Today’s Daily Brief: Ekiti APC lawmakers uncover illegal Assembly inauguration plot, EFCC re-arraigns Arisekola’s son, others for N1bn subsidy fraud, and more

On his way to Daura, GMB visited Emir of Katsina (See Photos)

by Ranti Joseph President- elect Muhammadu Buhari went on a courtesy visit to Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabiru Usman earlier today. He made the stopover visit on the way to his hometown in Daura on Tuesday. Below are the pictures:

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“Buhari will sweep the broom owners with their broom” | A Bishop has a prophecy

by Ranti Jaoseph A prominent clergy in the South-south region, Bishop Emma Isong, has hinted that he sympathizes with the sycophants in the All Progressive Congress (APC) because they have no idea who Buhari is. Isong, who is the General Overseer of the Christian Central Chapel International Calabar, Cross River State, expressed confidence in the track... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Orubebe denies defecting to APC, APC drags Gov. Yero to EFCC, and more

The Kaduna state All Progressives Congress Transition Committee has dragged the state governor, Ramalan Yero, to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for asking the state assembly to approve the withdrawal of N2.744 billion Sure-P money to be distributed among the 23 local government of the state and to finance an on-going road project in... Read More

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“It’s not true” – Orubebe denies defecting to APC

by Ranti Joseph Godsday Orubebe has reacted to the story of him making plans to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC) saying that the story is false. Orubebe, who is a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, in a phone interview with Punch on Tuesday, denied the media reports making rounds. He reportedly stated that he... Read More

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With friends like Orubebe, you don’t need enemies

by J. McE The tweet from Elder Godsday Orubebe, announcing his intention to move to the APC, is just the latest in a long line of absurdities that often characterise Nigeria’s democracy. Orubebe was made the Minister of the Niger Delta Ministry by Goodluck Jonathan in 2010, remained there till February this year. Most recently... Read More

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Is Orubebe planning to join APC?

by Ranti Joseph Remember Godsday Orubebe, the elder statesman that created a scene during the election period, well there seems to be indication that he is considering crossing over to the All Progressive congress (APC). Orubebe, who was the PDP agent during election tweeted Tuesday on his twitter handle @ElderGOrubebe that there are plans of him... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP shuts down social media platform because of hackers, Buhari says he will concentrate on three major areas, Hilary Clinton making money from speeches, More stories

Rep-elect, Oladele says APC will checkmate PDP’s antics for spakership. Vanguard Buhari says he will concentrate on three major areas. Leadership Jonathan signs N4.425trillion budget. Punch Judiciary workers disobeys Oshiomhole order to resume work in Edo. Vanguard Jonathan sacks NIPC boss, appoints new boss. Punch Group tells Ogboru to stay in his party, not welcome... Read More

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” Jonathan made corruption look attractive” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Buhari needs to warn his governors about corruption A United States-based non-political organisation, African Peoples Economic Development Agency, advised Buhari to warn his governors against dabbling into corruption. “The President of Mexico, Pena Nieto, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, both from countries that were brought down to... Read More

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Waziri Adio: Tough choices for Buhari to make these tough times

by Waziri Adio The new opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will soon recover from its present disarray and will definitely get on APC’s case. It has all the incentives to do so. Our public finance is not in a good place at the moment. And it is not going to get better any time... Read More

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Labour Party is not interested in merging with anybody… especially PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju Labour Party, has denied the circling reports that it may be considering the possibility of merging with the Peoples Democratic Party and other parties, such as the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Hope Party, and KOWA Party. It had been rumoured that the parties were planning to come together to form a strong mega... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP still in crisis, Buhari to drop General title, More stories

APC threatens PDP, REC says they should be ready to go to jail. Leadership Patience illness disappears after GEJ lost the presidential election. Nation Crisis in Enugu APC not abating as leaders submit fresh ministerial list. Leadership Buhari to drop General title after May 29. YNaija El-Rufai seeks Nigerians pity and congratulatory wishes. Leadership National... Read More

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APC says ministerial list making the rounds is fake

by Ranti Joseph A list has been circulating as the ministerial list of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but the party has described the aforementioned list circulating on social media as mere fiction. APC, which warned against statements attributing certain actions to Buhari, urged members of the public to disregard the lists and await the authentic... Read More

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Tambuwal has a word for elected officials

by Ranti Joseph It still seems some people apart from PDP governors are still stuck in the pre-election era also as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Sokoto state governor-elect, Aminu Tambuwal, charged elected officials to face the task of governance rather than concentrate on the politicking of the last elections. Tambuwal stated... Read More

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This is what Lai Mohammed has to say about the Buhari’s ministerial list floating around

by Kolapo Olapoju A list comprising of the purported ministers that will work in the cabinet of Muhammadu Buhari, has been in the public space for a minute. However, the All Progressives Congress, through its National mouthpiece, Lai Mohammed, says- pay no mind to such lists for now. While distancing the new-ruling party from the... Read More

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Northern Senators sign pact regarding Senate Presidency

by James Sambo Irrespective of their political affiliation, the frontline runners for the race of Senate Presidency have agreed to work together and not to resort to blackmail, regardless of who emerges. The leading candidates for the seat from the North East, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and Senator Ahmad Lawan, have reportedly agreed to support each other... Read More

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May 16, 2015

Some APC members still stuck in the past

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) believe some governors are still stuck in the pre- election mode and want them to snap out of it and start working on nation building. Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu and his Jigawa counterpart Sule Lamido are the two governors APC accused of still been stuck in the past.... Read More

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May 15, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari is a savior, Mu’azu secured, Olisa Metuh in trouble, More stories

Buhari the savior, Amaechi says his victory saved him. Nation NLC really angry, threatens to shut down airports over non-payment of salaries. Leadership Conduct bureau wants Jonathan, ministers to declare their assets. Nation Now Mu’azu gets legal backing as Court asks PDP to stop forcing Mu’azu to resign. ThisDay Reps PDP says they didn’t endorse any... Read More

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Immanuel Ugwu: Will the APC be another eatery?

by Immanuel Ugwu But we are in the last days of the oil era. There will be less and less petrodollars to share. APC’s task is to create wealth, to explore innovative ways of harnessing the abundant resources of the country. We had assumed that we knew the Peoples Democratic Party. We knew the party’s... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: APC chieftain urges Buhari, Al-Makura to cut cost of governance, Benin Republic president meets Buhari, and more

President of Benin Republic, Mr. Boni Yayi and President -elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, held a closed door meeting on Thursday, with Yayi expressing confidence in Buhari’s ability to take up the challenge Nigeria. The Benin Republic leader described Nigeria as engine room of the West African sub region. Speaking after the meeting held at the... Read More

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GEJ’s people are frustrating us and Metuh is spreading lies, APC laments (not so) smooth transition

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress claims to be having a hard time conducting a smooth transition of power from President Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari. In what is almost becoming a daily chorus, the APC says the Jonathan Administration has refused to cooperate with its Transition Committee. The PDP’s spokesman Olisah Metuh, was also described as... Read More

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