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Here comes the SSS: Tunde Bakare says ‘there’ll be violence’ if Jonathan seeks re-election
by 'Jola Sotubo Controversial pastor, Tunde Bakare has spoken out about the 2015 elections and the picture he paints is not a pretty one. Bakare, the convener of the Save…
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Simon Kolawole: Wars and rumours of war
by Simon Kolawole To the Junaids, my advice is if you don’t want Jonathan, vote against him. No Northerner should be intimidated about whom they choose to support. A Northern…
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When the elections come – How will the North vote in 2015? (YNaija Long Read)
by Mark Amaza In the week of Christmas 2013 the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa held rallies in the three senatorial zones of the state to drum up support…
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Jonathan says there will be no rest until peace is restored in the North, Atiku, Nyako obtain APC membership cards & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Jonathan says there will be no rest until peace is restored in the North President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday that he, as Commander-in-Chief along with the new service…
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Salihu Yakasai: Ibrahim Shekarau, the epitome of hypocrisy (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Yakasai Ibrahim Shekarau is NOT an asset to the PDP, not in Kano, NOT In the North and most certainly NOT in the country. He defected alone, with…
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Akin Osuntokun: Gen. Aliyu Gusau, the spy who loves Nigeria
by Akin Osuntokun The return of Gusau to the government of President Goodluck Jonathan as minister (of defence?) is pregnant with meanings. In the ensuing months of a testy political…
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Opinion: Help! Who will rescue Femi Fani-Kayode from himself?
by Johnson Momodu However, it would be a colossal error to think that Fani-Kayode is an insane person who should, therefore, be treated accordingly. Of course, if he were, the…
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Akin Osuntokun: Tambuwal lacks principle and political fidelity
by Akin Osuntokun He is today the most passionate canvasser for the APC and has endeavoured to persuade me to join his party. This mission has ended in flare ups…
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Opinion: Femi Aribisala’s naked truth for Buhari and the North
by Abdullahi Ahmed Reading through Mr. Aribisala’s essay, I found myself nodding along in agreement of most of the critical points he raised. Though I have my reservations on a…
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Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death
by Garba Shehu That said, there is no denying that Tukur’s departure is coming with an expiry date, too little, too late to change anything. It is certainly most unlikely…
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Femi Aribisala: Why Buhari will never be President of Nigeria
by Femi Aribisala His threats during the campaign for the 2011 elections incited widespread violence in the North after he lost. His supporters went on a rampage; looting and killing;…
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Demola Rewaju: Tukur out, Mu’azu in, but Jonathan’s ambition remains a PDP problem
by Demola Rewaju With his speech while announcing Tukur’s resignation, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has proven himself as a dependable political ally. He stuck with Tukur until it was painfully obvious…
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Opinion: Buhari, may you never (again) become president
by Abdul-Azeez No doubt, the media image of Buhari has been a source of worry to so many of his supporters and fans. No thanks to the infamous “Muslims should…
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Tunde ‘Leye: The anti-Gay Law is popular, yet wrong
by Tunde Leye I do not agree with being gay. I have been approached by men for romantic dalliances thrice in my life and I refused each offer in disgust…
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Opinion: Is it sane to be a Christian in today’s Nigeria?
by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyeoma Why are the Northern leaders, in actions (forget words) not creating an equal society for all their people? What is it that fuels such hatred for…
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It gets worse: Obasanjo withdraws from PDP, writes Jonathan, Tukur (READ)
by Oke Efagene Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has written a letter to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, in which he gave notice…
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Sonala Olumhense: A recent history of your Sagamu-Benin expressway
by Sonala Olumhense It is a thirsty road, guzzling the blood of innocent Nigerians. In one accident, a friend of mine was able to find only her brother’s head, but…
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Terrible: How Boko Haram militants ‘kidnapped wives, children of soldiers’
by Akintomiwa Agbaje File photo More reports have emerged asides from the wreckage that was caused by the Boko Haram insurgency's attack on a barracks that occured a few days…
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Peregrino Brimah: We, the Northerners, are ready for a break up
by Peregrino Brimah The ordinary masses are suffering. We gain absolutely nothing from Nigeria’s oil, apart from what we buy of it at the pumps at a price above the…
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Opinion: These are very tough times ahead for the PDP
by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed The PDP is now very much a minority in the North, and its size will very likely shrink as more politicians realise that it will sink with…
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INEC must tell us who sabotaged Anambra election – Lai Mohammed
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The debate on the outcome of governorship election that held in Anambra state about a week ago continues to fester. [READ:“Where did they get the results?”: Scores…
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We screwed up – Jega admits INEC official compromised Anambra election
by NAN Police has confirmed the arrest of the Electoral Officer accused of deliberately compromising Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. In an interview Sunday, Attahiru Jega, chairman of the…
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Ekerete Udoh: Let me tell you why the north will lose (again) in 2015
by Ekerete Udoh It is light of the above that I hereby offer my prognostication and assert that if the north thinks it would wrestle power easily from President Jonathan…
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Opinion: Why Stella Oduah is not the issue
by Emma Okah But we may ask: What are we getting at against Oduah today? Is it the fact that treated or bulletproof BMW cars were not desirable and should…
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Opinion: So, they finally got Festus Odimegwu?
by Dan Onwukwe One thing is clear: Odimegwu’s background is that of a man who is excessively courageous, not afraid to walk in the dark. He’s no doubt a high…
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Opinion: Lagos swallows up Kano three times
From Life Liberty Happiness There are satellite images that could be used to make very good estimates of the population and settle this needlessly contentious matter of how many people we…
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Opinion: Prognosis – After the fall of Nigeria
by Fredrick Nwabufor After the country falls, the same problems in entombed Nigeria persist in the emergent nations because new people with pristine consciousness did not emerge, just new countries…
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Simon Kolawole: Our Constitution is not the problem
by Simon Kolawole But I will soon show that this is not a minor issue. It will determine the pattern of voting and the overall outcome. Three, how will delegates…
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Akin Osuntokun: How fares the Northern hegemony
by Akin Osuntokun As the virulence of the Abacha dictatorship unfolded, it became clear that Northern military-regional hegemony had run its course and had given way to heedless and malevolent…
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Ochereme Nnanna: Disregard Junaidu’s empty boast, the North is yet to settle with its Minorities
by Ochereme Nnanna Contrary to Junaidu’s assumptions, it is the South, not the North, that is the guardian and guarantor of Nigeria’s continued existence. The moment the South finally decide…
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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