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“Without PDP, the Republic will collapse” – President Jonathan
by Adeniyi Abdul Nigerians don't appreciate the Peoples Democratic Party enough; if President Jonathan's latest words are anything to go by. But he doesn't mind, as, in his opinion, it's…
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“Be ready for a surprise in 2015” – ACN talks tough, as usual
by Adeniyi Abdul Opposition party Action Congress of Nigeria has once again promised nothing less than victory at the 2015 Presidential polls. National treasurer of the party, Chief Kenneth Kobani…
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Boko Haram changed my focus – GEJ explains why he hasn’t fulfilled his campaign promises
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has today explained why he seems to have deviated from his campaign promises of job creation, provision of infrastructure, food security, and constant power…
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#EdoHasDecided: “I am encouraged to do better,” says Oshiomhole
by Isi Esene The winner of Saturday's governorship poll in Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that his victory will encourage him to do more for the people of the state.…
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#EdoDecides: We don’t have anything to say – PDP
by Isi Esene Many observers expected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to release a statement throwing in the towel and accepting their loss when the results of yesterday's governorship elections…
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“We also claim victory in Edo” – PDP Youth Circuit
by Hauwa Gambo If you think it's only the governor, Adams Oshiomhole who's ecstatic about the Action Congress of Nigeria's victory today in the gubernatorial elections, well think again. A…
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“PDP will win in Edo State” – See a timeline of Top 7 #EdoDecides quotes from this week
by Adeniyi Abdul The Edo State gubernatorial elections have come and gone with Adams Oshiomhole emerging victor and retaining his position. The elections weren't characterised as your typical Nigerian political…
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Now, that’s how you win an election! Oshiomhole grabs all LGAs in Edo
by Hauwa Gambo The fear of the People's Democratic Party gripped people all night - but now it's official, Adams Oshiomhole wins a second term, and he wins it big!…
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#EdoDecides: “Frenzied and desperate” – PDP spits venom at Oshiomhole
by Adeniyi Abdul It looks like it's business as usual with the PDP and ACN in Edo State, with the former accusing the latter of “frenzied and desperate antics of…
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2,000 members of ACN including Governor Fashola’s aide defect to PDP in Lagos
by Chi Ibe An exodus has occurred in the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) with about 2, 000 members in Lagos, led by Abdulkareem Rafiu, a former security aide to Gov.…
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You’re on your own – PDP tells Mimiko
by Isi Esene Oil and water don't mix, and so the PDP has denied reports suggesting a working alliance with the Ondo State Labour Party (LP) governor, Olusegun Mimiko, with a view to defeating…
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“Only the PDP has the potential to unify this country,” says PDP governor Dickson
by Tolu Orekoya Voicing his distrust of the opposition parties in Nigeria, Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson warned Nigerians about potentially destructive activities of the opposition parties in the country, worrying that…
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“Kangaroo election” – Ondo ACN aspirants kick against (s)election of Akeredolu
by Stanley Azuakola Once again, the tradition of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in shunning democratic primaries in favour of hand-picking candidates is causing ripples within the party. In Ondo State,…
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“Isn’t it evil?” – PDP wonders why Buhari has not apologised to Yoruba people
by Adeniyi Abdul The dust has barely settled from former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari's latest statement about Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party, but he is clearly not about…
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Conflict of interest? PDP to host INEC auditors with N13 million
by Stanley Azuakola We cannot know for sure how much is squirreled away in the coffers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). One thing we do know is that the party’s National Auditor,…
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This is for your information: How the PDP plans to raise money (Hint: Investments in oil and telecoms)
by Stanley Azuakola The Peoples Democratic Party is by far the wealthiest party in Nigeria. The spending power of the party only lies in the realm of dreams for many…
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“We are doing nonsense in Nigeria” – Buhari charges again
by Lekan Olanrewaju The last time former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari shared his thoughts on Nigeria it involved something of a prophecy of doom that led to a…
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Decay, retrogression, desperation: These are a few of Tinubu’s favourite words (about the PDP)
by Lekan Olanrewaju You could be forgiven for forgetting that other states exist in Nigeria besides Edo, what with the constant bickering the Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress…
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PDP vs PDP: We have the first casualty
by Stanley Azuakola Alhaji Habu Fari, the principal private secretary to the PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur, has been sacked. This makes him the first casualty in the ongoing battle…
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“You’re too aggressive, man’: Tukur vs Oyinlola, PDP vs PDP
by Stanley Azuakola The PDP national chairman, Bamanga Tukur and national secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, have been at loggerheads. That is the press version. The official PDP version however, is that…
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‘Is it in Edo State that you will defeat ACN?’ – Adams Oshiomole thinks the PDP is ‘funny’
by Lekan Olanrewaju News of political parties in Nigeria throwing barbs at one another is nothing shocking, and apparently the Edo State Governor has no problem with that. Governor Adams Oshiomole in…
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Stop relying on ‘archaic, barbaric, and guerrilla’ tactics, PDP tells ACN
by Stanley Azuakola PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), through its national publicity secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, has fired some harsh words at the Action…
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They took their sweet time: PDP finally defines its “ideology”
by Stanley Azuakola No longer can anyone describe the PDP as a party bereft of ideology, that is if you can take their word for it. Although the full details…
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United We Stand: ANPP urges opposition to unite against PDP
by Chi Ibe Chairman ANPP Ogbonnaya Onu The National Chairman of ANPP, Ogbonnaya Onu, has made a call to all-non PDP political parties in Nigeria urging them to unite…
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You are hypocrites: PDP comes down on the ACN… again
by Lekan Olanrewaju A statement from the PDP Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mr Kayode Babade has criticised former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for questioning the integrity of the 2011 Presidential elections. Tinubu had previously stated…
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Dele Momodu: The options before Nigeria’s opposition parties
Actions and reactions are always equal and opposite” -Third Law of Motion, Isaac Newton Fellow Nigerians, please let’s start our weekly conversation with a simple Arithmetic since my Maths is…
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“If the president wants to build roads, people will say no!” – 6 top quotes from the PDP publicist’s SaharaReporters interview
by Stanley Azuakola People's Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Olisah Metuh showed today that he isn't afraid to swim with the sharks as he sat for an interview with…
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Are we bored yet? PDP tells the ACN to quit lyin’
by Lekan Olanrewaju At this point it's safe to say we can all agree that these two parties probably need to sit down and iron out their issues over cookies and…
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Thisday vs Punch: Who is lying on Buhari and Northern Governors?
by Stanley Azuakola Same event; same characters; two media houses; different, opposing narratives… who is lying? Depending on the daily you read this morning, your understanding of what happened at…
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Segun Dada: General Buhari spoke my mind
by Segun Dada "Except there is justice in the conduct of the elections, blood will flow because there will be bloodshed between the dogs and the baboons." This is the…
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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