APC

Musiliu Obanikoro badly wants to join the APC, he just doesn’t know it yet | Our thoughts on his latest interview

The PUNCH Newspapers, this morning published a very telling interview that they had with former Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan’s PDP administration and Lagos Governorship aspirant under the PDP umbrella, Musiliu Obanikoro where he made a huge deal of denying the recent rumours of his move to the ruling All Progressive... Read More

Thinking Through

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Buratai’s warning: Nigerians will defend democracy – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said Nigerians will resist possible attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this while reacting to Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai’s alarm that some people were approaching soldiers for political... Read More

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PDP

Letter from the son of man: Why PDP needs to stop playing victim

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Dear Hannibal, I received your letter from the dead football fans. And from their body language, if they have the means notwithstanding that their deaths occurred while watching a football match in Calabar; they would wish to watch the ongoing Europa League. How stupid! Let me go straight to the content of... Read More

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PDP

Just In: 5 PDP lawmakers defect to APC

by Omoleye Omoruyi Five members in the Ondo State House of Assembly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are being received by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the Deputy State chairman of the party, Ade Adetimehin.

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Plateau lawmaker dumps PDP for APC

by Azeez Adeniyi Edward Pwajok, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection followed a letter read by the Speaker on the floor of the House on Wednesday. He said the division in the PDP prompted him... Read More

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Buhari has not executed any project in Rivers – Wike

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has not executed a single project in the state. He spoke on Tuesday at the flag-off of the construction of the Elele-Alimini internal roads in Emohua local government area of the state. Wike said the APC government had deceived Nigerians.... Read More

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APC commends Governor Fayose

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ekiti chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Ayo Fayose for renaming the Government House on Oke Ayoba Hills, Ado-Ekiti and the General Hospital in Iyin-Ekiti, Adebayo’s country after the late Military Governor of the old Western Region and elder statesman, the late Major-General Adeyinka Adebayo. Adebayo 89,... Read More

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The Thread: “APC politicians are arrogant hypocrites” | Demola Olarewaju lays out the differences between PDP and APC

Demola Olanrewaju takes a hard look at the popular sentiment that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are essentially the same political party. His view? That claim is grossly misleading, not to mention bears all the hallmarks of laziness. Do follow his train of thought below: Saying APC and PDP are the... Read More

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APC will sack Obiano from office – Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the governorship election in Anambra State next year. Ngige stated this on Friday night during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Awka, the Anambra state capital. He said “Mark my words; on the 19th of November, an APC... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Did you miss Aisha Buhari’s #TBT photo?

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari took to Twitter late Thursday evening to post her Throwback Thursday picture like millions of internet users around the world. However, unlike those other people, her own #TBT photo had nothing to do with cute photos of her childhood or teenage years, nor did it have anything to do... Read More

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We are not interested in Igbo presidency – MASSOB

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra has said it is not interested in an Igbo Presidency. National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun while speaking in Enugu had called on the people of the South East to vote for the APC, stating that the... Read More

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PDP won’t win in any Lagos council – Tinubu

by Azeez Adeniyi All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not win in any of the 57 councils and development areas, in the July 22 local government polls in Lagos State. The former Lagos State governor spoke on preparations for the elections at the enlarged... Read More

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Opinion: Why you should register to vote

by Jide Ojo Last Thursday, April 27, 2017, the Independent National Electoral Commission moved to a critical phase in its ongoing preparations for 2019 General Elections. The Commission began a three-in-one exercise named Continuous Voters Registration Exercise. CVR is an exercise meant for the registration of citizens who turned 18 years of age after the... Read More

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I’ll rather quit politics than join APC – Orji

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji has said he would rather quit politics than join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated this during a town hall meeting held at Umuahia North Local Government headquarters. Orji, representing Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate told his constituents to count him out... Read More

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The Thread: “Thunder fire you” “Hypocrites” | Nigerians blast PDP over latest insane statement

Safe to say, Nigeria’s political parties are using the return of 82 Chibok girls to score cheap political points. First it was the APC who thought it brilliant to use the momentum of the celebration of the Chibok girls return to do this: https://twitter.com/APCNigeria/status/861208306685280256 But Nigerians slammed them left, right and centre. Then the PDP,... Read More

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Chime’s inexperience made him defect to APC – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime lacks experience in politics. Ekweremadu said this when Chime’s kinsmen visited the Enugu State Governor’s Lodge to disown Chime for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The kinsmen under the aegis of Udi Consultative Forum pledged their loyalty to Enugu... Read More

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The Thread: APC tries to ride the Chibok girls wave and Nigerians shut them down

More Chibok girls were released by Boko Haram after long negotiations with the Federal government, the Switzerland government, Red Cross and other bodies. They were released in a prisoner swap exchange: a couple of soldiers for 82 Chibok girls. After being held in terror for 3 years, the news of their excitement had many shouting... Read More

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You can’t fight evil by joining it | Fani-Kayode reacts to Obanikoro’s defection

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described the defection of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, to the All Progressives Congress as saddening. While reacting, Fani-Kayode wondered why Obanikoro will chose to join the camp of those persecuting him. He said, “My brother, Musiliu Obanikoro’s decision to... Read More

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We can ensure Igbo Presidency – APC

The All Progressives Congress on Saturday said it can guarantee the South East quest for an Igbo presidency. APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, who made the vow in Enugu said the APC will bury the Peoples Democratic Party. Oyegun spoke at a rally held to welcome former Enugu State governor, Sullivan Chime, to... Read More

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Why I defected to the APC – Chime

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime has said he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to provide direction for upcoming politicians in the state. Chime made the announcement on Wednesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on his plan to formally register as a member of the APC. The former governor had on... Read More

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Buhari detaining Sule Lamido for showing interest in the Presidency – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described as intimidation, the arrest and continued detention of former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido. The governor in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, and signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, called on the international... Read More

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Ayo Sogunro: Nigerian youth, it’s time we resist the system

by Ayo Sogunro Over the last few weeks, the political actors of Nigeria served us fresh drama. This time, the plot revolved around the ownership and purpose of some millions of dollars discovered in a flat in Lagos. Like any good thriller, it contained the elements of crime and corruption, heroes and villains, suspense, political... Read More

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May Day: FG committed to improving workers welfare – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government will ensure improvement in the livelihood of Nigerians. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Monday. The party congratulated workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. It acknowledged that without doubts,... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki shuts down claims he betrayed the APC with a perfect analogy

“No, you can’t put that blame on me” was essentially the message Senate President Bukola Saraki was trying to pass across when he responded to a tweet this morning. This Twitter user @irene_achamaja tried to make the Senate president take the fall for Ike Ekweremadu’s emergence as Deputy Senate President despite being a member of... Read More

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“We must prevail on the cabals to free the President” | Insiders speak on Buhari working from home

There have been several differing reactions to the Minister of Information’s statement yesterday about President Buhari working from home. We spoke to YNaija Insiders and they also share their opinion on the issue. An Insider with the APC said: “Interesting information from the presidency. A clear departure from the past where information like these are... Read More

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BREAKING: Osun Senator, Isiaka Adeleke is dead

by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Osun West senatorial district, Ishiaka Adeleke has been confirmed dead. Sen. Adeleke died at the age of 62 at Bikets Hospital in Oshogbo the Osun state capital after suffering a heart attack according to family sources. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed his death through its twitter handle: @APCNigeria... Read More

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Dele Momodu: We must begin to think big

BY DELE MOMODU Fellow Nigerians, let me start this epistle by congratulating the Ministry of Transport especially the Aviation Department of that Ministry for completing the overhaul of the runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja ahead of schedule, even if it was only by one day. It is indeed remarkable that the work... Read More

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Opinion: Obaseki and the promise of tomorrow

by Nasamu Jacobson It seemed April 14th, 2017 would not come. Every Edo person at home and abroad, and I dare say all Nigerians, looked forward to that day, some with hope for a positive outcome, others with trepidation hinged on pessimism. It all depended on which side of the political divide one belonged. When... Read More

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APC postpones NEC, National Caucus meetings

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the meetings of its National Caucus and the National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.The party announced this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday in Abuja. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,... Read More

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“Tinubu is the lungs of APC” | Shehu Sani berates El-Rufai for belittling Asiwaju’s contribution

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has berated the Kaduna Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, for his ingratitude to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement Wednesday, Sani, said the comment credited to El-Rufai in his memo was unfortunate and... Read More

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