by John Paul Akinduro The All Progressive Congress in Ondo state has been described as attention seeking party of desperadoes that has upped its ante in churning out falsehood and devising evil. Berating the state’s opposition party over the allegation that its planning an anti-corruption rally, the Ondo state government in a statement on Thursday... Read More

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April 12, 2015

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Opinion: Why Ribadu remains the best choice for Adamawa

by Jocob Hamman True leadership presupposes that the leader is capable of leading, not some puppet that will be controlled by a third force. But of course to be in charge and exercise those roles expected of a leader… The choices between the people of Adamawa state in the April 11 gubernatorial election are as... Read More

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February 18, 2015

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Opinion: The problem with Olusegun Obasanjo

by Mohammed Aminu The same frustrations that Obasanjo is complaining of due to the pains meted out upon him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today—thanks to Jonathan—had been inflicted upon others by Obasanjo. The problem with Olusegun Obasanjo is that his previous words and deeds persistently argue for his loss of that essentially moral... Read More

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February 3, 2015

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Opinion: Has Buhari shot himself in the foot?

by Chinedu Rylan If world leaders should file a lawsuit for every alleged calumny or supposed act of “hate” they’ve been subjected to,… it will take several generations of humanity to tackle. At some point it all looked like Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his team would pose a deadly serious threat to the PDP... Read More

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January 29, 2015

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PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges

by Iyobosa Omoregie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, of oppressing Nigerians. Oshiomhole said Nigerians have continued to suffer under the 16-year leadership of the PDP as a result of the party’s dedication “to preserve the privileges of the few.” The governor made the utterances while receiving defectors from the PDP to... Read More

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January 14, 2015

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Primaries fallout: 9 PDP senators defect to APC

by Azubuike Azikiwe The fallout from the primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party persists, as 9 Senators of the ruling party have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The defecting senators are Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi Central); Bassey Otu (Cross River South); Barnabas Gemade (Benue North East); Mohammed Magoro ( Kebbi South); Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman ( Kogi... Read More

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December 22, 2014

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APC, PDP throw verbal jabs over GEJ’s N21billion election fund

by Kolapo Olapoju The ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, and opposition, All Progressives Congress, are once again, engaged in a verbal altercation over the recent fundraising of the PDP, where N21.27 billion was raised for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election. The Buhari Support Organization, the umbrella body of all support groups for the Presidential candidate of... Read More

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December 8, 2014

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No more denial: 9ice loses APC primary election

by Kolapo Olapoju After initially denying losing in the primary election of the All Progressives Congress, singer turned politician, Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice, has reportedly failed to win his bid to represent his constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. The famous singer will now have to wait for another election year to... Read More

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September 11, 2014

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9ice means business: Singer goes campaigning in Ogbomosho

by Kolapo Olapoju 9ice has officially commenced campaigning, in his bid to get elected into the lower chamber of the National Assembly at the 2015 elections. The ‘Gongo Aso’ singer is aiming to represent Ogbomoso North/South/Orire Constituency at the Federal House of representative, and he is contesting under the major opposition party, the All Progressive... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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President Jonathan is in the spotlight again!…the APC is angry with him

by Emma Chidiogo The All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed disdain over the decision by President Goodluck Jonathan to embark on a foreign trip with former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, to Chad. The Party condemned Jonathan’s act, stating that he cannot pretend that he never knew that the former governor have been in... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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As far as the APC is concerned, there was no LG elections in Katsina

by Emma Chidiogo The All Progressives Congress has described Saturday’s local government elections in Katsina State as “drama and waste of resources”. The state APC Chairman, Alhaji Mutapha Inuwa, while speaking in Katsina on Sunday, said that the elections were not conducted in conformity with the provisions of Electoral Act, adding that “no local government... Read More

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September 7, 2014

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“Buhari is an incorruptible leader”…the 8 things we learnt from Tunde Bakare’s recent interview

by Emma Chidiogo Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly was recently interviewed by a cross section of journalists in Lagos. The former presidential running mate of Rtd General Muhammed Buhari, spoke on a wide range of issues including his experience at the 2011 general elections. See the 8 things we learnt below; 1) The... Read More

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September 7, 2014

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“APC is an ill-bred, frustrated party” + many more revelations from the PDP fact book

by Laila Ibrahim The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the All Progressive Congress (APC) as a party groomed with ill-bred, frustrated and intolerant politicians. In a statement issued on Saturday by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, it advised all lovers of democracy in the APC to quit, stating that the party’s growing anti-democratic behaviour,... Read More

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September 6, 2014

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The APC has something to say about Osun elections tribunal (READ)

by Mayowa Aboah The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called for the dissolution of the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal, due to the removal of Justice I.M. Bako, the former Chairman of the Tribunal. Bako was said to have been removed on the basis of a petition written against him by some people in the opposition... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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APC youths are migrating to PDP…this is why

by Emma Chidiogo Recently, young people within the APC have been said to be decamping to the Peoples Democratic party (PDP). YNaija got top tweets from some of the affected members of the All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF). “Obviously the lack of recognition of the hard work from most APC youths by d leaders. wen u... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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“How can we lose Osun? Say something else!” | We pick our top 10 quotes from Amaechi’s latest interview

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, recently hosted a group of journalists at his residence, and answered questions on the state of the nation, his disagreement with President Goodluck Jonathan, and other issues. Below are top 10 quotes from the interview; 1) In Nigeria nobody runs for president. You just sit and you become... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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Blame GEJ if Ebola destroys Nigeria

by Ibrahim Shorunke The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to hold President Goodluck Jonathan responsible if the Ebola Virus Disease spreads more than it has done in the country. In a press release issued on Sunday in Lagos, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, accused the president of endangering the... Read More

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August 27, 2014

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“Stop the criticism, President Jonathan is God-sent” – De Servant

by Kolapo Olapoju Stop criticising him, he is God sent”, this was said of President Goodluck Jonathan by a group called ‘De Servant’, on Tuesday, 27 August during a media interactive session at the Secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Yenagoa. The group enjoined the All Progressive Congress (APC) and other political parties... Read More

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August 19, 2014

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Please vote for me! Politician goes on his knees during campaign [LOOK, READ]

by Kolapo Olapoju These are really desperate times indeed! A photograph of a House of Reps member, Samson Osagie, has gone viral. In the picture, the politician is kneeling down to beg his constituents for support during his campaign for a return to the House of Reps in 2015. Osagie is a two term member... Read More

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August 4, 2014

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#OsunDebate: This is what the gubernatorial election candidates had to say

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The first ever Osun state gubernatorial election debate took place yesterday at the Leisure Spring Hotel, Iwo-Ibadan expressway, Osogbo. The debate, organized by the Osun Pro-Democracy Youth (OPDY), LYNX Nigeria, and Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria), was aimed at bringing on the same platform aspiring governors of Osun state, making... Read More

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July 28, 2014

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“If he goes, he goes”… Nasarawa PDP gives lawmakers backing to boot out governor

by Mayowa Aboah The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has given the State House of Assembly (NSHA) its backing to go on with the impeachment proceedings against Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. A statement by the PDP caucus and elders after a meeting said; “The degree of external influence to scuttle this laudable... Read More

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July 27, 2014

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Bomb Averted: Relief in Kano as the Police prevent yet another blast

by Mayowa Aboah The police in Kano have averted another bomb blast in the city. The State Police Commisioner who confirmed the situation said Police operatives discovered of a car – Peugeot 406 with registration number AA 513 ZAK – loaded with explosives at Shiek Isyaku Rabiu mosque, Goron Dutse.Bomb experts were dispatched to the scene... Read More

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January 23, 2014

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Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido After the crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee in Abuja today, the All Progressives Congress has directed National Assembly members under the aegis of the party to “block all legislative proposals including the 2014 Budget and confirmation of all nominees to military and civilian positions to public office until the rule... Read More

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November 16, 2013

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#AnambraDecides: Why I’m disappointed by INEC – Ngige

by Oge Okonkwo Governorship candidate in Anambra state under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress (APC) , Chris Ngige has expressed his disappointment with the way Saturday’s election was conducted. Ngige said there was a deliberate attempt to destabilize voting process in areas where he has more advantage. Shortly after casting his votes, he spoke... Read More

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August 15, 2013

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Opinion: Why I am happy for the APC (even though I am not a member)

by Ose Oyamendan Whatever happens, the war drums are out now, 2015 is going to be the political war of all wars. Get your cameras ready and buy some earplugs because the airwaves are about to be bombarded. I can see the cards now – in one corner, Goodluck Jonathan. In the other corner, an... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Nasir El-Rufai: Stunted potentials hinder our Nation’s growth

by Nasir El-Rufai The vision of that Obasanjo administration was to make this the last generation to merely speak of Nigeria’s potentials. We were determined to realize those potentials, confident that we had the talents to create wealth from the vast natural and human resource endowments of the country, leveraging the energies of its young... Read More

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July 28, 2013

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Acronym war: Why the APC cannot be compelled to change its name – Rotimi Fashakin

by Chi Ibe The All Progressive Congress has refused to consider a name change, new reports say. Yesterday, YNaija reported on how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may suspend the registration of opposition party, All Progressives Congress, due to an acronym battle with the African Peoples Party but the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has... Read More

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Opinion: APC Ondo – Desperadoes in action

Opinion: Why Ribadu remains the best choice for Adamawa

Opinion: The problem with Olusegun Obasanjo

Opinion: Has Buhari shot himself in the foot?

PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges

Primaries fallout: 9 PDP senators defect to APC

APC, PDP throw verbal jabs over GEJ’s N21billion election fund

No more denial: 9ice loses APC primary election

9ice means business: Singer goes campaigning in Ogbomosho

President Jonathan is in the spotlight again!…the APC is angry with him

As far as the APC is concerned, there was no LG elections in Katsina

“Buhari is an incorruptible leader”…the 8 things we learnt from Tunde Bakare’s recent interview

“APC is an ill-bred, frustrated party” + many more revelations from the PDP fact book

The APC has something to say about Osun elections tribunal (READ)

APC youths are migrating to PDP…this is why

“How can we lose Osun? Say something else!” | We pick our top 10 quotes from Amaechi’s latest interview

Blame GEJ if Ebola destroys Nigeria

“Stop the criticism, President Jonathan is God-sent” – De Servant

Please vote for me! Politician goes on his knees during campaign [LOOK, READ]

#OsunDebate: This is what the gubernatorial election candidates had to say

“If he goes, he goes”… Nasarawa PDP gives lawmakers backing to boot out governor

Bomb Averted: Relief in Kano as the Police prevent yet another blast

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

#AnambraDecides: Why I’m disappointed by INEC – Ngige

Opinion: Why I am happy for the APC (even though I am not a member)

Nasir El-Rufai: Stunted potentials hinder our Nation’s growth

Acronym war: Why the APC cannot be compelled to change its name – Rotimi Fashakin

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