Tag: APC
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…
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It gets worse: Machetes freely used as fresh violence hits Ogun APC
by Oge Okonkwo File photo Another round of political violence erupted on Wednesday in Ogun State at Ota Town, Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area. According to reports, suspected political thugs reported to have started the…
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Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis
by 'Jola Sotubo A repeat of the Rivers House of Assembly debacle almost occurred yesterday as some senators came close to exchanging blows. The subject of the disagreement was, ironically,…
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Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death
by Garba Shehu That said, there is no denying that Tukur’s departure is coming with an expiry date, too little, too late to change anything. It is certainly most unlikely…
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Lai Mohammed: The Presidency and its dubious self appraisal
by Lai Mohammed This latest outburst of the President may have been necessitated by the unrelenting barrage of criticisms from the main opposition All Progressives Congress, his own Peoples Democratic…
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PDP crisis: 20 out of 24 Kwara lawmakers defect to APC
by Oke Efagene The exodus of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the oppositon All Progressives Congress (APC), seems to be far from over. Out of the…
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How I was shot by police in Rivers – Sen. Magnus Abe narrates
by 'Jola Sotubo Senator Magnus Abe,who is recovering after being shot at a rally in Rivers has condemned the attack against him and his supporters. The senator expressed his outrage…
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Opinion: The political options before us in 2015
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju Jonathan opts out of the 2015 race for fear of upset at the convention, owning to the specter of humiliating losses at the presidential elections, withdrawal of…
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Femi Aribisala: Why Buhari will never be President of Nigeria
by Femi Aribisala His threats during the campaign for the 2011 elections incited widespread violence in the North after he lost. His supporters went on a rampage; looting and killing;…
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Demola Rewaju: Tukur out, Mu’azu in, but Jonathan’s ambition remains a PDP problem
by Demola Rewaju With his speech while announcing Tukur’s resignation, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has proven himself as a dependable political ally. He stuck with Tukur until it was painfully obvious…
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Opinion: Buhari, may you never (again) become president
by Abdul-Azeez No doubt, the media image of Buhari has been a source of worry to so many of his supporters and fans. No thanks to the infamous “Muslims should…
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Ex-Bauchi governor, Adamu Mu’azu is new PDP chairman
by 'Jola Sotubo The race for the national chairmanship of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is on and indications have emerged that a former governor of Bauchi, Adamu Mu'azu, has…
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Pres. Jonathan ‘to appoint Tukur as defence minister’
by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan might have stayed true to his word to give the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, a "tougher" position.…
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‘Most politicians are in it for what they can get’ – Pres. Jonathan plays Captain Obvious
by Oge Okonkwo In a sincere admission, President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that many politicians are in politics for want of what the system can do them. President Jonathan…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola endorses Oshiomhole for president in 2015
by Oke Efagene The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday said that his Edo State counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole, is a formidable presidential candidate and he would vote for him,…
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Opinion: But wait, what if Jonathan doesn’t run in 2015?
by Fola Ojo This writer spoke with a couple of PDP bigwigs in both Rivers and Akwa Ibom states who said that their people believe it would be an abomination…
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‘We celebrate Tukur’s disgrace from office’ – Alao-Akala opens up
by 'Jola Sotubo Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has described the resignation of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as cause for celebration. Alao-Akala is…
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Just In: Pres. Jonathan confirms Tukur’s resignation, replacement to be announced Monday
by Adeola Balogun After about 2 days of a confusing back and forth, Bamanga Tukur is said to have finally resigned from his position as the National Chairman of the…
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Tukur must go! 30 PDP state chairmen demand national leader’s sack
by 'Jola Sotubo The troubles of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, are far from over as even more party stakeholders have joined in the call…
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Opinion: Why we might never see an Igbo President
by Azuka Onwuka When a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction would come and how he would emerge, nobody can foretell. But then, if the Igbo have suffered any marginalisation in…
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PHOTO: Tinubu visits Magnus Abe in London hospital
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the APC and Rotimi Amaechi by Akan Ido Leader of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited the recuperating…
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‘Resign? No way!’: Bamanga Tukur denies tendering his resignation (READ)
by Oge Okonkwo Contrary to widespread reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur has resigned, the troubled man appears to have chosen to stay on…
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Opinion: Dear OBJ, you should bury your head in shame
by Frank Ijege If you think your recent outburst qualifies you to be called a progressive, then you are totally wrong. You probably qualify as a progressive within the ranks…
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Perry Brimah: What is good for Sanusi is good for Jonathan
by Perry Brimah Sanusi gave me his word, Mr. President. He will resign after you and your coterie do the dutiful and let the nation be, so it can start…
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PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur
by 'Jola Sotubo The game seems to be up for the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Bamanga Tukur as the members of the party's National Working Committee…
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WATCH: This is how the ‘Save Rivers’ rally got disrupted by police
by Adeola Balogun Reports were made earlier today as to how police officers in Rivers disrupted a rally organized by the All Progressives Congress. The "Save Rivers" rally was due…
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‘It’s not true, Magnus Abe was not shot’ – Police deny shooting senator
by Oge Okonkwo The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations that an operative shot and wounded a member of the National Assembly, Magnus Abe. The command made this statement through…
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Opinion: Obafemi Awolowo, please we need you back
by Olusina Akeredolu It is an irony of time therefore that the same Tinubu was one of the APC leaders who now went to Obasanjo to court and persuade him…
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PDP crisis: Jonathan calls OBJ, begs him to rethink withdrawal decision (Report)
by Oke Efagene Former President Obasanjo and President Jonathan Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan, has reportedly telephoned former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to deny responsibility for promoting a controversial member of the…
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How the APC plans to register 12million members in 5 days
by Oke Efagene The All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that it hopes to register at least 12 million members during its nationwide membership registration drive, which will begin on…
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