Still on the job: Rivers police commissioner, Mbu, places ban on ALL political rallies

by ‘Jola Sotubo Barely 24 hours after news of his impending removal from office was announced, the Police Commissioner of Rivers, Joseph Mbu, has exercised his power. [READ:Rivers police commissioner, Mbu, ‘to be removed from office’ – (Report)] Mr. Mbu has banned all political rallies within the state in a bid to reduce the increasing... Read More

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February 2, 2014

10 things you should know about Atiku’s defection to APC

by ‘Jola Sotubo After widespread consultation and speculation, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has finally left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). [READ: Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up] Atiku made the official announcement today and highlighted his disappointment in the PDP and the path the... Read More

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February 2, 2014

I will help the APC win the 2015 elections – Atiku (Read full statement)

by Isi Esene Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally made his move out of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to join the opposition All Progressives Congress. With this decision Atiku is joining ex-PDP governors including Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi in cross-carpeting to the APC which is swelling in its rank daily. Read Atiku’s statement... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up

by Akan Ido Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has for long hinted about exiting thee ruling Peoples Democratic Party has finally made his decision to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar tweeted about his formal exit some moments ago saying the country “needs leadership focused on our people.” See the tweet below:... Read More

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February 1, 2014

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 no single House of Reps member, nor State assembly member. All former Local Government chairmen that are a strong political bloc in the defunct ANPP... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Ex-VP, Atiku ends nationwide consultations, set to declare for APC

by Akan Ido After an elaborate round of political consultative meeting which took him round the country including a well-publicized session in Edo State, former Vice-President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have decided to dump the party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say Atiku, who increasingly sees the... Read More

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February 1, 2014

IBB meets PDP chairman behind closed doors, Lagos starts issuing e-C of O & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Lagos begins issuance of electronic certificate of occupancy The electronic Certificates of Occupancy (e-C of O) has been awarded by the Lagos State Government on Friday in Ikeja to 55 property owners in the state. The documents were presented to the beneficiaries by Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola at a brief ceremony to officially kick-start the issuance of the e-certificates. The first... Read More

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January 31, 2014

Back on top: PDP reclaims majority position in the House of Reps

by Oge Okonkwo The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was said to have reclaimed its majority position in the House of Representatives yesterday following another defection of a member from Nassarawa state from the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). The House of Representative member, David Ombugadu, in a letter read by the Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,said he decided to dump his Congress for Progressive... Read More

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January 31, 2014

Opinion: Let’s talk about Okorocha’s Imo deportation

by Mustapha Saddiq According to the report, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state raised the alarm that they might be Boko Haram insurgents and so the government was left with no option than to send them packing ‘safely’ back home. Earlier this week, there was a news reported by one of the national... Read More

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January 30, 2014

Opinion: 20 lies we all tell ourselves… and others

by Hemenseter Butu Corruption in Nigeria should be eliminated: Oh yeah? How did you get your drivers licence in 2 days? Did you pay tax on the last revenue you received, though the government wasn’t aware? Abegi leave matter for Matthias We do tell lies. Sometimes we convince ourselves something we did by chance or... Read More

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January 29, 2014

Opinion: When will Nigeria get its own Mandela?

by Toks Ero The ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the emerging All Progressives Congress, APC, both two sides of the same coin, are flexing political muscles not because they have the interest of the masses at heart, but because they want to capture power to corner the wealth of the nation to satisfy their... Read More

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January 29, 2014

Shekarau dumps APC for PDP, Benue Assembly address Fulani attacks & other important news you should know today

Ex-Kano Governor, Shekarau, dumps APC for PDP The former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shekarau, backed by his supporters from the 44 local government areas of Kano, made the declaration at his Bompai GRA residence in Kano today. He said... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Opinion: Atiku Abubakar – The dilemma of a political strategist

by Olusola Fabiyi In the APC, where he is said to have most of his friends as members, Atiku has the impression that the party offers a real chance for change and reform in the country. A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, is not a new swimmer in the Nigeria’s murky political waters. He has... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Femi Aribisala: How the 2015 elections will play out for Tinubu

by Femi Aribisala This, therefore, is my position. The APC adventure marks the end of the road politically for Tinubu. It is downhill all the way for him from now on. The very things that made Tinubu successful in the South-West are bound to shipwreck him in the APC. Over the past few years, Bola... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Okey Ndibe: Why the APC is just a re-baptized PDP

by Okey Ndibe With each passing day, the All Progressives Congress (APC) resembles a re-baptized PDP. In fact, a part of me suspects that the APC is something of the PDP’s Plan B, a part and parcel of the PDP’s threat to run Nigeria for a minimum of sixty years, or until the country collapses... Read More

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January 27, 2014

#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The All Progressives Congress (APC) might be getting ready to receive yet another big political player of the People’s democratic Party (PDP) into their midst. According to reports, the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar may be packing his bags in preparation for a move to the APC. Atiku, who was one of... Read More

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January 26, 2014

‘Yes, the letter is ready’: 17 PDP Senators set to decamp to APC

There are indications that seventeen members Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators will be decamping to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) during the course of the week. This decision was made public on Sunday in Ilorin, Kwara State by Sen. Bukola Saraki, former governor of the state and chairman of the Senate committee on environment.... Read More

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January 26, 2014

Simon Kolawole: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – The FG has a lot of explaining to do

by Simon Kolawole The Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway always inspires me to think of what is possible in Nigeria. I dream of driving between Lagos and Ibadan on such a wide and smooth road. I was over the moon when President Goodluck Jonathan announced last year that the Federal Government was taking over the reconstruction... Read More

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January 26, 2014

Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger

by Tunde Bakare On whether I see the APC as credible alternative to the PDP, particularly with the type of people the party is currently fraternizing with, let me put it this way, if you take on a Sango (god of thunder) worshiper and tell him he is an idolater, he might not agree with you.... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Ex-governor Attahiru Bafarawa dumps APC for the PDP

Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Sokoto State has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after dumping the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say the governor announced his decision to decamp through his media adviser, Yusuf Dingyadi who described the Bafarawa’ decision has “collective and unanimous”. He added that the decision was made on... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Opinion: Mr President, it’s never too late to make a difference

by Olufemi Osho Mr. President, while on my part I have resolved to turn a new leaf in my attitude toward you, I believe it is not too late for you to begin to right every wrong, within your power, in Nigeria. Dear Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, It is my utmost honour and privilege to... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Dele Momodu: A tale of 3 political parties

by Dele Momodu Since we cannot import saints from heaven, we would have to manage the ill-assorted bunch that comprise the opposition which we have on parade at this difficult moment. Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to share my views with you on why it is easy for bad politicians and incompetent leaders to thrive... Read More

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January 24, 2014

OBJ was right, PDP’s Buruji Kashamu is a wanted man in the US (Report)

Contrary to claims by the estranged political associate of Olusegun Obasanjo and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ogun State, Buruji Kashamu, that he is no longer wanted by the United States authorities for drugs smuggling, the U.S. has confirmed that Kashamu is still very much wanted. In an exclusive email obtained by AfricanSpotlight from... Read More

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January 24, 2014

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 on two occasions and he has threatened to lead a public party delegation to overawe me at the next attempt. The political misfortune that befell... Read More

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January 24, 2014

Opinion: Dear Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, you are deceitful sir

by Alofe Sunday I keep asking myself that if you could betray Bola Tinubu who would probably take up close to 95% of your autobiography if and when you decide to write it, then the masses of Ekiti whom you have no personal relationship with are in for real trouble should you be elected governor.... Read More

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January 23, 2014

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido After the crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee in Abuja today, the All Progressives Congress has directed National Assembly members under the aegis of the party to “block all legislative proposals including the 2014 Budget and confirmation of all nominees to military and civilian positions to public office until the rule... Read More

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Still on the job: Rivers police commissioner, Mbu, places ban on ALL political rallies

10 things you should know about Atiku’s defection to APC

I will help the APC win the 2015 elections – Atiku (Read full statement)

Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up

Salihu Yakasai: Ibrahim Shekarau, the epitome of hypocrisy (Y! Politico)

Ex-VP, Atiku ends nationwide consultations, set to declare for APC

IBB meets PDP chairman behind closed doors, Lagos starts issuing e-C of O & other important news you should know today

Back on top: PDP reclaims majority position in the House of Reps

Opinion: Let’s talk about Okorocha’s Imo deportation

Opinion: 20 lies we all tell ourselves… and others

Opinion: When will Nigeria get its own Mandela?

Shekarau dumps APC for PDP, Benue Assembly address Fulani attacks & other important news you should know today

Opinion: Atiku Abubakar – The dilemma of a political strategist

Femi Aribisala: How the 2015 elections will play out for Tinubu

Okey Ndibe: Why the APC is just a re-baptized PDP

#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

‘Yes, the letter is ready’: 17 PDP Senators set to decamp to APC

Simon Kolawole: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – The FG has a lot of explaining to do

Tunde Bakare: Why I distanced myself from the APC merger

Ex-governor Attahiru Bafarawa dumps APC for the PDP

Opinion: Mr President, it’s never too late to make a difference

Dele Momodu: A tale of 3 political parties

OBJ was right, PDP’s Buruji Kashamu is a wanted man in the US (Report)

Akin Osuntokun: Tambuwal lacks principle and political fidelity

Opinion: Dear Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, you are deceitful sir

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death

Lai Mohammed: The Presidency and its dubious self appraisal

Dele Agekameh: Tukur as the PDP sacrificial lamb

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