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Tinubu explains why Ribadu had to step down for Buhari in 2011
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has revealed how Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was pressured in 2011 not to…
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Bello Bawa Bwari: A tribute to the great Jagaban- Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
by Bello Bawa Bwari I am convinced that without Tinubu’s initiative, strategy and leadership, the PDP would still be in power come May 29, 2015. He is perhaps the single…
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@Gbengagold: Shame on me for letting GEJ win in 2011! (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi After the 2011 general elections, I fell on emotional hard times. I was depressed. My wife forced me out of my shell a little and I switched…
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They are stealing our old acronyms – APC raises the alarm over new parties
by Godwin Akanfe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over a plan by unscrupulous and apparently-hired hands to relaunch the acronym battle against the party by seeking…
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Dele Momodu: Nuhu Ribadu and the rest of us
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, it has been a week of serious fireworks and heavy bombardment against one of our own on social media. The brouhaha erupted over what should…
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Collins Uma: We will not infringe upon Nyako’s rights to associate with pigs (Y! FrontPage)
by Collins Uma The PDP, through the non-existent Wendell Simlin and its spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, started this mudslinging. We have a choice to join them in that gutter or not.…
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Opinion: The tragedy of partisan politics in Nigeria
by Femi Owolabi Unconfirmed sources reported that Atiku had given N1b each to the ACN branches across the states of the federation. Yes, that is N36b! I was an ACN…
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Opinion: Why is Edwin Clark scared of Bola Tinubu?
by Idowu Ajanaku In questioning why Tinubu’s daughter has become the IyaOloja and his wife Oluremi is a Senator, Clark has forgotten the Kennedy and George Bush dynasties of the…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Praises for the guru, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
by Tunde Fagbenle Having worsted all political adversaries along the way to becoming the state’s governor, Ogbeni has thrown himself at the job with so much zeal, passion, and vision…
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Ex-VP, Atiku ends nationwide consultations, set to declare for APC
by Akan Ido After an elaborate round of political consultative meeting which took him round the country including a well-publicized session in Edo State, former Vice-President and chieftain of the…
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Femi Aribisala: How the 2015 elections will play out for Tinubu
by Femi Aribisala This, therefore, is my position. The APC adventure marks the end of the road politically for Tinubu. It is downhill all the way for him from now…
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Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger
by Tunde Bakare On whether I see the APC as credible alternative to the PDP, particularly with the type of people the party is currently fraternizing with, let me put it…
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Opinion: Dear Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, you are deceitful sir
by Alofe Sunday I keep asking myself that if you could betray Bola Tinubu who would probably take up close to 95% of your autobiography if and when you decide…
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Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death
by Garba Shehu That said, there is no denying that Tukur’s departure is coming with an expiry date, too little, too late to change anything. It is certainly most unlikely…
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How Obasanjo used me to fight Gbenga Daniel – Buruji Kashamu opens up
by Oge Okonkwo Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee for the Peoples Democratic Party in South West, Buruji Kashamu has replied former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his latest open letter. Chief Kashamu lashed out…
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Kole Omotoso: Jonathan is in power but corruption is in full control
by Kole Omotoso Perhaps one of the church leaders would advise that President Jonathan apologies to Corruption and beg ‘eat’ (it) make he no vex! He, President Jonathan would never…
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Opinion: Reno Omokri and his lies from the pit of the PDP
by Abidemi Oderinlo The truth is definitely staring us in the eyes because we see it daily, men like Reno should be stoned at sight for coming out to point…
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Okey Ikechukwu: Those who call 1914 a mistake are mixing things up badly
by Okey Ikechukwu No one cried foul over Awo’s politics in the South West before he engineered Zik’s ouster using ethnic solidarity. Before then he was aware of himself as…
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How runway was blocked and APC delegation prevented from landing at Gombe Airport
by Akintomiwa Agbaje File Photo An aircraft carrying a delegation led by a former Minister of State for Power and Steel, Muritala Aliyu, of the All Progressive Congress was prevented from…
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Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sokoto State governor, Governor Aliyu Wamakko has insisted that his defection along with the five other governors from the People's Democratic Party(PDP) to the All Progressives Congress(APC) is…
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Collins Uma: #AnambraElections – APC was taught a lesson on strongholds
by Collins Uma One of the most obvious lessons we learnt from the recent governorship election in Anambra is that the guys who make up the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Opinion: Let’s face facts, Anambra election was not free and fair
by Moshood Isah No doubt, INEC is still far away from conducting a free and fair election in the country. There are little positives to take away from the Anambra…
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Ochereome Nnanna: Decisive factors in the Anambra election
by Ochereome Nnanna They are calling for fresh elections. But on the other hand, Nwoye’s party, the PDP, APGA and 16 other registered political parties which participated have extolled the…
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INEC must tell us who sabotaged Anambra election – Lai Mohammed
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The debate on the outcome of governorship election that held in Anambra state about a week ago continues to fester. [READ:“Where did they get the results?”: Scores…
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Opinion: Another election, another blunder by INEC!
by Levi Obijiofor Would Jega accept responsibility for the botched governorship election in Anambra State? No, he won’t. It is just not his style. He is too perfect to be…
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#AnambraElection: Drama as INEC drags 183 fake observers to court over forgery and possession of arms
by Akan Ido 183 people accused of forging observer accreditation materials and possession of arms have been arraigned before in Magistrate Court 2, Owerri, Imo State. The suspects were arrested…
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#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground
The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano…
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Okey Ndibe: INEC’s outing in Anambra is nothing short of awful
by Okey Ndibe If INEC couldn’t conduct a hitch-free, credible election in Anambra, what are the odds of its handling the fast-approaching 2015 nation-wide elections with any integrity? If the…
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Why I have not re-married since I lost my wife – Adams Oshiomhole reveals
by Akan Ido Governor Adams Oshiomhole recently clocked five years as governor of Edo and the landmark occasion was celebrated in style. Oshiomhole talked about his journey so far as…
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Akin Osuntokun: The APC & CPC call the PDP evil, but there are no different
by Akin Osuntokun You might have heard that it was the same political personality namely Chief Bola Ige , that authored the outline of the constitution of the three…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy