by Isi Esene Investigations into the murder of Olaitan Oyerinde, an aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who was killed in the weeks leading to the Edo State governorship election appear to be yielding fruits with one of the four arrested suspects identifying Rev. David Ugolor as their sponsor. Ugolor is a Benin-based activist and the... Read More

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Analysis: Like OBJ, like GEJ – Nothing new in Okupe’s appointment as SA

by Stanley Azuakola The big news this morning on social media sites is the appointment by President Goodluck Jonathan of Dr. Doyin Okupe, as his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs. Mr. Okupe is not new to a role like this, as he served as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.... Read More

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July 20, 2012

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Extreme democracy: Even the dead voted in NBA election, says candidate

by Isi Esene Emeka Ngige (SAN), the candidate who was defeated in the race to choose the president of the Nigerian Bar Association has raised a red flag over the process which attended his loss to Okey Wali in Abuja on Wednesday. Ngige claimed the out-going executive manipulated the process in his opponent’s favour. He... Read More

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July 15, 2012

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Now, that’s how you win an election! Oshiomhole grabs all LGAs in Edo

by Hauwa Gambo The fear of the People’s Democratic Party gripped people all night – but now it’s official, Adams Oshiomhole wins a second term, and he wins it big! In what many are calling a massive landslide for his party, he won all 18 local government areas in Edo state. The governor recorded 477,478... Read More

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June 24, 2012

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“Kangaroo election” – Ondo ACN aspirants kick against (s)election of Akeredolu

by Stanley Azuakola Once again, the tradition of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in shunning democratic primaries in favour of hand-picking candidates is causing ripples within the party. In Ondo State, the party recently selected the former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Rotimi Akeredolu, as its governorship candidate for the October 20 polls. This... Read More

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June 19, 2012

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It’s the law: Imo Gov. Okorocha defends decision to build house for his predecessor

by Stanley Azuakola Their rivalry in the build up to the last elections was fierce and intense. The election itself was so close that even after the results from other states had fully come in, theirs was adjudged to be inconclusive. After much ado, a victor was finally announced – Rochas Okorocha had defeated Ihedi Ohakim, the incumbent, becoming the... Read More

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‘I am a life saver, not a killer’: Reverend accused in Oshiomhole aide’s death fights back

Analysis: Like OBJ, like GEJ – Nothing new in Okupe’s appointment as SA

Extreme democracy: Even the dead voted in NBA election, says candidate

Now, that’s how you win an election! Oshiomhole grabs all LGAs in Edo

“Kangaroo election” – Ondo ACN aspirants kick against (s)election of Akeredolu

It’s the law: Imo Gov. Okorocha defends decision to build house for his predecessor

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