Fayose says OBJ wants Buhari to die in office

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has admonished Nigerians to be cautious of the intention of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in regards to whom should emerge as the next president of the country. Fayose accused Obasanjo of attempting to make as president, an old man like Muhammadu Buhari, just like he did... Read More

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January 15, 2015

“APC goes to Ghana” – 7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. No governor’s support, no ambition. Dear gubernatorial aspirants, if you don’t have the support of the incumbent governor, you are wasting your time. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, says nobody can become a governor of a state without the support of the incumbent. 2. Big butt quest = No arms and legs.... Read More

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January 15, 2015

This is the pact GEJ and Buhari signed yesterday

by James Sambo On Wednesday, January 14, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Jonathan, Mohammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and twelve other presidential candidates vying for the February 14 election have signed an undertaking to make the poll violence free. Other candidates include, Tunde Anifowose Kelani of Action... Read More

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January 14, 2015

Buhari is the best luck for Nigeria – Aregbesola declares

by Akan Ido Ahead of the February 2015 general election, the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential nominee Muhammadu Buhari signed a peace pact alongside his presidential opponent President Goodluck Jonathan in a bid to make the upcoming general election scheduled to take place on 14 February a violence-free and pledged his commitment to a peaceful... Read More

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January 14, 2015

Opinion: Is Gen. Buhari the change we need?

by Lucas Togan Truth be told I have not seen a Nigerian leader who impresses me. Fashola came close but he did nothing special. GEJ is a good and decent human being. I believe that he never thought he’d come so far so soon in his lifetime. But he has. I also believe that the... Read More

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January 14, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: OBJ says Buhari is as clean as whistle | We hear the OBJ/GEJ meeting was a failure | 9 senators dump PDP in Ondo | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No, we didn’t expel 90 members – Taraba APC Punch Is Dankwambo planning to arrest Goje or not? AllAfrica 2015: APC is seriously looking for peace. AllAfrica Buhari too. AllAfrica OBJ says Buhari is as... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“Joseph Mbu, the village-destroying radical” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Nothing stolen! No 500 million refunded! Former Governor of Oyo state, Rasheed Ladoja has denied refunding N500 million he supposedly stole to the EFCC. The present governor, Abiola Ajimobi, had alleged that Ladoja was arrested, detained and forced to return his N500 million loot to the graft body. But Ladoja says it never... Read More

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January 14, 2015

We looked into PTF and found nothing against Buhari – OBJ

by Damilola Jagun Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says his administration probed the accounts of the Petroleum Trust Fund headed by Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and found nothing amiss. Obasanjo made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 13, in Ogun State when the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and other national leaders of the APC visited his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta. He... Read More

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January 14, 2015

Exclusive: Buhari executed my dad but I’ll support him for President anyway – Ismail Lawal

by Ismail Lawal The chance of a Babatunde Fashola being the chief of staff to a President Buhari excites me because the two term serving governor of Lagos understands the issues and he comes across as a policy wonk. I am not a card carrying member of the APC or PDP, and I do not... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“We won’t allow anyone die on that throne” || Apparently, Fayose thinks we’re running a monarchy

by Kolapo Olapoju At the campaign rally held for President Goodluck Jonathan in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, January 13, Ayo Fayose goofed. Apparently making reference to the death of former President Umaru Yar’adua, the Ekiti state governor said henceforth, nobody will be allowed to die on the “throne” of presidency. At the rally, Fayose proclaimed himself... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“We want a president that is educated” – Mimiko, Fayose, Ali are still on Buhari’s certificate

by Damilola Jagun The Peoples Democratic Party has yet again challenged the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to show the world his school certificate. Key members of the party collectively made the call at the PDP presidential campaign rally organised for President Goodluck Jonathan in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, January 13.... Read More

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January 14, 2015

We begged Buhari to contest this time – Tinubu reveals

by Temitope Onitiju National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has revealed that the opposition made entreaties to Muhammadu Buhari, to contest for presidency. Tinubu made the comment as the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential campaign’s tour berthed in Abeokuta, Ogun on Tuesday, January 13. The delegation was led by the presidential... Read More

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January 13, 2015

‘How many daughters does Buhari have? We demand transparency!’ || SEE the top 15 tweets about pretty Zahra Buhari

by Isi Esene Social media has for hours been in a frenzy over the daughters of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. The Buhari siblings, Zahra and Halima who had chosen to be out of the limelight until now are presently in the full glare of Twitter stalkers admirers who can’t stop buzzing... Read More

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January 13, 2015

#AnotherAngu: Neither GEJ nor Buhari will be president – Prophet declares

by Azubuike Azikiwe Yet another Enugu-based cleric has shared his prediction on the presidential election. Prophet Anthony Nwoko, says none of Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan will be president after the presidential election of February 14. Nwoko had in 1993 prophesied the end of the military regime of former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida... Read More

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January 13, 2015

SEE photos from Gen. Buhari’s visit to OBJ in Abeokuta

by Isi Esene Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Hilltop mansion in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital has become a Mecca of some sort as the leading candidates in the upcoming presidential elections make it a duty to pay him a visit. Yesterday it was President Goodluck Jonathan meeting with Obasanjo behind closed doors and today it is... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Opinion: An open letter to General Muhammadu Buhari

by Chika Onuora Sir, where exactly is your second wife, Aisha? There are too many stories in the open concerning her; and her continual absence either proves the stories have a semblance of truth, or you are just the good, old Buhari that cannot change. Since I heard that the All Progressives Congress (APC) voted you... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, are Jonathan and Buhari all we’ve got?

by Uyu Eyo Ita Why must the choice be between an incumbent with a less than sterling record (if the truth be told and away from the fire of tribalism and agenda setting) and an ex-military ruler who had his chance over thirty years ago? It seems that politics in Nigeria has always been a... Read More

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January 13, 2015

“The elections have been rigged” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Muhammadu ‘Honest’ Buhari Sule Lamido is pretty upset with some ungrateful politicians who defected from the PDP to APC… but then, he believes Buhari is a honest one. “I agreed like every other person that Buhari is an incorruptible, honest, clean and patriotic Nigerian. My concern has always been defectors who... Read More

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January 13, 2015

SPOTTED: Mrs Aisha Buhari & Oludolapo Osinbajo join the APC rally in Ogun

by Isi Esene For those who have been asking about the whereabouts of Muhammadu Buhari’s wife today’s their lucky day – they’re getting two for the price of one as she steps out today in Abeokuta, in the company of the All Progressives Congress (APC) VP candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s wife. Both women, Aishat Buhari... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Buhari is honest, but he’s surrounded by selfish betrayers – Lamido

by Panshak Ibrahim Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido has described as “a selfish cabal” the people surrounding the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammad Buhari. According to the governor, the cabals would not allow him win next month’s general elections in the country. Lamido said the “cabals are capitalizing on Buhari’s so... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Tompolo, ex-MEND commanders hold secret meeting in Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reportedly held a meeting with former top commanders of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, (MEND). The secret meeting, which was attended by militants from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states, was held on Monday, January 12, in Asaba,... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Nigeria is not safe in the hands of Buhari and APC – PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party says Nigeria is not safe in the hands of the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Therefore, the ruling party believes it will be in the interest of Nigerians for President Goodluck Jonathan to win the February presidential poll. The National Secretary of... Read More

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January 12, 2015

Buhari will never Islamise Nigeria – Gov. Okorocha assures

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Monday, January 12, the Presidential Campaign train of the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) moved to Owerri, in Imo state. The campaign train had previously visited Port-Harcourt, Cross River, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Abia , Ebonyi, Anambra, and Enugu states. The APC Presidential Candidate Muhammadu Buhari, alongside his running mate Professor Yemi Osinbajo,... Read More

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January 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Gunmen show interest in APC Chairman’s house | Dr. Tinubu prescribes APC for Nigeria’s headache | Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken. YNaija Gunmen show interest in APC Chairman’s house. Punch PDP thinks INEC of Shielding Buhari. AllAfrica The Catholic Church is not too comfortable with Mbaka’s vision.... Read More

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January 12, 2015

7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. If the Israelites could have crossed the Red Sea to get to the Promised Land, nothing can stop Nigeria from doing the same. According to President Jonathan, we simply have to endure… till we successfully cross the Red Sea. He said: “When God promised they were going to be given a land... Read More

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January 12, 2015

Lagos is in bondage, Buhari is a captive – Jimi Agbaje throws shade at a certain Jagaban

by Kolapo Olapoju Even the most demure and reserved politician would be forced to go on the offensive during electioneering campaigns, especially in Nigeria’s peculiar political landscape. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state, Jimi Agbaje has dished his own share of subliminal verbal attacks. Agbaje described the presidential candidate of... Read More

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January 12, 2015

2015: Another Catholic Bishop wants ‘change’

by Kolapo Olapoju “We must not allow the wind of change to pass us by”- The words of the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, as he refuted reports that he called for the arrest and prosecution of Muhammadu Buhari. On Sunday, January 11, in Ado-Ekiti, the cleric denied the report where Punch... Read More

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January 11, 2015

A rejoinder: Where is Mrs. Aisha Buhari?

by Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu Adelakun, total strangers to the Buharis, trespassed. She did not have the right or sufficient information to pronounce on their married life. The only thing more mischievous than declaring a virtual manhunt for a woman that is leading a quiet life in her matrimonial home is hiding under the pretext of affirmative... Read More

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January 11, 2015

Opinion: For Nigeria, 2015 is a most pivotal year

by Wilfred Okiche 2015 represents a chance for us to rev the engines and smoothen out some kinks. If we are willing to take charge of the future, with the mistakes of the past as a guide, it could be the year when things began to change for the better. The 2015 general elections, scheduled... Read More

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January 11, 2015

Simon Kolawole: Re-election and talks of Armageddon

by Simon Kolawole Jonathan, meanwhile, is in a tight corner. The social media crowd that queued behind him in 2011 has changed camps and is now rooting for Buhari. The countdown to the 2015 general election reminds me too much of 2003. They are as alike as they are different. On both occasions, an incumbent... Read More

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Fayose says OBJ wants Buhari to die in office

“APC goes to Ghana” – 7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

This is the pact GEJ and Buhari signed yesterday

Buhari is the best luck for Nigeria – Aregbesola declares

Opinion: Is Gen. Buhari the change we need?

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: OBJ says Buhari is as clean as whistle | We hear the OBJ/GEJ meeting was a failure | 9 senators dump PDP in Ondo | More stories

“Joseph Mbu, the village-destroying radical” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

We looked into PTF and found nothing against Buhari – OBJ

Exclusive: Buhari executed my dad but I’ll support him for President anyway – Ismail Lawal

“We won’t allow anyone die on that throne” || Apparently, Fayose thinks we’re running a monarchy

“We want a president that is educated” – Mimiko, Fayose, Ali are still on Buhari’s certificate

We begged Buhari to contest this time – Tinubu reveals

‘How many daughters does Buhari have? We demand transparency!’ || SEE the top 15 tweets about pretty Zahra Buhari

#AnotherAngu: Neither GEJ nor Buhari will be president – Prophet declares

SEE photos from Gen. Buhari’s visit to OBJ in Abeokuta

Opinion: An open letter to General Muhammadu Buhari

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, are Jonathan and Buhari all we’ve got?

“The elections have been rigged” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

SPOTTED: Mrs Aisha Buhari & Oludolapo Osinbajo join the APC rally in Ogun

Buhari is honest, but he’s surrounded by selfish betrayers – Lamido

Tompolo, ex-MEND commanders hold secret meeting in Asaba

Nigeria is not safe in the hands of Buhari and APC – PDP

Buhari will never Islamise Nigeria – Gov. Okorocha assures

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Gunmen show interest in APC Chairman’s house | Dr. Tinubu prescribes APC for Nigeria’s headache | Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken | More stories

7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

Lagos is in bondage, Buhari is a captive – Jimi Agbaje throws shade at a certain Jagaban

2015: Another Catholic Bishop wants ‘change’

A rejoinder: Where is Mrs. Aisha Buhari?

Opinion: For Nigeria, 2015 is a most pivotal year

Simon Kolawole: Re-election and talks of Armageddon

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