by Dele Momodu “Once you start thinking about financial security, you’re beginning to run the risk of eroding your true self… Once you start thinking about money… I’m not sure you’re going to be able to take the risks you need to take. You want to stay clear of that; let that part, hopefully, take... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Dele Momodu, Muhammadu Buhari, Rotimi Amaechi, Yemi Osinbajo

April 15, 2015

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Gbemisola was not a mole in PDP, Bukola Saraki defends sister

by Ranti Joseph The Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Senator Bukola Saraki has defended his sister, Gbemisola Saraki against accusations that she was an All Progressives Congress (APC) mole while in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The former Kwara governor described such statements “cheap blackmail.” Saraki, who spoke in an interview with newsmen in... Read More

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April 3, 2015

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YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse APC’s Abdulfatah Ahmed for Kwara governor

The tussle for Kwara state government house will see the incumbent governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed contest with Senator Simeon Ajibola who is the flagbearer of the PDP. Ahmed, who is contesting under APC, comes from the densely inhabited Igbomina, a southern part of Kwara while Senator Simeon Ajibola also hails from southern part of Kwara but of the Ekiti stock.... Read More

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April 2, 2015

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APC has a new headache… and it’s not the PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju After winning the presidential election and the majority of the National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress has a new headache… who will be Senate President? APC won not less than 65 seats in the last NASS election while the PDP now has 45 Senators. Ordinarily, the new-ruling party would like to assign the... Read More

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March 30, 2015

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Bukola Saraki wins his stronghold… and he’s got proof (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju The Senator representing Kwara Central District, Bukola Saraki, has been reelected to yet again serve his constituency at the upper chamber of the House of Assembly for the next four years. Saraki, candidate of the All Progressives Congress polled 187,585 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Congress candidate who had 66,864 votes.... Read More

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February 21, 2015

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Buhari visits former British PM, Tony Blair (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in the United Kingdom, paid a courtesy visit to former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Buhari, who has been in the UK since Thursday, was received by Blair on Saturday, February 21, at his country home. Also present in the... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has accused the security agencies of the Federal Government of bugging the mobile phones of a national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator Bukola Saraki. Similarly, the opposition party further alleged that the telephones of its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun... Read More

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February 5, 2015

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Kwara gov’s campaign team attacked by political thugs

by Ranti Joseph Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed’s political campaign team was attacked on Wednesday, February 4 by political thugs in Isapa, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. Ahmed is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State and the attackers were suspected to belong to the Peoples Democratic... Read More

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January 15, 2015

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Today’s Daily Brief: Jonathan finally visits Maiduguri, Jonathan promises to free captured territories, Saraki says Jonathan has impoverished Nigerians, and more

Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has called on all defected members of the Peoples Democratic Party to return to the party for the purpose of unity and continuity. Imoke made the call on Thursday in Calabar at the inauguration of the Cross River PDP campaign team for the 2015 general elections. Those who defected... Read More

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December 4, 2014

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Bukola Saraki is clearly not impressed with FG’s Clean Cookstoves initiative (READ)

by Panshak Ibrahim In view of public concerns and criticism by various stakeholders on the recently announced N9.3 billion Clean Cookstoves Contract awarded by the Federal Government, Senate Committee Chairman on Environment & Ecology, Senator Bukola Saraki has faulted the intervention on the grounds of misplacement of immediate priority and lack of transparency and... Read More

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November 7, 2014

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Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ reconciles with PDP Senators, IGP insists Tambuwal is ‘an ordinary citizen’, Saraki says GEJ can’t challenge PDP govs, and more

The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba, on Friday argued that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has ceased to be a member of the House by virtue of his defection to another party and is no longer... Read More

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October 20, 2014

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Opinion: @PDPNigeria in Kwara State is finished!

by Lawal Abiola Barely few months to the PDP primaries ahead of the 2014 elections, there seems to be an uneasy calm at the head of the ladder due to power tussle being played out by the hierarchical machinery within the opposition party. The state’s party chairman, Iyiole Oyedepo has stepped on toes; and he’s... Read More

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October 20, 2014

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Opinion: Suspension of ‘Hope’- @BukolaSaraki and the sacrifice for a new Nigeria

by Olu Onemola As Saraki has now bowed out of the APC presidential battle royale, he has become one of the umpires of the race that will bring about Nigeria’s most formidable opposition candidate since our return to democracy in 1999. When the news broke late Sunday night/early Monday morning, that Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki,... Read More

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October 14, 2014

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ gets even more endorsements | Saraki denies endorsing Buhari | Did Mu’azu just endorse Wike for governor? | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. GEJ gets even more endorsements. Vanguard Saraki denies endorsing Buhari. Leadership The Adamawa House is no longer at ease. Leadership Eggon leader shuns Maku, goes it alone. Leadership For Fayemi and Fayose, the struggle continues.... Read More

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October 13, 2014

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@BukolaSaraki’s presidential bid suspension is a mess – 7 reasons why

by Kolapo Olapoju Senator Bukola Saraki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria’s major opposition party, on Sunday, 12 October, announced the suspension of his bid to run for the presidency at the 2015 elections. Whether Saraki had a fighting chance in getting his party’s candidacy remains highly contentious, especially considering the fact... Read More

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October 12, 2014

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I’m not running for president again – @BukolaSaraki

by Godwin Akanfe Former Kwara state governor, Senator Bukola Saraki, has announced the suspension of his bid for the presidency in next year’s general elections. Senator Saraki says he is deciding to step down his ambition because, according to him, Nigeria’s political outlook for 2015 is very complicated and “this is the time for every... Read More

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October 9, 2014

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Buhari postpones Presidential declaration

by Laila Ibrahim Former head of state and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed his formal declaration to contest for the presidency at the 2015 elections. Buhari was initially billed to declare yesterday, but his campaign organization has released a statement saying it has been postponed till Wednesday, 15 October. He is... Read More

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October 4, 2014

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Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 4, 2014. Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed high cost of governance in Nigeria to the inability of government officials to curb wasteful expenditure that do not contribute to economic growth and wellbeing of the citizens. Speaking at the World Bank... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari hatches plan to defeat GEJ | APC thinks Jonathan is playing dirty politics | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Buhari hatches plan to defeat GEJ Premium Times This is why Kwankwaso wants to be president Vanguard David Umaru, APC Drag Zagbayi, PDP to tribunal Leadership APC thinks Jonathan is playing dirty politics Leadership The... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole, is set to join the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential ticket race. Already vying for the ticket are former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; Senator Bukola Saraki; Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha; and former military Head of State, Rtd Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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September 2, 2014

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Squeaky bum time: Atiku to declare presidential ambition this month

by Isi Esene Reports reaching us say that Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is seriously considering declaring his presidential ambition on September 24, 2014. Atiku who was former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s second in command is said to be eyeing several locations in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to make the formal declaration. Some of these... Read More

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August 15, 2014

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Bukola Saraki: Mr. President, this is how to defeat Boko Haram

by Bukola Saraki For the President to say, when he met the girls’ parents this week, that he has had to “remain quiet” because it could hamper the work of the intelligence services is unacceptable. The kidnapping of over 270 schoolgirls in Chibok, which took place over three months ago, is in the news... Read More

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July 3, 2014

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Abimbola Adelakun: Fayose’s politics of ‘grass-roots politics’

by Abimbola Adelakun So, I wonder, is this what “grass-roots politics” in Nigeria is all about or what we are witnessing is a subversion of a good idea? Where are the moral conservatism and a sense of collective values that, ideally, drive what is called grass-roots politics? This piece is not intended as another commentary... Read More

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May 29, 2014

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For the record: We need proactive leaders – Bukola Saraki

by Bukola Saraki Today, we celebrate the re-birth of our nation’s democracy. On this day, fifteen years ago, the world watched as Nigeria ushered in a new era of government chosen by the people – after countless years of military dictatorships. Democracy Day marks the turning point in our history, when we – as a... Read More

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May 7, 2014

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Bukola Saraki: We must support the President in the fight against Boko Haram

by Bukola Saraki Regardless of politics, creed, or ethnicity, we must continue to give our Commander-in-Chief, our military, and all our security agencies our full support. As the struggle to reunite the young schoolgirls abducted from Chibok by Boko Haram insurgents enters its third week – like many Nigerians and our well wishers around the... Read More

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April 3, 2014

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Opinion: But really, is Sen. Saraki a threat to Jonathan?

by Lawrence Okerinsola As earlier said, from recent gestures since defection, it is not difficult to assume Jonathan is politically worried about Saraki’s defection, one of one hundred and nine senators. The dawn of Jonathan’s administration commenced with shocks on the Nigerian economy and security- and interestingly, the shock accompanied with serious dramata in the... Read More

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March 27, 2014

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Wale Bakare: The many ‘sins’ of Sen. Bukola Saraki

by Wale Bakare Again, Saraki was at the front burner to condemn the presidency for sacking the erstwhile CBN governor in an unceremonious manner. His views corroborate those of the majority who encouraged Sanusi to challenge his unconstitutional removal from the court despite his insistence not to return to office regardless of the outcome. There’s... Read More

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March 15, 2014

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I wasn’t surprised Jonathan sacked me – Bolaji Abdullahi

by Akan Ido Ex-Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi today in Kwara State said he was not surprised over his removal from President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet. Mallam Abdullahi said he was mindful of the fact that as a public official his stint in government would someday come to an end. The former minister who was treated to... Read More

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March 12, 2014

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Dele Agekameh: Bolaji Abdullahi and the price of loyalty

by Dele Agekameh Now that the Senator has pitted his political camp with the APC, an opposition party that is pulling all the stunts to seize power from the ruling PDP, it would be absurd for Abdullahi to work against his political godfather. This is enough reason to put him under the prying binoculars of... Read More

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March 6, 2014

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Why Bolaji Abdullahi was sacked

by ‘Jola Sotubo The sudden sack of the Nigerian Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has continued to cause aftershocks around the country. [READ: BREAKING: Jonathan sacks sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi ] This is the latest in the recent spate of ministerial sacks embarked upon by President Goodluck Jonathan which has seen the termination of the... Read More

Dele Momodu: The heroes that made possible Buhari’s victory

Gbemisola was not a mole in PDP, Bukola Saraki defends sister

YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse APC’s Abdulfatah Ahmed for Kwara governor

APC has a new headache… and it’s not the PDP

Bukola Saraki wins his stronghold… and he’s got proof (LOOK)

Buhari visits former British PM, Tony Blair (LOOK)

#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul

Kwara gov’s campaign team attacked by political thugs

Today’s Daily Brief: Jonathan finally visits Maiduguri, Jonathan promises to free captured territories, Saraki says Jonathan has impoverished Nigerians, and more

Bukola Saraki is clearly not impressed with FG’s Clean Cookstoves initiative (READ)

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ reconciles with PDP Senators, IGP insists Tambuwal is ‘an ordinary citizen’, Saraki says GEJ can’t challenge PDP govs, and more

Opinion: @PDPNigeria in Kwara State is finished!

Opinion: Suspension of ‘Hope’- @BukolaSaraki and the sacrifice for a new Nigeria

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ gets even more endorsements | Saraki denies endorsing Buhari | Did Mu’azu just endorse Wike for governor? | More stories

@BukolaSaraki’s presidential bid suspension is a mess – 7 reasons why

I’m not running for president again – @BukolaSaraki

Buhari postpones Presidential declaration

Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari hatches plan to defeat GEJ | APC thinks Jonathan is playing dirty politics | More stories

Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

Squeaky bum time: Atiku to declare presidential ambition this month

Bukola Saraki: Mr. President, this is how to defeat Boko Haram

Abimbola Adelakun: Fayose’s politics of ‘grass-roots politics’

For the record: We need proactive leaders – Bukola Saraki

Bukola Saraki: We must support the President in the fight against Boko Haram

Opinion: But really, is Sen. Saraki a threat to Jonathan?

Wale Bakare: The many ‘sins’ of Sen. Bukola Saraki

I wasn’t surprised Jonathan sacked me – Bolaji Abdullahi

Dele Agekameh: Bolaji Abdullahi and the price of loyalty

Why Bolaji Abdullahi was sacked

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