APC says Mimiko has paid thugs to disrupt Saturday’s election

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted the security agencies on the plans being made Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko to disrupt Saturday’s Governorship/House of Assembly elections in the entire South-West by instigating widespread violence. In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the... Read More

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If APC Chairman conducts Rivers election, we’ll still win – Wike’s confidence is really enviable

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, said he had information that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is plotting with security agencies postpone Saturday’s election in the state. Wike, who made the comment at a peace meeting between him and the... Read More

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Olukolade says the military will soon wipe out terrorists

by Ranti Joseph The Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, said the military was in the final phase of wiping out terrorists from the North-East. Olukolade on Thursday said this at the just concluded media tour to Gwoza and other operational areas in the North-East. “The tour is even beyond Gwoza and while we were... Read More

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“Nyesom Wike can betray his mother for money” – That was how Amaechi destroyed his former friend in 3 quotes

by Azubuike Azikiwe The political and personal rivalry between Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike is presently at an all time high. Amaechi, Rivers governor and Wike, PDP governorship candidate of the state, have been in a verbal and political squabble for sometime, and now that the governorship election is nearing in the state, things are... Read More

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They will bring money to share, but don’t be confused again | Oshiomhole takes a swipe at PDP

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole has urged the people of the state not to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in order not to go back to the dark days of under development, poverty and unemployment. Oshiomhole who said this at a rally in Uromi, on Wednesday, said “Let me... Read More

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Rivers APC members protesting the election.

#ReporterDiaries: Why are the people afraid to vote in Rivers?

by Godwin Akanfe As a reporter, there is something disconcerting when on assignment, and every single subject of an interview declines to have their photos taken, or their full names used. This is the experience that I had on 8 April, along the Ikwerre Road. At the Total Petrol Station, just by the Police Station... Read More

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After the divorce scandal, Pastor Chris tries to stay fit… (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Lets admit it- Chris Oyakhilome has been doing things differently since his comeback after the unfortunate divorce saga. First of all , he appeared in church to render his message to the congregation in an outfit that was different from his signature suit which has even gone on to be a trend in the... Read More

10 things you should know about Oronto Douglas

by Ranti Joseph Oronto Douglas, President Goodluck Jonathan’s special adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy died in the wee hours of Thursday after a long battle with cancer related illness. Here are the 10 things you should know about him: Douglas was one of Nigeria’s leading environmental human right lawyer. He is the director... Read More

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“There must be something very, very wrong with the APC” – Mu’azu is unimpressed with ‘new’ ruling party

by Panshak Ibrahim Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu has some harsh words for the leaders of the All Progressives Congress and the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, whom he believes is a stooge of the party. In reaction to the threatening comments of the Oba of Lagos against Igbos in the state, Mu’azu... Read More

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‘In the name of Jesus’, TB Joshua hereby curses rumour mongers in Zimbabwe

by Chinwe Okafor Uh-oh! The Zimbabweans have pissed TB Joshua off this morning and they aren’t getting away just easily too. Apparently the citizens of the country or thereabout went about allegedly spreading lies about him. The General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), took to his Facebook page to give them some very heavy warning: ATTENTION... Read More

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American cable TV network HBO calls for audition in Lagos

by Chinwe Okafor HBO, the American cable channel that is home to several critically acclaimed television shows including Game of Thrones, The Wire and The Sopranos, is calling for an open audition for the upcoming 6-part miniseries, Lewis & Clark. The series, executive produced by Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, will feature Casey... Read More

Dear teachers, VP-elect, Osinbajo has made you a (very) juicy promise

by Damilola Jagun Teachers in public schools have been made a promise by the Vice president-elect. Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, pledged that teachers will get free tertiary education when the next administration is sworn in on May 29. Osinbajo stated this during consultative meeting with Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and members of Nigerian Union of... Read More

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APC, PDP Senators hold separate meetings over Amaechi and Uguru | YNaija.com

Oba Akiolu’s slip triggers #WeArePDP trend – Read the top tweets

by Chinwe Okafor PDP has been suffering a backlash since APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari became the Presidential elect beating President Goodluck Jonathan at his own game. Tables turned when the unfortunate event that was the threat slip by the Oba of Lagos days ago and it is looking more like a slim chance... Read More

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Okonjo-Iweala listed among the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’

by Damilola Jagun Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been listed among the 50 World greatest leaders by Fortune magazine. Okonjo-Iweala was placed 33rd in the list which includes Liberian President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Pope Francis, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Bill and Melinda Gates, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerburg and Apple Chief... Read More

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Peregrino Brimah: Did Pres. Jonathan avert a war or he just postponed it?

by Peregrino Brimah We voted for the firm dictator Buhari but we do realize what we got is a western-democratic compromised politician Buhari, not that brutal one we loved As we celebrate a successful fulfillment of this foreign democratic process, we must keep our minds clear and our guards up. A war seems to have... Read More

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Opinion: It’s all about the economy, stupid!

by Nasiru Suwaid …apart from the general relief in averting the doomsday scenario, when the President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat, what further galvanized positive hope is the promise of a much accountable government… Normally and all things being equal, it could easily be said nothing has tangible, as to warrant a change of ‘perception’,... Read More

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Opinion: A cold farewell to governor Babangida Aliyu

by Ibrahim Yahaya Since the Country’s return to democracy in 1999, Niger states have not fared well nor endowed with a kind of leadership and development anticipated by the masses despite the huge allocations it received from federation account. Few weeks from now, the tenure of Dr. Babangida Aliyu, the Executive Governor of Niger... Read More

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Opinion: The Igbos have lost in the political equation

by Don Adinuba It is not flattering that the Ohaneze leadership could not pick up intelligence that President Jonathan was a tough product to market, hence its unwavering support for a candidate who, far from developing Igboland, was in cahoots with a majority of inelegant beings from our place to ruin Igboland. Twenty-four hours after... Read More

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Opinion: Why I am now for Jimi Agbaje in Lagos

by Kole Onikoyi We need to be wary of people that are deliberately selected by godfathers that have the state on lockdown already. I used to be a supporter of APC candidate Akinwunmi Ambode for the Lagos gubernatorial elections for 2015. My support was because of a personal liking for the man who smiled at me... Read More

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Dele Agekameh: Dear youth, you can learn from Orubebe

by Dele Agekameh But is there really anything the young ones can learn from him? The fact remains that he has secured a place in the nation’s Hall of Infamy, as his display of temporary insanity on that day, was transmitted live to the whole world via satellite televisions and the ubiquitous social media. A... Read More

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We hear Ayiri Emami has abandoned GEJ… to join APC

by Iyobosa Omoregie After being photographed with Bola Tinubu, national leader of APC, it is being reported that Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami, has joined the bandwagon of those jumping ship… from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. According to unconfirmed feelers, Emami, who campaigned for President Jonathan’s re-election, was said to have shown his... Read More

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These are the top PDP members that defected to APC yesterday

by James Sambo Wednesday, April 8, was not a good day for the Peoples Democratic Party. The outgoing ruling party suffered the loss of several of its top members, who mass-defected to the incoming ruling party, All Progressives Congress. We bring to you the compilation of the ‘PDP heavyweights’ who defected to the APC yesterday.... Read More

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Her love for him is undying – Ibinabo Fiberesima has many good things to say about GEJ

by Chinwe Okafor She believes President Goodluck Jonathan is a good man, regardless. Ibinabo Fiberesima says that Nigerians will indeed miss the outgoing President. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who was a staunch supporter of the re-election bid of the president, wants you to know that she has no regret supporting him and would appreciate... Read More

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by Jewel Stephen #ClickPayWin Creative Just think! This could be you. Winning a beautiful iPhone 6 or a return tickets to Dubai. How about winning Movie Tickets, CityChops, Suregifts, Spar (park and Shop), Konga, Jumia, DealDey, Sweetkiwi Gift Cards and lots more on when you make payment on UBills Africa from now till May 31st,... Read More

GEJ’s adviser, Oronto Douglas dies of cancer

by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan’s special adviser and aide, Oronto Douglas is dead. Douglas passed on in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at the State House clinic. He has been sick with cancer for years and reportedly died from cancer-related complications.

Don’t lose hope, search for Chibok girls is still on – FG

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Government has promised to release a comprehensive report on the rescue operation of the Chibok girls, abducted nearly a year ago. Following speculation that the girls may never be found again, the government said search for the Chibok girls is on course. The Coordinator of National Information Centre (NIC), Mike... Read More

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Why Fayose should take his impeachment notice very seriously – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has been advised to not treat with levity the notice of impeachment served on him by the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the state House of Assembly. The free legal counsel came from Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who stated that the notice is valid... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Amaechi actually wore this outfit to a rally yesterday (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe River state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, is quite the entertaining politician. From his words to his actions, he has amazed, nonplussed and left our mouths hanging open… one too many times. This time around, his outfit has served as something to laugh about in these tense times. The governor was said to have... Read More

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“If only Ojukwu was like Jonathan” – Is T.Y Danjuma trying to get the Igbos upset again?

by Kolapo Olapoju It beats us… as to what could be the basis for the comparison of the action of a military commander in the 1970s to the action of a democratic president in 2015? Just when the dust is yet to settle regarding the Oba of Lagos’ threat against Igbos, a former Chief of Army... Read More

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