After a week on the road, Buhari reunites with granddaughter (LOOK)

by Panshak Ibrahim After being on the electioneering train for the past week, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is back home and has reunited with his loved ones. In the past few days, Buhari has toured parts of South-South and South-East to campaign ahead of the presidential election of February 14. The... Read More

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January 11, 2015

“Our hearts go out to families of Baga victims” || Buhari says Nigeria is no longer safe

by James Sambo The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the recent Boko Haram attack on Baga town, in Borno, where thousands were reportedly killed. In a statement in Enugu on Saturday, January 10, Buhari said it was high time the Federal government reviewed its counter-terrorism strategies, while calling... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Buhari says he has just the right solution to Nigeria’s security problems

by Azubuike Azikiwe Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress restated his promise to end insecurity, if elected President in the February election. Buhari spoke at a rally held at Emmaus House, Awka, where he addressed the people of Anambra State as part of a national campaign tour, on Saturday, January 10. While speaking, he... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari condemns election violence in Jos, OBJ shows up at GEJ’s daughter’s wedding, 14 soldiers killed during Baga invasion, and more

No fewer than 14 soldiers were killed in action during the attack on Baga by Boko Haram insurgents last Saturday, while over 30, who were wounded, are now receiving medical attention, the Defence Headquarters has stated. It said most of those declared missing in action had also rejoined their unit in the ongoing reorganisation for... Read More

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January 10, 2015

I reject any supporter who resorts to violence – Buhari condemns burning of GEJ’s campaign buses

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has condemned the burning and destruction of the campaign buses of President Goodluck Jonathan, in Jos, Plateau. Earlier today, violence erupted in Jos, as some youths burned vehicles belonging to the president’s campaign. Buhari, who is in Anambra on his campaign tour, took... Read More

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January 10, 2015

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

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Like a thief in the night, 11 lawmakers and their Speaker, Adewale Omirin attempted to steal the mace…but they were stopped in their tracks. This is what the PDP in Ekiti state wants you to believe about the sidelined All Progressives Congress lawmakers of the state assembly. The leader of the PDP faction... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Probe Buhari’s connection with MEND and Boko Haram – Fani-Kayode

by James Sambo Femi Fani-Kayode has called for a probe into the connection between Muhammadu Buhari and militant groups. The Director, Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential campaign, says the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, has made comments, which have encouraged Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday,... Read More

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January 10, 2015

#ShotsFired: Buhari is so old he can’t remember his phone number – Jonathan

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan has fired yet another verbal bullet at his opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari. The president claims that he is more than certain that his political opponent, All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, Buhari, is so old that he can not remember his own mobile phone number. He stated this on Friday... Read More

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January 9, 2015

Buhari didn’t collapse, he only tripped on his wrapper, says campaign aide

by James Sambo An aide of Muhammadu Buhari says the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress is far from ill. It was rumoured that he may be handicapped by health issues as he campaigns across the South-South region in Nigeria. However, a campaign aide of the erstwhile head of state told Sahara Reporters that... Read More

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January 9, 2015

Buhari goes to Aba, gets chieftancy title, buys groundnuts (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe The nationwide campaign tour of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, has berthed in the commercial city of Aba in Abia state. He paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Enyi of Aba, where he was conferred with the traditional title of Ogbuagu 1 of Aba (The... Read More

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January 9, 2015

“If you vote for PDP, Ogoni Kingdom will die” – Amaechi won’t be silenced

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor Rotimi Amaechi says Ogoniland will be no more, if the region votes for the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party in the general election. On Thursday, January 8, the four local government areas of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State collectively pledged their support in next month’s presidential election to the All Progressives... Read More

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January 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business | OBJ’s in no mood to die for anyone | Farmers endorse another candidate – guess who | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business. Premium Times This is the GEJ speech that got everyone talking. YNaija Things fall apart in Akwa Ibom PDP. YNaija Read GEJ’s speech in 18 quotes. YNaija Fashola’s... Read More

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January 9, 2015

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

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Dear President Jonathan, your former friends at MEND have insisted that they really do want Buhari to replace you. After a certain individual in the PDP questioned MEND’s endorsement of Buhari, the group, responded by denying links with the All Progressives Congress, yet adding that: “The Movement for the Emancipation of the... Read More

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January 9, 2015

“My generation has failed…” – We bring you 18 quotes from the President’s speech

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan revealed his fiery side at his re-election campaign in Lagos on Thursday, January 8. He addressed the crowd which gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square with fury and indirectly threw jabs at the opposition – the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. In his 33-minute speech, Jonathan’s utterances... Read More

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January 9, 2015

Opinion: Jonathanians or Buharists – Who are the real bigots?

by Afolayan Daniel With the election approaching, we definitely need to be issue-based in our politicking rather than dangerously sitting on a keg of explosives called religion and ethnicity. An African proverb says “When you see the clouds gathering, prepare to catch in water”. Unfortunately, we have rather chosen the paths of bigotry in this election... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ kicks off campaign in Lagos, He reveals Henry Okah was paid to kill him, APC accuses him of ‘dividing Nigeria’, and more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Goodluck Jonathan lamentation that Nigeria has become more divided along religious and ethnic lines, as nothing but the shedding of crocodile tears. In a statement released by the party through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, January 8, the president was accused of being the... Read More

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January 8, 2015

What exactly does APC have in common with MEND? – PDP is asking some serious questions

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the endorsement of the candidature of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), the ruling party has asked some pertinent questions from the opposition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has implored the APC to come out clean and explain to Nigerians,... Read More

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January 8, 2015

You can’t run an economy on unworkable thieves – APC replies Fani-Kayode

by Panshak Ibrahim The All Progressives Congress Presidential campaign team has reacted to the recent statement by the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, where it criticised and promised to expose the APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. The APC presidential campaign released a statement, saying that the PDP Presidential spokesman, Femi Fani-Kayode, has nothing new to expose... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Tolu Ogunlesi livetweets GEJ’s fiery speech – all you need to know right here (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Like never before, President Goodluck Jonathan went hard at his opponents during the campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, on Thursday, January 8. Speaking without the aid of a prepared speech and without mentioning names, Jonathan managed to take subliminal shots at the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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January 7, 2015

Voting for Buhari is a change from good to evil – Fani-Kayode

by James Sambo Femi Fani-Kayode has described the presidential election as a struggle between light and darkness. According to the spokesperson of the presidential campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), President Jonathan represents light, while the All Progressives Congress candidate, Muhammadu Buhari represents darkness. While addressing journalists at the campaign headquarters of the... Read More

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January 7, 2015

Have you seen Buhari’s new campaign bus? It’s the coolest EVER

by Panshak Ibrahim Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken possession of a campaign bus… with eye-popping interior. The presidential campaign bus was donated to him by Governor of Imo state Rochas Okorocha. See photos below:

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January 7, 2015

Buhari visits APC supporters shot by gunmen in Rivers (See Photos)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were seriously injured when gunmen shot sporadically in Rivers state on Tuesday, January 6. Around 5.30am, unknown gunmen reportedly opened fire on the vehicle of the APC members while on their way to Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign ground at Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium in Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government... Read More

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January 7, 2015

“Anyone who steals money will end up in jail” – Buhari talks tough on corruption

by Kolapo Olapoju If the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari is elected president in February 2015, he plans to pursue the prosecution of corrupt politicians. The erstwhile head of state made the declaration on Tuesday, January 6, during the APC rally and the presentation of the party’s governorship flag to Umana Umana... Read More

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January 6, 2015

Tinubu, Atiku, Fashola, others listed as members of Buhari’s campaign team (See full list)

by Isi Esene Days after President Goodluck Jonathan released the list of members of his Presidential Campaign Committee, his arch-opponent, Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), who is contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made his own public. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will serve as a Vice Chairman of the team in... Read More

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January 6, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ vows to win February elections, Onaiyekan wants Mbaka sanctioned, Mu’azu hates ‘use and dump’ politics, and more

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has called for sanctions against a Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, who publicly urged Nigerians to vote President Goodluck Jonathan out. Mr. Onaiyekan was quoted by Thisday newspaper as saying that based on the rules of the church, Reverend Father Mbaka, who heads the Adoration Ministry congregation in Enugu,... Read More

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January 6, 2015

Opinion: Your social media votes will not count in February

by Mustapha Yusuf-Adebola The social media population is only a fraction of the total voters’ population and more enlightenment is needed when we consider the adult illiteracy rate… With the 2015 elections less than 40 days away, there is an intense debate online concerning the candidates, the parties and what Nigerians want as a people.... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: PDP tells APC to focus on the campaign, Boko Haram ‘abducts 18 female soldiers in Borno’, APC commiserates with GEJ over sister’s death, and more

The Peoples Democratic Party has told the All Progressives Congress and its Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to focus on real campaign and try to win followers genuinely. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Olisa Metuh, in a statement in Abuja on Monday said “the APC ‘change agenda’ should be based on issues and not... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Free meals for pupils, allowance for unemployed youths and N5,000 for poor families – Buhari makes lofty promises to Nigerians

by Damilola Jagun In the manifesto, which consists of his plans for the country, All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to provide free meals for primary school pupils and allowances for unemployed Youth Corps members. If elected in 2015, Buhari pledged to provide daily meals for pupils and also pay monthly... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Don’t mock Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s scathing message – PDP scribe, Olisa Metuh warns

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the recent criticism of President Jonathan by Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Nigerians against attacking the cleric. The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, Olisa Metuh says the founder of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu should not be mocked for criticizing the president. Mbaka... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Buhari, Adeboye, Osinbajo and Fashola attend Lagos thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, were on Sunday, January 4, in attendance at the interdenominational Lagos State Thanksgiving Service Also in attendance was host governor, Babatunde Fashola, his wife, Abimbola Fashola and General overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Pastor Adeboye... Read More

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After a week on the road, Buhari reunites with granddaughter (LOOK)

“Our hearts go out to families of Baga victims” || Buhari says Nigeria is no longer safe

Buhari says he has just the right solution to Nigeria’s security problems

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari condemns election violence in Jos, OBJ shows up at GEJ’s daughter’s wedding, 14 soldiers killed during Baga invasion, and more

I reject any supporter who resorts to violence – Buhari condemns burning of GEJ’s campaign buses

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

Probe Buhari’s connection with MEND and Boko Haram – Fani-Kayode

#ShotsFired: Buhari is so old he can’t remember his phone number – Jonathan

Buhari didn’t collapse, he only tripped on his wrapper, says campaign aide

Buhari goes to Aba, gets chieftancy title, buys groundnuts (PHOTOS)

“If you vote for PDP, Ogoni Kingdom will die” – Amaechi won’t be silenced

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business | OBJ’s in no mood to die for anyone | Farmers endorse another candidate – guess who | More stories

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

“My generation has failed…” – We bring you 18 quotes from the President’s speech

Opinion: Jonathanians or Buharists – Who are the real bigots?

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ kicks off campaign in Lagos, He reveals Henry Okah was paid to kill him, APC accuses him of ‘dividing Nigeria’, and more

What exactly does APC have in common with MEND? – PDP is asking some serious questions

You can’t run an economy on unworkable thieves – APC replies Fani-Kayode

Tolu Ogunlesi livetweets GEJ’s fiery speech – all you need to know right here (TWEETS)

Voting for Buhari is a change from good to evil – Fani-Kayode

Have you seen Buhari’s new campaign bus? It’s the coolest EVER

Buhari visits APC supporters shot by gunmen in Rivers (See Photos)

“Anyone who steals money will end up in jail” – Buhari talks tough on corruption

Tinubu, Atiku, Fashola, others listed as members of Buhari’s campaign team (See full list)

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ vows to win February elections, Onaiyekan wants Mbaka sanctioned, Mu’azu hates ‘use and dump’ politics, and more

Opinion: Your social media votes will not count in February

Today’s Daily Brief: PDP tells APC to focus on the campaign, Boko Haram ‘abducts 18 female soldiers in Borno’, APC commiserates with GEJ over sister’s death, and more

Free meals for pupils, allowance for unemployed youths and N5,000 for poor families – Buhari makes lofty promises to Nigerians

Don’t mock Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s scathing message – PDP scribe, Olisa Metuh warns

Buhari, Adeboye, Osinbajo and Fashola attend Lagos thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

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