Tag: 2019

I won’t contest for any position again – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said he would not contest the senatorial seat in the 2019 general elections. The governor spoke in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday…

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FG will stop importation of petrol by 2019 – NNPC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said it is determined to stop the importation of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol by 2019. Group Managing Director of the Nigeria…

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Thought Experiment : The only armed robber bold enough to write you in his name

Dear Resident, Of course I have no time for pleasantries. I don't care whether you are well or not. I take that back. I need you to be well. Not…

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2019 election: “Masses are behind Buhari because he is not stealing their money” – Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mal. Garba Shehu has dismissed suggestions that the masses will desert President Buhari in 2019 as unfounded and utterly ridiculous. Shehu said…

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Aisha Buhari kicks off 2019 presidential bid + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks, Tolu, Emeka, and Dami join The Slab with Isime to talk about Aisha Buhari's chances for President in 2019, Femi Otedola's sinking Forbes rating, and the need for Pres.…

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Day 4: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s apology #ThisWomanWantsHerToBeVicePresident

Update: you guessed right, none yet. But in weird twist of events, a woman named Gbemiga Olakunle has written an op-ed expressing her desire to see the wife of the…

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I will not contest for any elective position in 2019 – Al-Makura

Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state says he will not contest for any elective position after the end of his tenure in 2019. He said this during a media chat to…

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Opinion: Buhari, APC and the road to 2019

by Abiodun Komolafe All things considered, I think Nigeria has been punched into coma and only God can bring her back to life! From the man who opted for a…

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Opinion: Buhari, APC and the road to 2019

by Abiodun Komolafe All things considered, I think Nigeria has been punched into coma and only God can bring her back to life! From the man who opted for a…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Obasanjo denies advising Buhari not to contest 2019 election Forrmer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday denied a report claiming…

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I never said Buhari should not contest in 2019 – Obasanjo

Forrmer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday denied a report claiming that he told President Muhammadu Buhari not to contest in 2019. Obasanjo's forrmer Chief Press Secretary Alex Nwokedi, had reportedly…

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Opinion: The 2019 angle to Pres. Buhari’s anti-corruption war

By Umar Sa'ad Hassan "A cockroach is never safe amongst rats" A lot of neighbourhoods in Kaduna where I grew up had at least one 'old soldier'. They literally live off…

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, paid an official visit to Nigeria last week. He…

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‘If INEC can’t conduct election in one state, what will happen in 2019? -Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, said that Nigerians and every lover of democracy should be worried over the way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under President Muhammadu…

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Opinion: An open letter to President Buhari on INEC and 2019 elections

by Samson Itodo Dear President Buhari, Your ascension to the Office of the President of Africa’s largest economy was by constitutional design, making you a creation of our constitution; therefore you…

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Opinion: 5 sure ways to unseat the APC in 2019

by Baba Oladeji Practise Politics of Needs, not Politics of Party Do not be tempted to copy the West with their Left or Right politics, for they have gone beyond…

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‘I have no intention to run for 2019 election’ – Jonathan

Following media reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan might contest for the 2019 presidential election, the former president has denied the reports, saying that he has no such intentions. Speaking…

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‘PDP crisis won’t end till 2019’ – Sheriff predicts

The National Chairman of a faction within the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, on Friday, said the leadership crisis currently rocking the former ruling party might extend into 2019 which…

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Seriously speaking, Atiku Abubakar may be posturing for 2019

After Muhammadu Buhari comes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in the order of perennial presidential candidates Since 2007, the former Vice President has repeatedly vied for the Presidency, and has repeatedly failed to…

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‘Sabbatical is over’ | PDP BoT takes over party leadership

Faced with several court cases and a deepening internal crisis, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, took over the leadership of the party,…

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Okorocha is worried about the threat to his ‘relationship with Buhari’

Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, distanced himself from campaign posters of himself and Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shetttima, depicting them as vying for the 2019 presidential…

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10 solid reasons why PDP will reclaim power in 2019

by Oraye St. Franklyn If anyone was in doubt about the capacity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take over power in 2019, the cohesion and singleness of purpose that characterised…

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Opinion: Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one year of handling the economy

by Feyi Fawehinmi *This is the third of a 3-part series Let us first set out the marking scheme. Anti-corruption carries 15 marks. Security carries 15 marks. The Economy carries…

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Ali Modu Sheriff just ate humble pie

Ali Modu Sheriff, the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has extended an apology to stakeholders of the party who might be offended over statements made by his…

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Mimiko says the APC has failed, and that’s great news for the PDP

The Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, on Saturday urged the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take advantage the poor performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress to regain power…

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Mahmud Yakubu is the new INEC Chairman | YNaija.com

‘Elections in Nigeria are much better, votes now count’ – INEC chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, says that having two strong political parties is good for the country's democracy because they make elections competitive.…

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‘I will contest for President in 2019’ – Lamido Sule

Former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa is already looking ahead to 2019. The former governor, on Monday, April 25 revealed that he would contest for the presidency under the umbrella…

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Opinion: PDP must give the youths a place at the table in 2019

The bedrock of any organization, either philanthropic, political or otherwise is reflected by the role and respect given to the next generation of such establishment. No nation can progress or…

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Race to 2019: Godswill Akpabio is an early bird

Senate Minority Leader and former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio is already thinking of the 2019 general election. Barely a week after a faction of the All Progressives…

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Buhari turns to Tinubu for help as APC chieftains eye 2019 presidency

In order to gain control of the All Progressives Congress, President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly making attempts to court the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Of late,…

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