How Lamido was pressured to attack Buhari || APC tells a tale

Everyone is talking about #GEJWinsIt – We bring you top 10 tweets

The round table conference which held Sunday, March 15, in Abuja tagged #GEJWinsIt, witnessed discussions about the administration of Goodluck Jonathan and an interactive session of questions and answers. We bring you the top ten tweets from Twitter conversation on #GEJWinsIt With freedom of information signed into law by GEJ, the voice of the voiceless... Read More

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My views about Pres. Jonathan has changed || Fani-Kayode wants you to know this

by Ranti Joseph The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) Femi Fani-Kayode, said he has changed his mind as it relates to President Goodluck Jonathan. He slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for running newspaper advertorials with his renounced and out-dated views about Jonathan, describing the action... Read More

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AIG orders withdrawal of security details from all political appointees

by Ranti Joseph The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in-charge of Zone 6, Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin ordered the Commissioners of Police in-charge of Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi and Cross River states to ensure the withdrawal of policemen attached to political appointees in their respective states. He said the order was in line with the directive of... Read More

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Police, mob and sporadic shooting: Tension over theft of 500 PVCs

by Ranti Joseph Four men found to be in possession of about 500 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) were on Saturday arrested in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. They were intercepted by residents at Orita Sekoni area of the town following a tip-off. The suspects occupied a Honda Accord car with registration number AR 892 LUY when they were... Read More

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As expected, APC is not impressed with GEJ’s compensation of NIS exam victims

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) accused President Goodluck Jonathan of taking political advantage of tragedies that have befallen Nigeria under his watch, saying giving N5million to each family that lost a relative in the Immigration recruitment exercise after one year is not only belated but aimed at soliciting votes. In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday,... Read More

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No ballots hijacked as Labour Congress elect new President

by Panshak Ibrahim Delegates of the Labour Congress have behaved themselves and elected a new leader. Ayba Wabba, a former President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, has been elected President of Nigeria Labour Congress. Wabba was elected at the NLC delegates conference in Abuja. The NLC election, which was rescheduled was held on... Read More

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MASSOB has deviated from its core purpose – APC says

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman in the South-East, Osita Okechukwu has dismissed the protest by the members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) describing it as self-serving and part of the moves aimed at stopping the INEC from using the card reader for the... Read More

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APC couldn’t resist jumping on Okagbare’s grudge against PDP

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) challenged the ethical justification of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation in an unauthorised use of footage of a Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare, as endorsing President Goodluck Jonathan, describing both the president and the PDP as chronic lairs. The reigning African and Commonwealth tracks title... Read More

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South-south will vote massively for Buhari, APC chairman is confident

by Ranti Joseph Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya assured that the people of the South-south geo-political zone of the country would vote massively for the party’s presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, on March 28, 2015. He disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. In... Read More

‘Jega must go’ – MASSOB protest in Enugu

by Ranti Joseph Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) marched round major streets of Enugu calling for the removal of INEC’s chairman, Attahiru Jega. Displaying placards of various inscriptions on Friday, the pro-Biafrans, most of whom clad in navy blue uniform with the Biafran rising sun insignia assembled at Edinburgh... Read More

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We are not after Jonathan’s political opponents – EFCC says

by Ranti Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked allegations that it is being used to harass political opponents of President Goodluck Jonathan. It also denounced allegations by the spokesperson for Muhammadu Buhari Presidential Campaign Organization, Shehu Garba, that the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been accused of corruption, stressing that there... Read More

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President Jonathan’s achievements are under sold – PDP chieftain laments

Deputy Director-General of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign organization, Tunde Adeniran, criticized his party for not making public the achievement of President Goodluck Jonathan. Adeniran warned that if the PDP did not retrace its step and showcase Jonathan’s achievements others would use it against him. He spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a national... Read More

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: SSS, NSCDC exchange blows|Jonathan gets endorsement from northern group|We can’t compel voters, Awujale tells Jonathan|More stories

We can’t compel voters, Awujale tells Jonathan ThisDay SSS, NSCDC exchange blows Leadership Tinubu alleges Jonathan unfold new plot to frame him ThisDay Almajiri school graduates has no gains, says Fashola Punch NIA DG assures that elections will hold ThisDay President’s power to allocate oil blocks removed by reps Leadership Jonathan gets another endorsement fro... Read More

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March 12, 2015

YNaija Editorial: We are now in the second half of extra time

We are now in the fourth of the six weeks by which our general elections were delayed, and this is similar to the second half of extra time of a knock-out football match. Like such a game, it is a time where both teams dig deep to make the move that will deliver the winning... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Only God’s miracle can help PDP win elections – Guess who said this

by Azubuike Azikiwe “What I am saying is that God is a God of miracle, He can do miracle”, this were the words of a former Minister of State for Education, Kenneth Gbagi. According to Gbagi, the President has been abandoned by the PDP governors, his ministers, heads of Parastatals and aides. He told Vanguard... Read More

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March 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP, APC clash in Imo in church |Thugs attack Clark’s wife in Ogun |Snipers targeting our supporters, says APC |More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP, APC clash in Imo in church Leadership Thugs attacks Clark’s wife in Ogun Punch Snipers targeting our supporters, says APC Leadership 3 feraed dead in LP,PDP clash in Cross river Punch Fashola says only... Read More

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March 11, 2015

“There are a lots of distractions but we are focused – Jega assures Nigerians

by Ranti Joseph Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has assured that the commission will meet the aspiration of Nigerians for credible elections. This comes as some youths, under the aegis of Middle Belt Concerned Youths staged a protest at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja, against the use of Permanent Voter’s... Read More

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March 11, 2015

The APC isn’t comfortable with the killing of its members in Rivers

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) raised the alarm at the seemingly-targeted killing of its members and supporters in Rivers wondering whether those who are bent on suppressing the opposition at all costs have finally unleashed their killer snipers. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai... Read More

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March 11, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fani-Kayode says APC are demons and Boko Haram likes Buhari | APC lambasts Fayose for attack on Buhari | Boko Haram’s days are numbered | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fani-Kayode is at it again, says APC are demons and Boko Haram likes Buhari Dailypost APC refutes myth of Buhari as a one term president Leadership PDP denies Okorocha’s claim that its governors plan to... Read More

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APC, PDP constitute nuisance at INEC office in Rivers [DETAILS]

by Ranti Joseph Over 2,000 supporters from both parties converged in the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, protesting an alleged bias by the commission. While the PDP supporters on Tuesday accused the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Gecilla Khan, of planning to rig the forthcoming general election in... Read More

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#PDPGovForum: Fayose gives 7 reasons why he thinks Buhari is unfit to be President (TWEETS)

by Ranti Joseph Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10, for a meeting aimed at ensuring credible general elections. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state while addressing the gathering on the forthcoming elections gave reasons why President Goodluck Jonathan should be re-elected. Fayose also stated 7 reasons why he believes Buhari is... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Patience Jonathan doesn’t promote violence… for real | Fashola takes another dig at GEJ | Abdulsalam, Mbeki meet Buhari too | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. #InCaseYoureDoubting US is Nigeria’s biggest ally, says Ambassador. Leadership Army general, 20 others face trial. Nation Chibok community want only one thing from GEJ. Leadership Things fall apart between GEJ and Mu’azu. Nation Why do... Read More

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It’s a lie, there’s no rift between GEJ and Mu’azu – PDP

by Ranti Joseph The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday denied allegations that there is a sour relationship between its presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan and the national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. ‎This was disclosed in ‎a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh. PDP described Mu’azu as one of... Read More

PDP boasts again, says it will beat APC silly

by Ranti Joseph Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs, Kingsley Kuku has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 21 states out of the 36 states in the country. Kuku, who was speaking at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting held in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government... Read More

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Fayose becomes lie detector as he compares Buhari’s age to his mother’s

by Ranti Joseph Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has asked the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the party’s presidential candidate, Mohammadu Buhari to apologize to Nigerians for dishing out lies on daily basis on issues that are very fundamental to the corporate existence of the country. According to Fayose, in a saner clime, that APC... Read More

After meeting with Mr. President, Mbeki and Abdulsalami meet Buhari too

by Ranti Joseph Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, and a former Nigerian military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Monday were in Kaduna to meet with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari, over the forthcoming general elections. At the end of the meeting, which was held behind closed doors... Read More

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APC is not bankrolled by moneybags || Lai Mohammed wants y’all to know this

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday alleged plans by one of the security agencies to harass and intimidate supposed sponsors of the party, which it says is part of the on-going efforts to cripple its activities in the run up to the March 28 polls. APC believes the agency is apparently acting at the... Read More

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March 8, 2015

Have no fear, Jega and the military have agreed on the new election time table

by Ranti Joseph Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Committee, Attahiru Jega alongside the nation’s security chiefs on Saturday held a closed door meeting with members of the monitoring committee of the Abuja Peace Accord. The meeting which went into tea break after several hours saw the INEC... Read More