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We won’t leave the PDP – Tambuwal, Amaechi insists
by Isi Esene Aminu Tambuwal, the speaker of the House of Representatives has dispelled rumours that he was on his way out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said…
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Michael Orodare: Adopting the Jagaban model of ‘Familitocracy’ (Y! Politico)
by Michael Orodare The story of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is enough for Emperor Jagaban to learn from, one day the Grande Armee will be utterly damaged and the mighty will…
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“State pardon rubbishes efforts at fighting corruption” – Nuhu Ribadu berates FG
by Isi Esene The former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has offered reasons as to why corruption persists in the Nigerian polity, citing…
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“Stop raising ethno-religious sentiments” – ACN condemns campaign of calumny against APC
by Isi Esene The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has strongly condemned the persistent campaign of calumny against the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the attempt to use ethno-religious sentiments…
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Northern governors may form new party ahead of 2015
by Rachel Ogbu There are indications that governors from the north and other senior politicians in the region, may form a new political party, new reports suggests. On Friday, a…
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Amaechi visits Tinubu in Lagos, urged Nigerians to protect their votes (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday visited the former governor of Lagos state and the leader of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Bola Tinubu,…
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Chido Onumah: Still on Jonathan, opposition and 2015
by Chido Onumah The point being made here which was the gist of my article is that Nigerian voters are not as “sophisticated” as Igbokwe assumes, notwithstanding the grinding poverty...…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Oyo state, 2 jesters and their knight in shining armour (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi However, I congratulate the sophisticated people of Oyo for seeing the light, kicking out the colony of clowns in the PDP and voting ACN's way the last…
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Who wears the crown? Bisi Akande, Tom Ikimi battle for APC chairmanship
by Isi Esene The National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Bisi Akande is currently in a battle against Chief Tom Ikimi to clinch the chairmanship position…
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Fashola is a propagandist that cannot showcase any tangible development – Lagos PDP over Maku (READ)
by Idoreyin Sampson Fireworks! And dare we say we love it... okay, kinda. Apparently, the Information Minister has hit a nerve in the Lagos government with his comments at the…
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NGF crisis: We won’t allow anyone to annul the election – Gov. Fayemi insists
by Akan Ido The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi recently spoke with the Punch Newspapers on his victory at the Supreme Court over former governor Olusegun Oni, the controversy…
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NGF crisis: “We see a growing pattern of a lying presidency” – ACN slams Jonathan
by Akan Ido The controversy trailing the chairmanship election of the Nigeria Governors Forum which saw Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state beating his Plateau state counterpart, Jonah Jang continues…
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Reno Omokri: The ACN should provide their own marking scheme or face the truth
by Reno Omokri Mr. Mohammed may also want to accuse the President of bribing the World Bank to release its statement released this month indicating that poverty has reduced…
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If you say GEJ has no original thinking, where is your own? – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze While simultaneously failing to give us an alternative solution to the #BokoHaram menace, Uncle Lai said that the Prez's decision lacked "original thinking". Late Prof. Achebe was…
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Let the people say #Gbam: “Those opposed to State of Emergency must bring out concrete solutions” – Femi Falana
by Isi Esene Fiery lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has thrown his support for the institution of a state of emergency in the three northern states, Adamawa, Yobe…
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Bola Tinubu: State of emergency – President Jonathan’s ploy to subvert constitutional democracy
by Bola Tinubu If development is about the people, all measures put in place for the sustenance and maintenance of the super-structure of the society must take into cognisance local…
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The lesson I want Jonathan to learn – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze When 103 women tell you that N1million is not their problem, and that they want the full entitlements of their dead husbands, better find the money. Chris…
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We need a state of emergency – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Given what has happened in Lafia, I find it quite sickening that the ACN, and other assorted groups are attempting to play politics with the situation. The…
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“Anarchy is knocking on the door” – Buhari warns at party convention
by Isi Esene The leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) yesterday accused the People s Democratic Party led federal government of a lack of capacity…
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Michael Orodare: Ondo Tribunal – A social revolution (Y! Politico)
by Michael Orodare Just as I'm looking forward to a day INEC will conduct an election that will never be contested by any party at the tribunal, so also I'm…
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Fashola, you’re next: PDP wants EFCC to probe the governor over N23 billion Security Trust Fund
by Ogunyemi Bukola The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe the activities of Lagos State Governor,…
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Low blow: “Does Lai Mohammed know the meaning of the word ‘despotism’?” – Presidency fires back
by Isi Esene The presidency has come out all guns blazing against allegations of high-handedness leveled against President Goodluck Jonathan by the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). In a statement…
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Mind your business and leave Oshiomole alone – ACN warns PDP
by Ogunyemi Bukola In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has warned the People’s Democratic Party…
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Ondo election: We shall challenge it at the Appeal Court – ACN, PDP kick against judgement
by Ogunyemi Bukola The two main opposition political parties in Ondo State have vowed to take their case against the election of Governor Olusegun Mimiko to the Court of Appeal…
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Opinion: When governors sneeze…
by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed "It is certainly more agreeable to have power to give than to receive." - Winston Churchill An amusing report in one of the dailies last week claimed that…
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The government just gave me a slap – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze I am not totally against a government looking at its citizens' emails... I think it is a collective slap on the faces of my (former) colleagues that something…
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“A potent weapon against civil rights”: ACN criticises FG for $40m Internet surveillance contract
by Rachel Ogbu The Action Congress of Nigeria has criticised the government’s allocation of a $40m Internet surveillance contract calling it an assault on the Nigerian civil rights. In a…
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Shameful: Edo ACN lawmaker arrested with pump action rifle during LG polls (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Honourable Abdulrazak Momoh, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing Etsako West 1 Constituency of the state was apprehended on Saturday by security agents…
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Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment
Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, Sen. Bola Tinubu, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and Sen. Ibikunle Amosun by Mayowa Salami I must start by confessing that I am a sucker for good speeches. The fact…
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Expensive sh-t — and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Baba Suwe must have a lot of faith to still go back to the same judiciary which has proven time and again, that it has no bite…
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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