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December 21, 2017

“Who did he give the money to?” | El-Rufai claims Atiku gave nothing during the 2015 elections

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar did not contribute a dime to the 2015 presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on ‘Democracy Today’, a Voice of America (VOA) Hausa service programme, El-Rufai said Atiku did not contribute anything to the campaign. He asked Abubakar to provide evidence... Read More

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December 21, 2017

Another PDP Rep defects to APC

A third member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the House of Representatives has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Johnson Agbonayinma from Edo State is the latest defector in the lower chamber. Agbonayinma was a member of the Ali Modu Sheriff faction before the Supreme Court. A member of the PDP from Imo State,... Read More

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December 20, 2017

This statement shows the PDP is still not interested in being a responsible opposition

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Federal Government is building more prisons to lock up its members in 2018. National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, stated this in Abuja at the opening of a two-day retreat for members of the newly elected National Working Committee of the party. What Secondus said:... Read More

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December 19, 2017

Another PDP Rep defects to APC

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raphael Igbokwe has defected to the All Progressives Congress at the House of Representatives. Igbokwe represents Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte loc government in Imo State. Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha witnessed Igbokwe’s defection which was presided over by Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. According to Igbokwe, he joined the APC in January when... Read More

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December 19, 2017

APC says Fayose borrowed N56bn and exploiting Ekiti people but he denies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti have disagreed with Governor Ayodele Fayose over the state’s N56bn debt profile by the Debt Management Office. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun on Monday, the APC said Fayose was spending recklessly. What the APC said: The party accused Fayose of spending the money on needless... Read More

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December 14, 2017

APC’s exit from power in 2019 is inevitable – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the exit of the All Progressives Congress from power in 2019 is “inevitable”. Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP National Publicity Secretary in a statement on Thursday said Nigerians are “impatient to kick them out.” “The APC must note that their exit has become inevitable. They must note that the more they... Read More

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December 12, 2017

We can work together | Oyegun tells Secondus

National Chairman of the All Progressives congress (APC), John Oyegun has said he believes he and newly elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus can work together. Oyegun, in a statement on Tuesday, said Secondus should use his experience to ensure the PDP becomes a responsible opposition. What Oyegun said: He assured Secondus... Read More

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December 12, 2017

I value and respect governors | Tinubu replies Okorocha

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu never underrated the importance of governors in the party’s nomination process, his Media Office said yesterday. Why it matters: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha claimed that Tinubu said governors have no role in the choice of a presidential candidate for the party.... Read More

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December 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain Create happiness department | Okorocha advises Air Force

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December 11, 2017

Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has said the exit of a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a good development for the party. Background: Atiku defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Highlights: Okorocha, who spoke with journalists after he received an honourary doctorate degree at... Read More

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December 10, 2017

We never planned to disrupt your convention | APC replies PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the ruling party planned to scuttle its National Convention. Background: Spokesperson of the ruling party, Bolaji Abdullahi had criticised the PDP’s convention, stating that it showed “corruption is in the DNA” of the party. In response, the PDP accused... Read More

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December 10, 2017

APC jittery over successful outcome of our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resorted to discrediting its just concluded National convention, after several attempts to disrupt it. What happened: The APC, in a statement by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi had criticised the conduct of the convention which produced Uche Secondus as chairman of the party.... Read More

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December 10, 2017

Nigerians look up to PDP to rescue them from APC – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the Peoples Democratic Party to rescue Nigerians from the “misgovernment” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said this while congratulating Uche Secondus over his emergence as national chairman of the PDP. He said the opposition party must be united to take over power again. “Our great party,... Read More

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December 10, 2017

PDP has shown that corruption is deeply rooted in its DNA – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shown that it is a party “with corruption deeply rooted in its DNA”. The ruling party said this in reaction to the just concluded convention by the PDP. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman of the APC, said... Read More

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December 10, 2017

We will serve APC quit notice in 2019 | PDP national chairman, Uche Secondus boasts

Newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has said the party will serve the All Progressives Congress (APC) quit notice in 2019. Secondus said this during his acceptance speech, after he defeated Raymond Dokpesi and Tunde Adeniran in the chairmanship race. What he said: “Let me assure you great members and... Read More

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December 9, 2017

[YNaija2019] Atiku is only interested in the Party that can hand him the ticket #PDPConvention2017

by Usman Alabi The 2019 political transfer window opened with the movement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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December 7, 2017

Kano APC say they would sue President Buhari if he refuses to seek re-election

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano have said they would sue President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to seek re-election in 2019. Speaking at a meeting which took place at the Kano government house on Thursday, Abdullahi Abbas, the state chairman, and members of the executive committee of the party in Kano... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Arewa Youth explain reason they can’t endorse President Buhari for second term

Arewa Youths for Peace and Security on Friday have dismissed endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 Presidential election, as the decision was anti-democratic. They chided various groups who have endorsed him saying they are nothing but “sycophants”. According to Daily Post, the group’s Director for Publicity, Salihu Dantata Mahmoud, urged Buhari to provide a level playing... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Oyegun’s incompentence chased Atiku out of the APC – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of the “incompetence” of the National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. Background: Mr Frank was reacting to a comment credited to Mr Oyegun that Mr Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from... Read More

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December 6, 2017

I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of Health, has said she has not followed her father out of the ruling APC. Why it matters: The Sun Newspaper had reported that Fatima had... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Atiku’s exit won’t lead to massive defection from APC – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said the exit of former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar from the party will have no major effect on it. Odigie-Oyegun said this on Tuesday in Abuja when the Association of Former Chairmen, Councillors and Ward Leaders paid him a visit in Abuja. Why it matters: Atiku... Read More

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November 29, 2017

Like Alhassan for Atiku, another Minister campaigns for Wike

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, appears to have chided his fellow minister, Rotimi Amaechi, in a trending video on social media. Speaking on Monday in Port Harcourt during the national wrestling championship hosted by the Rivers State government, the video shows Mr Dalung telling Rivers youth to ask anyone seeking their votes to... Read More

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November 28, 2017

I have no plan to quit APC like Atiku – Bindow

Adamawa State governor, Jubrilla Bindow has said he has no plan to join former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in quitting the All Progressives Congress. Bindow said this on Tuesday while addressing journalists after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari. Why it matters: There had been speculations that Bindow who is the governor of Atiku’s State may... Read More

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November 28, 2017

PDP made mistakes but, we have learnt our lessons – Gana

A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, said on Monday in Kaduna, that Nigerians were waiting for the party to return in 2019. Mr Gana stated this while he led one of the aspirants of the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, to... Read More

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November 26, 2017

“We’re joining because we are on a mission” | Obanikoro dumps PDP for APC

A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obanikoro defected to the APC along with other PDP bigwigs in the state, including a former aide of former President Goodluck... Read More

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November 26, 2017

I apologise on behalf of my generation, we want to correct the mistakes – Dokpesi

Media mogul and businessman, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the reason why he intends to be the Chairman is because “Nigeria is my interest“. He said this in an interview with Vanguard. Excerpts: “As the founder and a substantial shareholder in Daar... Read More

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November 25, 2017

Buhari is not interested in automatic ticket in 2019 – Kalu

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the 2019 Presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress should be opened to all aspirants. Kalu spoke with journalists in Lagos at the private wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport. He added that he would vote Buhari, who he said is not interested in an... Read More

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November 25, 2017

I stand with Tinubu on no automatic ticket for Buhari – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said he supports National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that there will be no automatic ticket for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. What happened: Tinubu had said every Presidential aspirant in the party will be given a chance at the ticket in 2019. He had condemned... Read More

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November 24, 2017

The Late 5: Atiku’s exit from the APC, FEC’s N28bn to states and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been compiled and, they would be appropriately dealt with. The Federal Executive Council has approved N28 billion for 35 states. A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has... Read More

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November 24, 2017

APC was well aware that Atiku will leave – El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Friday said it was good that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) early. He said the party was already aware that Atiku would leave. “I have heard about what the former Vice President said about leaving the APC. We knew he was... Read More

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