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Opinion: A psychoanalysis of Sen. Chris Ngige
by Rodney Sule Truth be told, the APC gubernatorial candidate has all the makings of PR manager’s nightmare. Unbending, tactless and vainglorious, Ngige comes across as one man who would…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Osun and Aregbesola’s revolution
by Tunde Fagbenle But any charge of propensity to Islamize Osun by him is all baloney, especially in the light of his obvious pursuit of Yoruba socio-cultural resurgence and the…
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Tinubu takes a break from politics to attend Broadway-styled ‘SARO The Musical’ (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a little break from politics to attend Saro The Musical, a Broadway style stage play produced…
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Josef Omorotionmwan: The APC must stop ‘Tako-tako’ politics in Delta
by Josef Omorotionmwan On election day, members of opposing factions would fight to the polling station but with all the bickering, they would still end up casting their votes for…
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Opinion: Issues at stake in the Anambra guber race
by Nwando Okereke It is the people of Anambra that would decide who would rule them. Not outsiders from the state, individuals or “cash and carry” politicians and “well connected”…
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Femi Aribisala: The “Goodluck” called Nigeria
by Femi Aribisala Jonathan’s biggest legacies are already unfolding. He is the first South-South president. Under him, giant strides are being taken in Nigerian agriculture yet again. The perennial problems…
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Tony Ishiekwene: Why the APC should call for Jega’s sack
by Tony Ishiekwene APC and the opposition parties must now call for the dismissal of Prof Jega. That man is a corrupt PDP man, inside and wears their skin outside.…
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Come, join us: Amaechi, other aggrieved PDP governors invited to APC
by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given a golden opportunity to rival party All Progressives Congress (APC)to increase its ranks. The APC has showed…
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Demola Rewaju: This distraction called ‘National Conference’ again
by Demola Rewaju Opposing something you believe in simply because it is coming from someone you don’t like shows an endless abyss of hypocrisy that deepens each time we think…
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Opinion: Prognosis – After the fall of Nigeria
by Fredrick Nwabufor After the country falls, the same problems in entombed Nigeria persist in the emergent nations because new people with pristine consciousness did not emerge, just new countries…
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Lai Mohammed: Rivers State – A chronology of crisis
by Lai Mohammed The situation in Rivers State is the worst nightmare for any democracy. The rule of Jonathan and the police has replaced the rule of law, and Rivers…
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Opinion: Ngige gives Igbo tradition the middle finger
by Ngwu Nweze Questions are also being asked of Senator Tinubu and Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo State Governor. Many people wonder if Tinubu would have allowed a political rally to…
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Opinion: ‘New PDP’ and the purity of the APC
by Ado Umar Mohammed Under the circumstances, it seems the PDP leadership has resolved to dispense with the G-7 governors whose support they think is no longer needed to win…
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Opinion: This APC will give Nigeria migraines
by Wilfred Jubril They are telling us that the party has got the magic wand to take us to the much desired socio-economic and political Promised Land. What gives them…
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Opinion: A tale of two political thieves
by Titilayo Daniel Nigerians were congratulated for the birth of the “saint”, APC. I kept wondering if the party stands devoid of the “Fani-Kayodes” of Aviation, the “El-Rufais” of FCT,…
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Opinion: The ruse of true federalism in the hands of thieving elites
by Jaye Gaskia The most important thing is that a system and process can only work for a people if their active participation and involvement is not only encouraged, but…
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2015: Youth group in Sokoto vow to ensure Fashola/Okorocha presidency
by Oge Okonkwo Youth in Sokoto state yesterday, pledged to work with care and commitment for not just the emergence but for the 2015 electoral victory of the Fashola/Okorocha presidential…
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PDP crisis: Aggrieved governors may move to the Accord Party
by 'Jola Sotubo Due to the continued failure to resolve the trouble within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), there are signs that the seven "rebel" governors might be making preparations…
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Eric Osagie: 2015 – Drumbeats of war
by Eric Osagie If we survive 2015, we are likely to survive as a nation. Never in the history of this nation have we had this kind of tension, stretching…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Time to stop toying with the PIB (Part 2)
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu As it stands, badly needed reforms for the industry have been conveniently put on hold over the divisions created by the fiscal terms. The impact of this…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The PDP crisis is essentially a fight between two lions
by Femi Fani-Kayode What is going on in the ruling party today has little to do with the ordinary people of Nigeria. It is simply an internal and brutal struggle…
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The chase begins: APC reportedly asks Fashola, others to woo ‘rebel’ PDP gov’nors
by 'Jola Sotubo In a bid to cash in on the current crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reportedly directed…
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Ralph Egbu: 2015 – The regretful things
by Ralph Egbu They are not quarrelling over roads, education, how to fight the world’s economic wars or better still, how to make our nation a contributor nation. They…
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Okey Ndibe: Old PDP, new PDP, same PDP
by Okey Ndibe Interviewed by Kayode Ogundamisi on BEN Television, I stated that the ostensible opposition’s brandishing of brooms – I imagine, to signify the sweeping away of the…
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Theophilus Ilevbare: Before the PDP self destructs
by Theophilus Ilevbare Political observers have surmised that the ‘Old PDP’ is headed for the rocks. The Baraje faction is taking their time to garner more members, goodwill from…
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PDP crisis: Amaechi fires back at Tukur over APC sponsorship allegation
by Isi Esene The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has called to question allegations purportedly made by the chairman of the ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) accusing him…
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Opinion: Gen. Buhari versus Buhari
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Before I’m mauled by angry Buhari apologists and censors and willing agents of secrecy and repression, hear me out. So don’t shoot me yet. At last, the…
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Eric Osagie: This PDP mess is like observing a terminally ill patient
by Eric Osagie Truly, PDP is a party of big men. Too many big men. Too many godfathers. Too many people who are too big to be controlled. And even…
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Tunde Fagbenle: The moral example of Offa’s Afolabi Jimoh
by Tunde Fagbenle “As a native of this town, I don’t wish my town a bad thing. If something like this continues to happen and we decide to cover it…
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Simon Kolawole: The return of Atiku Abubakar
by Simon Kolawole Many Nigerians had a wrong interpretation of what happened during the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) chairmanship election. They thought there was a fight between the good guys…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy