Tinubu will destroy himself, Obasanjo will fight with Buhari – This PDP chieftain predicts doom for APC

Jonathan lost… but he’s still working for Nigerians

by Ranti Joseph Well despite President Goodluck Jonathan’s loss at the March 28 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he is still working for Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, made the clarification in a message he posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. Abati... Read More

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Senator Alhassan will not accept Taraba governorship election result

by Panshak Ibrahim Senator Aisha Alhassan, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the just-concluded governorship election in Taraba State, says she will not accept the result of the polls announced by INEC on Sunday, April 26. Alhassan, who was aiming to become the first elected female governor in the history of Nigeria, got... Read More

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After suffering a ‘campaign of calumny’, Okorocha says he’s governor of PDP, APGA and APC

by Azubuike Azikiwe After winning the governorship election of Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, says he is the governor of everyone, including those in the opposition parties. Okorocha stated this on Saturday, April 25, while speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Owerri. He said: “I dedicate my victory at the... Read More

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“I am here today to tell you that I’m not dead” | “One can no longer walk both sides of the street at the same time” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. “Let us make sacrifices and deliver on what we promised the people to make our jobs as members of the executive much easier. People should feel secure in Nigeria. Let us give confidence to the people who voted us in no matter who you are, you should get justice. Whatever we... Read More

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APC’s Aisha Alhassan loses to the PDP in Taraba

by Ranti Joseph Well Mama Taraba lost the election after all as Daruis Ishaku of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Taraba supplementary governorship election held on Saturday. The Returning Officer, Kyari Mohammed, who announced the result on Sunday in Jalingo, said Ishaku scored 369,318 votes to emerge victorious. He said Aisha Alhassan... Read More

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Why PDP Senator and family members were arrested during Imo election yesterday

by Azubuike Azikiwe During the governorship election rerun in Oru East LGA in Imo state, a Senator of the Peoples Democratic Party and his family members were arrested. Senator Hope Uzodinma was arrested by a joint team of policemen and soldiers, alongside his uncle and elder sister over alleged electoral malpractices. The trio were accused... Read More

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“I’m not afraid of him and he knows that” – Bode George speaks on his relationship with Tinubu

by Kolapo Olapoju PDP chieftain, Bode George, says he is not afraid of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress. George who had initially stated that he would go on exile if Tinubu gets into government, said he is not worried because the APC chieftain can’t do anything to him. In an interview with... Read More

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PDP takes control of Abia as Ikpeazu is declared governor-elect

by Ranti Joseph The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okezie Ikpeazu, has been declared winner of the governorship election in Abia. The INEC returning officer in the state, Ozumba, while announcing the result in the early hours of Sunday morning, in Umuahia, said Ikpeazu polled a total of 264,713 votes to beat his... Read More

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Blame Patience Jonathan’s stubborness for PDP’s defeat – Party chieftain

by Iyobosa Omoregie A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, has named outgoing First Lady, Patience Jonathan as one of the reasons why the party suffered a heavy defeat in the recently-concluded elections. The Bayelsa State publicity secretary of the party, Osom Makbere, says President Goodluck Jonathan lost the March 28 presidential election due to... Read More

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APC, PDP Senators hold separate meetings over Amaechi and Uguru | YNaija.com

April 25, 2015

Death recorded as Kogi PDP, APC youths clash

by Ranti Joseph During a clash between youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) at Anyigba Okura constituency of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State one person is allegedly dead. The clash occurred on Saturday during the supplementary election in some wards and polling units across six LGAs of Kogi State.... Read More

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April 25, 2015

Paul Utho: Navigating the way forward for the PDP

by Paul Utho The loss in the 2015 elections should be an eye opener and a wake-up call to the political class in Nigeria that power is transient and that the will of the people supersedes theirs. With the conclusion of the 2015 general elections, reality has no doubt, dawned on the People’s Democratic... Read More

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April 25, 2015

PDP is plotting to snatch control of National Assembly from APC

by Kolapo Olapoju As a result of the failure of the All Progressives Congress to agree on zoning of offices, the Peoples Democratic Party is reportedly plotting to seize control of the National Assembly. On Thursday, April 23, during a meeting held in Abuja, the APC leaders could not arrive at a consensus regarding the... Read More

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April 24, 2015

“Vote against Ngwa and die” – Someone is using coffins to scare voters in Abia (See Photos)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Some supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Abia state is using coffins as scare tactics against people planning to vote against him. The coffins which read: “Vote against Ngwa and die” is meant to scare voters into voting for Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, who is from Obingwa local government area of... Read More

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PDP chieftain tells us why Jonathan won’t contest in 2019

by Ranti Joseph A member, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebenezer Babatope, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will not run for the presidency in 2019. He explained that the party would shop for a strong Hausa/Fulani candidate to run against the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, in 2019. Babatope, who is also... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No worries Jonathan will hand over to Buhari on May 29 | PDP says they will rebrand and regain power in 2019 | Fayose pledges loyalty to Jonathan | More stories

No worries Jonathan will hand over to Buhari May 29. ThisDay PDP says they will rebrand and regain power in 2019. YNaija Ezekwesili wants Obama to help rescue the Chibok girls. ThisDay Ikpeazu not desperate to be governor. Leadership APC taunts PDP, says if they can’t survive in opposition, quit politics. YNaija PDP wants Imo... Read More

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If you can’t survive in opposition, then quit politics – APC taunts PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party to quit politics if they cannot stand being in opposition. The party implored members and leaders of the PDP to stay in their party and rebuild it to become a very robust and strong opposition. In a statement signed by... Read More

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“He was not qualified” – APC challenges Kashamu’s victory in election tribunal

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress’ candidate in Ogun-East senatorial district, Dapo Abiodun, has filed a petition before the state National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the victory of the winner, Buruji Kashamu of the Peoples Democratic Party. Abiodun argued in the petition, that Kashamu was not qualified to contest the election and that... Read More

This Bishop has a serious warning for Buhari… and it’s related to PDP defectors

by Temitope Onitiju President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has been warned to be careful of the defecting politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party. The Diocesan Bishop, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Egba, Rt Reverend Emmanuel Adekunle, says Buhari should not to allow the defectors pollute his administration. Adekunle gave the counsel on Tuesday, April 21,... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dickson feels disloyalty caused PDP’s downfall | APC wants NHRC, ICC into Fayose’s matter | PDP chief confesses, says he worked for APC victory | More stories

Dickson feels disloyalty caused PDP’s downfall. Vanguard APC wants NHRC, ICC into Fayose’s matter. Punch Ambode sets up transition committee. Vanguard Still on the matter, Agbakoba wants high commissioner recalled. Punch Deputy governor Ondo gets impeachment notice. Vanguard GEJ gets thumbs up for maturity from Ghanian president. Punch Okupe seems confused, says he respect Buhari’s... Read More

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‘I know why APC is after me’ || 10 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest statement

by Ranti Joseph Ayodele Fayose has declared that he has been an object of ceaseless attack by the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of his unalloyed support for President Goodluck Jonathan. He disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Here are 10 things we learn’t from it: –... Read More

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“Like Jesus, PDP people say they are being persecuted” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. If MTN is kicked out, your family member may lose their job To all those clamouring for the ouster of South African businesses in Nigeria,- you just may be hurting yourself. According to MTN’s Corporate Services Executive, Akinwale Goodluck, over 500,00 Nigerians are indirectly employed by the company. As such, if they... Read More

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The little we have, APC is trying to use tribunal to take it – PDP is fed up

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to use the various election petition tribunals across the states to take away the victories recorded by the party. Rising from a meeting of the National Working Committee and governor and Senators-elect under its platform in Abuja on... Read More

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“Forget Ondo, another disease has killed 30 in Delta” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Rivers PDP Chairman is not on the run but can’t be found. Felix Obuah says he is not running from the police, yet he’s nowhere to be found. Ever since the police began investigation into the killing of a former council boss in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state,... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Okupe still on Buhari’s certificate matter | Fresh killings in Rivers as APC alleges members are targeted | PDP tells APC lawmakers to accept Fayose’s peace offering | More stories

Fayose’s supporters takes law into their hands as they lay siege to assembly. Punch CJN has an advise for Buhari and new governors. Vanguard Okupe still on Buhari’s no certificate matter. Punch Fresh killings in Rivers as APC alleges members are targeted. Vanguard Don’t worry, Buhari will not fail, Wamakko assures. Punch Ojudu shares his... Read More

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Analysis: What does the PDP need to do to survive?

by Godwin Akanfe The outcome of the recent elections swept away the PDP’s sixteen-year dominance of Nigeria’s political life, and and has remodelled the party as an opposition party, albeit the main opposition to the APC which would take the position of the governing party at the federal level and in majority of the states.... Read More

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