Atiku has realised what the APC really is – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed joy on the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, on Twitter, wrote “The leadership of the PDP have received the news of the resignation of the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from the APC with joy. We are... Read More

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APC, atiku abubakar, party politics, PDP

November 24, 2017

He never really left the PDP | 5 takeaways from Atiku’s APC resignation

by Alexander O. Onukwue It has happened; Atiku Abubakar has left the APC. No surprises, are there? A close look into the letter shows how he eventually came about announcing his decision and what lies ahead: He Never Really Left the PDP On the map of the political career of Atiku Abubakar, tracing his “transfers”... Read More

Thinking Through

APC, atiku abubakar, five, resignation, takeaways

November 24, 2017

Atiku’s investments may be further targeted for leaving APC – Ben Bruce

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce has said the investments of former Vice-president, Atiku Abubakar may be further targeted for leaving the All Progressives Congress. What happened: Atiku had left the ruling APC, stating that it was a ‘dying party’. The Federal Government had earlier terminated the pilotage agreement with Intels, a company owned by... Read More

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APC, atiku abubakar, investments, murray-bruce, PDP

November 24, 2017

It has clamped down on all forms of democracy | 5 reasons Atiku gave for leaving APC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after several rumours of his planned exit. There had been rumours flying around that Atiku was planning to contest in the 2019 Presidential election under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party. The Turakin-Adamawa has finally made it official through a... Read More

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APC, atiku abubakar, defect, democracy, reasons

November 24, 2017

Just In: ‘This party has failed’ | Atiku resigns from APC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku disclosed this in a statement he released on Friday. He said he took the decision after consulting “God, his family members and supporters”. Atiku added that APC is dying party. Read the full statement below: On the 19th of December,... Read More

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APC, atiku abubakar, defect, dying party

November 19, 2017

Jonathan is a patriotic and humble leader – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a patriotic and humble leader. The ruling party said this in a signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji, congratulating the former President on his 60th birthday. The party said Jonathan demonstrated love for the country during the 2015 Presidential election. The statement... Read More

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60th Birthday, APC, Goodluck Jonathan, humble leader, patriotic

November 18, 2017

#AnambraDecides2017: See how the parties are faring in some polling units

Ballot counting has begun in the ongoing Anambra governorship election Unofficial results put the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano, the Incumbent governor on the lead, closely followed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Oseloka Obaze. See some results below: Agulu ward 2 in Amatutu village PDP secured 145 APGA 40 Unit 6,... Read More

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anambra election, APC, APGA, Oseloka Obaze, PDP, Willie Obiano

November 18, 2017

About 14,000 APC members set to defect to the PDP in Niger

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, over 14,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger are set to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – at least, according to the PDP. About 1,500 members of the APC had earlier defected to the PDP in Kontagora Local Government Area and were received by the Zone C... Read More

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2019 Elections, APC, Niger, party politics, PDP

November 17, 2017

Redeem yourself from inconclusive elections | PDP tells APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Anambra State governorship election will determine if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can conduct a free and fair election. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said this in a statement on Friday. It also said it is a chance for the ruling All Progressives Congress... Read More

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APC, elections, PDP, redeem

November 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – The 11th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: 50 PDP members, including Gbenga Daniel’s aide join APC The Sexuality Blog: Ezekiel Mutua threatens to ban the Disney channel because of its LGBT friendly show “Andi Mack” President Johnson-Sirleaf says her statue in Imo will inspire African women

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APC, cover, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Kenya, PDP

November 11, 2017

Ekiti 2018: ‘We must look for the best and forget the fantasy of federal might’

A former House of Representatives member, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has warned leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti against relying on federal might alone to win the 2018 governorship election. Daramola, who is one of the governorship aspirants in the APC advised party leaders to put their house in order and... Read More

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APC, Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti 2018

November 11, 2017

50 PDP members, including Gbenga Daniel’s aide join APC

Ahead of the 2019 general elections in Ogun, a Special Adviser to former Governor, Gbenga Daniel, on Youth and Sports, Raheem Ajayi has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 50 other PDP leaders and members also joined him in defecting to APC. Ajayi popularly referred to as Baglo,... Read More

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APC, party politics, PDP

November 9, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 9th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: PDP alleges plot by APC to imprison 50 of its members ahead of 2019 elections No more ‘business as usual’ for CBT centres – Jamb Registrar, Oloyede Nigerian Navy launches ‘Octopus Grip’ in Delta

Cover Stories

APC, CBT centres, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB, Nigerian Navy, Octopus Grip, PDP, witch-hunt, YNaija Cover

November 8, 2017

PDP alleges plot by APC to imprison 50 of its members ahead of 2019 elections

The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded plans to immure 50 of its key stalwarts ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party, however, said it would not be intimidated by such activity but remain steadfast against any form of “tyranny or harassment”... Read More

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anti-corruption crusade, APC, party politics, PDP

November 8, 2017

“We are calling on Atiku not to forget the house he built” – PDP

The Adamawa chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party ahead of the 2019 general elections. The state chairman of the party, Shehu Tahir made the call while speaking the party’s stakeholders meeting on Wednesday in Yola. Tahir said: “It is not a... Read More

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2019 Elections, Adamawa PDP, APC, atiku abubakar

November 6, 2017

This governor says poverty is about to end, why don’t we believe him?

The governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has said his policies have positioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the most popular party in the state, adding that his administration is gradually winning the war against poverty. Really? Speaking in Lokoja Monday through his Director-General on Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, the Governor said the SDG Desk... Read More

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APC, Kogi, poverty, Yahaya Bello

November 3, 2017

Budget 2018: What should we expect?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Presidency, on Thursday, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari will present the first draft of the 2018 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Tuesday, 7th November, 2018. This comes after a couple of meetings between the President and the leadership of the National Assembly last week at the presidential villa.... Read More

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2018 budget, APC, Nstional Assembly, passage, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 2, 2017

Buhari won’t get automatic ticket in 2019 – Okorocha

Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari will not get an automatic ticket if he indicates interest to seek re-election in 2019. Okorocha said all candidates have to go through a transparent democratic process to emerge. “We won’t allow the imposition of candidates, it must be democratically done,” he told... Read More

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2019, APC, automatic, President Muhammadu Buhari, reelectio, ticket

November 1, 2017

3 explanations for Buhari’s proposed cabinet expansion

by Alexander O. Onukwue At the APC’s meeting on Monday, 30th October, President Muhammadu Buhari intimated that he plans to expand the Federal Executive Council. No specifics were provided from the statements by the President expressed to the National Executive Committee of the APC, only that “the compressed FEC will be expanded to bring... Read More

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APC, cabinet, ministers, Muhammadu Buhari

November 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: ‘EFCC may place bounty for the arrest of former pension boss, Maina’ APC NEC, caucus pass vote of confidence on Buhari [The Church Blog] 7 events you should not miss out on, this November

Cover Stories

APC, church Events, EFCC, NEC, President Muhammadu Buhari, YNaija Cover

November 1, 2017

President Buhari hints at a possible shake-up of the FEC

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday mentioned a possible shake-up of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which will be expanded with the appointment of more ministers, The Nation reports. More supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are also to be brought into the government with the constitution of the boards of government agencies, he added.... Read More

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APC, Federal Executive Council (FEC), president buhari

October 30, 2017

Babachir’s sack has vindicated us – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has done the needful by sacking suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this on Monday in Abuja. He said the sacking of Babachir by the President has vindicated the ruling party. “Few days... Read More

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APC, Babachir Lawal, sack, vondicated

October 30, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Nigeria is ready for business”, CBN governor woos investors The whistleblower policy has recovered more than expected – Adeosun “We are already scheming” to overthrow APC, PDP in 2019 – Labour Party

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APC, Godwin Emefiele, kemi Adeosun, Labour Party, PDP, TSA, Whistleblower policy, YNaija Cover

October 20, 2017

Anambra election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 19 Governors for APC rally today

The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, are expected to lead a delegation of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Anambra today. The APC delegation will be in Anambra for the inauguration of the campaign of the party’s candidate in the November 18 poll in the state,... Read More

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anambra election, APC, Bukola Saraki, Dr Tony Nwoye, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

October 18, 2017

“The South-East is marginalised” – Orji Uzor Kalu

A former governor of Abia and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Orji Uzor Kalu in an interview on AIT recently said that the South-East was marginalised saying that “since the end of the civil war, the treatment meted on the south-east is different.” Excerpts: On Biafra: “Let me correct you I said... Read More

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Abia, APC, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Nnamdi Kanu

October 16, 2017

Falsehood will not help you win the 2019 election, APC tells PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Sunday, urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rethink its strategies of returning to power in 2019. The ruling party said deliberate falsehood will not help the PDP attain its mission. Highlights: According to APC, Nigerians are not gullible and can differentiate between a party that brought the country to... Read More

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2019 election, APC, party politics, PDP

October 13, 2017

If Buhari is lucky, he will get the ticket to contest in 2019 – S’West APC

South-West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said President Muhammadu Buhari has not informed it that he would be seeking re-election in 2019. Former acting Chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande said this on Thursday at the meeting of the APC South-West stakeholders at the executive chamber of the Oyo State governor’s... Read More

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2019, APC, President Muhammadu Bhari, South West

October 11, 2017

“We handed over a buoyant economy to the APC” | PDP faults Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s fresh external loan request of $5.5 billion pending before the National Assembly for approval. In a statement on Wednesday, by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adyeye, the party accused the President of mortgaging the future of the unborn generation of Nigerians through... Read More

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APC, party politics, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 9, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why Nigeria urgently needs a political party

According to Wikipedia, a political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. The party agrees on some proposed policies and programmes, with a view to promoting the collective good or furthering their supporters’ interests. Here in Nigeria, the reverse is the case as what... Read More

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APC, NPN, party politics, PDP, political parties, UPN

October 7, 2017

Dele Momodu: How APC may help PDP redeem itself

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, this headline may sound somehow bizarre but that is the reality on ground in our country today. In the name of Almighty God, let us remember and be assured that nothing is impossible. Providence has a way of playing its own game which ordinary mortals may find difficult to... Read More

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2019 Elections, APC, nigeria, opinion, PDP, Politics

Atiku has realised what the APC really is – PDP

He never really left the PDP | 5 takeaways from Atiku’s APC resignation

Atiku’s investments may be further targeted for leaving APC – Ben Bruce

It has clamped down on all forms of democracy | 5 reasons Atiku gave for leaving APC

Just In: ‘This party has failed’ | Atiku resigns from APC

Jonathan is a patriotic and humble leader – APC

#AnambraDecides2017: See how the parties are faring in some polling units

About 14,000 APC members set to defect to the PDP in Niger

Redeem yourself from inconclusive elections | PDP tells APC

The YNaija Cover this evening – The 11th of November

Ekiti 2018: ‘We must look for the best and forget the fantasy of federal might’

50 PDP members, including Gbenga Daniel’s aide join APC

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 9th of November

PDP alleges plot by APC to imprison 50 of its members ahead of 2019 elections

“We are calling on Atiku not to forget the house he built” – PDP

This governor says poverty is about to end, why don’t we believe him?

Budget 2018: What should we expect?

Buhari won’t get automatic ticket in 2019 – Okorocha

3 explanations for Buhari’s proposed cabinet expansion

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of November

President Buhari hints at a possible shake-up of the FEC

Babachir’s sack has vindicated us – APC

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of October

Anambra election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 19 Governors for APC rally today

“The South-East is marginalised” – Orji Uzor Kalu

Falsehood will not help you win the 2019 election, APC tells PDP

If Buhari is lucky, he will get the ticket to contest in 2019 – S’West APC

“We handed over a buoyant economy to the APC” | PDP faults Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

[The Injustice Blog] Why Nigeria urgently needs a political party

Dele Momodu: How APC may help PDP redeem itself

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