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How politicians plan to use thugs, police uniforms to manipulate Kogi elections – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, says the force has uncovered plans by some politicians in Kogi to clothe thugs in police uniform during the state governorship election slated for Saturday,…
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APC politicians will soon turn against Buhari – Gani Adams
National Coordinator of Oodu’a People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, says that proponents of President Muhammadu Buhari, would soon turn their backs on him. Gani Adams said after two years…
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Nigerian politicians are ‘Militicians’ – Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has described Nigerian politicians as being too desperate during electioneering. Jega said Nigeria's breed of politicians believe elections…
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After this, Governor Amosun better not be found corrupt
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has recommended life imprisonment for corrupt politicians and government officials. After this, he better not be found wanting, or the wolves will come for him…
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What Fayemi is saying about deceptive politicians and intelligent rogues
Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigeria to appreciate professionals in government and avoid those whose rise can't be traced to a process of disciplined tutelage and…
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Security agents are ‘monitoring bank accounts of election tribunal judges’
Security agents have placed bank accounts of election tribunal judges across the country under watch. Punch reports that the surveillance also covers their family members and friends, and it's make…
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50% salary cut: Buhari expects politicians to follow his example
President Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, announced their collective decision to slash their salaries by half. This was disclosed by the President's spokesperson, Shehu Garba, who said…
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South south politicians drum support for Oyegun
Politicians and political office holders in the south-south have praised Oyegun, describing him as a man of conviction who cannot be bought no matter the price. They described the call…
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Rivers CP Ezike orders withdrawal of policemen assigned to politicians
The newly deployed commissioners of police have begun working to establish a better police force. The Rivers State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of policemen assigned…
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Fayose urges Buhari to save EFCC from politicians
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, still against the use of governmental bodies especially bodies that fight crimes and corruption for selfish or political reasons. He advised President Muhammadu Buhari against…
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Adedayo Ademuwagun: 4 ways to practise bullsh_t-ivism on Twitter
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Bullshit-ivism is probably a new word to most people but the phenomenon is certainly not new. It's a form of activism that's especially prevalent on social media…
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‘Defectors should stay where they are’ – APC Chairman is talking to the new opposition party
by Kolapo Olapoju The National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, John Oyegun, has advised defecting politicians to remain in their parties. According to the Oyegun, it is important that politicians…
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If you didn’t know, Cossy Orjiakor has a method to her ‘madness’
by Chinwe Okafor What did you think exactly? Hold the thought. You may have thought Cossy 'big boobs' Orjiakor would add politicians to her Black list but on the contrary.…
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‘I can’t trust politicians, even if they’re just coming out of communion’ || Wole Soyinka vents in 5 quotes
by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka is unimpressed with the 'most wasteful, senseless and prodigal' elections that is presently being conducted in Nigeria. In an interview with The…
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Here’s why politicians are shoving those provocative documentaries and adverts in your face
by Adedayo Ademuwagun The daisy girl advert run by Lyndon Johnson's campaign in 1964 is probably the most famous mudslinging ad in history. Johnson ran against Barry Goldwater in that…
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Opinion: Dear politicians, please leave religion and face real issues
by Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola A common aggregator amongst most religions is the law of Karma - we would all pay for the consequences of our deeds be it futuristic or immediate.…
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Calls for interim government are a treasonable offence – Tambuwal
by James Sambo Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has urged politicians to accept the result of the forthcoming elections and "not oppose God and the will of…
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INEC Commissioner says politicians, ICT experts are in league to rig elections
by Iyobosa Omoregie A Resident Electoral Commissioner, has alleged that certain ICT experts and some desperate politicians have colluded to rig the forthcoming general elections. The REC in question, Mike…
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Olusegun Dada: Letter from the corrupt power monger
by Olusegun Dada Your religion will not even allow you fight me. I know how to explore that sentiment. Even if your religion allows you, your cowardice will not. Dear…
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Opinion: Nigeria, the land of truth muzzling and lie vending
by Yinka Adeosun Every day we are assailed by the reality of a growing race of insincere people. The average Nigerian has thrown away caution and embraced dishonesty. Falsehood…
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Tanzanian politician beheaded ‘for committing adultery’
by Anike Jacobs A Tanzanian politician recently had his head and genitals chopped off and then cooked after adultery claims. A local police chief, Dhahiri Kidavashari confirmed the incident to…
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Are you a politician? The EFCC has this message for you (READ)
by Chidi Okoye The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Politicians to stop sending false petitions against their opponents to the graft body. The Commission revealed that in…
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We have your back: President Jonathan says oil prices won’t affect poor Nigerians
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration has taken steps to make certain that poor, low and medium income earning Nigerians will not be adversely affected by…
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Take down your campaign banners, Sokoto state warns politicians
by Panshak Ibrahim Politicians and political parties in Sokoto state have every reason to be worried... A task force in the state has given political parties an ultimatum of…
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@adunnibaby: Are Nigerian politicians really crazy?
by Abimbola Adelakun The Nigerian Medical Association, recently, joined the throng of those who call for psychiatric evaluation for would-be occupiers of political office. The communiqué released after the body’s…
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Politicians who use posters to cover road signs are wicked – FRSC
by Kolapo Olapoju The Federal Road Safety Commission has implored politicians and their supporters to refrain from covering road signs with posters, saying the action was dangerous to safety of road users.…
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CNN turns down adverts from Nigerian politicians
by Chidi Okoye American international cable channel, CNN has reportedly turned down commercials and political advertisements of Nigerian Politicians. According to 'The Cable, CNN has refused to accept adverts…
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@FavourAfolabi: Activists becoming politicians are hypocrites
by Favour Afolabi You spend 3.5 years writing about "How NGR is a failed state" then 6 months to the polls, you ask Nigerians to come vote for you as…
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@DolapoAina: 2015 is the season of the hallelujah boys
by Dolapo Aina It is perilous to put an ambitious man in office. Ambitious men enjoy the powers that money or authority gives. They lobby for promotion and are carnally…
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@WaziriAdio : Things we should task the next President on
by Waziri Adio It has been widely projected that the February 2015 presidential election will be one of the most competitive in Nigeria’s electoral history, a patchy history that dates…
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