Lagos PDP chairman fired

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is really going through tough crisis and it seems to be have extended to its Lagos State chapter as its chairman, Tunji Shelle, was on Monday sacked by 34 members of the State Working Committee. He was immediately replaced by the current Secretary, Wahab Owokoniran as acting... Read More

Chairman, fires, lagos state, PDP

May 11, 2015

APC tells GEJ not to be scared of prosecution

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) shades President Goodluck Jonathan telling him that he shouldn’t be afraid of incoming Buhari’s administration, saying only the guilty needs to be afraid and that incoming Buhari Administration will not persecute anyone. APC, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai... Read More

APC, Buhari's administration, jonathan, PDP, prosecution

May 11, 2015

SURE-P shuts down, sacks staff

by Ranti Joseph Well, some agency are scared it may not survive the expected general restructuring of government outfits and as such the secretariat of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), has embarked on a hastened shut down of its programmes and activities towards the May 29 hand over to a new administration to... Read More

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May 11, 2015

Ohanaeze Ndigbo pissed at Obioha for visiting Buhari

by Ranti Joseph Some faction of the Ndigbo caucus is really pissed with the other faction going to visit the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and lobbying for appointments. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, condemned in strong terms the recent visit of Ralph Obioha and some Igbo leaders to Buhari, on behalf of the organisation, describing the... Read More

appointment, Buhari, Ndigbo, Obioha

May 11, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Kasahamu at it again | So much expection on Buhari | Cable news in trouble | More

Buhari not a miracle worker, quick fixes shouldn’t be expected. Nation Kashamu and abduction saga, says Adoke friend plans to abduct him. Punch Senate says supreme court has no power to stop constitution amendment. Nation Jonathan meets with PDP post-election panel members. Punch Tambuwal assures South-south to expect better deal from Buhari. Leadership APC should... Read More

Amnesty programme, Buhri, Cable news, hilary clinton, jonathan, tracklist

May 10, 2015

Okupe: Nigerians didn’t understand Jonathan

by Ranti Joseph The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, has nothing but good words to say about his boss, President Goodluck Jonathan. He said Nigerians misunderstood President Goodluck Jonathan’s calmness for indecisiveness. Okupe, who stated this on his facebook on Sunday, described Jonathan as the greatest Nigeria’s President. “In a... Read More

Doyin Okupe, jonathan, nigerians

May 10, 2015

Senate: Supreme Court can’t stop constitution amendment

by Ranti Joseph The Senate has argued that the Supreme Court lacked the powers to stop the National Assembly from performing its legislative duties as far as the process of amending the 1999 Constitution is concerned. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Eyinnaya Abaribe, said this while reacting to an order of... Read More

Constitution amendment, national assembly, senate, supreme court

May 10, 2015

Niger Crisis: Adamu Usman says his impeachment is illegal

by Ranti Joseph Over the past weeks, Niger state has been dealing with their own fair share of crisis rocking the impeachment of the state’s speaker and also the governor, Aliyu Babangida. The embattled Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Adamu Usman, has said he remains the authentic presiding officer of the state’s... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Jonathan ready to rebuild PDP for 2019

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan isn’t happy with the happening in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has pledged to work and support all efforts to rebuild the Party to its winning ways in 2019. He said this when members of Senator Ike Ekweremadu committee, set up by the party to assess its performance... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Aliyu backs Fayose, calls Mu’azu to resign

by Ranti Joseph It seem the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Adamu Mu’azu have a lot of people who isn’t happy with him and really want him out of office, Governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu has also followed Fayose step in urging leaders of PDP to emulate the British political leaders,... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Reasons why GEJ is on a sacking spree | Uduaghan calls for diversification | More

As Goodluck Jonathan nears the twilight of his tenure as President of Nigeria, he has embarked on sacking spree. The President has terminated the appointment of several government agency bosses and replaced them with immediate effect. A brief recap of those sacked by the President: YNajia Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Amina Sambo, on... Read More

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May 9, 2015

Imoke: I have no ambition to be PDP national chairman

by Ranti Joseph With the crisis happening within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) top shots, there have been rumours making rounds that Governor of Cross River State Liyel Imoke, would be a likely replacement of the national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. Imoke has come out to address the issue, describing as unfounded, rumours that he is... Read More

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May 9, 2015

AIG Arase reinforces ban on road blocks

by Ranti Joseph It is time for hard work and establishing authority for the new acting inspector-general of police (AIG) Solomon Arase, who restated that the ban on road blocks by policemen would be enforced strictly. Arase, who made this declaration on Friday while addressing senior police officers and men during his maiden visit to... Read More

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AIG, Lagos Police, road block, Solomon Arase

May 9, 2015

Uduaghan says diversification will boost the economy

by Ranti Joseph With the dwindling economy in not only Nigeria but also Sub-Saharan Africa countries, Governor of Delta state, Emmanuel Uduaghan has also saw the need for diversification of the economy and has stressed the need for Sub-Saharan Africa countries to fashion out a new value system and diversifies their economies to achieve economic... Read More

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May 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose asks Mu’azu to resign | Hilary Clinton’s surprising strategy | More

Amaechi tells Wike not to kill himself, that he will hand over. Vanguard FG lifts South Africa ambassador’s suspension. ThisDay Military Uncovers Treasure Trove of Boko Haram’s Activities, Intelligence ThisDay The army is developing killer robots. Gawker What We Got Wrong In Our 2015 U.K. General Election Model FiveThirtyEight The surprising strategy behind Hillary Clinton’s... Read More

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May 8, 2015

Editor of Sun newspaper explains why it ran Fayose’s advert on Buhari

by Ranti Joseph Following the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu attributing the party’s dismal performance at the polls partly to the hate campaigns by its members, the Sun’s Editor-in-Chief, Femi one of the newspapers who carried the hate campaign during the election period has justified his media house’s action. Adesina, who spoke... Read More

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May 8, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Orji pledges to Ikpeazu | Okorocha advises Buhari | More

There is report that Boko Haram attacked the College of Administrative and Business Study (CABS), Potiskum, in Yobe State killing three students with at least twenty others injured. It was gathered that the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday. A reliable source who witnessed the Book Haram onslaught said the heavily armed insurgents numbering... Read More

Abia State, Buhari, Ikpeazu, oba akiolu, orji

May 8, 2015

Boko Haram launches attack in Yobe, 3 killed

by Ranti Joseph There is report that Boko Haram attacked the College of Administrative and Business Study (CABS), Potiskum, in Yobe State killing three students with at least twenty others injured. It was gathered that the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday. A reliable source who witnessed the Book Haram onslaught said the heavily... Read More

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boko haram, College of Administrative and Business Study, police, suicide bombers, Yobe State

May 8, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ is winning | Buhari is hopeful| Ben Carson victory seems hopeful| More

Ohanaeze tells Buhari that GEJ failed the Igbo. Nation Well, Dame Patience is in Congo. Punch GEJ is having upper hand, supreme court stops constitution amendment. Nation APC accuses GEJ administration hand over notes not ready. Punch Court accepts APC lawmakers request. Nation Wike angry with Amaechi’s refusal to set up transition committee. Vanguard Aliyu... Read More

Babangida Aliyu, Ben Carson, Buhari, jonathan, Niger State, tracklist

May 7, 2015

FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

by Ranti Joseph After all the opposition and negative reaction the card reader got during the just concluded elections, it still recorded success and has made FRSC wants to consider its use as the Head, Administration and Human Resources, Federal Road Safety Commission, Ogun State Sector Command, Steve Ayodele, said the commission will soon introduce... Read More

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Card readers, fake driving license, frsc, Ogun State

May 7, 2015

Lai Mohammed: GEJ administration is against transition

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) are not really cool with GEJ’s aides with their incautious statements and has urged him to call them to order to stop them from overheating the polity with such statements, especially relating to the transition of power. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its... Read More

APC, GEJ, lai mohammed, PDP, transition of power

May 7, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Aliyu battles Niger Assembly | Amaechi accused | more

Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has dragged the members of the State House of Assembly before the court in a bid to stop the move of the Assembly from impeaching him. The State High Court in Minna has fixed May 27 for hearing in the case. Punch Failure of governor Chibuike Amaechi to set... Read More

Amaechi, Babangida Aliyu, bayelsa state, impeachment process, Niger State, Rivers, seriake dickson

May 7, 2015

Aliko Dangote and others to star in BET documentary

by Ranti Joseph Africa leaders, entrepreneurs are beginning to get recognition for their hard work as BET and Africa.com are coming together to present Africa Straight Up. Africa Straight Up is an inspiring documentary that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the rich, complex truths about contemporary Africa. Africa Straight Up features contributions from Nigeria’s finest big names, businessman Aliko... Read More

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May 7, 2015

Mu’azu vs Fayose: A timeline

by Ranti Joseph The battle between the Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose and the Peoples Democatic Party (PDP) national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu seems to be going deeper than expected. Two days ago, Fayose claimed he had evidence to show that Mu’azu, helped the opposition win recent elections. I am even more particular about the... Read More

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May 7, 2015

Omawunmi hopes it’s a boy

by Ranti Joseph The award winning singer and mother of one expecting her second child, Omawunmi Yussuf has been one artiste with less drama surrounding her career and life. The singer who got married her long time love and the father of her daughter Tosin Yusuf at the beginning of this year, Jan 16 2015... Read More

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May 7, 2015

Enugu Lawmakers: No impeachment notice was served to Sullivan Chime

by Ranti Joseph The Enugu State House of Assembly seems to have taken a back step, they have denied serving Governor Sullivan Chime any notice of impeachment. In a statement by the Clerk, Christpher Chukwurah, he said the house neither moved the motion nor was he directed to serve any impeachment notice on Chime. Also,... Read More

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May 7, 2015

Niger Crisis: Babangida Aliyu denies involvement

by Ranti Joseph Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu, absolved himself from the crisis rocking the state House of Assembly, saying the crisis is internal. Aliyu, who said he was not targeted for impeachment by the lawmakers, insisted that the crisis has nothing to do with him. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary... Read More

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May 7, 2015

Sports commissioner gets fired in Bayelsa

by Ranti Joseph The whirlwind of firing and sacking of government officials has also blown to Bayelsa State as the governor of the state, Seriake Dickson approved the sack of the state commissioner for sports, Ebikitin Doingoli over alleged failure to secure victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the April 11, State Assembly election... Read More

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APGA, bayelsa state, PDP, seriake dickson, sport commissioner

May 7, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Boastful Ekiti APC | Comatose PDP | Hilary Clinton embraces ‘Super PAC’ | More

APC advised to follow doctrine of necessity for zoning offices. Vanguard APC boastful says it will regain Ekiti in 2018. Nation Rivers APC members don’t want candidate imposed. Punch C&S leader prophetic says Buhari will make positive impact. Punch Buhari gives his word, says he will deliver good governance. Punch David Mark says PDP is... Read More

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Lagos PDP chairman fired

APC tells GEJ not to be scared of prosecution

SURE-P shuts down, sacks staff

Ohanaeze Ndigbo pissed at Obioha for visiting Buhari

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Kasahamu at it again | So much expection on Buhari | Cable news in trouble | More

Okupe: Nigerians didn’t understand Jonathan

Senate: Supreme Court can’t stop constitution amendment

Niger Crisis: Adamu Usman says his impeachment is illegal

National Committee of Yoruba Youths (NCYY) beg Buhari not to scrap amnesty programme

Jonathan ready to rebuild PDP for 2019

Aliyu backs Fayose, calls Mu’azu to resign

Today’s Daily Brief: Reasons why GEJ is on a sacking spree | Uduaghan calls for diversification | More

Imoke: I have no ambition to be PDP national chairman

AIG Arase reinforces ban on road blocks

Uduaghan says diversification will boost the economy

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose asks Mu’azu to resign | Hilary Clinton’s surprising strategy | More

Editor of Sun newspaper explains why it ran Fayose’s advert on Buhari

Today’s Daily Brief: Orji pledges to Ikpeazu | Okorocha advises Buhari | More

Boko Haram launches attack in Yobe, 3 killed

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ is winning | Buhari is hopeful| Ben Carson victory seems hopeful| More

FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

Lai Mohammed: GEJ administration is against transition

Today’s Daily Brief: Aliyu battles Niger Assembly | Amaechi accused | more

Aliko Dangote and others to star in BET documentary

Mu’azu vs Fayose: A timeline

Omawunmi hopes it’s a boy

Enugu Lawmakers: No impeachment notice was served to Sullivan Chime

Niger Crisis: Babangida Aliyu denies involvement

Sports commissioner gets fired in Bayelsa

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Boastful Ekiti APC | Comatose PDP | Hilary Clinton embraces ‘Super PAC’ | More

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