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 a bit suspect. The whole idea is to establish who qualifies to be called proper opposition in Nigeria. In my permutations, I’m reasonably assured that... Read More

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May 19, 2012

“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 radical online news outlet, Sahara Reporters. Conventionally, officials of the government and PDP stay away from granting interviews to online media so Metuh, the lawyer... Read More

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May 19, 2012

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 cups of iced tea. Unless, of course, you find the constant back and forth entertaining in which case you won’t be disappointed by them. In... Read More

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May 18, 2012

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 yesterday’s meeting of the Northern Governors Forum held in Kaduna might be different from that of your next door neighbour. That’s because both the Thisday... Read More

Buhari, governors, jonathan, northern, PDP, punch, ThisDay

May 17, 2012

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 statement reportedly made by General Buhari on Monday, the very words that is causing a lot of commotion and chaos. General Muhammad Buhari was also... Read More

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May 17, 2012

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 residents of the state to embark on a 7-day prayer and fasting session to implore divine intervention to save the state from apparent troublesome occurrences.... Read More

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May 17, 2012

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 Muhammadu Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Yesterday, the ACN chimed in on the issue, and without mincing words, the ACN threw its support behind... Read More

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May 16, 2012

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 ACN to send barbs in the direction of the PDP, over what the former views as a “dream” to rule Lagos State. In a statement... Read More

acn, lagos state, PDP

May 16, 2012

“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 Haram“, the PDP Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has spoken out about the sect, stating that it is simply fighting for justice. Speaking on Tuesday in... Read More

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May 16, 2012

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 Congress of Nigeria (ACN). On the side of the PDP, its national leader President Goodluck Jonathan continues to underwhelm, and on the part of the... Read More

2015. acn, bloodshed, Buhari, CPC, PDP

May 16, 2012

“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” from Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Reuben Abati who promptly advised him to visit the zoo. Now, the People’s Democratic Party has expressed its... Read More

Buhari, GEJ, jonathan, PDP

May 16, 2012

“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 was to bring up the Hippocratic Oath when confronting the doctors on the issue. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of Lagos State, however, seems to... Read More

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May 16, 2012

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 his own suspicions, that is. Speaking through Buba Galadima, the National Secretary for his party, the CPC, in an interview yesterday, he stated that he was... Read More

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May 14, 2012

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” member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State for more than ten years. In that time he has risen to become a “Unit... Read More

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May 14, 2012

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 Democratic Party, the PDP choose to exchange words, the claws truly come out. A group has once again lashed out at the PDP, with the... Read More

Edo state, Oshiomole, PDP

May 13, 2012

“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 “mischief-makers” for spreading the rumours, and the ACN stating in no equivocal terms that they “are not bothered” about whatever road he decides to travel.... Read More

2015 elections, PDP

May 7, 2012

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 Owoye Azazi had previously accused the PDP of being responsible for the recent spate of violence in the country but the PDP has once again... Read More

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May 6, 2012

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 Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has come out to deny any involvement in the occurrence. Olaitan Oyerinde, Special Adviser and Principal Secretary to Governor Adams... Read More

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May 5, 2012

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, it must be miserably obvious to everyone by now, except the incurable optimists, that Armageddon is here. You don’t have to be a prophet of... Read More

Azazi, danjuma, nigeria, PDP

May 4, 2012

“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 Party, PDP, as “childish”. Governor Fashola had been criticised by the PDP for the celebration of days in office and achievements, which the party described as... Read More

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May 1, 2012

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 in Lagos over the weekend. According to the Punch, Tinubu said: “To tell you categorically, I did not attend any meeting with the president, in... Read More

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May 1, 2012

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 in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday, blamed the PDP for the activities of the Boko Haram sect, stating that it was a result of the... Read More

Azazi, boko haram, PDP

April 22, 2012

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 ruling Peoples Democratic Party. Buhari, who recently announced he would be recontesting in the 2015 presidential elections, delivered something of a prophecy of doom, warning... Read More

Buhari, CPC, PDP

April 21, 2012

“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 Court. Sylva had filed a suit against the party over the rightful candidate for the concluded 11 February governorship election in the state, but the... Read More

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April 16, 2012

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 fact that he is already in his second term in office, having taken the Oath of Office of President twice. The suit was filed by... Read More

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April 8, 2012

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 claws and called on security agencies to investigate Osun state governor over an alleged plot to take students union leaders to Cuba for paramilitary training.... Read More

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April 8, 2012

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 days has seen both sides spitting venom with very little, if any, caution. The Action Congress of Nigeria in Oyo State has accused the Peoples... Read More

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April 6, 2012

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” fairly. Excerpts: You also find people doing almost anything to get elected which worried me a bit because it seemed a little like a do... Read More

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April 6, 2012

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 political expert or pundit, but something didn’t sit quite right with me when the newly-minted National Publicity Secretary Olisa Metuh stated, “The party will soon... Read More

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April 5, 2012

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 for the event was not tested. I managed to avoid most of the traffic caused by the closure of roads around the Eagle Square, venue... Read More

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Dele Momodu: The options before Nigeria’s opposition parties

“If the president wants to build roads, people will say no!” – 6 top quotes from the PDP publicist’s SaharaReporters interview

Are we bored yet? PDP tells the ACN to quit lyin’

Thisday vs Punch: Who is lying on Buhari and Northern Governors?

Segun Dada: General Buhari spoke my mind

Let the ‘Hunger Games’ begin: Edo State PDP calls for seven days fasting and prayers

Leave him alone! – ACN slams PDP over Buhari criticism

The catfight continues: “You are dull and uncreative”- ACN mocks PDP’s aspirations to rule Lagos

“Boko Haram bombs are a fight for justice” – PDP Chairman tells us how he really feels

YNaija Editorial: It’s time for Buhari to pass the mic

“We appreciate your frustration”- PDP shows Buhari some love

“Fashola, you have blood on your hands”- PDP blames ACN for doctors’ sack

They are planning to hang me: Buhari speaks up again

Tolu Ogunlesi :The PDP and the rest (YNaija FrontPage)

Question Time: “Why do you think blackmail can help you?” – Edo group asks PDP

“We won’t campaign if we don’t deliver now”- More sweet words from the PDP

The PDP says: ‘Trust us!’

Leave us out of this – PDP insists it isn’t involved in killing of Oshiomole’s aide

Dele Momodu: When Danjuma speaks, we must listen

“We want to educate you”- ACN throws more barbs at PDP over Fashola criticism

Bola Tinubu denies alleged secret meeting with President Jonathan

Azazi must go – Abubakar Tsav, Balarabe Musa call for resignation

You are frustrated – PDP tells Buhari

“Everyone involved shall face the judgement of God” – Timipre Sylva responds to Supreme Court dismissal

You Heard The Man: “This is my first term,” says President Jonathan

The Catfight Continues – PDP accuses Aregbesola of training militants in Cuba; ACN calls PDP “charlatans”

Is This Now A Catfight? ACN fires back at PDP over Tinubu birthday – “PDP officials are psychologically harried”

YNaija Interview: “We should not be discouraged by Nigerian politics” – Bobo Omotayo

So I hear PDP wants to fight corruption…

Cashless or Clueless? Onoshe Nwabuikwu’s ‘Airtime’ reviews Starquest, Tinsel and that annoying CBN commercial

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