APC plans to attack its leaders & blame it on PDP – Fani-Kayode’s latest allegation will make you shudder

No, CAN did not endorse Buhari – Arewa

by Ranti Joseph The Arewa Citizens Action for Change (ACAC) on Thursday refuted alleged reports that the North-East chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had endorsed the candidature of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Bahuri in the forthcoming general elections. ACAC said that neither CAN nor its Chairman Shu’aibu Byal, endorsed Buhari.... Read More

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Group claims Ambode is mentally unfit, want him disqualified

by Ranti Joseph A group in Lagos, under the aegis of the Greater Lagos Alliance has called for the disqualification of APC candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode over an alleged history of mental illness. The group disclosed this in a statement signed by its President, Lanre Adeoye. “We have been working behind the scenes for the enthronement... Read More

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Niger gov. & deputy face off during state council meeting (READ)

by James Sambo Niger state governor, Babangida Aliyu, reportedly ordered his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, to cease from attending state executive council meetings, because of his recent defection from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The governor also alleged that Ibeto called him a thief during one of his campaigns. During... Read More

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INEC wasn’t ready for free and fair elections – PDP Chairman

by Panshak Ibrahim The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, says that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was never fully prepared for the general elections, hence the postponement. Mu’azu also reiterated the confidence of the leadership of the ruling party and its governors in the chairman of the electoral commission, Prof.... Read More

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#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has accused the security agencies of the Federal Government of bugging the mobile phones of a national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator Bukola Saraki. Similarly, the opposition party further alleged that the telephones of its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun... Read More

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Mark says allegation by Ojudu is an undignifying mischief

By Ranti Joseph Senate President, David Mark, on Thursday, February 12, denied the allegation made by Senator Babafemi Ojudu, claiming that he engineered the postponement of the general elections from February 14 to March 28. Ojudu, the All Progressives Congress senator representing Ekiti Central senatorial district in the upper chamber, had in a media report... Read More

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Security operatives surround home of APC campaign spokesman

by Kolapo Olapoju The residence of the Director of Media of the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu, has reportedly been surrounded by a team of security operatives. The well armed operatives were said to have encircled the residence located at area 11, Garki Abuja, as early as 5:35am on Thursday, February 12. Punch... Read More

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Did APC have secret meetings with Prof. Jega? Well, the PDP seems to think so

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been holding secret meetings in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and other unnamed cities to rig the forthcoming general elections. They were accused of... Read More

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Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Thursday, February 12, enjoined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lead the arrest and prosecution of persons purchasing permanent voter cards (PVCs) from members of the electorate in the state. APC said relevant law enforcement agencies must rise up to the task of... Read More

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Just In: Police lay siege on Garba Shehu’s Abuja residence, APC reacts

by Isi Esene A detachment of policemen reportedly laid siege on the residence of the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu. Reports say the police detachment, comprising of four police vehicles and a van, arrived Shehu’s residence located at the NNPC Quarters, Area 11, Abuja around 3am on... Read More

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PDP can’t believe OBJ went ahead to endorse Buhari…

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, the Peoples Dmeocratic Party Campaign Organisation has reacted by saying the elder statesman is entitled to his opinions. While fiedling questions from journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, February 11, Director, Media and Publicity... Read More

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Opinion: Fellow Nigerians, let me tell you about a trick called APC

by Daniel Sampson A wise man once said… “Look before you leap”, to Nigerian, especially our youths and ‘unwise grey-hairs’, I rephrase… “Think before you talk”. Knowledge and information strengthens the mind against the vulnerability of ignorance, thus with great effort, I overcome my restrained from joining issues as presented in our Mass Media, especially... Read More

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Isyaku Ibrahim: Why I support Muhammadu Buhari for President

by Isyaku Ibrahim As I watch the painful disintegration of the PDP, my mind was observing with keen interest , the seeming transformation of General Muhammadu Buhari from a Military dictator to a born again democrat. Long before I became a founding member and chief financier of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), I had... Read More

February 11, 2015

APC senatorial candidate ‘harassed by militants in Delta’

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) have been barred from campaigning by a reformed militants in Delta State, led by Goddey Smith, aka Bounanawei, King of the Forest in the riverine Burutu Local Government Area of the state. It was reported that the militants chased away a senatorial candidate of the party, Temisan Omatseye... Read More

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February 11, 2015

‘Where did Jonathan construct 25,000km of roads?’ – Gov. Fashola can’t believe his ears

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, says President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, cannot be trusted, owing to their dissemination of half-truths and false claims Fashola says Jonathan has failed Nigerians, and as such, does not deserve a second term in office as president of Nigeria. He made the... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Femi Aribisala: The end of Buhari’s presidential candidacy

by Femi Aribisala If we are going to deal with corruption, we must not fail to deal with the likes of Buhari, who are contemptuous of the laws of the land. Buhari’s false affidavit is corruption. If Nigeria is a nation of laws and of the rule of law, the presidential candidacy of Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria needs change and so does Lagos

by Tope Adesipo A vote for Buhari is a vote for positive change but also a vote for Agbaje in Lagos is also for positive change and for sustaining the freedom and democratic aspirations of Lagosians so that feudalism and monarchy is not surreptitiously substituted for our democratic constitution in substance, if not in form.... Read More

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Tinubu says he’s being monitored by ‘unknown soldiers’

by Kolapo Olapoju The media office of the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has released a statement saying that his private residence has been under surveillance by “battle ready and helmet wearing soldiers” for the past three days. The statement disclosed that the soldiers, who are said to be up... Read More

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PDP is buying PVCs with N10,000 – APC alleges

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that suspected agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have begun purchasing permanent voters cards for the sum of N10,000. The party issued a statement on Tuesday, February 10, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, who also revealed that a company, Agro-Allied Communities Service... Read More

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Opinion: On the stupidity of an election postponement

by Nkoyo Adibua You have to commend the excellent sense of timing on display here, and simultaneously wonder about the origin of this new found sense of urgency. We hope it will be permanent. By their nature, elections in a democracy are huge logistical undertakings that often tie down the resources and capture the imagination... Read More

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#EkitiGate: There’s a second part of audio recording of election rigging

by Kolapo Olapoju Immediate past governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that there is a concluding part of the audio clip, which implicated some persons of complicity in the Ekiti governorship election. The audio recording released to the public last week, had featured voices allegedly belonging to Governor Ayo Fayose, Senator Iyiola Omisore,... Read More

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Opinion: How I went from being a Goodluck supporter to a Buhari campaigner

by Mark Amaza In 2011, deciding who to vote for was a pretty simple decision for me: I saw Nuhu Ribadu of the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as inexperienced and Ibrahim Shekarau of the then All Nigeria Peoples’ Party (ANPP) did not have an excellent performance as Kano State Governor to use to... Read More

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‘Only a debtor thinks tomorrow is far’ || 7 things Gov. Oshiomhole said about election postponement

by Anike Jacobs While speaking yesterday during a meeting with some defectors he received from the PDP, at the weekend in Benin, Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole spoke against the postponement of the general elections from the 14th of February to the 28th of March. The governor praised the courage of the defectors for dumping... Read More

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‘Accept election postponement, it’s the will of God – Gov. Yuguda tells Nigerians

by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Governor of Bauchi state, the postponement of the general election is the will of God. On Monday, February 9, Isa Yuguda, implored Nigerians to remain calm and take in good faith, the postponement of the nation’s general election. He made the statement in Bauchi, while speaking to journalists over... Read More

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Political parties in Kano sign peace accord

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian Police Command, on Sunday, invited political parties in the state to sign a peace accord as it was done at Abuja. The event during which the accord was signed took place at the Nigerian Police Officer’s Mess, Milla road, Bompai. According to the command, this was aimed at controlling what... Read More

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Women, physically challenged persons campaign for Buhari in Abuja

by Ranti Joseph Women and youth groups, including persons living with disabilities, under the aegis of Harbingers of Change for Buhari on Saturday in Abuja said government of the All Progressives Congress would address the plight of vulnerable groups in Nigeria better. Representatives of the groups expressed their views during a rally organised in support of... Read More

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Opinion: It’s the Presidency’s desperation against the people’s determination

by Ogundana Michael But the truth is, the people don`t care if the General is a PhD holder or not, or even if he has no certificates. They know he is not a graduate of any university and he never for once claims that. Finally, the Presidential election has been postponed, a new date; March... Read More