Free meals for pupils, allowance for unemployed youths and N5,000 for poor families – Buhari makes lofty promises to Nigerians

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No cause for alarm! We have Buhari’s academic records – Nigerian Army

by James Sambo The Nigerian army has described as false, reports which insinuated that it could not find the academic records of General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The director of public relations of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, reportedly informed Sahara Reporters that the records of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

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‘We are very worried’: APC expresses fears over Amaechi’s safety

by Chidi Okoye The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed fears over the safety of Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi. According to the party, the possibility of the Federal Government arresting and trying Amaechi, over some of his recent public statements, is “totally unacceptable”. In a statement issued by the State... Read More

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Akintunde Oyebode: Does it matter if a cat is black or white?

by Akintunde Oyebode In 1978, Deng Xiaoping became China’s pre-eminent leader at 74. Before leading China, Deng had cut his teeth in the army, helping it grow into a military machine during the Communist Revolution in the 1940’s. Though initially praised for his role by Chairman Mao, he fell out favour during the 1960’s because... Read More

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It helps to call yourself a professor if you’re running for VP in Nigeria

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This month there was some suspense about who will be Buhari’s running mate in 2015. People wanted it to be a Christian from the south since Buhari is a Muslim from the north, and at one point it was rumoured that Yemi Osinbajo was the man the APC had chosen. The... Read More

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January 2, 2015

Opinion: How to write about Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s VP candidacy

by Olaoluwa Oni You must conclude your article by dropping dark hints about Osinbajo’s known affiliations to Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, a leading figure in the political party whose vice presidency ticket Osinbajo carries. Following the publicized and televised announcement by General Buhari of his vice presidential running mate and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s acceptance of the... Read More

January 2, 2015

“It is too late in the day for President Jonathan” – APC says GEJ’s time is up

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential election on February 14, because he lacks the capacity to solve the problems bedeviling the nation. The party issued a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Friday, January... Read More

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January 2, 2015

This Nyesom Wike campaign billboard will contend for the tackiest ever (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Just when it seems electioneering couldn’t get any more absurd, we come across this… Somewhere on the streets of Port Harcourt, is a weird campaign billboard featuring – yes, featuring – Nyesom Wike, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Rivers. The billboard, which is courtesy of Henry Chike Worgu,... Read More

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January 1, 2015

Yams to the rescue: Audu Ogbeh to raise N5 billion for Buhari’s campaign

by Panshak Ibrahim Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, may soon get as much as N5 billion for his presidential campaign. Former PDP National Chairman, Audu Ogbe will on January 4 inaugurate the sale of five million tubers of yam donated by farmers to raise N5 billion for the Buhari/Osinbajo... Read More

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January 1, 2015

5 quotes that shows INEC’s position on Buhari’s missing certificates

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier this week, it was reported that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, did not submit his school certificates and other credentials to INEC, stating in a sworn affidavit that the documents are with the military. Ever since, many have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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December 31, 2014

If you love poverty, vote for Jonathan – Prof. Osinbajo tells Nigerians

by Kolapo Olapoju According to Professor Yemi Osinbajo, only the lovers of poverty and penury will vote for Goodluck Jonathan to be re-elected as president in 2015. The running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, said there must be a change of government at the federal level to save Nigerians from the... Read More

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December 31, 2014

This is what ‘Change’ means – Buhari explains to Nigeria’s youth in 5 points

by James Sambo The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has shared a New Year message, specifically, for Nigeria’s youth. In the message, Buhari states what ‘change’ means in 5 points. Read full message below: “As we welcome the year 2015, I have shared a message to Nigerians in general, but... Read More

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Did Osinbajo buy ‘boli’ or not? Well, it depends on who you ask (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, was spotted on the streets of Lagos standing before a roasted plantain (Booli) seller. As expected, Twitter went into overdrive as supporters and non-supporters of the man – who wants to be Nigeria’s vice president – had their say about the act.... Read More

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Max Siollun: What would Nigeria be like under a President Buhari?

by Max Siollun Politicians face a credibility problem in that they campaign on, and their careers live or die by; promise of unperformed intentions. They also face a wary public that is skeptical about whether they can, or intend to keep, their pre-election promises. Will vested interests and the need to appease godfathers and financiers... Read More

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APC VP candidate, Osinbajo is full of swag in new photos

by Damilola Jagun Vice presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, (APC), Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has released new photos. Osinbajo was clad in Agbada garb in the photos, released via his Facebook page. And yes, it is full of swag….

My certificates are with the Military – Buhari

by James Sambo Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission that his academic qualifications and credentials are in the possession of the military. While the academic qualifications of other Presidential candidates, are on display at the headquarters of... Read More

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Have no fear, Buhari won’t dig into the past – Oyegun assures corrupt leaders

by Damilola Jagun According to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, if the party’s presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari gets elected, he would not look into the past to probe corrupt people and leaders. Oyegun stated that Buhari would have no time to dig into the past, as the future... Read More

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“If anybody says Buhari is not a threat, that person is deceiving Jonathan” – That’s what this Bayelsa PDP boss is saying

by Iyobosa Omoregie According to a PDP chieftain, anyone who says Muhammadau Buhari is not a threat to the re-election bid of Goodluck Jonathan, is merely misleading the president. Peoples Democratic Party leader in Bayelsa State, Chief Jude Tabai, has described the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Buhari, as a huge threat... Read More

We hear Tom Ikimi is trying to go back to the APC

by Kolapo Olapoju It is rather rare in saner climes to see politicians of different ideologies defecting from one party to another, but where party ideologies are hardly defined and political leanings are tilted towards the highest bidder, cross carpeting is a common, and seemingly normal occurrence. According to the grapevine, we hear that... Read More

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Election violence: Jonathan and Buhari should caution their supporters – Sule Lamido

by James Sambo Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and Major General Muhammadu Buhari, of inciting Nigerians to violence, by their electioneering actions and inaction. According to Lamido, the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, are directly and/or indirectly encouraging their supporters to make... Read More