples ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 23, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff wants to set Nigeria, PDP on fire’ – Fani-Kayode

The controversy emanating from the appointment of former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 22, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff started Boko Haram’ – Fani-Kayode insists

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has restated his position in regards to the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 17, 2016

Speaker, Yakubu Dogara joins the ‘blame it on PDP’ bandwagon

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has informed Nigerians of who to blame for the current economic challenges ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 14, 2016

Fayemi’s wife launches ‘Above Whispers’, an engagement platform for women

Above Whispers is a platform for those who want to have a mature engagement online. This bespoke community blog which ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 14, 2016

‘Holy spirit moved Jonathan to surrender’ | 7 things to note as Primate Ayodele speaks

Today, Sunday, February 14, 2016 is Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele’s birthday. Primate Ayodele has made tremendous success since 39 years ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 11, 2016

Appeal Court nullifies Murtala Nyako’s impeachment as Adamawa governor

A Court of Appeal sitting in Yola has reversed the impeachment of Murtala Nyako as Governor of Adamawa. Back in ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 10, 2016

‘Nigeria desperately needs PDP’ – Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has revealed that Nigeria is in critical need of the ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 7, 2016

APGA is a cursed party – Founding chairman, Chekwas Okorie

Founding national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has labelled the losses of the party ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 1, 2016

President Buhari hosts Prime Minister of Italy (PHOTOS)

President Muammadu Buhari on Monday, February 1 received the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi. Renzi is on an official ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJanuary 22, 2016

BREAKING: Olisa Metuh gets bail, again

The embattled national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh- who was granted a N400 million bail ...

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Op-Ed EditorJanuary 14, 2016

Opinion: Sycophants are necessary in Nigerian politics, and life

Life is a cycle. What goes around comes around. There’s really not much time to make enemies and likewise no ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJanuary 12, 2016

‘Jim Nwobodo’s defection is a plan to escape Dasukigate’ – APC

The South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, January 11, described the defection of Jim Nwobodo to the ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJanuary 10, 2016

‘This president does give a damn’ | 25 quotes to note from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation address

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor and flock leader of the Latter Rain Assembly based in Lagos, on Sunday, January 10 delivered ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJanuary 8, 2016

‘APC has already written result of tomorrow’s election in Bayelsa’ – PDP Chairman

As the day for supplementary election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State approaches, the national leadership of ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJanuary 5, 2016

How Abia indigenes celebrated Court of Appeal judgement (WATCH)

The Court of Appeal in Owerri on January 1, sacked Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party, as the Governor ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoDecember 27, 2015

Fayemi to Fayose: ‘You have the mind of a child’

Dr Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state and current serving minister has criticised Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose for accusing ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoDecember 24, 2015

Disillusioned PDP members set to form new party [DETAILS]

It would appear that turbulent times are not over for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as a faction has reportedly ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 23, 2015

Governors are playing politics with minimum wage – Ngige

The Federal Government has said state governors lack the authority to reduce the national minimum wage. At a meeting with ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoDecember 17, 2015

‘Pro-Biafrans are hungry’ | 7 things we learned from Olisa Agbakoba’s interview

In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) shared his thoughts ...

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