Tag: APC

No shaking: I’m still a member of the PDP – Oyinlola

by Adeola Balogun   Following the recent merger between the Abubakar Baraje-led  faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Osun State Governor and…

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APC merger update: The agents of distraction have finally left – PDP

by 'Jola Sotubo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front in relation to the recent defection of some of its members to rival All Progressives Congress (APC).…

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APC merger update: President to meet G-7 govs on Sunday

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite the much publicized merger between aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has said that President…

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APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says

by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had moved to rival All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger…

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How the G-7 governors merged with the APC (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo The G-7 governors have finally deflected to the the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made today at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro Abuja, the…

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PDP crisis update: Finally, G-7 governors move to join APC

by Oge Okonkwo It has been revealed that the G-7 governors have reached a decision to leave the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and join the opposition party All Progressives…

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Opinion: Let’s face facts, Anambra election was not free and fair

by Moshood Isah No doubt, INEC is still far away from conducting a free and fair election in the country.  There are little positives to take away from the Anambra…

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Opinion: It’s a pity Jega failed this very important test

by Chioma Gabriel And so, I wouldn’t support anybody calling for cancellation of results. Dr Chris Ngige knows this truth. And so also do Tony Nwoye and Ifeanyi Uba.  Nwoye…

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Ochereome Nnanna: Decisive factors in the Anambra election

by Ochereome Nnanna They are calling for fresh elections. But on the other hand, Nwoye’s party, the PDP, APGA and 16 other registered political parties which participated have extolled the…

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Opinion: Only out-of-power politicians are called ‘Progressives’ in Nigeria

by Obi Nwakanma The APC calls itself a “progressive” party for instance, but all you need is study their manifesto, and look at Lagos state, its beautiful bride, and you…

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INEC must tell us who sabotaged Anambra election – Lai Mohammed

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The debate on the outcome of governorship election that held in Anambra state about a week ago continues to fester. [READ:“Where did they get the results?”: Scores…

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Opinion: On the APC and Islamisation of the South west

by Denrele Animashaun Name calling is an APC thing so the tone of the article wasn’t a surprise. Just listen to people more. “My father always used to say, “Don’t…

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Opinion: How Gov. Fashola’s successor will emerge… and the likely choices

by Dapo Thomas He blasted him, hollered at him and gave him a thorough dressing down in the presence of Tinubu and the rest of us. That action rattled Tinubu…

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Dele Sobowale: Behold the world’s largest Slave Republic – Nigeria

by Dele Sobowale Let me start with Ogun State, APC, where massive demolition is underway. The last time the Southwest experienced such inhuman demolition was when Colonel Raji Rasaki (rtd)…

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Orji Uzor Kalu: #AnambraElection – Our democracy is in peril

by Orji Uzor Kalu There is no longer doubt about the fact that there are some persons who have vowed to destroy our democracy. They are ready to do anything…

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Count us out: APC rejects Anambra supplementary election, accuse INEC of working with the PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected Friday’s announcement by INEC to hold supplementary election in Anambra State on Nov. 30th. “We will not be a party to what is…

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Opinion: Anambra poll is INEC’s big bungle

by Abiodun Babatunde Well, now that the APC has lost out again, allegedly with the active connivance of the INEC officials or otherwise, the newspaper pages and airwaves will witness…

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#Anambra Election: I did not rig alone, I was used and dumped – Arrested INEC official confesses

An electoral officer, Okeke Chukwujekwu, in charge of Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, is currently in police detention over his role in the November 16, governorship election in the…

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Okey Ndibe: INEC’s outing in Anambra is nothing short of awful

by Okey Ndibe If INEC couldn’t conduct a hitch-free, credible election in Anambra, what are the odds of its handling the fast-approaching 2015 nation-wide elections with any integrity? If the…

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You’ve got to see this: Gov. Amaechi does Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ like a pro (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo This hilarious video features Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi reportedly  'dancing' to the popular Skelewu song by Davido when he was visited APC governors in his state…

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INEC refuses to declare APGA’s Obiano winner after clinching majority votes

File photo The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has refused to declare APGA’s Willie Obiano winner of the Anambra gubernatorial election with majority votes of 174,710. This was because the…

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#AnambraDecides: “INEC acted out a script” – APC gives reasons for calling for total cancellation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a total cancellation of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State based on the massive disenfranchisement of people across the state, caused by the…

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“Where did they get the results?”: Scores of women protest in Anambra, dare police to shoot (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of women Sunday marched on the streets of Awka, Anambra State capital, protesting alleged disenfranchisement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the governorship election. The women, most…

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NGF crisis: 8 govs, 5 deputies attend retreat in Sokoto

by Akan Ido The nineteen member strong Rotimi Amaechi-faction of the Nigeria Governors' Forum were in Sokoto yesterday for their second retreat. Six of the members were absent while thirteen…

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Simon Kolawole: Beyond the rhetoric, what would the APC do differently in 2015?

by Simon Kolawole Expect the usual Nigerian response: it is because Lamido is opposed to Jonathan; it is because he is in G7; it is because he is a Fulani…

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Opinion: Tony Iredia and his hatchet job in Edo

by Andrew Igbinovia But like all bad losers, ever since, Oga Tony would not allow any opportunity pass without seeking to vent his anger and frustration on Oshiomhole even if…

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Just In: Mallam el-Rufai harassed by the SSS in Anambra, phone seized [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene There are reports that the former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai might be under some form of house arrest. el-Rufai who has been a vocal opponent of the…

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SNAPSHOT: Tight security in Anambra, APCs, police helicopters on standby

by Akan Ido As the Anambra governorship election takes place today, security formations in the state have been put on high alert to combat any form of disorderliness during the…

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Why I have not re-married since I lost my wife – Adams Oshiomhole reveals

by Akan Ido Governor Adams Oshiomhole recently clocked five years as governor of Edo and the landmark occasion was celebrated in style. Oshiomhole talked about his journey so far as…

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Opinion: #AnambraDecides – Who will win this election?

by Chioma Obinna It is advisable for the people to go out en masse and thumb print for their right candidates on the ballot paper. Whatever domestic issues the state…

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