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December 22, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ begs burnt PDP members to stay | Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike | No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner. YNaija Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike here. YNaija We dey kampe: Ekiti Speaker dares Gov. Fayose. YNaija Post election violence: Prof. Akinyemi wants GEJ, GMB... Read More
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December 18, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ prays to God for divine wisdom, Wike promises to develop Ogoni land, Amaechi named Buhari’s campaign DG, and more

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said for every issue he had to take a decision on, multiple suggestions that were most times contradictory, were made available to him. He said it was therefore important for Nigerians to continue to pray to God to give him wisdom to take the right decisions that would not bring... Read More
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December 10, 2014

Jonathan’s men fall at PDP primaries except Nyesom Wike

by Azubuike Azikiwe When President Jonathan’s former Ministers resigned their appointment on October 15, they had one thing in mind; to contest and win the gubernatorial elections of their states, under no other party but the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party. For most of them, a dream had, a dream dashed, but for one man... Read More
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December 8, 2014

It’s official: Wike will face Peterside, Gov. Amaechi’s man in Rivers guber contest

by Azubuike Azikiwe Nyesom Wike, political foe of incumbent Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has won the Rivers state governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party. Amaechi and Wike have been at loggerheads in the political sphere for some time, and the pair, have on several occasions thrown verbal attacks at each other. Wike, who is... Read More
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December 4, 2014

War songs and mock coffin – How Rivers PDP members protested Wike’s governorship ambition

by Azubuike Azikiwe A group of protesters, who are Rivers State PDP party members, carried a mock coffin to the PDP;s national working committee to protest the party’s nomination as governorship candidate of the state. On Wednesday, December 3, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu and other members of the PDP’s national... Read More
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December 2, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC Convention will now take place in Benin | Blueprint ‘bawo’ – Wike just wants to be governor | To Buhari, PDP is just a big mess | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Automatic tickets automatically tear Ogun APC apart. Vanguard Niger governor gives power to the women. Nation Lagos PDP aspirant unfolds 2015 roadmap. Nation Fashola’s successor may come out of these 12 men. Nation No... Read More
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November 30, 2014

How Dakuku Peterside emerged Rivers APC consensus candidate

by Faustinus Nwaorgu All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus Governorship Candidate for the 2015 election in Rivers State, Dakuku Adol Peterside, has sent the olive branch to other aspirants for the position, assuring that he will carry them along in his plans and activities. Peterside in a statement issued on Saturday by Rivers APC Chairman, Dr.... Read More
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November 6, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George | Ekiti PDP hates judge but loves justice | OBJ gives women the props | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. OBJ gives women the props. Vanguard Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George in Lagos. Nation Ekiti PDP hates judge, loves justice. Nation Adamawa PDP warns Presidency over delegates’ list. Nation Osoba, Adesegun, Obadara, others romance SDP.... Read More
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November 2, 2014

PDP will lose us and Rivers state – Tonye Princewill threatens

by Isi Esene Prince Tonye Princewill, one of the gubernatorial aspirants in Rivers State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Ward Congress held on Saturday by the State PDP exco. Princewill who had earlier on Friday joined fourteen other aspirants in calling for the cancellation of the exercise alleged that the... Read More
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October 27, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

We deliver your news brief for Monday, October 27, 2014.   The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday, challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, to a debate on corruption. Wike, who accused Amaechi of being corrupt, vowed that the governor must account for any fraudulent act while in... Read More
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October 25, 2014

Patience Jonathan is fighting me because I refused to give her money – @ChibuikeAmaechi

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that money is the root of his disagreement with the Patience Jonathan. While speaking at the graduation ceremony of students of University of Ibadan and Pioneer graduands of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Amaechi claimed that he fell out with... Read More
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October 20, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Pastor Kumuyi has a message for Fayose | GEJ will win election in Chibok, Senator says | Ndoma-Egba loves the Senate… maybe too much | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Wike gets more endorsements in Rivers. Leadership Impeached Enugu deputy governor wants his job back. Nation For GEJ, it’s big trouble in little South-south. Leadership Ndoma-Egba loves the Senate… maybe too much. Nation These men... Read More
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October 16, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Ekiti workers suspend strike for Fayose, Amaechi says PDP lacks credible candidates, Kwankwaso is glad to be out of the party, and more

We deliver your news brief for Thursday, October 16, 2014. The governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday said he was happy he left the Peoples Democracy Party, PDP. He was addressing lawmakers of his new party, All Progressives Congress, at the House of Representatives in Abuja, Thursday, after visiting its Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal.... Read More
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October 14, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ gets even more endorsements | Saraki denies endorsing Buhari | Did Mu’azu just endorse Wike for governor? | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. GEJ gets even more endorsements. Vanguard Saraki denies endorsing Buhari. Leadership The Adamawa House is no longer at ease. Leadership Eggon leader shuns Maku, goes it alone. Leadership For Fayemi and Fayose, the struggle continues.... Read More
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October 12, 2014

Ministers with guber ambition to resign this week

by Laila Ibrahim There are indications that several ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet may soon leave to pursue their political ambitions. This is following an announcement made by the Minister of  Information, Labaran Maku, on his intention to vie for the governorship position in his native Nasarawa State. He said he will resign from... Read More
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October 10, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC wants GEJ to act on Ekiti | Why Edo Speaker got arrested | Another presidential hopeful emerge | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   APC wants GEJ to act on Ekiti. Nation CNPP wants him to declare his assets. Vanguard Why Edo Speaker got arrested. Punch Gov. Ngilari wipes the slate clean. Leadership …Then waves the olive branch. Nation …But... Read More
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Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com
October 10, 2014

Shame! PDP political thugs exchange blows in Abuja, journalists were not spared too

by James Sambo The National Campaign Office of the Peoples Democratic Party, Maitama, Abuja, Thursday literately turned to a boxing ring when some political thugs suspected to be working for the Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, engaged in fisticuffs with his suspected opponents. It was gathered that the thugs, who were many in... Read More
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October 6, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku tells FG to make presidency less attractive, Wike says he can’t be intimidated, APC’s ready to protect Adamawa votes, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 6, 2014.   Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday appealed to the Federal Government to take necessary steps to make governance at the centre less attractive to politicians. Atiku stated this in Ado-Ekiti when he inaugurated the Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe General Hospital built by the outgoing Ekiti... Read More
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August 28, 2014

“I gave them billions, now they are attacking me” | Rotimi Amaechi throws a ‘sub’ at Wike

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Wednesday, 27 August, while speaking at a meet-the-people tour of communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government, Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed what he thinks is the reason behind the constant verbal and political attacks he’s suffered from politicians around the country. Amaechi said that a chunk of the people antagonizing his... Read More
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August 14, 2014

Rivers monarch shoots son over Amaechi’s visit

by Kolapo Olapoju   Eze Anthony Owabie, the traditional ruler of Rumuoprikom community in Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers State, on 13 August, accidentally shot his son over the visit to the community by Governor Chibuike Amaechi. The governor, who is on a tour of local government councils in the state was scheduled to visit... Read More
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June 25, 2014

Opinion: Stopping Nyesom Wike’s macabre dance in Rivers

by Babatunde Oladipo Wike’s nomination as Minister by the governor has become like the biblical thorn in the flesh of Apostle Paul, who though could heal others of a similar pain but had to live with his own pain in the course of his Missionary work. This has not been the best times for Rivers... Read More
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February 23, 2014

I am not a coward, I won’t stop fighting – Amaechi answers Wike

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following remarks recently credited to the Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, to the effect that Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi would be arrested in 2015, the latter has said that he would not back down. [READ: How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals] The duo are know to be fierce rivals... Read More
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February 4, 2014

Here we go again: ASUU yet to receive promised allocation, says Fagge

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite the 6-month strike that was embarked upon for just that purpose, the N220 billion allocation promised to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) by the Federal Government has still not been released. This was disclosed by the President of ASUU, Nasir Fagge, yesterday, February 3, during an interview via telephone.... Read More
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December 23, 2013

Collins Uma: Let me give my ASUU testimony (Y! FrontPage)

by Collins Uma Mr Nyesom Wike has been more interested in partisan politics and how this affects his chances in the next election cycle in his home Rivers State to give the striking academics and their demands the necessary attention. First of all, a cool story. I have never been a fan of long-distance relationships... Read More
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December 23, 2013

Stella Oduah, Adams Oshiomhole, Doyin Okupe & 7 more people who should have resigned in 2013

by Wilfred Okiche Here is a cool story. In November, a supermarket roof collapsed in Latvia, killing 54 people. The response was swift. The prime minister Valdis Dombrovskis announced his resignation, taking political responsibility for the accident. His government’s austerity measures made it possible for the supermarket to be built with cheaper, inferior quality materials.... Read More
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December 23, 2013

“Come, sit on my laps and I will show you…”: See the Top 10 Worst Quotes of 2013

by Wilfred Okiche We love our public figures. But every once in a while, they cannot resist themselves and forget to keep their mouths shut. They mouth off things they really should not be saying and depending on the severity of such gaffes, we love them even more for dishing out the soundbites, or pour... Read More
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December 9, 2013

ASUU strike update: UNIABUJA begins lectures as FG deadline lapses today

by Oke Efagene The Federal Government’s ultimatum given to striking lecturers to resume work lapses on today with some lecturers defying the government’s directive. Lecturers in public universities across Nigeria have been on a nationwide strike since July 1, 2013. They initially demanded full implementation of a 2009 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of... Read More
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December 9, 2013

ASUU strike update: No resumption without signed agreement – Lecturers

by ‘Jola Sotubo In further defiance of the Federal Government’s order of resumption, the striking university lecturers, under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have said that only a signed agreement would make them resume teaching. The academic body has insisted that it would not obey the government directive to resume... Read More
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December 9, 2013

How to stop ASUU strike for good – Gov. Aliyu

by ‘Jola Sotubo The governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has blamed the nation’s politicians for the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Governor Aliyu is said to have stated that the penchant of Nigerian politicians and civil servants for stealing public funds was the reason why the nation’s educational sector was frequently... Read More
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December 5, 2013

ASUU strike update: Ambrose Alli University vows to continue strike

by Oke Efagene   Unlike some federal universities in Nigeria that have already resumed academic activities, the lecturers at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, have vowed to continue with the ongoing ASUU strike. [READ: #ASUU update: University of Port Harcourt resumes December 9] According to the lecturers, they will not call off... Read More
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