Opinion: This is the concluding debate of the contest between Ambode and Agbaje

by Odutola Odumosu Lagosians have a choice to make, between selecting a predictable candidate who will deliver at the level his party has set, or gambling on a candidate who is akin to an electoral machinery, hand-picked in a manipulated party primaries to delivery Lagos to the vested interest in the PDP. Lagos still... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, All Progressives Congress, APC, jimi agbaje, lagos state, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

April 3, 2015

Opinion: Jonathan has finally fulfilled his purpose as President

by Niran Adedokun With the enormous power at the disposal of any occupant of Nigeria’s Presidency, one of the things that people hold against Jonathan is that he did not use the Presidency to the advantage of himself and his party. As a firm believer in the concept of seasons and purpose, I am totally... Read More

Attahiru Jega, INEC, niran adedokun, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 29, 2015

Beht someone showed this result from Fani-Kayode’s unit – and he lost (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Immediately after polling ended in his local government area, Femi Fani-Kayode tweeted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won every “single ward of Ife Central in Osun state”. The Director-General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation also tweeted that: “Not only did we win in my polling booth and ward but we... Read More

Femi Fani-Kayode, Ile-Ife, Osun central, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman

March 26, 2015

Niyi Akinnaso: Have you been transformed by 6 years of Pres. Jonathan’s administration?

by Niyi Akinnaso Why wouldn’t they bring good luck to Jonathan now, when he has been bringing good luck to them for the past six years? Why wouldn’t they re-elect him for another four years of transformation? Don’t they know that transformation is more complete than change? The Peoples Democratic Party should have had nothing... Read More

APC, Change, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 25, 2015

Anything for the votes! PDP shares packaged garri, sugar and groundnut (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju The people must be really hungry, and no party is more aware of this than the PDP. As the presidential election day draws closer, anything, everything and many things will be obtainable. Ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, out of desperation for the votes of the lowest people in the social ladder, has... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Opinion: Is Confab report the ‘True’ Change?

by Adekoya Boladale Beyond the attractive green and white flag, fancy coat of arm and the suiting rhythm of the national anthem stands a nation dwelling in not just political immaturity but structural deficiency. For the past few weeks, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Goodluck Jonathan has besieged the south western part... Read More

Confab, National Conference, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

March 9, 2015

Opinion: We must talk about the impunity in Niger state

by Alabi Williams As long as the template lacks justice and fairness from the very beginning, it might seem unfair to begin to ask for individual justice midstream. A well-rated back page piece caught my eyes recently, precisely on Wednesday, February 25. Instead of hitting the nail on the head and situating the problem where... Read More

Ahmed Musa Ibeto, All Progressives Congress, APC, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Niger State, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

March 9, 2015

Douglas Anele: The APC cannot deliver meaningful change to Nigerians, I’ll explain…

by Douglas Anele Now, because the full positive impacts of the modest achievements by President Jonathan are yet to be felt nationwide, it appears that the message of “change” from APC is resonating with the masses. Politics, according to cynics, is a dirty game. Many Nigerians tend to accept that negative characterisation of politics and... Read More

General Muhammadu Buhari, goodluck ebele jonathan, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

March 5, 2015

Opinion: The PDP’s ‘Big Lie’ strategy will eventually fail

by Alfred Omolewa “If you tell a lie that’s big enough, and you tell it often enough, people will believe you are telling the truth, even when what you are saying is total crap.” – Richard Belzer in his book UFOs, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don’t Have To Be Crazy To Believe From time immemorial,... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Abdulrahman Leme: Pres. Jonathan has tried his best but it’s not good enough

by Abdulrahman Leme The only way Nigeria will reclaim its lost glory in Africa and the world at large is by ensuring a successful common sense revolution has taken place. The 2015 election in Nigeria is seen by many as a make or mar election, and arguably the most crucial one since Nigeria’s independence. Over... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Buhari is healthier than President Jonathan – Gov. Kwankwanso

by James Sambo Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is way healthier than President Goodluck Jonathan. Of recent, the debate about the health status of Buhari had been at the forefront of political discourse, especially from chieftains of the ruling party, case in... Read More

All Progressives Congress, Ayo Fayose, Muhammadu Buhari, Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan, Rabiu Kwankwaso

February 19, 2015

Opinion: Wait, Obasanjo is now in the APC, is this still change?

by Imoh David These people do not have the interest of the masses at heart. They only prey on the gullibility and desperation of the masses for their political gains. The problem with some politically enthusiastic folks in this election is that they do not know or they pretend like the 2015 elections is nothing... Read More

Atiku, Audu Ogbeh, Change for Nigeria, danjuma, IBB, lawal kaita, OBJ, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, Saraki, Tinubu

February 18, 2015

Opinion: The problem with Olusegun Obasanjo

by Mohammed Aminu The same frustrations that Obasanjo is complaining of due to the pains meted out upon him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today—thanks to Jonathan—had been inflicted upon others by Obasanjo. The problem with Olusegun Obasanjo is that his previous words and deeds persistently argue for his loss of that essentially moral... Read More

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February 18, 2015

Opinion: The changing face of politics in Abia

by Ifeanyi Amanze I’ll be voting for the first time and it is worth the while convincing other young folks to vote as well. Abia has to be rescued Time there was when all you needed to do to win an election in Abia State was to be colorless, a stooge and a card carrying... Read More

Abia State, Alex Otti, Diamond Bank, Kingsley Chimezie, Peoples Democratic Party, Theodore Orji, uzor kalu

February 17, 2015

Soyombo Ayomikun: PDP n wo le lo… bi awada bi ere [As PDP gradually goes into extinction…] (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun They called the shots, they crowned princes, none checked them. They merried, but then their walls were cracking, their foundations were getting weak. In a slow fade, they were fizzling away… I watched As baba danced To the rhythm of mockery Of Africa’s once largest political party With countless singing; ‘PDP n wo... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Opinion: The role of youth in ensuring credible elections

by Yusuf Goje Our youth must understand the powers embedded in our votes and reject any enticement to sell it or engage in political apathy by not coming out to cast our votes or vote base on cheap sentiments. The run-up to this year’s general election has so far been replete with desperation, inordinate ambitions,... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Opinion: Alex Otti is Abia’s answer at the moment

by Chidera Apugo-Nkanta The uncontroverted consensus is that Abia is at best, punching below its weight, at worst, underperforming on every index of political, social and economic progress. Mr Alex Otti is riding on a crest of momentum which is a rarity in this part of the world. For a candidate to resonate so positively... Read More

Abia State, Mr Alex Otti, Peoples Democratic Party

February 5, 2015

OBJ absent as Jonathan, Buhari, others converge for Council of State meeting

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan, the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), have momentarily converged at the State House in Abuja for the Council of State meeting, alongside former presidents, ex-head of states, governors, service chiefs, among others. Of all the expected attendees of the Council of State meeting, former president, Olusegun... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Opinion: Has Buhari shot himself in the foot?

by Chinedu Rylan If world leaders should file a lawsuit for every alleged calumny or supposed act of “hate” they’ve been subjected to,… it will take several generations of humanity to tackle. At some point it all looked like Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his team would pose a deadly serious threat to the PDP... Read More

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February 2, 2015

Opinion: This is why Buhari must debate Pres. Jonathan

by Ogundana Michael But the truth is, whether or not those allegations are genuine, General Buhari should debate because it is just the right thing to do. Permit me to use this medium to wish you all a Happy New Month. February 2015 has been declared the month of change. This is a certainty and... Read More

General Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan

January 31, 2015

Oshiomhole’s commissioner dumps APC for PDP

by Iyobosa Omoregie One of the commissioners of the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dennis Idahosa, Commissioner for Investment and Public/Private Partnership, on Friday, January 30, defected to the ruling party. Idahosa cross-carpeted to the PDP alongside some leaders of the APC... Read More

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January 30, 2015

“Yawa go dey if I lose!” || Ogboru, Delta gov’norship candidate threatens

by Iyobosa Omoregie Great Ogboru, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Delta State, says there will be trouble if the February 28 election doesn’t go his way. While addressing the Delta Central mega rally at Ughelli on Thursday, January 29, Ogboru recalled that in the past, the people of the state have had to... Read More

Chief Great Ogboru, Delta, governorship candidate, Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party

January 30, 2015

2015: Presidency, PDP aren’t planning an election postponement protest, are they?

by Kolapo Olapoju In a bid to force a postponement of the general elections, the presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have reportedly finalised plans to stage a series of protests against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Presidency and PDP sources who spoke to Premium Times, women and youth groups across... Read More

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January 29, 2015

APC wants you to know why Buhari boycotted NEDG debate

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a statement, disclosing why it evaded the public debates organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG), which aired on national television and radio stations on Thursday, January 29. The statement, which was issued to journalists in Abuja on Thursday evening, was signed by Malam Garba Shehu, the... Read More

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January 29, 2015

PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges

by Iyobosa Omoregie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, of oppressing Nigerians. Oshiomhole said Nigerians have continued to suffer under the 16-year leadership of the PDP as a result of the party’s dedication “to preserve the privileges of the few.” The governor made the utterances while receiving defectors from the PDP to... Read More

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January 28, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: ‘How did APC get hold of terrorist tapes?’ – PDP wants to know

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wants the leadership of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, (APC), to urgently explain how it came about the tapes of terrorist attacks, it plans to air. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 27, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the party accused the APC of... Read More

All Progressives Congress, Olisa Metuh, Peoples Democratic Party, Terrorist tapes

January 28, 2015

Reno Omokri: Why use the broom when you can go with the vacuum cleaner instead?

by Reno Omokri These examples show that with a broom, you will work harder, but with a vacuum cleaner which President Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP represent, you will work smarter! On Tuesday the 27th of January, in Lafia, Nasarawa state, President Jonathan said “we are building a country for a digital generation”.... Read More

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January 27, 2015

‘Buhari lacks the mental capability to rule Nigeria’ – FERMA boss

by Kolapo Olapoju According to Jide Adeniji, the Chairman of Federal Road Maintenance Agency, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, is not mentally fit to lead the country. Adeniji, who is also the Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Team in the South West, made the statement at a press conference in Osogbo... Read More

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