politicians

November 17, 2015

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, November 21. Arase, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Lokoja, at a stakeholders’ forum, said the primary objective of the shady politicians was to disrupt the... Read More

election, Kogi, police, politicians

November 4, 2015

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 as President, the All Progressives Congress politicians who are presently loyal to Buhari, would begin to decamp. The OPC leader said this while speaking with... Read More

APC, decamp, disloyal, Gani Adams, politicians

October 30, 2015

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 as a do or die affair, and as such, it must be captured by all means possible. The former INEC boss said this attitude is... Read More

Attahiru Jega, do or die affair, elections, nigeria, politicians

September 11, 2015

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 Governor Amosun stated this on Thursday while addressing members of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), at Arcade Ground, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta. The... Read More

corrupt, Ibikunle Amosun, Labour Union, life imprisonment, politicians

September 10, 2015

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 selfless service. He disclosed this at the maiden symposium of the Advanced Media and Communications Academy held in honour of Yemi Farounbi and Ayoola Olukanni at the... Read More

Ekiti State, Fayemi, politicians

August 12, 2015

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 sure they’re not compromised. A senior security official said some highly placed politicians were already moving cash round with the aim of buying the judges... Read More

accounts, politicians, tribunal judges

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 the action was to send a clear message to Nigerians on the need to make sacrifices for the nation. Garba Shehu said that having led... Read More

50% salary cut, Nigerian politicians, politicians, president buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

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 for Oyegun’s resignation as ridiculous and unfortunate. “All kinds of invectives have been hurled in the direction of the national chairman. Politicians behind this wicked... Read More

Oyegun, politicians, South-south

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 to certain politicians. Ezike on Thursday specifically warned policemen assigned to politicians without any authorization from the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to shun such... Read More

Chris Ezike, police, politicians, Rivers State

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 allowing politicians to hijack the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their selfish motives. Vanguard reports that Fayose made this statement in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, Ekiti, Fayose, politicians

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 these days. A lot of people on Twitter portray themselves as activists and try to muster a following by tweeting stuff that resonates with the... Read More

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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 of other parties stay where they are, in order to have a formidable opposition that will foster the nation’s democracy. He said this on Saturday... Read More

APC, defection, John Odigie-Oyegun, PDP, politicians

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. Speaking to Punch, the boobstress opened up on why she didn’t campaign for any politician. She said, “I don’t go after politicians. I just want the best for myself... Read More

cossy orjiakor, election, politicians

‘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 Guardian UK on Sunday, March 29, Soyinka stated that the ongoing polls “has been one of the most vicious, unprincipled, vulgar and violent exercises” he... Read More

elections, nigeria, politicians, The Guardian UK, Wole Soyinka

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 year’s US presidential election. His team put a scary ad on TV to portray Goldwater as a nuclear war extremist who’s a danger to the... Read More

#EkitiDecides: Enough is Enough Nigeria hosts televised debate for candidates, Adverts, Ayo Fayose, documentaries, election, politicians

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. Politicians could be very crafty people as they behave like chameleons and changing colours is not a problem for them. It is no wonder why... Read More

Governance, politicians, Religion, spiritual leaders

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 the people”. He made the utterance on Tuesday, March 3, while speaking at a meeting with a coalition of civil society groups, Nigerian Civil Society... Read More

Aminu Tambuwal, Attahiru Jega, general elections, INEC, nigeria, politicians, Service Chiefs

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 Igini, who is in charge of Edo state, claims that the afformentioned groups have connived to truncate the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

Benin, ICT experts, INEC, Mike Igini, politicians, PVC

February 23, 2015

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 Citizen, I have watched and listened to your rantings of late about how you intend to deal with me, and how you intend to change... Read More

2015, corruption, election, nigeria, politicians, Politics

February 4, 2015

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 has taken root in the lifestyle of the populace. “If you must tell a lie, be brief, that’s why adverts are short”. The whirling nature... Read More

Baga, falsehood, lies, Military, nigeria, politicians, Politics

January 25, 2015

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 the AFP. “Five people stormed Madirisha’s room wielding machetes, beheaded him, chopped off legs, hands and genitals. The assailants later cooked the chopped off body... Read More

politicians, tragic deaths

January 13, 2015

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 recent time, it has received series of fake and frivolous petition against ‘leading political figures’. Politicians were also warned by the EFCC to refrain from... Read More

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, election, nigeria, petitions, politicians

January 1, 2015

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 the continued drop in oil-prices, while also promising to deal with election troublemakers. He made these declarations in his New Year message broadcast on radio and... Read More

2015 elections, economy, national assembly, nigeria, Oil prices, politicians, Poor Nigerians, President Goodluck Jonathan

December 23, 2014

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 1-week to remove their posters from public buildings in the state. According to the Sokoto State Task Force on Beautification and Removal of Illegal Structures,... Read More

Campaign banners, politicians, Politics, posters, Sokoto State, Task Force

December 11, 2014

@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 National Executive Committee meeting wants the Independent National Electoral Commission to engage psychiatrists who will supervise such tests. I know if I were given pre-austerity... Read More

@adunnibaby, Abimbola Adelakun, hospital, jail, Nigerian, NMA, politicians, psychiatry

November 25, 2014

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. The Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of Ogun and Lagos States, Mr Godwin Ogagaoghene, said on Tuesday, 25 November, that safety on roads was the... Read More

Election posters, frsc, Godwin Ogagaoghene, Hyginus Omeje, lagos, Ogun, politicians

November 12, 2014

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 with political messages, especially those that has to do with the 2015 elections. A consultant to a Nigerian presidential aspirant told the publication that: “We... Read More

American, Ashley Hogan-Gancarz, cnn, nigeria, Political adverts, politicians

November 5, 2014

@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 you run for office! Lately I have been seeing posters of so many people who were either public analysts, bloggers, civil society activists, rights lawyers,... Read More

@favourafolabi, activists, Favour Afolabi, nigeria, opinion, politicians, ynaija

October 27, 2014

@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 minded. This kind of attitude is strongly discouraged by the scripture (1 Peter 5;2-3). God and men are constantly searching for leaders who are wiling... Read More

Dolapo Aina, Femi Kuti, halleluyah boys, opinion, politicians, Power, season, ynaija

October 20, 2014

@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 back to 1923. This forecast may come to pass, and it may not. But we might have cause to worry, given the loud claims of... Read More

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