Tag: Politics

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 6, 2016

There’s no evidence backing the call for Amaechi, Onu’s suspension – APC

The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 6, 2016

Simon Kolawale: Blame the leaders — or the followers?

by Simon Kolawole At my brother-in-law’s traditional wedding in Lagos last month, I was waylaid by a band of praise-singing ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 3, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: As Wikileaks destroys Hillary, its time to return to handwritten letters

by Peregrino Brimah The Wikileaks revelations from the Podesta emails have been horrible. You can’t look Hillary in the eye after ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 3, 2016

Opinion: #IStandWithBuhari/#GoForwardwithGoodluck | Enough of this foolishness

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba Political engagement by citizens is critical to ‘deepening’ democracy. The idea is that where majority of ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 2, 2016

APC governors drum support for Oyegun

The All Progressives Congress Governors Forum has said it supports the continuation of Chief John Oyegun as National Chairman of ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 2, 2016

Opinion: Mimiko | caught off guard

by Anthony Ademiluyi In 2003, the wily former President Olusegun Obasanjo was tired of being reminded by the hawks in ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 1, 2016

Opinion: Dear President Goodluck Jonathan, you cannot reformat our memories

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Dear President Jonathan, I never thought I was going to write to you again since your ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 30, 2016

Opinion: Preaching to the devil

by Andrew Obuoforibo Preaching to the devil forms Part 1 of the series “How To Build A Party For The ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 30, 2016

Simon Kolawole: The conspiracy to destroy Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole Sometime ago — I don’t know the exact date and time — the Nigerian political elite (some ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 29, 2016

Kwankwaso won’t be probed – Ganduje

Governor of Kano Abdullahi Ganduje, says he has no plans to probe the administration of his predecessor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Ganduje said ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 29, 2016

Jonathan’s administration looted Nigeria like there was a stealing competition – Segun Oni

The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Segun Oni says the Nation’s wealth was plundered ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 28, 2016

Opinion: Who will cry out for us?

by Imoisili Ehinomen In 2015, World leaders came together to agree on a development agenda to follow after the averagely ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 28, 2016

FBI reopens investigation into Clinton’s emails

The Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) says it has reopened investigation into the emails of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 28, 2016

Forces in Abuja should not set Ondo ablaze – Makarfi-led PDP

The Ahmed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) erred in its decision to name ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 28, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room

by Chilee Agunanna The fallout of the latest gaffe of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as it is usually ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2016

The Thread: Nigerians hate each other

Ever dared to browse through the comments section of any online Nigerian daily? You most likely will be stopped in ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2016

Opinion: Ondo State | Jimoh Ibrahim and the limits of political charlatanism

by Jude Ndukwe The Ondo State governorship election is just a few days away. While serious candidates from across all ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2016

Opinion: How to be respected as a man in Nigeria

by Ololade Ajekigbe Since I published the piece on how to be a respected female in Nigeria here, I have received ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2016

Opinion: Rethinking youth engagement for development

by Femi Babatunde Africa’s youth population according to the 2015 United Nations population statistics is put at 226 million, which ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2016

Opinion: Ondo 2016 | Mimiko wants a third term through the back door

by Festus Aladesanmi Dr. Rahman Abayomi Olusegun Mimiko, the incumbent and out-going Governor of Ondo state, is the first governor ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 26, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: This administration has a clear Northern agenda

by Cheta Nwanze A new pipeline is in the offing, from Port Harcourt to Kano. Then three new power plants. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 25, 2016

Economy: APC finally admits its cluelessness – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has been vindicated by the admittance by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 25, 2016

Opinion: Abdulmumin Jibrin| The travail of a whistle blower

by Usman Alabi What was Jibrin thinking when he decided to call the bluff of the members of the inner ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 25, 2016

‘There will be no APC in 2019 if…’ – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Timi Frank on Tuesday said the party will cease ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 25, 2016

Opinion: Ondo poll |Coalition tasks INEC to defend democracy 

by Ariyo Dare Ahead of the release of the final list of governorship candidates for Ondo State, a Pro-Democracy Coalition ...

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Isime EseneOctober 25, 2016

YNaija Analysis: What’s the difference between the leadership records of Obasanjo and Tinubu?

In a recent interview with PUNCH, Ayo Fayose was very clear about his views on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Olusegun ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 24, 2016

PDP bitter over Ameachi’s role in Jonathan’s defeat – APC

The Rivers chapter of the All progressives Congress says the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Minister of ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 24, 2016

Former FCT minister, Modibbo defects to APC

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Aliyu Modibbo has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 24, 2016

Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development

by Babangida Ruma The youth can be a creative force and  a dynamic source of innovations; however the youth also ...

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