The governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Friday said it was good that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) early. He said the party was already aware that Atiku would leave. “I have heard about what the former Vice President said about leaving the APC. We knew he was... Read More

2019 Presidential elections, APC, Nasir el-Rufai, party politics, PDP

November 7, 2017

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The Thread: 7 reasons why Buhari is not fit to run in 2019

There are speculations that President Buhari is revving up to enter the 2019 race, because what sitting African President ever voluntarily gave up power? Errr…before you say Madiba, Nelson Mandela doesn’t count, guys. What ought to count where Presidential elections are concerned is that the candidate is at the very least fit for the rigours... Read More

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2019 Presidential elections, Buhari, nigeria, Politics, The Thread

September 27, 2017

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PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The definitive ‘No’ said to Ayo Fayose by the PDP could mean the chances of a ‘Yes’ to Atiku has just got better. Fayose, the current Governor of Ekiti state, has submitted a formal request indicating his interest to pick the PDP’s presidential nomination for 2019 General elections. He has, however,... Read More

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March 9, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. APO SIX KILLINGS: COURT SENTENCE 2 POLICE OFFICERS TO DEATH A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday found two former police officers, Ezekiel Acheneje and Baba Emmanuel, guilty for their roles in the killing of six Igbo traders in 2005. Justice Ishaq Bello convicted... Read More

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