Mass exodus: 500 PDP members ‘to decamp to APC in Kaduna’

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The real reason why I left the PDP – Amaechi

by Oke Efagene Ahead of the 2015 presidential election, the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) can never win elections in the country except by rigging. Amaechi made this remark on Friday, while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor said with... Read More

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PDP crisis: Plot to suspend House of Reps Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal fails

by Oke Efagene An attempt to suspend the Speaker of the House of Representative, Aminu Tambuwal, by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), over his alleged alliance with the opposition, has failed. The national leadership of the party which launched the hate criticism against the speaker, was rebuffed by his home chapter of the PDP, in... Read More

What I told Bamanga Tukur when he visited my church – Primate Olabayo opens up

by Akan Ido As the year comes to an end, several religious leaders have started making their predictions of what to expect in the coming year known. One of them is the founder of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh, Primate Theophilus Olabayo who spoke with the Nigerian Tribune on the coming general elections; the travails... Read More

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Top 10 things you should know from Primate Olabayo’s 2014 predictions

by Oke Efagene Founder of the Evangelical Church of Yaweh, Primate Theophilus Olabayo, has become famous over the years for his annual predictions on the fate of Nigeria. This year is no different, as the clergy has once again reeled out a series of predictions which he insists will come to pass in the year... Read More

PDP can never win in Nigeria again – Amaechi

by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has spoken out against his former party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The relationship between the PDP and Amaechi has never been quite right ranging back to when the party wrongly substituted the governor with Celestine Omehia as gubernatorial candidate in the 2007 elections despite the fact... Read More

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Opinion: What to expect just in case Nigeria goes to war

by Mustapha Omotayo As it stands, the South-West is the most vulnerable of all the groups in terms of war chest and arms buildup. The average Yoruba is deeply religious and love life to the fullest; Yorubas naturally abhors violence or anything that will disrupt the every weekend owambe parties. Yorubas enjoy talking; they would rather talk than... Read More

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How we arrested Fela in his pants and took him to Alagbon – Ex-Police Commissioner

by Akan Ido Ex-Police Commissioner, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Babankowa spoke with the Vanguard Newspapers about his experience raiding Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Kalakuta Republic; the All Progressives Congress (APC); his relationship with the former Head of State, General Sani Abacha and more. Read excerpts from the interview below: Is there any need for the National Conference being spearheaded by... Read More

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Dele Momodu: The Dangote checkmate and how the 2015 elections will play out

by Dele Momodu That person may turn out to be Alhaji Sule Lamido, the embattled Governor of Jigawa State. Nothing is ever too strange or stupidly bizarre in this macabre dance. The name of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa has also been touted for his nationwide popularity and achievement as Military Governor of Lagos State. Fellow... Read More

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Opinion: Wait, is this the same Rochas Okorocha we voted for in 2011?

by Uche Egboluche Okorocha pretends to be fixing all the ills in Imo State at once. However, it is obvious the state has run out of funds. Yet, in every gathering, he still makes promises, though he seems to get lesser applause as people now see his promises as suspect or what Igbo would call... Read More

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Opinion: The cost and peril of ignoring Obasanjo

by Chido Nwangwu Hence, I believe that Obasanjo’s caustic, open letter was calibrated to belittle the credibility of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and severely advertise his lack of personal respect for the same Nigerian leader Dr. Jonathan. And, he makes it clear that he does not have to respect the man... Read More

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December 27, 2013

Akin Osuntokun: It’s time to move away from the Awo-Akintola political hangover

by Akin Osuntokun Equating Yoruba interest with membership of APC is self-serving and abusive. As far as Yoruba identity politics goes, there should be absolutely nothing that qualifies Tinubu as championing Yoruba cause and does not apply equally to Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State. My uncle, Akinjide Osuntokun, Emeritus Professor of History, has the... Read More

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Opinion: Why PDP is like NCNC – and why it will fail if it doesn’t listen

by Garba Shehu The people have sounded the bugle and come 2015, they want to build a new Nigeria with the PDP if they are willing to change their ways and certainly without them should they continue to minimize the party into a deaf and a regional or tribal organisation. The stunning take-over of the... Read More

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Michael Orodare: Is 2014 the make or mar year for Nigeria? ( Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare All eyes will be on Nigeria in 2014, the year will decide whether the 2015 general elections will hold, or Nigeria will break up as it has been predicted by the United States of America, that Nigeria will break before 2015, the thin line between the fulfilment or otherwise of the prediction... Read More

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Lai Labode: How President Jonathan will win in 2015

by Lai Labode It is indeed most uncharitable to say President Jonathan’s administration has done nothing . I find some of the APC denials of the successes of this government incomprehensible especially when it is coming from some people who are supposed to be very learned , sophisticated and supposedly on a very high morally... Read More

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INCREDIBLE: INEC ‘registered a 37-year-old male BOWL OF RICE as voter’ in Anambra elections (See Photo)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recently concluded governorship elections in Anambra were controversial for a number of reasons. First the names of some duly registered voters were said to have been excluded, including that of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the state, Tony Nwoye. Also, the election was declared inconclusive and supplementary polls were... Read More

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Opinion: End game for the Jonathan Presidency

by Lekan Sote After denying some of the allegations, disclosing some positive actions he has taken, and spattered some of his own mud, he tells Obasanjo: “… You have done me grave injustice in your public letter in which you wrongfully accused me of deceit… dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness, divisiveness and insincerity.” For the moment, please... Read More

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December 25, 2013

Opinion: Neither the PDP nor the APC are Nigeria’s problem

by Enenim Ubon APC,PDP or any other party is NOT Nigeria’s problem, the individuals therein are. We should “look(well) before we leap” and avoid taking sides blindly. Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999 came with a lot of expectations from the citizens who believed things would change and they will have a better experience of... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

by Adeola Balogun The allegations made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan have raised serious concerns. This is said to have led to a decision by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate Chief Obasanjo’s statement concerning snipers being trained on the president’s orders. The former... Read More

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December 24, 2013

I’ll return to the PDP on one condition – Amaechi opens up

by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has said that he will return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) if President Goodluck Jonathan satisfies just one condition. Governor Amaechi was one of the aggrieved governors who walked out of the PDP convention in August and formed a new faction under the leadership of Abubakar... Read More

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We will hit APC back next year – PDP

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The People Democratic Party (PDP) stated that they will launch a new and aggressive campaign against the All Progressive Congress (APC) next year to regain the grounds it has lost to the massive backlashes received from the the APC. Sen. Gyang Pwajok said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on... Read More

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The 18-page letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan has finally received a reply. The president apparently stayed true to his promise to prepare the reply himself as it was signed by him. President Jonathan gave 10 reasons for replying the letter and Nigerians have shared their opinions... Read More

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Violence erupts in Rivers community as PDP, APC supporters clash

by ‘Jola Sotubo The tension in Rivers yesterday erupted into violence in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The state has been besieged with constant crises following the disagreements between the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu and also trouble within the State House of Assembly. The latest fracas... Read More

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Opinion: How to differentiate the APC from the PDP

by Jubrin Ibrahim Another good friend and intellectual of the progressive movement, Bamidele Aturu has also argued that there was no difference between the PDP leaders and their APC counterparts. Increasingly, the APC is asserting itself as the game changer in Nigerian politics. It has shown that it is possible to coalesce a huge opposition... Read More

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