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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, Abuja. A statement from the Facebook Page of the PDP said, “The parties are gathering to discuss possible ways of merger or working together to... Read More

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February 17, 2017

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 2019 general elections. National Director of Publicity of the party, Mr. Ifeanacho Oguejiofor, said the issue of merger was never on the cards. He said,... Read More

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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 Progressive Grand Alliance, Hope Party, and KOWA Party. It had been rumoured that the parties were planning to come together to form a strong mega... Read More

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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 its doors will be open to other political parties interested in being assimilated into its fold as the best vehicle for the fulfilment of political... Read More

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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 deal had been sealed for some time, but only just got confirmed on Friday, 1 August, after it received the US government’s seal of approval. The... Read More

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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 will be on its internal conduct. As a student studying law, I was always very fascinated with the legal maxims which were used to show... Read More

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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 is never-ending. By this merger, he has secured his primary ambition: an easy passage to another four years come 2015. THE sudden decision to merge... Read More

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February 12, 2014

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 path to the APC began with escalating roles in social enterprise and civil society, to trying to set the agenda for the political arena in... Read More

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January 26, 2014

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 this way, if you take on a Sango (god of thunder) worshiper and tell him he is an idolater, he might not agree with you.... Read More

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January 5, 2014

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 of a lesser evil taking over from a stale opponent. This is the end of the year period, it is also the beginning of a... Read More

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December 22, 2013

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 the ruling party began in August this year after some of its members walked out of the PDP convention and formed a faction of their... Read More

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December 10, 2013

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 yesterday at the Sam Mbakwe International cargo airport citing the lack of internal democracy in the party as the reason for dumping the party. He also... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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 of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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 that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo 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 the PDP. Alhaji Tukur is said to have disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists in Abuja. The PDP chairman spoke with newsmen after a closed door meeting... Read More

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November 30, 2013

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 who are very ethnically united, especially in their aversion to a Hausa man’s candidacy, and there will be no more previously neutrally involved Zone A... Read More

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November 28, 2013

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 the defect of the 5 governors of the New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) to the All Progressive Party (APC), it currently stands at 137 House of... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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 prominent “New PDP” member, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has denied being part of the decision. The embattled National Secretary of the ruling party, who is on suspension... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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). The ruling party said yesterday that it was “unperturbed” by the decision of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the PDP to merge with the APC.... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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 Goodluck Jonathan would still hold a meeting with the seven dissenting governors. The meeting, previously slated to hold last Sunday, is to hold this coming... Read More

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November 26, 2013

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 in the nation’s political atmosphere. [READ:How the G-7 governors merged with the APC (See Photos)] The development was made even more controversial by the fact... Read More

November 26, 2013

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 State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has said that he is still a member of the PDP. Governor Aliyu made this known through his spokesperson a few... Read More

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October 5, 2013

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 the impression that they have the capacity to tackle the myriad of woes staring us in the face? What is unique about APC? Is it... Read More

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September 7, 2013

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 accorded to him by the people. Emotion of joy or grief can make a human shed tears, not only human even animals do shed tears,... Read More

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September 7, 2013

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 prosperity of its citizens, living in peace, harmony, its evolution and integration. The registration of the All Progressives Congress -APC- which was a merger of... Read More

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August 28, 2013

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 cheap. It is the facts on ground that count… Lai Mohammed or any of the other wolf’s criers have not faulted the facts contained therein.... Read More

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August 13, 2013

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; the man who gives the last order and delivers the casting vote when crucial decisions are taken. Will it be Buhari the leader of the... Read More

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FG set to merge EFCC, ICPC, others; plan to restructure NYSC

by Rachel Ogbu Anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices (ICP) and other related offences Commission will all merge under one umbrella, the Federal Government has announced. The new convergence is part of the government’s decision to implement the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on the rationalisation... Read More

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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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