Opinion: Is Gen. Buhari the change we need?

Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ says Buhari didn’t steal PTF fund, INEC registers 68 million voters, Explosion kills 3 in Gombe, and more

An explosion has hit Gombe with at least three people feared dead, residents have said. The blast occurred in Kasuwan Mata area of the town, a witness said. A resident of the town, Ahmed Hamza, told PREMIUM TIMES the explosion killed three people and injured several others. “The explosion obviously targeted an (anti-Kalare) office which... Read More

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‘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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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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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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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 12, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Ronaldo is 2014 FIFA World Footballer of the Year, PDP denies plans to postpone elections, DHQ says 150 people died in Baga, and more

The Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, has addressed a press conference in Abuja denying widespread reports that Boko Haram killed as many as 2,000 people in the Borno town of Baga. Olukolade who addressed journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Monday said all available evidence put the number of casualties... 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 11, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: APC thinks GEJ’s planning to postpone elections, Suicide bombers attack market in Yobe, UPN denies adopting GEJ as its candidate, and more

An explosion has destroyed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Okrika LGA, Rivers state. The explosion, which reportedly occurred around 3:14 a.m on Sunday, January 10, destroyed the secretariat building. The chairman of the party in the local government, Christian Asifamaka, told journalists that unknown persons used dynamite to attack the party’s office in Abam-Ama in... 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 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

‘PDP cannot manage its success’ || Alex Ekwueme is not happy with his party

by Akan Ido Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to be over-confident about getting block votes for President Jonathan in the general elections coming up in February. The soft-spoken politician who happens to be one of the founding members of the PDP warned the party not to take South... Read More

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January 10, 2015

2015: Who is afraid of Adebayo Musa Ayeni, the APA Presidential candidate?

by Isi Esene The African Peoples Alliance (APA) has come all out to express their displeasure over the omission of its Presidential candidate, Adebayo Musa Ayeni, from the list of candidates contesting in the February 2015 elections. In a release titled ‘Misrepresentation of presidential candidates for the 2015 Nigeria’s general election’, the party said there are... 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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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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“See my pockets – no money!”: Amaechi throws it down at the APC rally in Bayelsa

by Isi Esene Just as President Goodluck Jonathan was throwing it down in Lagos at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally which took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi moments ago did the same thing in Bayelsa, the President’s home state. In his speech at the APC rally to present the... Read More

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Lateef Raji: Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode and the baton of excellence

by Lateef Raji The emergence of Akinwunmi Ambode… is another indication that the party is not in short supply of capable hands to keep the state on the path of growth and progress. For us in Lagos State, the last fifteen years of civil administration had been an epic. Lagos has been able to live... Read More

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Opinion: Agbaje, Ambode and the vision of a ransomed Lagos

by Dehinde Chord Agbaje could not be linked with any terrorist tendencies, either in actual deployment of NURTW thugs or verbal intimidation along the lines of rigging, roasting, arming and charming the ballot process. Why is there a conflict in Ambode’s form fillings? Why is simple truth so complicated? Is he from Ilaje in Ondo state?... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Fani-Kayode threatens to expose Buhari, PDP expresses delight over DSS report, Boko Haram threatens Cameroon govt, and more

The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to attack Cameroon in a video message on YouTube. In the message, Shekau warned that the country would suffer the same terror attacks “that has befallen Nigeria”. The video was posted on Monday, January 5, and was directly addressed to Cameroon’s President Paul Biya. YNaija ... Read More

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Opinion: Akinwumi Ambode – If only evil could stink

by Olabode Odunuga Lagosians would only deceive themselves if they even entertain the thought that Ambode could be held responsible for his own deeds in office. It is too obvious already that this man is not his own man. The human nose is one of man’s most crucial properties. It is connected tightly to breathing and... Read More

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These were the governors missing from GEJ’s campaign inauguration yesterday (and Dickson is one of them)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nine governors were conspicuously missing from the inauguration of the presidential campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, January 6, in Abuja. There was a serious cause for concern among the party stakeholders, going by the absence of the governors, who are believed to be loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More

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