party politics

We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Makarfi explained that the aim of the discussion is to form an alliance and displace the All Progressives Congress (APC), in... Read More

2019 Elections, Ahmed Makarfi, APC, Nigerian political parties, party politics, PDP, president buhari

Opinion: Electing Femi Fani-Kayode as party chairman will bury PDP quickly

by Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN It has become a pastime for me to write about political parties and movements since I submitted my first degree dissertation, Political Parties and Democratization: The Effects of Party Politics on Nigeria’s Democratic Experience (2003-2011) at the Department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2012. My fascination with... Read More

APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, nigeria, opinion, party politics, Party supremacy, PDP

APC primary in Lagos turns bloody, Ward Chairman injured (PHOTOS)

The Lagos State All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election in Odi-Olowo on Tuesday reportedly ended with violence. Photos of the Ward L Chairman, Demola Hakeem Saka, showing he was attacked and beaten was posted by a Facebook user, Oladimeji Omo Balogun. He wrote, “Lagos State APC Primary election in Odiolowo turned bloody as Ward L Chairman,... Read More

APC, Hakeem Saka, Lagos APC Primary, party politics

Femi Fani-Kayode: APC is a satanic lodge of death worshippers

by Femi Fani-Kayode “The Supreme court did not raise a dead PDP, they only brought out the rotten corpse of a dead PDP for all to smell the bad odour”- Alhaji Lai Muhammed, Minister of Information, Daily Post, 15th July 2017. I am trying my best to remain magnanimous in victory and... Read More

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It is mischievous for anyone to say I’ve congratulated Makarfi – Sheriff

The former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Mdu Sheriff has debunked reports that he congratulated Senator Ahmed Makarfi on his victory at the Supreme Court. There are online reports that Sheriff had congratulated Makarfi on his twitter handle @senatorsheriff. However, in a statement by the erstwhile spokesman of the faction,... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, party politics, PDP, supreme court

Party Politics 101: 5 foundations you must know

by Alexander O. Onukwue Politics, the world famous dirty game, is compulsory, and it is up to the clean guys to get it right. That was the essential message of the discourse organized by the Enough Is Enough Nigeria coalition in Lagos on Saturday 8th July 2017, which happened to be the moveable feast day... Read More

Akinyinka Akinnola, Ayisha Oshori, Bobo Omotayo, EiE, opinion, party politics

PDP

PDP is back, APC will be buried totally – Party chieftain

A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Sunny Onuesoke, has said that the affirmation of Ahmed Makarfi as the party’s leader has put members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in pains. He said this on Wednesday, after the Supreme Court ruling, adding that it was the end of the APC, especially for the 2019 general... Read More

APC, Nigerian politics, party politics, PDP, Sunny Onuesoke

[YNaija 2019] “Sadly, women are only placeholders in Nigerian politics” | Top 10 quotes from Party Politics 101

Party Politics 101 held July 8 and saw the attendance of three former political aspirants from the PDP and the APC and, issues accruing to party politics in Nigeria were somewhat discussed.

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The Activism Blog: Ayisha Osori has just one message for Twitter Warriors

Political candidate in the last elections and (former?) activist, Ayisha Oshori, spoke at the Party Politics 101 event organised by Enough is Enough Nigeria yesterday, at the Muson Centre in Lagos. She said plenty. But for that amazing cast of people, she calls Twitter Warriors – and you know them – she had one clear... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Reno Omokri: The APC and the season of hypocrisy

by Reno Omokri It is no longer news that we have a draught of men of integrity in Nigeria. However, what is new is that never in our history have we had such a profusion of men and women who speak from both sides of their mouths as we have today. With what can I... Read More

lai mohammed, opinion, party politics, politics in nigeria, Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani

EiE Nigeria hosts a conversation on ‘Party Politics 101 – The Good, Bad & Ugly’

“Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true where the vast majority have been systemically denied their rights. At the same time, democracy also requires that the rights of political and other minorities be safeguarded.” – Nelson Mandela In a democracy, the citizens have dreams and aspirations about what they would like... Read More

EiE Nigeria, Governance, party politics, political parties

The Thread: Why it is sheer hypocrisy to expect media outrage over Fulani killings

Two days ago, Premium Times published a report about the ongoing skirmish between Fulanis and local militia in Taraba state. Twitter NG barely stirred at the announcement. According to Dr Gamawa, most newspapers didn’t even deign to carry the news and he wondered why. See below: Many Fulani people were killed in Sardauna LGA, Taraba... Read More

Fulanis, hypocrisy, nigeria, party politics, The Thread, Twitter outrage

EIE hosts conversations on ‘Party Politics 101: The Good, Bad & Ugly’.

The Enough is Enough Nigeria Coalition is set to host conversations on ‘Party Politics 101: The Good, Bad & Ugly’. According to the EIE, the programme seeks to determine if the Nigerian political system is capable of delivering the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians. It is also aimed at enabling a better understanding of how the... Read More

EiE, Enough is Enough Nigeria Coalition, party politics

Looters

Farooq Kperogi: Large lies of lying Lai Mohammed

In a recent TV interview, Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed said he had never lied. That’s a lie, Lai’s latest lie. “I have always asked anybody to come out and say Alhaji Lai Mohammed, this is what you said at this point and we found it to be a lie and nobody so far... Read More

Buhari, Farooq Kperogi, lai mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, National standards, nigeria, opinion, party politics, Politics, propaganda

PDP

Letter from the son of man: Why PDP needs to stop playing victim

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Dear Hannibal, I received your letter from the dead football fans. And from their body language, if they have the means notwithstanding that their deaths occurred while watching a football match in Calabar; they would wish to watch the ongoing Europa League. How stupid! Let me go straight to the content of... Read More

ajekun iya, APC, nigeria, opinion, party politics, PDP

The Thread: APC tries to ride the Chibok girls wave and Nigerians shut them down

More Chibok girls were released by Boko Haram after long negotiations with the Federal government, the Switzerland government, Red Cross and other bodies. They were released in a prisoner swap exchange: a couple of soldiers for 82 Chibok girls. After being held in terror for 3 years, the news of their excitement had many shouting... Read More

APC, boko haram, Chibok girls, nigeria, party politics, Politics, The Thread

The Thread: This is how our generation is being remote controlled

Yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission discovered a huge stash of money in a building in Ikoyi, Lagos state. Breaking: #EFCC Uncovers Yet Another Huge Sum of Money in Lagos. Bankers Are Around With Their Machines To Assist. Counting Will Be A While. pic.twitter.com/kLjVcxWTR6 — EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) April 12, 2017 Before this, they had... Read More

Andrew Mu'Azu, Ayo Sogunro, EFCC, Nigerian Youth, party politics, Senator Adeola, The Thread, Twitter overlords

The Thread: Will Goodluck Jonathan walk free despite alleged coordinated looting in Malabu deal?

After major oil corruption scam involving former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Etete and other members who were in the higher echelons of power has been exposed by foreign media, do PDP wailers still believe Jonathan is a hero of anything? This and more, Ogbeni Dipo inquires after. Do see below: https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852049894898638848 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852050371178639360 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852050998193467392 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852051325126934528 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852051778677952512... Read More

corruption, GEJ, goodluck ebele jonathan, Malabu, nigeria, party politics, The Thread, wailing wailers

Opinion: Saraki, APC and the vague victory

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Fellow Nigerians, a few days ago makes it two years since we trooped out in our Thousands to Demand for a change of government at the centre by voting out the PDP led government and the Buhari led FG was elected, President Buhari and his party the APC campaigned on the change... Read More

APC, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, party politics, Saraki, Stand off between presidency and Senate

So Governor Fayose likes the APC but is just scared of becoming irrelevant, is that it?

The APC is winning. Right now. Since 2015. And at least more than any other political party in Nigeria right now. That is not to say that it’s all well and good within the ruling All Progressive Congress. They have a President in office who cannot ensure that a Senate controlled by his own party... Read More

Thinking Through

APC, Fayose, party politics, PDP

November 17, 2016

Opinion: If Chinua Achebe were alive today

by James Eze Chinua Achebe would have been 86 yesterday. I remember him in a very special way in the piece below : On the day that would have been Chinua Achebe’s 86th birthday, I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if he hadn’t died three years ago. So much has happened since... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Bola Ahmed Tinubu and those who want him dead

I do not like to delve into matters touching and concerning the APC because I am not a member. However what is happening in the ruling party today transcends partisan politics and should be a concern to us all. At the very least we can learn some very hard lessons from it. The truth is... Read More

APC, Buhari, el rufai, Oyegun, party politics, PDP, PDP. Tinubu

Opinion: An open letter to President Buhari on INEC and 2019 elections

by Samson Itodo Dear President Buhari, Your ascension to the Office of the President of Africa’s largest economy was by constitutional design, making you a creation of our constitution; therefore you owe it a duty to protect its integrity and sanctity. Remember that while taking the Oath of Office you swore to preserve, protect and defend... Read More

2019, APC, Buhari, INEC, opinion, party politics, PDP, samuel itodo

December 31, 2014

Opinion: This is how party politics works in Nigeria, and this is why you should not complain

by Isqil Najim If you are neutral in matter of party politics, you can have no complaint if thugs and crooks decide your destiny This is a story of party primaries. This is why and how many idle men and women will never emerge from the shadow of criticism they perch. And why we... Read More

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Ayo Fayose, nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo, olusegun obasanjo, party politics, Politics

October 17, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Who is afraid of Buhari? Nation Buhari speaks about his bank statement… kinda. YNaija GEJ says Buhari kinda lied. Nation Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president . Nation EFCC requests the company of Edo... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, APC, chibok, Edo, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, party politics, PDP, THE YNAIJA2015 TRACKLIST

Opinion: Dear NNPC, please bring back our refineries

by Solomon Ben Olonade The big question is simple: Should Nigerian refineries translate now from public to private ownership? Most true Nigerians will argue that the right principle for determining this question is that of national interest. Whatever is not in the best interest of the nation is a wrong option, no matter what... Read More

Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo We can’t neglect this land We can’t give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can’t just turn our backs to see her waste For the love of Nigeria 1.For the citizens of this country Who had a selfless leader That laboured for truth That... Read More

Nigeria’s problem is not poverty – Jonathan explains

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, faulted the World Bank report which placed Nigeria among the five poorest countries in the world, saying “the nation is not poor.’’ Addressing workers at the May Day rally held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the President said “the challenge of the country is not poverty, but... Read More

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