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Makarfi-led PDP holds merger talks with 14 political parties
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic faction has held merger talks with fourteen other political parties. The meeting held on Wednesday at Ajuji Hotel,…
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2019: APGA not interested in mega party alliance
by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Friday in Abuja said it was not interested in forming any alliance or merging with any political party ahead of…
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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…
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PDP opens doors to possible merger with other parties
by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is open to the idea of merging with other political parties that shares its ideals. The party said…
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BOSS: Dr. Dre completes $3 billion deal with Apple, chills with CEO (DETAILS, LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Two months after signifying its interest in 'Beats by Dre, Apple has announced that it has finalised its $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics and Beats Music. The…
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Hannatu Musawa: APC should come to equity with clean hands
by Hannatu Musawa As the APC embarks on its congress this weekend (13th-14th June 2014), and begins the journey that will determine its future, one can bet that all eyes…
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Femi Aribisala: The surprising merger of the PDP and the APC
by Femi Aribisala There can be no doubt that the principal beneficiary of this PDP/APC merger is President Goodluck Jonathan. Contrary to all expectations, it seems the man’s good luck…
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Pat Utomi: APC and the myth of sameness
by Pat Utomi There are, in one orientation, or tendency in APC, people like myself who are more interested in principles, systems, values and institutions that shape human progress. Our…
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Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger
by Tunde Bakare On whether I see the APC as credible alternative to the PDP, particularly with the type of people the party is currently fraternizing with, let me put it…
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Opinion: What the coming of the APC really means for Nigeria
by Nasiru Suwaid What I am implying here is that anything that replaces the ruling party in Nigeria will not be a good substituting an evil but the classic realism…
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2015: PDP elders move to stop Jonathan
by 'Jola Sotubo After months of turmoil within the ranks of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , elders of the party have finally decided to step in. The crisis within…
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How the PDP plans to impeach G-5 governors – Nyako reveals
by 'Jola Sotubo According to Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to have the 5 governors, who defected to the All Progressives Congress…
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I have now joined the APC – PDP BoT member decamps, gives reasons for decision
Benjamin Apugo, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees has deserted the ruling party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Apugo made his decision public…
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PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery
by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members…
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Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the 'G-7', the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said…
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Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur
by 'Jola Sotubo Bamanga Tukur The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has said that he is not aware of the defection of any member of…
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Gimba Kakanda: What you should know about Gov. Aliyu
by Gimba Kakanda As 2015 approaches, Governor Aliyu's political future is on the edge of a cliff. First, his senatorial ambition will be mortally shattered by the Gbagyi voters…
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APC/nPDP merger throws PDP into minority at National Assembly
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The leadership structure in both chambers of the National Assembly is set for a shake-up that will see the minority switching places with the majority. With…
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No shaking: I’m still a member of the PDP – Oyinlola
by Adeola Balogun Following the recent merger between the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Osun State Governor and…
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APC merger update: The agents of distraction have finally left – PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front in relation to the recent defection of some of its members to rival All Progressives Congress (APC).…
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APC merger update: President to meet G-7 govs on Sunday
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite the much publicized merger between aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has said that President…
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APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples…
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APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had moved to rival All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger…
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Opinion: This APC will give Nigeria migraines
by Wilfred Jubril They are telling us that the party has got the magic wand to take us to the much desired socio-economic and political Promised Land. What gives them…
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Opinion: Bafarawa’s political journey from the DPP to APC
by Yusuf Dingyadi Recently , Bafarawa shed tears being human with emotion and as a way of showing appreciation to Almighty God who makes it possible for the great reception…
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Muhammadu Buhari: It is about Nigeria, not Buhari
by Muhammadu Buhari The issue is not just about Buhari, but something greater than Buhari or any individual or parts of its whole, it is about Nigeria-its future, progress and…
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Opinion: Lai Mohammed on Dame Patience Jonathan – Nigerians are not decieved
by Godwin Akpovie Mohammed said 2015 will be issue-based. This is a challenge PDP is glad to accept. But it is not what you say that matters because talk is…
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Opinion: Who leads the APC, Tinubu or Buhari?
by Ochereome Nnanna The main headache will be when the LEADER of the party is considered. That is the man on whose table the buck comes to a final stop;…
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FG set to merge EFCC, ICPC, others; plan to restructure NYSC
by Rachel Ogbu EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde and ICPC Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta(Photo: Punch) Anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices (ICP) and other…
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Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment
Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, Sen. Bola Tinubu, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and Sen. Ibikunle Amosun by Mayowa Salami I must start by confessing that I am a sucker for good speeches. The fact…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy