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The #NotTooYoungToRun campaign needs the #NotTooPoorToRun campaign to succeed

by Tosin Adesina In the build up to the 2011 Presidential elections, foremost media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine contested for the Presidency under the banner of the Labour Party and he eventually emerged as the candidate; the shock that happened few weeks to the election is what Dele Momodu won’t forget... Read More

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The recent messages from the PDP seems to be that they can change the ‘change’

by Tosin Adesina Something is happening to the PDP and we need to give the once prodigal son that frittered the nation’s reserve a second look this time around. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was at the helm of affairs from 1999-2015 when it lost to the new entrant – the APC; registered two years... Read More

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There’s a lot of work to do in the APC | Saraki reacts to speculations that he’s defecting to PDP

Senate President Bukola Saraki said contrary to speculations, he was a full member of All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki said this at a Forum in Abuja that the rumours were mischievous urging the public the ignore such. He said that those spreading such information were doing so as propaganda for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).... Read More

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Akala, Ladoja return to PDP

Two former governors of Oyo State, ‎Rasheed Ladoja and Alao Akala have reportedly returned to the PDP. Ladoja and Akala, defected to the Accord Party (AP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively. The two former governors were yesterday represented at a meeting of Oyo State PDP stakeholders, summoned by the national leadership of the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Police who shot FRSC officers dismissed, Osinbajo urges Nigerians to be patient with Buhari | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Police dismiss officer who shot FRSC officers – YNaija Sessions to begin investigations into White House leaks this week – YNaija We’re still reviewing our position on quit notice to Igbos – Arewa Youth – YNaija Rule us out of the agitations for secession – Yoruba Northern group – YNaija... Read More

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15 political parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election

An alliance of 15 registered political parties called The Mega Coalition, said it had endorsed Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South) as its candidate for the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra State. The Chancellor of the coalition, Chief Perry Opara, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Opara said that Uba emerged from... Read More

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APC is not a political party – PDP Spokersperson

Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dayo Adeyeye has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a disunited group who only came to seize power. According to Adeyeye, the APC has not made any significant impact on the society on which it could base its 2019 campaign. The national public secretary of the PDP... Read More

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2007 Presidency: Ahmed Makarfi reacts to Fayose’s interview

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has said he has no hard feelings towards Obasanjo or anybody. Makarfi stated this on Friday in response to the Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose’s interview in the current edition of The Interview magazine. Fayose had in the interview claimed Obasanjo stopped Makarfi and... Read More

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PDP Chairman, Ahmed Makarfi involved in auto crash

A vehicle conveying the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, was today, involved in a multiple collision with other vehicles along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, Punch reports. However, spokesperson of the party, Dayo Adeyeye said in a statement that Makarfi “and all other passengers in his vehicle came out unhurt.” “This is to... Read More

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I can’t reply Fayose because he “has taken leave of common sense” – Odigie-Oyegun

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, blasted the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose over his comments on the state of health of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with journalists shortly after receiving the report of the APC Constitution Review Committee led by the national legal adviser of the party, Muiz Banire, Oyegun... Read More

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How Governors’ visit called Fayose’s bluff

by Alexander O. Onukwue Seven Governors visited President Buhari in London, and from the pictures that were revealed of the visit, it appears Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was really bluffing about the President’s health. Ayodele Fayose has been one of the main critics of Buhari’s Government for over two years and has often called... Read More

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Why an Atiku PDP presidency is not an article of faith yet

by Alexander O. Onukwue So the PDP of Adamawa State wish to welcome Atiku Abubakar back to their fold, to, in line of their reasoning, give him a platform where his talents will be valued and not be wasted. The ready-made interpretation for such a clamor is that Atiku could be an early-bird aspirant for... Read More

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No one was personally invited to PDP caucus meeting | Makarfi replies Sheriff

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said no one was personally invited to the party’s caucus. Makarfi said this while responding to claims by Ali Modu Sheriff that he was not invited to the meeting. According to Vanguard, a source quoted Makarfi as saying even former President Goodluck Jonathan was not... Read More

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The 2019 Race: Why Atiku should appeal to the PDP

by Alexander O. Onukwue The comments credited to the PDP leadership in Adamawa state about a move to bring back former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to their fold has generated reactions from political observers. Atiku has remained politically active and ambitious since his bitter ending with Obasanjo in 2007, making several attempts to gain the... Read More

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APC governors’ visit to Buhari an insult to Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the visit by APC governors to President Muhammadu Buhari in London as “an insult to Nigerians”. In a statement by PDP spokesman, Prince Dayo Adeyeye on Monday, the party said the APC did not think it was right for the President to speak to Nigerians directly. The party said: ... Read More

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‘PDP governors to visit President Buhari’

Six governors are scheduled to leave Nigeria to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London, Punch reports. According the newspaper, among them are those elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Punch reports that the visit was being organised by the office of the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Munguno (retd.). [Read... Read More

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We want Atiku back, he is being under-utilised in APC – PDP

The Adamawa chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday said it wants former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party. PDP Chairman in the state, Abdulrahman Bobboi made this known on Monday while answering questions from journalists during a news conference in Yola. Bobboi said Atiku was being under-utilised in the... Read More

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The alternative fact of Buhari’s meeting with the APC

by Alexander O. Onukwue The majority of us, Nigerians, have believed that President Buhari actually received four Governors, one Minister and the Chairman of the APC, in the afternoon of Sunday, July 23. One photograph of a breakfast table, and another of the five men, has gone into everyone’s hard drive, and we are pretty... Read More

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How Buhari, APC promoted disunity with hate speeches – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the author of hate speeches in the country. The opposition party discredited a statement by Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that the party was promoting disunity with its hate speeches. Spokesman for the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye in a... Read More

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I will defeat Oni, APC for the third time in 2018 – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will defeat the All Progressives Congress and former governor Segun Oni for the third time in the 2018 governorship election. Fayose said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, while reacting to comments made by... Read More

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Sheriff’s loyalists in Ekiti vow not to quit the PDP for Fayose

Loyalists of sacked National Chairman of PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, in Ekiti have vowed not to quit the party for either Governor Ayodele Fayose or his supporters. The loyalists also dismissed a report that they are defecting to Mega Party of Nigeria (MPN) adding that “they cannot quit the house they laboured hard to... Read More

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The Thread: Electoral violence is “apparently” not a thing of the past in Nigeria and must be addressed before 2019

When the 2015 elections were over, everyone was of the view that electoral violence was no longer a “thing” to be considered in Nigeria’s political sphere and the 2019 elections would be totally free of any violent occurrence, as people have begun to understand its dispensability. However, it became an issue of concern again when... Read More

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Lagos poll: APC wins Oshodi/Isolo, collation ongoing in other councils

Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi/Isolo local government area, Bolaji Muse-Ariyo, has been declared the winner of Saturday election. Ariyo polled a total of 8,429 votes to defeat Adeola Williams, his closest contender from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 3928 votes. Abari Ajibola, returning officer of the Lagos State... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections.... Read More

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Fayose, Omisore can’t send me out of PDP – Kashamu

Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu has said nobody can send him out of the Peoples Democratic Party. He said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He also dismissed reports that he was planning to defect to another party. He alleged that the reports linking him to the alleged defection were... Read More

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Some people will hide their heads in shame, when Buhari returns – Adesina

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has said some persons with hide their heads in shame when Buhari returns. In an article on Friday, Adesina described these set of persons as “filthy dreamers”. He described those who have been praying for the President’s death as “shallow” and “vacuous”. [Read... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 21st of July

Read all the stories and analyses on YNaija here: BREAKING: Sean Spicer resigns as White House Press Secretary We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi “I don’t think God has fixed a date for the Igbo to go” – APC Chieftain

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. We’re In Talks With Over 16 Political Parties To Take Power Back – Makarfi The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections. 2. Sean Spicer... Read More

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LG poll: Lagos PDP deny alliance with Labour Party

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied media reports that the party had entered an alliance with the Labour party (LP) ahead of the local government election in Lagos. In a statement on Friday, Segun Adewale, chairman of Lagos PDP, described the alliance as “imaginary”. He said the report is a... Read More

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