APC

October 3, 2016

Edo election: PDP, Ize-Iyamu contested against INEC – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Monday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu cntested against INEC instead of the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said “victory only made possible by the... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayodele Fayose, Edo governorship election, Ekiti Governor

October 3, 2016

Why Atiku was absent from Buhari’s biography presentation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was one of the top dignitaries conspicuously absent from the presentation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’ on Monday. In a statement issued by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office said the APC chieftain missed the event because he received the... Read More

‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, APC, atiku abubakar, Authorised biography, Paul Ibe, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 3, 2016

Aggrieved Delta APC members dump fetish objects at state secretariat

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has allegedly placed fetish materials at the secretariat of the party in the state. A calabash containing eggs, white native chalk tied with red pieces were some of the fetish objects found at the secretariat on Monday. According to TheCable, one of the factions... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, APC delta, factions, fetish objects

October 3, 2016

YNaija Editorial: To a better 57th Independence Day anniversary

56 years is a lifetime in the life cycle of any nation. For one whose union has been severally tested by momentous events such as a crippling civil war, an insurgency crisis that brought the entire north east region almost to a standstill and agitations of militants in the Niger Delta demanding ownership of their... Read More

APC, economy, Health, Independence Day, kemi Adeosun, lai mohammed, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, nysc, Oil, PDP, recession, unemployment

October 1, 2016

Ondo APC crisis: Olusola Oke dumps APC for AD

One of the aggrieved aspirants in the Ondo State APC governorship primaries, Olusola Oke on Saturday decamped from the party to the Alliance for Democracy (AD). Oke alongside two other aspirants had registered their displeasure over the primary which was won by a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu. They had alleged... Read More

AD, Alliance for Democracy, APC, Olusola Oke, Ondo APC crisis, Ondo governorship

October 1, 2016

Dele Momodu: As APC sets fire on the roof

Fellow Nigerians, let me quickly congratulate all of us on this special anniversary of our Independence before returning to the quote above. Against all odds, we stayed together as one indivisible country despite agitations here and there for the collapse of the current problematic union. We even fought a very bloody civil war which terminated... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dele Momodu, Independence Day, John Odigie-Oyegun, nigeria, PDP, Yemi Osinbajo

September 30, 2016

Buhari had a hand in messy Edo election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being party to the sham it observed during the Edo election. In a statement released by its National spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, the party said the President’s decision to congratulate Godwin Obaseki of the APC “has shown where he belongs”. “President Buhari’s congratulatory message to Godwin Obaseki... Read More

APC, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 30, 2016

Supreme Court gives reasons for dismissing Faleke, Wada’s appeals

The Supreme Court has revealed its reasons for dismissing the appeals filed by Honourable James Faleke and former Kogi state governor Idris Wada. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun who read the lead judgment said Faleke’s appeal was an “aberration, not known to law’’. “This is a simple law. Since the election, had not been completed and the... Read More

Abubakar Audu, APC, Idris Wada, INEC, James Faleke, Kogi election, PDP, supreme court, Yahaya Bello

September 30, 2016

The election is a win for INEC + 4 other things to know about the Edo elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki yesterday emerged winner of the gubernatorial election held in Edo state. The Edo election is one of the most popular so far this year owing to the controversy that surrounded the change of dates, the tough contest between the major contenders, PDP and APC and the legacies... Read More

APC, Edo, election, INEC, Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki, PDP

September 30, 2016

3 ways Hon. Jibrin’s suspension explains the decaying Nigerian system

News of the suspension of Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin by the House of Representatives filtered through news sites yesterday, almost overshadowing the coverage of the Edo elections. The lawmaker who is at the centre of the budget padding allegation scandal was handed a 180 legislative days suspension. He has been disallowed from holding any position of responsibility... Read More

APC, Hon Dogara, hon jibrin, House of Reps, legislature, nigeria, president buhari, Suspension

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecided: Now that the election results have been announced

Against general opinion, or at-least that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki has been announced winner of the keenly contested Edo guber elections after beating Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu with a margin of 66,310 votes. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Obaseki also won majority votes... Read More

#EdoDecides, APC, Edo Central, Godwin Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, PDP

September 29, 2016

Edo election: APC national leader, Tinubu congratulates Obaseki

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated the party’s candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Godwin Obaseki for his victory at the polls. Tinubu said Obaseki will continue the” good work” of Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He referred to Obaseki as a tested technocrat, stating that Edo had taken... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader

September 29, 2016

BREAKING: APC’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election with 319,483 votes

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo governorship election, Godwin Obaseki has emerged as winner in the polls. Obaseki was announced winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer, Kayode Soremekun after polling a total votes of 319,483. His closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 253,173 votes while... Read More

#EdoDecides, APC, Godwin Obaseki, winner

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP expects to win in a state it had run down – Edo APC Chairman

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Anselm Ojezua has said it is “a pity that PDP expected to win in a state that it had run down”. He said this while reacting to the rejection of the the Edo governorship election being announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He... Read More

#EdoDecides, APC, bad losers, INEC, PDP, results

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: APC set for victory as Obaseki leads with 64,867 votes

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to win the Edo State governorship election as its candidate Godwin Obaseki has won in 12 of the 16 Local Government Areas announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obaseki has 293,549 votes against 228,682 polled by his closest challenger, Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

APC, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP

Pastor Ize-Iyamu

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP, Ize-Iyamu reject election results

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and candidate in the Edo election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu have rejected by results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The PDP said the results were written by the electoral body in connivance with the All Progressives Congress (APC). On his part Ize-Iyamu said the results announced by... Read More

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APC, cancellation, INEC, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: INEC halts announcement of results as PDP supporters protest

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has halted the announcement of results of the Edo State governorship election. Protest is ongoing at the INEC headquarters in Edo state as supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are at the venue collation centre demanding a cancellation of the election. INEC says it will resume collation by... Read More

APC, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Protests, result announcement

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Obaseki in early lead

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Obaseki has taken an early lead in the Edo election over his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart Pastor Ize-Iyamu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in nine Local Government Areas with the APC winning five, while the PDP won the remaining four.... Read More

APC, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP, results

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Obaseki’s running mate protests election cancellation

The running mate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki in the Edo election, Philip Shaibu on Thursday stormed the collation centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protest the cancellation of the election in his polling unit. Shaibu who voted at Unit 11 in Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area arrived... Read More

APC, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Philip Shaibu

September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: APC, INEC plan to rewrite results at collation centres – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State have alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are planning to rewrite results of the state’s governorship election. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Edo State, the party wondered why INEC is yet to... Read More

#EdoDecides, APC, Edo governorhip election, INEC, PDP, rewrite results

September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP alleges electoral malpractice by APC, security agencies (WATCH)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that its rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is using some policemen and soldiers to perpetrate electoral malpractice at the ongoing Edo governorship election. The party through its Twitter handle said some soldiers and policemen allegedly stormed the Etsako East Ward 1 Unit 3 voting centre and carried... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Demola Olarewaju: Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s pathway to final victory in Edo

On the 12th of November this year, the eight year tenure of Governor Adams Oshiomhole comes to an end as he hands over to his successor. There are a number of candidates jostling to replace him but the race is mainly between two men: Godwin Obaseki of the APC which is the party of the... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Why we must pay close attention to the election in Edo

The Edo gubernatorial election is today and this is not one of those types that Nigerians are taking lightly considering the circumstances and events that led up to this day. The Nigerian Police and the DSS made several claims about a security threat that would have disrupted the election process if it held on the... Read More

APC, Edo state, election, igbinedion, Ize-Iyamu, nigeria, Obaseki, Oshiomole, PDP, sticky

September 27, 2016

Moses Ochonu: The futility of relitigating March 2015

Why are some people, including my friend, Pa Ikhide, going off on those who supported Buhari’s election as though they, those who opposed Buhari, had a crystal ball and could see that Buhari would be a disappointment? Look, none of us, Buhari supporters or opposition, knew for sure what a president Buhari would do, how... Read More

2015 Nigerian presidential elections, APC, Buhari, democracy, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

September 27, 2016

Just In: 2 new senators take oath of office

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday swore in two new senators during plenary. The Senators are Isaac Alfa of the PDP who was sworn in as Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, and Ben Uwajumogu of the APC representing Imo North Senatorial District. Both men took their oath of office before the resumption of plenary. Uwajumogu was declared winner of... Read More

APC, Ben Uwajumogu, Imo North, Isaac Alfa, Kogi East, PDP, Politics, senate, two new senators

September 27, 2016

Reactions to APC’s enticement of ‘free akara’

In view of the governorship elections in Edo State taking place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, an APC banner surfaced online, inviting voters to come chow free Akara. It is a curious choice for a party favour, seeing as money, bags of rice and other assortments used to be the way to go. Is this... Read More

APC, Edo elections, nigeria, ppp, twitter.

September 27, 2016

Ondo primary: I will reply Tinubu soon – Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun says he will respond to Tinubu’s claim on the role he (Oyegun) played in the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu as the party’s candidate for the Ondo governorship election. Oyegun who spoke in Benin city, the Edo state capital on Monday said he would not... Read More

APC, bola tinubu, Edo election, John Oyegun, Ondo primary

September 27, 2016

Just as everyone predicted, APC has finally become PDP

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has become the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – the same party that the former emerged to defeat. It appeared the goal was met, seeing as APC is now the ruling party and PDP has been too busy desperately trying to put its house in order that it hasn’t made any remarkable... Read More

APC, Buhari, Oyegun, PDP, Saraki, Tinubu

September 27, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Bola Ahmed Tinubu and those who want him dead

I do not like to delve into matters touching and concerning the APC because I am not a member. However what is happening in the ruling party today transcends partisan politics and should be a concern to us all. At the very least we can learn some very hard lessons from it. The truth is... Read More

APC, Buhari, el rufai, Oyegun, party politics, PDP, PDP. Tinubu

September 26, 2016

APC in crisis, as Tinubu calls for Oyegun’s resignation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently embroiled in a leadership crisis that is bent on bringing it to its knees. The crisis deepened on Sunday when national leader of the party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the resignation of the party chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun over the controversial Ondo governorship primary. In a statement... Read More

APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, crisis, National Working Committe, Ondo governorship primary, resignation, Rotimi Akeredolu

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