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Let the ‘Hunger Games’ begin: Edo State PDP calls for seven days fasting and prayers
by Lekan Olanrewaju Do you believe in the power of fasting and prayers? Well, so does Africa’s largest political party, the PDP. The Edo State chapter of the party has invited…
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Leave him alone! – ACN slams PDP over Buhari criticism
by Lekan Olanrewaju We just knew that it was too good to be true, that is, the silence of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) over the recent war-of-words between General…
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The catfight continues: “You are dull and uncreative”- ACN mocks PDP’s aspirations to rule Lagos
by Lekan Olanrewaju Another day, another drama in this unending catfight between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria. This time it's the turn of the…
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“Boko Haram bombs are a fight for justice” – PDP Chairman tells us how he really feels
by Lekan Olanrewaju While some blame the ruling Peoples Democratic Party for the activities of the Boko Haram sect, and Buhari labels the present administration as the "the biggest Boko…
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YNaija Editorial: It’s time for Buhari to pass the mic
The real tragedy of course is this: the only three viable options for national leadership are the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and the Action…
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“We appreciate your frustration”- PDP shows Buhari some love
by Lekan Olanrewaju The words of General Muhammadu Buhari seem to have hit quite a few nerves. Yesterday, he received a retort to his statement about President Jonathan "leading the biggest Boko Haram"…
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“Fashola, you have blood on your hands”- PDP blames ACN for doctors’ sack
by Lekan Olanrewaju Well here's a new one. The recent doctor's strike has blown in several directions, generally at Governor Fashola, the doctors themselves, and possibly at whomever the first person…
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They are planning to hang me: Buhari speaks up again
by Lekan Olanrewaju As if being told to visit the zoo wasn't bad enough, former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari may now be in danger of being arrested. Well, if we're to believe…
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Tolu Ogunlesi :The PDP and the rest (YNaija FrontPage)
The ACN would do well to learn from the failings of the PDP, shun ethnic insularity, and curb a growing propensity for dictatorial behaviour. Joseph Chukwuyenum has been a “card-carrying”…
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Question Time: “Why do you think blackmail can help you?” – Edo group asks PDP
by Lekan Olanrewaju Political feuds are nothing new in this country, or anywhere in the world for that matter. But we'll all agree that whenever major parties such as the Peoples…
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“We won’t campaign if we don’t deliver now”- More sweet words from the PDP
by Lekan Olanrewaju By now, everyone is bored with all the talk about President Jonathan's rumoured plans to contest in the 2015 election; what with the President spewing venom at those he termed as…
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The PDP says: ‘Trust us!’
by Lekan Olanrewaju The People's Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that contrary to certain opinions, it is not responsible for any destabilisation in the country. The National Security Adviser, General…
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Leave us out of this – PDP insists it isn’t involved in killing of Oshiomole’s aide
by Lekan Olanrewaju As people everywhere try to figure out the "80 year old godfather" Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole blamed for the murder of his Principal Secretary, the Edo State…
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Dele Momodu: When Danjuma speaks, we must listen
by Dele Momodu Everything continues in its state of rest or uniform motion Except an external force acts on it” – Isaac Newton, First Law of Motion Fellow Nigerians,…
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“We want to educate you”- ACN throws more barbs at PDP over Fashola criticism
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Lagos State Chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria has come to the defence of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, dismissing criticism directed his way by the Peoples Democratic…
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Bola Tinubu denies alleged secret meeting with President Jonathan
by Chi Ibe The former governor of Lagos State and the National Leader of Action Congress of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has denied attending an exclusive meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Azazi must go – Abubakar Tsav, Balarabe Musa call for resignation
by Lekan Olanrewaju It's near-impossible to have missed the recent stir caused by General Andrew Azazi. Azazi, who is Nigeria's National Security Adviser, at the Second South South Economic Summit…
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You are frustrated – PDP tells Buhari
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Head of State, and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC in the April 2011 elections, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, has spoken out against the…
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“Everyone involved shall face the judgement of God” – Timipre Sylva responds to Supreme Court dismissal
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Bayelsa state governor yesterday received a response to his suit filed against the Peoples Democratc Party, PDP, in the form of a dismissal from the Supreme…
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You Heard The Man: “This is my first term,” says President Jonathan
by Hauwa Gambo President Goodluck Jonathan has asked an Abuja High Court to dismiss a suit which seeks to stop him from contesting the 2015 presidential elections based on the…
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The Catfight Continues – PDP accuses Aregbesola of training militants in Cuba; ACN calls PDP “charlatans”
by Lekan Olanrewaju The back and forth between these two parties won't be ending any time soon it appears. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has once more drawn out it's…
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Is This Now A Catfight? ACN fires back at PDP over Tinubu birthday – “PDP officials are psychologically harried”
by Lekan Olanrewaju We are only about two steps away before a full-blown catfight errupts between the PDP and the ACN. Both parties haven't exactly been known to be particularly chummy, but the past few…
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YNaija Interview: “We should not be discouraged by Nigerian politics” – Bobo Omotayo
Bobo Omotayo, writer, PR practitioner and political aspirant was recently on the Rubbin’ Minds TV show. Here he talks about his political ambition and how to play the "dirty game"…
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So I hear PDP wants to fight corruption…
by Tolu Orekoya “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi So PDP’s old kick is new again—the promise to tackle corruption. I am no…
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Cashless or Clueless? Onoshe Nwabuikwu’s ‘Airtime’ reviews Starquest, Tinsel and that annoying CBN commercial
Now the PDP convention is over I would have avoided the much talked about PDP convention if I could. As an Abuja resident, I thank God the thousands of policemen…
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Is there hope for youth in the PDP? Yes, but children below 40 are not allowed – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola As long as the opposition keeps acting like spoilt kids, the PDP would be celebrating a landslide in 2015 Tinubu Mythology Contest The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola is sponsoring…
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ACN refuses to back down – Accuses President of “the worst form of crudity”
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) called for President Goodluck Jonathan to be impeached by the National Assembly over what it referred to as the "soliciting…
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So long, Baba! Obasanjo resigns as PDP Board of Trustees chairman
by Hauwa Gambo Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and informal Nigerian ambassador has resigned his position as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Below is text…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Sacked governor wins re-run election in Kebbi …. We will not contest result, says CPC
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former governor of Kebbi state, Saidu Dakingari was yesterday announced as the winner in the governorship re-run election held yesterday. According to the Chief Returning Officer of…
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Chinedu Ekeke: “You cannot change the PDP, the PDP will change you” (Part 1)
"Remember Okwesilieze Nwodo – the ousted party chairman who was out to instill discipline in the party? What became of him? The system ate him up!" Last Saturday saw…
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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