Femi Falana: The NGF, the current NBA leadership and impunity

by Femi Falana In his characteristically forthright manner, the Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, exposed the NBA leadership to ridicule when he said that: “the environment and the overall circumstance known and unknown that led the NBA president to call for the freezing of the right of Governors to associate borders on corrupt practice.”... Read More

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July 10, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: The APC, Tinubu and its suicidal PDP dance of shame

by Japheth Omojuwa If the APC wants to be taken seriously, there are realities it must take without kid gloves. Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be politically powerful but he is not the type you want to represent your image. He has not been proved to be corrupt but there is a strong perception of corruption... Read More

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July 10, 2013

Opinion: Political cultism and the Rivers Assembly cage fight

by Saatah Nubari I would love to use the phrase “we are doomed!” but for my optimistic nature. We live in a country where our “leaders” come out to talk against corruption, but when they leave their office, they leave with their state treasury in their pockets. I never knew I was going to write on... Read More

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July 8, 2013

PDP convention: Atiku’s name missing on delegates’ list

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will not vote in the Peoples Democratic Party forthcoming national convention as his name is not on the list of delegates submitted to the party from his home state, Adamawa. The party has tentatively slated August 20 for the special mini convention. Sources, however, said the date “is not sacrosanct.” The... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria – Are we still waiting for God?

by Adefenwa Adeshina “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use” – Galileo Galilei Nigeria could pass for the only country where the same things are done regularly but different results are expected each time. A Nigerian... Read More

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July 7, 2013

We’re searching for Fashola’s successor – ACN

by Isi Esene The Publicity Secretary of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Lagos state, Joe Igbokwe has denied reports that the former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu has perfected plans to impose his wife, Oluremi on the party as the next governor of the state. Igbokwe said the reports are a mere fabrication... Read More

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July 6, 2013

We won’t leave the PDP – Tambuwal, Amaechi insists

by Isi Esene Aminu Tambuwal, the speaker of the House of Representatives has dispelled rumours that he was on his way out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said this yesterday in Edo state while speaking with newsmen who wanted to know the reason behind his political flirtation with the opposition. President Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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June 30, 2013

“Nigerians are not ready for change; we deserve whatever government we get”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Conclusion)

by Wilfred Okiche At various points in his life he has been a teacher, journalist, public speaker, business man and presidential aspirant. In the conclusive part of the no-holds barred interview, Dele Momodu speaks more on the troubles bedevilling the nation and what can be done to remedy it. Enjoy. [READ: “When I say I want... Read More

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June 29, 2013

“When I say I want to run this nation, I know what I am saying”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Part 1)

by Wilfred Okiche Dele Momodu runs a pretty tight schedule. For 17 years, he has been the show runner of Ovation international magazine, the publication that changed the face of lifestyles in the country. At various points in his life he has been a teacher, journalist, public speaker, business man and presidential aspirant. YNaija sat... Read More

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June 29, 2013

Abimbola Adelakun: Lagos belongs to the Tinubus

by Abimbola Adelakun If the post of Iyaloja gets ceded to another Tinubu, people will murmur and live with it… Lagosians are sophisticated people and when they have had enough, they will do the needful. “This new development portends great danger for our democracy and indeed Lagos integrity. We are thus calling on the Lagos State Governor,... Read More

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June 21, 2013

Chido Onumah: Who will defeat Jonathan in 2015?

by Chido Onumah Clearly, President Jonathan has performed woefully; but when was the last time incompetence cost anybody reelection in Nigeria? Let me say from the outset that it would be scandalous and a grave mistake for the opposition – and by this, I refer to the All Progressives Congress (APC) – to look toward... Read More

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June 21, 2013

NGF crisis: “Kwankwaso has lost his moral ethos” – Jonah Jang spits fire

by Akan Ido The Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang has called the integrity of his Kano state counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to question. Jang who lost the election for the chairmanship position of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to Rotimi Amaechi said Kwankwaso’s explanation of what transpired during the election showed the “descent to which some politicians had... Read More

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June 17, 2013

“The epileptic emergence of the APC will enable the PDP win in 2015” – Tonye Princewill speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Prince Tonye Princewill is a Nigerian politician and businessman, my guest for the the Conversations with Abang Mercy – He believes the aircraft owned by the Rivers State Government is a distraction for Rotimi Amaechi – Princewill said Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is making sure President Jonathan is surrounded by good, clean, honest advice…... Read More

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June 12, 2013

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: June 12 is our beacon in the dark

by Bola Ahmed Tinubu In the end, there is no end. That is the essential lesson of June 12. A nation never keeps democracy except it continually fights for it. To slumber is to lose. These words from Charles Dickens befit the 20th anniversary of the most bittersweet event in the history of Nigerian electoral... Read More

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June 3, 2013

NGF crisis: Jonathan under fire for endorsing Jonah Jang faction

Opposition parties and prominent lawyers on Sunday blasted President Goodluck Jonathan for recognising the Jonah Jang faction of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The Action Congress of Nigeria, the Congress for Progress Change as well as lawyers, including Prof. Itse Sagay and Mallam Yusuf Ali condemned Jonathan’s action. The governors had on May 24, 2013, held... Read More

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June 2, 2013

NGF crisis: We supported Amaechi to disgrace Jonathan – APC

by Isi Esene The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that they supported Governor Rotimi Amaechi against the President Goodlcuk Jonathan in the acrimonious Nigeria Governors Forum election to disgrace the president. The Party spokesman, Rotimi Fashakin likened it to position the opposition parties took in the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu... Read More

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May 29, 2013

2015: Lamido, Amaechi’s posters flood Abuja

by Isi Esene Campaign posters for the 2015 elections bearing the images of the embattled governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi and Governor Sule Lamido now litter some parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Amaechi, who is facing political challenges after winning the chairmanship re-election of the Nigeria Governors Forum has denied being behind the... Read More

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May 28, 2013

NGF crisis: Gov. Jonah Jang’s faction set to open new secretariat

by Rachel Ogbu Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang’s faction of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum are planning to open a secretariat in Abuja. The new secretariat plan was because of the division in the forum and some party members supporting the other Chairman of the Forum, Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, were not going to... Read More

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May 26, 2013

NGF crisis: Presidency upset with Akpabio, others

by Isi Esene Reports have it that the Presidency is not happy with the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio over the outcome of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) election which returned Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state as chairman. Amaechi had won the election defeating Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state to the... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Confusion reigns as Gov. Jang holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman

The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, who claimed he was the duly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), has thanked his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him to serve them as the leader of NGF and pledged to work for the interest of the Forum and country. Governor Jang made these remarks... Read More

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May 25, 2013

NGF election series: Amaechi’s camp claim to have video showing a free and fair election

Governors backing the newly reelected chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Amaechi, had premonition that the keenly contested election might become tumultuous, so they requested one of them to secretly video the poll, multiple sources close to the governors have told PREMIUM TIMES. With his mobile phone, an unnamed governor secretly captured most of... Read More

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May 25, 2013

How Amaechi beat Jang to retain NGF seat; Akpabio, Mimiko, others cry foul

by Isi Esene The election of Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum has attracted controversy with opposing governors alleging that the election was rigged in his favour. In the keenly contested election which took place of Friday at the Rivers State Government lodge, Abuja, Amaechi defeated Governor Jonah Jang... Read More

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May 14, 2013

No going back: I’ll seek re-election for NGF seat – Amaechi dares opponents

by Isi Esene The embattled governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has vowed to recontest the chairmanship of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) whether he emerges victorious or not. Amaechi, who has complained of victimisation over the manner he heads the NGF disclosed this on Monday at a special church service organised by the Bishop of... Read More

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May 12, 2013

“Anarchy is knocking on the door” – Buhari warns at party convention

by Isi Esene The leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) yesterday accused the People s Democratic Party led federal government of a lack of capacity to handle the security crisis in the country. Buhari said this at the special national convention of the party convened as part of the requirements for... Read More

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May 12, 2013

“Dokubo-Asari cannot fight any war” – David-West goes hard on ex-militant leader

by Akan Ido Former Minister of Petroleum, Professor Tam David-West has told anyone who cares to listen that the utterances of the former militant leader, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, on the state of the nation should be taken with a pinch of salt. David-West said this in an interview with the Sunday Independent maintaining that Dokubo-Asari has a penchant... Read More

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May 9, 2013

Expensive democracy: 2011 elections cost Nigeria N122.9bn – INEC

Nigeria spent the sum of N122.9bn to conduct the 2011 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja, Wednesday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Kayode Idowu. Idowu said the amount showed that N9bn was saved from N131.4bn initially budgeted for the... Read More

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May 4, 2013

Mind your business and leave Oshiomole alone – ACN warns PDP

by Ogunyemi Bukola In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has warned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) against further attacks on Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. Reacting to claims that Oshiomole used the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC, to... Read More

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April 23, 2013

EnoughisEnough Nigeria to launch campaign for 2015 – #RSVP2015

by Isi Esene EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria has announced the date for an event to formally kick off its projects and campaign towards the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria. The media and partners event holds on Monday, 29 April in Ikeja, Lagos. “The electoral process is at the heart of our work and we have spent... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment

by Mayowa Salami I must start by confessing that I am a sucker for good speeches. The fact that we don’t have many speeches that can be considered good, deep, and propelled by deep thinking and vision in Nigeria is a sad commentary on the conviction of our leaders to inspire citizens. As a U.S Illinois... Read More

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April 19, 2013

Osato Edokpayi: Edo LG vote – Tomorrow’s election is more than just an election (Y! Politico)

by Osato Edokpayi There is a need for a solid contribution from those responsible for our affairs at the local government level. On Saturday, Edo people deserve only the best – the best candidates and the best election. The hallmark of a functional democracy is the conduction of credible elections to elect the peoples’ representatives.... Read More

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Femi Falana: The NGF, the current NBA leadership and impunity

Japheth Omojuwa: The APC, Tinubu and its suicidal PDP dance of shame

Opinion: Political cultism and the Rivers Assembly cage fight

PDP convention: Atiku’s name missing on delegates’ list

Opinion: Nigeria – Are we still waiting for God?

We’re searching for Fashola’s successor – ACN

We won’t leave the PDP – Tambuwal, Amaechi insists

“Nigerians are not ready for change; we deserve whatever government we get”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Conclusion)

“When I say I want to run this nation, I know what I am saying”: Dele Momodu speaks exclusively to YNaija (Part 1)

Abimbola Adelakun: Lagos belongs to the Tinubus

Chido Onumah: Who will defeat Jonathan in 2015?

NGF crisis: “Kwankwaso has lost his moral ethos” – Jonah Jang spits fire

“The epileptic emergence of the APC will enable the PDP win in 2015” – Tonye Princewill speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: June 12 is our beacon in the dark

NGF crisis: Jonathan under fire for endorsing Jonah Jang faction

NGF crisis: We supported Amaechi to disgrace Jonathan – APC

2015: Lamido, Amaechi’s posters flood Abuja

NGF crisis: Gov. Jonah Jang’s faction set to open new secretariat

NGF crisis: Presidency upset with Akpabio, others

Confusion reigns as Gov. Jang holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman

NGF election series: Amaechi’s camp claim to have video showing a free and fair election

How Amaechi beat Jang to retain NGF seat; Akpabio, Mimiko, others cry foul

No going back: I’ll seek re-election for NGF seat – Amaechi dares opponents

“Anarchy is knocking on the door” – Buhari warns at party convention

“Dokubo-Asari cannot fight any war” – David-West goes hard on ex-militant leader

Expensive democracy: 2011 elections cost Nigeria N122.9bn – INEC

Mind your business and leave Oshiomole alone – ACN warns PDP

EnoughisEnough Nigeria to launch campaign for 2015 – #RSVP2015

Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment

Osato Edokpayi: Edo LG vote – Tomorrow’s election is more than just an election (Y! Politico)

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