by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency has responded to the statement of National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who urged President Jonathan to resign over his inability to secure the lives of Nigeria and to end the menace of Boko Haram. On Thursday, 6 November, a statement was released by the Senior... Read More

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November 6, 2014

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70 per cent of Northerners are illiterates – @Atiku

by Isi Esene Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar earlier today disclosed that 70 per cent of people in the northern part of the country are illiterates. Abubakar who was speaking in Abuja at a public presentation of a book titled, ‘Re-thinking the Legal Framework for Rights of Women and Girl-Child in Nigeria,’ in honour of... Read More

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November 5, 2014

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No Security needed: Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal drives himself around town

by Kolapo Olapoju Aminu Tambuwal has shown that he can successfully move around without the help of his security aides. Following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, Tambuwal’s security attache was removed by the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba. On Tuesday 4 November, the Speaker of the House... Read More

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November 4, 2014

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PDP Reps get green light to sack Tambuwal, as court stops early resumption

by James Sambo Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers in the House of Representatives have been given the green light to sack Honourable Aminu Tambuwal from his position as Speaker, because of his recent defection from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The order was reportedly sanctioned on Monday, 3 November, by the Presidency and leadership of the... Read More

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November 4, 2014

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Ihedioha, Muazu, Adoke and PDP – Tambuwal unmasks the faces of his detractors

by Ibrahim Panshak The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, who defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress last week, has accused Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, and the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, of orchestrating the plot... Read More

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October 31, 2014

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Jonathan descrates Nigeria’s democracy by removing Tambuwal’s security – APC

by James Sambo In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to exhibit better perception of democracy by immediately restoring the police security details of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. Tambuwal’s security details were... Read More

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October 30, 2014

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Tambuwal’s security detail withdrawn by police

by Kolapo Olapoju The security details of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, have been withdrawn by the Nigerian Police Force. The withdrawal of Tambuwal’s security was announced on the Police website by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, citing the Speaker’s defection as the sole factor behind the... Read More

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October 30, 2014

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Throwing stones: @PDPNigeria is using religion to divide Nigeria || @APCNigeria is a disorganized party

by Kolapo Olapoju As election season nears, the major political parties have begun to dish out verbal attacks and criticism at each other, case in point, ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress. The latest in the series of verbal chaste came on Wednesday, 29 October, from John Oyegun, National Chairman of All... Read More

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October 30, 2014

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@APCNigeria party members engage in free-for-all fight at convention in convention (WATCH)

by James Sambo During the All Progressives Congress (APC) extra-ordinary non-elective convention in Abuja on Wednesday, a free for all fight broke out, resulting in severe injuries two for attendees and a responding police officer. The mayhem captured on video by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), saw chairs, bottles, and other items became weapons, thrown by warring... Read More

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October 28, 2014

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Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency

by Aminu Tukur The Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso made the declaration at the old parade ground in Abuja, while telling the mammoth crowd that he has worked ceaselessly to ensure infrastructural development in his state, as... Read More

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October 28, 2014

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Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal formally defects to APC

by James Sambo The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has ditched the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC. Tambuwal made the formal announcement of his defection on Tuesday, 28 October, during a plenary session of the lower chamber of the National Assembly. After... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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Behold! 419 Governor of Ekiti – APC Apostle attacks Fayose on Facebook

by Kolapo Olapoju An apparent proponent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Adepoju Jacobs has through his Facebook page levelled series of damning accusations at the new Governor-elect of Ekiti state, Ayodele Peter Fayose. On his inauguration day, Fayose had declared that people of Ekiti can go and sleep in any of the rooms... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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Tinubu accused of bribing APC lawmakers N50 million each to impeach Fayose

by Kolapo Olapoju The Ekiti Democratic Coalition has alleged that 15 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress were bribed with N800million to impeach new Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose. The accusation was made through a statement released on Wednesday, 22 October, by the Coordinator of the group, Comrade Aderemi Olaleye. The group claimed that... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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@GovAyoFayose and Ekiti speaker at loggerheads over fuel station closure

by Kolapo Olapoju A storm is brewing in Ekiti state between the newly inaugurated Governor, Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr. Adewale Omirin of the All Progressives Congress. Following the recent shutting down of his fuel station by the state government, the Speaker of Ekiti State... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics

by Kolapo Olapoju The elections are nigh, the absurd as well. Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw unveiled her campaign poster on Thursday, 16 October, in her bid to run for political office. Kate yearns to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Meanwhile, reports... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition

by Godwin Akanfe Since emerging as Speaker of the Assembly in December 2005, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji has gone on to record the feat of becoming the first Legislator to serve as a Speaker for two consecutive terms in Lagos state. Apart from his role as Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly for... Read More

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October 16, 2014

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“I am grooming your chicken for christmas” – Ten golden quotes from @GovAyoFayose’s inauguration speech

by Kolapo Olapoju Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been inaugurated as the new Governor of Ekiti State, and while delivering his inauguration speech, he made a lot of comments that will be talked about for a long time. From directly criticising the outgoing governor, Kayode Fayemi, to throwing subliminal shots at... Read More

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October 13, 2014

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@BukolaSaraki’s presidential bid suspension is a mess – 7 reasons why

by Kolapo Olapoju Senator Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria’s major opposition party, on Sunday, 12 October, announced the suspension of his bid to run for the presidency at the 2015 elections. Whether Saraki had a fighting chance in getting his party’s candidacy remains highly contentious, especially considering the fact... Read More

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October 13, 2014

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How Fayemi lost to Fayose remains a big mystery – Wole Soyinka

by Azubuike Azikiwe Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described as a ‘mystery’ the loss of incumbent governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, to governor-elect, Ayo Fayose. Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress party, lost the Ekiti governorship election of Saturday, 21 June to Fayose, who contested under the Peoples Democratic party. Soyinka, who is usually... Read More

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October 10, 2014

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“Old age, integrity, trust” – These are the reasons why Buhari will not win the APC primaries

by James Sambo Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Chairman on Finance, House of Representatives has urged General Muhammodu Buhari to maintain his famed ‘integrity’ and halt his presidential ambition. Jibirin accused Buhari of not keeping to his word of 2011, when he vowed not to contest for any presidential election any more, only to turnaround and signify... Read More

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October 9, 2014

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PDP lawmaker almost killed in Benin (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Iyobosa Omorogie A lawmaker of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rasak Momoh has been beaten to a pulp by thugs in Benin. Momoh, who represents Etsako 1 Constituency in Edo State House of Assembly was attacked on Tuesday, 7 October, at about 11pm at the State Legislative Quarters in Benin. After beating him to... Read More

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October 8, 2014

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APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States’ governments to scuttle the efforts of the Nigerian government in fighting the war against Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode was a guest on Channels TV’ Sunrise programme on Wednesday,... Read More

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October 4, 2014

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APC, PDP, run to Obasanjo’s hilltop for counsel and support

by Godwin Akanfe The 2015 elections draws closer and the two major political parties, the ‘People’s Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress’, are desperate to edge each other out at the polls. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is regarded as one of the most important persons to have on board by both parties, especially the PDP.... Read More

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October 3, 2014

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The Desmond Elliot campaign train takes off in Surulere

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, is running for the Lagos state ‘House of Assembly’ at the 2015 elections under the auspice of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The actor was recently in Surulere where he had a dialogue session with the people of Surulere Constituency 1. Popular actors, Odunlade Adekola and Bimbo Thomas... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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“Ridiculous boast” – This is how @APCNigeria described GEJ’s plan to capture Edo and Rivers states

by Azubuike Azikiwe The All Progressives Congress, APC, says President Goodluck Jonathan is oblivious of reality, following his statement that the Peoples Democratic Party will win back Rivers and Edo States at the upcoming elections. During a rally organised by the South-South PDP in Edo on Saturday, 27 September, Jonathan had declared that the ruling... Read More

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September 27, 2014

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“What are you talking about? Are you defending the nonsense the FG is doing?” || See our top political quotes of the week!

by Emma Chidiogo It has been another dramatic/eventful week in the political ecosystem of Nigeria. Here, we present to you our top political quotes of the week. “What are you talking about? Are you defending the nonsense the Federal Government is doing? They breached the law by failing to declare the money that was on-board... Read More

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September 24, 2014

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“I grew up as a farm boy” || 10 things we learnt from Atiku Abubakar’s presidential declaration

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku made the declaration on Wednesday, 24 September, at the Yar Adua centre, Abuja, and in his speech, he harped on the struggles of being a... Read More

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September 24, 2014

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Why the politcal “big boys” don’t want Buhari as president [READ]

by Laila Ibrahim A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has revealed that the elites in Nigerian politics are opposed to Rtd.Maj-General Muhammadu Buhari, flying the party’s flag at the 2015 presidential elections. While launching a group, “Friends of Buhari”, in Abuja, Okechukwu said that these elites don’t want Buhari as president... Read More

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September 24, 2014

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The APC got this! Tell Jonathan to forget about 2015 – Rochas

by Chris Onyeoso Ahead of the 2015 Presidential elections, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to start writing down his handover notes, as the All Progressives Congress is putting finishing touches to take over Aso Rock in 2015. While speaking in Owerri, the governor said; “Come 2015, APC will be... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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This APC politician can’t spell, but wants to get elected in 2015 (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Everything counts; if you’re aiming to run for public office and represent enlightened people in a political capacity, regardless of what level you aspire to contest for. A politician is perpetually under scrutiny, and rightly so, because of the sensitivity of the positions they occupy. So, when one comes across a campaign banner... Read More

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We are at war, the President cannot resign – Doyin Okupe replies Tinubu

70 per cent of Northerners are illiterates – @Atiku

No Security needed: Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal drives himself around town

PDP Reps get green light to sack Tambuwal, as court stops early resumption

Ihedioha, Muazu, Adoke and PDP – Tambuwal unmasks the faces of his detractors

Jonathan descrates Nigeria’s democracy by removing Tambuwal’s security – APC

Tambuwal’s security detail withdrawn by police

Throwing stones: @PDPNigeria is using religion to divide Nigeria || @APCNigeria is a disorganized party

@APCNigeria party members engage in free-for-all fight at convention in convention (WATCH)

Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency

Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal formally defects to APC

Behold! 419 Governor of Ekiti – APC Apostle attacks Fayose on Facebook

Tinubu accused of bribing APC lawmakers N50 million each to impeach Fayose

@GovAyoFayose and Ekiti speaker at loggerheads over fuel station closure

Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics

I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition

“I am grooming your chicken for christmas” – Ten golden quotes from @GovAyoFayose’s inauguration speech

@BukolaSaraki’s presidential bid suspension is a mess – 7 reasons why

How Fayemi lost to Fayose remains a big mystery – Wole Soyinka

“Old age, integrity, trust” – These are the reasons why Buhari will not win the APC primaries

PDP lawmaker almost killed in Benin (VIEWER DISCRETION)

APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK

APC, PDP, run to Obasanjo’s hilltop for counsel and support

The Desmond Elliot campaign train takes off in Surulere

“Ridiculous boast” – This is how @APCNigeria described GEJ’s plan to capture Edo and Rivers states

“What are you talking about? Are you defending the nonsense the FG is doing?” || See our top political quotes of the week!

“I grew up as a farm boy” || 10 things we learnt from Atiku Abubakar’s presidential declaration

Why the politcal “big boys” don’t want Buhari as president [READ]

The APC got this! Tell Jonathan to forget about 2015 – Rochas

This APC politician can’t spell, but wants to get elected in 2015 (LOOK)

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