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For his loyalty, Peter Obi gets rewarded with new appointment
by Azubuike Azikiwe President Jonathan's loyalist, Peter Obi, has been rewarded with a last-minute political appointment. The former Governor of Anambra State has been appointed by the President as the…
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#Fitfam: Former governor Peter Obi shows us how he stays in shape (LOOK)
by Chinwe Okafor It is becoming a trend amongst the 'men in power' to keep fit. As always, President Jonathan set the trend going when he was pictured keeping fit…
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Peter Obi: PDP controlled states have fared better than their APC counterparts
by Peter Obi Indeed, no Nigerian is a federal indigene, but each of us has State of origin. Nigerians should look closely at concrete records – not the media hype…
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‘Presidency is not a retirement home! GEJ, carry go!’ || What PDP leaders said at #MeetThePresident
by Kemisola Filani Last night was another opportunity for members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to throw shade at the rival party members All Progressive Peoples Congress (APC).…
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Peter Obi has all the answers to Fashola’s questions (READ)
by Peter Obi Governor Babatunde Fashola’s piece entitled, “Presidential Declarations: My Take Away”, which appeared on the back page of THISDAY last Monday, raised critical issues in the on-going electioneering and…
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He’s under the influence of a wrong spirit – Cardinal Okogie blasts Fr. Mbaka in 5 quotes
by Azubuike Azikiwe Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, in a fiery interview with Vanguard, criticised Nigerian politicians, while also castigating Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka over his…
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2015: Femi Fani-Kayode and Jerry Gana are back in the fray
by James Sambo As President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurates his campaign team on Monday, December 5, erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and one-time Information Minister, Jerry Gana are expected…
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2015: Agbaje and Obanikoro reconcile after PDP meeting (See Photos)
by Kolapo Olapoju Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, and former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, have settled their differences. The pair have been…
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Opinion: The tragedy of Peter Obi’s Dance on Ojukwu’s grave
by Austen Peter It will take time for the ripples of the dramatic defection of erstwhile governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to…
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We like Peter Obi’s response to Bianca Ojukwu
by Chidi Okoye Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has reacted to the comments of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, over his recent defection from the All…
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#Ebola: I should have died in place of Dr Adadevoh – First Consultant boss recounts losses
by Jewel Stephen The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi recently visited First Consultant Hospital, Obalende where Nigeria’s index Ebola case was treated, to commiserate with the…
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Peter Obi drops his cockerel and finds shelter under the umbrella
by Azubuike Azikiwe Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Obi’s change of allegiance came on Monday after leaders of the the…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 4, 2014. Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed high cost of governance in Nigeria to the…
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Second coming! Murtala Nyako says he’ll be back as Adamawa governor
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Adamawa Governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) says he's confident of returning to his post because the lawmakers did not follow due process before his sacking. Nyako…
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On her sick-bed, Dora was concerned about Nigeria’s challenges – Peter Obi
by Isi Esene Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has confirmed the death of Professor Dora Akunyili on behalf of her family. In a statement released this afternoon and…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Peter Obi on Democracy Day
by Olusegun Adeniyi However, as I said earlier, Peter Obi is different. He remains probably the most modest person to have been governor under the current dispensation while his lifestyle…
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Joe Igbokwe: 2nd Niger Bridge – Four more years of pains and tears
by Joe Igbokwe Today theNollywood Actors in PDP called politicians have tricked Igbo once again on the Second Niger Bridge and the target is 2015 general elections. In March…
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Simon Kolawole: How Peter Obi swore to me over Anambra finances
by Simon Kolawole Looking in my direction, he said: "Simon always writes according to his convictions. You don't have to agree with him, but he believes in whatever he writes."…
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Obiano takes over as Anambra governor, preaches unity
by Akan Ido Society’s enduring virtues of love, unity and brotherhood are some of the central themes that dominated the Inaugural Address of the new Governor of Anambra State, Willie…
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Opinion: Gov. Peter Obi’s N75 billion end-of-tenure figure must be questioned
by Chibuzor Obiakor Before, I am taken to task from certain known quarters, I also asked the same of my boss, Senator Ngige as he prepared to contest the just…
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Willie Obiano declared winner of Anambra gov’norship poll
by 'Jola Sotubo The results are in from the supplementary governorship election which held in Anambra yesterday, and the winner is Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).…
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Count us out: APC rejects Anambra supplementary election, accuse INEC of working with the PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected Friday’s announcement by INEC to hold supplementary election in Anambra State on Nov. 30th. “We will not be a party to what is…
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Amanze Obi: Willie Obiano and Peter Obi’s next role in South east politics
by Amanze Obi Even though the entire polity took interest in what would happen in Anambra state, the man at the centre of the stage was Peter Obi, the hard-fighting…
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Opinion: Olisa Metuh was right all along, Anambra is a PDP state
by Steve Nwosu Suffice it to say, however, that last Saturday, the Anambra people again reminded Obi that he ‘failed’, as they went back to their old love; the PDP.…
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“Where did they get the results?”: Scores of women protest in Anambra, dare police to shoot (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of women Sunday marched on the streets of Awka, Anambra State capital, protesting alleged disenfranchisement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the governorship election. The women, most…
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Just In: INEC suspends final collation of results in Anambra
File photo The final collation of results of the Anambra elections which held yesterday has been suspended. This is due to the postponement of voting exercise in 65 polling units in…
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#AnambraDecides: Gov. Obi’s movement restricted by police, reacts to el-Rufai’s ‘detention’
by Akan Ido Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi has had his movement restricted to the vicinity of the Government House as gubernatorial elections in the state get underway. Obi was…
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SNAPSHOT: Tight security in Anambra, APCs, police helicopters on standby
by Akan Ido As the Anambra governorship election takes place today, security formations in the state have been put on high alert to combat any form of disorderliness during the…
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Pat Utomi: Why I am supporting Chris Ngige for governor today
by Pat Utomi It was a notoriously crowded field. Yet as they gathered at a Town Hall meeting, only two gubernatorial candidates were on the raised platform. They were…
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Opinion: #AnambraDecides – Who will win this election?
by Chioma Obinna It is advisable for the people to go out en masse and thumb print for their right candidates on the ballot paper. Whatever domestic issues the state…
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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