Politics

For APC, ‘every dead person in Rivers state is their member’ – PDP

The government of Rivers state has lambasted the All Progressives Congress over the attempts of its national leadership to appropriate the victims of the recent spate of violence in the state. In a statement released on Thursday, March 10 and signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr Austin Tam-George, debunked the claims by... Read More

election, INEC, Politics, Rivers, violence

Demola Rewaju: For PDP, the struggle continues

The decision to become politically active is often immediately succeeded by the choice of a political association to identify with and that choice, casually made by some must be based on a long term outlook of the political future and one’s role in it. The biggest determiner in this decision should always be one’s core... Read More

APC, Democrats, party, PDP, Politics

James Ocholi ‘got a call from God’ to go into politics

Barrister Aaron Ocholi, the only surviving son of the deceased Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, would have been with his family in the car when Sunday’s accident took place. The Minister, his wife, Blessing and son, Joshua all died from the accident which took place along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. But for... Read More

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accident, dead, God, James Ocholi, Politics

‘CAN is now a campaign platform for politicians’ – Anglican Bishop

The Christian Association of Nigeria has become a veritable platform for political campaigns, says the Bishop of the Wusasa Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Zaria, Kaduna State, Reverend Ali Lamido. Reverend Lamido, while speaking on Saturday, lamented the fact that the leadership of CAN at all levels, have converted government houses into... Read More

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atm, CAN, Politics, Reverend Lamido

Commentary: Donald Trump got his political training in Nigeria

For the past few years, United States President, Barack Obama mesmerized the world with his quick wit, starchy, yet frank, personality as he handles the affairs of the ‘world most powerful country’- either by giving speeches and/or playing host to children and elderly people. As the race for the White House gets intense- coupled with... Read More

donald trump, GOP, nigeria, Politics, training, US election

February 25, 2016

Senator Marafa’s rift with Saraki’s Senate is ‘misconceived’ – House of Reps

Embattled senator who represents Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa has been cautioned by some members of the House of Representative over his outspoken criticism of the senate. Marafa has been in the news in recent time for making disparaging comments about the senate. He had alleged that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki was deliberately stalling the... Read More

battle, House of Reps, Marafa, Politics, Saraki

February 24, 2016

Supreme Court upholds election of Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah, others

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, February 24, declared that Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah and the other lawmakers under the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra state, are to remain in their duly elected seats. The Independent National Electoral Commission had earlier requested the Supreme Court to clarify its ruling that returned Ejike Oguebego as the Chairman... Read More

legal, Politics, sack, supreme court

February 23, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff wants to set Nigeria, PDP on fire’ – Fani-Kayode

The controversy emanating from the appointment of former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has taken a new dimension. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has blatantly fired back at the subtle threats made by Ali Modu Sheriff on Monday, to anyone who linking him to the Boko... Read More

battles, Fire, legal, nigeria, PDP, Politics

February 22, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff started Boko Haram’ – Fani-Kayode insists

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has restated his position in regards to the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of the PDP. Fani-Kayode had earlier reprimanded the party, stating that its leadership needed a jolt of reality for appointing Ali Modu, who is alleged to be Boko Haram’s sponsor. Speaking on Channels... Read More

boko haram, nigeria, PDP, Politics

February 17, 2016

Speaker, Yakubu Dogara joins the ‘blame it on PDP’ bandwagon

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has informed Nigerians of who to blame for the current economic challenges facing the country. Obviously, it’s not the All Progressives Congress-led administration. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker stressed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led government should not be blamed... Read More

APC, PDP, Politics

February 14, 2016

Fayemi’s wife launches ‘Above Whispers’, an engagement platform for women

Above Whispers is a platform for those who want to have a mature engagement online. This bespoke community blog which is primarily, (but not exclusively) aimed at middle-aged women, will provide an opportunity for people to engage in discussions about a range of issues such as politics, social justice, development, financial security, women’s rights, health,... Read More

Above whispers, Politics, women affairs

February 14, 2016

‘Holy spirit moved Jonathan to surrender’ | 7 things to note as Primate Ayodele speaks

Today, Sunday, February 14, 2016 is Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele’s birthday. Primate Ayodele has made tremendous success since 39 years ago when he became the head of a church at age 16. He is the founder of Inri Evangelical and Spiritual Church Worldwide with branches in Nigeria, Europe and the United States. In an interview... Read More

Buhari, jonathan, Politics, Religion

February 11, 2016

Appeal Court nullifies Murtala Nyako’s impeachment as Adamawa governor

A Court of Appeal sitting in Yola has reversed the impeachment of Murtala Nyako as Governor of Adamawa. Back in July 15, 2014, 17 out of 25 members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly had adopted a report of a panel that investigated alleged corruption of Nyako as governor of the state and thereafter... Read More

corruption, legal, Murtala Nyako, Politics, Yola

February 10, 2016

‘Nigeria desperately needs PDP’ – Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has revealed that Nigeria is in critical need of the PDP. Speaking on Tuesday, February 10 at the interdenominational thanksgiving service for the victory of Akwa Ibom state governor, Emmanuel Udom at the Supreme Court, Secondus said that “Nigeria is in dire need of PDP,... Read More

Fayose, Politics, thanksgiving, Udom

February 7, 2016

APGA is a cursed party – Founding chairman, Chekwas Okorie

Founding national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has labelled the losses of the party in recent elections and at the Supreme Court as spiritual problem. In a chat with Nigerian Tribune, Okorie said the party’s present leaders were suffering from Karma, owing to their treatment of those instrumental to... Read More

judicial, Politics, spiritual, supreme court

February 1, 2016

President Buhari hosts Prime Minister of Italy (PHOTOS)

President Muammadu Buhari on Monday, February 1 received the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi. Renzi is on an official visit to the state house, Aso villa, Abuja. See below, photos of President Buhari welcoming Renzi.

Abuja, europe, Italy, nigeria, Politics

January 22, 2016

BREAKING: Olisa Metuh gets bail, again

The embattled national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh- who was granted a N400 million bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a seven-count charge of alleged money laundering- has secured another bail. Olisa Metuh was granted bail again... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, Federal Government, PDP, Politics

January 14, 2016

Opinion: Sycophants are necessary in Nigerian politics, and life

Life is a cycle. What goes around comes around. There’s really not much time to make enemies and likewise no time at all to tell who are true friends. Differentiating between friends and sycophants gets harder as one climbs up the ladder of success. The reason is simple – we live in a world with... Read More

life, nigeria, Politics, president buhari, sycophants

January 12, 2016

‘Jim Nwobodo’s defection is a plan to escape Dasukigate’ – APC

The South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, January 11, described the defection of Jim Nwobodo to the party as a plan to run away from the reach of the arm of the law. Nwobodo, who is an ex-governor of old Anambra State has been alleged to be embroiled in the $2.1 billion arms... Read More

APC, PDP, Politics

January 10, 2016

‘This president does give a damn’ | 25 quotes to note from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation address

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor and flock leader of the Latter Rain Assembly based in Lagos, on Sunday, January 10 delivered his annual State of the Nation broadcast at his church premises in Lagos. The pastor discussed several issues pertaining to the nation and how the government can achieve driving success in moving the country Nigeria... Read More

Buhari, corruption, economy, education, naira, Politics, State of the Nation, transportation

January 8, 2016

‘APC has already written result of tomorrow’s election in Bayelsa’ – PDP Chairman

As the day for supplementary election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State approaches, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that intelligence reports show that the All Progressives Congress already has results of the yet-to-be conducted election. The Acting National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, revealed this alleged... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, PDP, Politics

January 5, 2016

How Abia indigenes celebrated Court of Appeal judgement (WATCH)

The Court of Appeal in Owerri on January 1, sacked Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party, as the Governor of Abia state. The court declared Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance the winner of the April 11 and April 25 supplementary elections in the state. Several indigenes of the state, upon knowledge of... Read More

Abia State, Court of Appeal, election, Politics

December 27, 2015

Fayemi to Fayose: ‘You have the mind of a child’

Dr Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state and current serving minister has criticised Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose for accusing President Buhari of tampering with the inquiry of alleged use of soldiers in the state’s governorship election in June 21, 2014. Fayose had defeated Fayemi, who was the incumbent governor at that time, in the polls... Read More

#Ekitigate, Buhari, Politics

December 24, 2015

Disillusioned PDP members set to form new party [DETAILS]

It would appear that turbulent times are not over for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as a faction has reportedly concluded plans to break away, to form a new party. The spokesperson of the proposed new party, Perry Opara intimated Leadership newspapers of plans to form the new party. Opara, the first national chairman of... Read More

Party system, PDP, Politics

December 23, 2015

Governors are playing politics with minimum wage – Ngige

The Federal Government has said state governors lack the authority to reduce the national minimum wage. At a meeting with the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, said the governors were playing politics with the issue of minimum wage. Ngige said there’s a law backing the N18,000 minimum... Read More

Chris Ngige, governors, Labour, minimum wage, Minister of Labour, Politics

December 17, 2015

‘Pro-Biafrans are hungry’ | 7 things we learned from Olisa Agbakoba’s interview

In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) shared his thoughts on the state of the nation, his perception of President Buhari and the future of Nigeria. Here are 7 things to learn from what he said. Buhari needs to pay more attention. He spoke on the... Read More

biafra, Buhari, economy, More, Okonjo-Iweala, Politics

December 15, 2015

‘I never got contracts from Jonathan’s government’ – Olisa Metuh

Olisa Metuh, spokesperson for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opened up about his benefits from the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a press conference in his office on Tuesday, December 15, Metuh stated that he did not benefit from any government contract during the administration of Jonathan. He revealed that clarifying on the issue became... Read More

APC, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP, Politics, security

December 8, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I was not attacked’ | El-Rufai speaks on Zaria, social media bill and Senators

A video showing an alleged attack on Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state in Zaria, surfaced online a few days ago. The video showed a small crowd waiting outside a compound for someone or something. Subsequently, a black Toyota Prado SUV, alleged to be carrying El-Rufai emerged at high speed as the crowd hurled stones... Read More

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Freedom of Information, Kaduna State, News, nigerian senate, Politics, social media bill, violence

December 5, 2015

#BayelsaDecides: Governor Dickson says APC is responsible for election violence

Seriake Dickson, governor of Bayelsa has declared his discontentment at the malfunctioning of the card reader machines as the plot of the Bayelsa elections deepens. He also blamed the violence that erupted in some parts of the state on the opposition, the All Progressives Congress, while demanding immediate investigations. The governor spoke at his hometown after... Read More

bayelsa polls, election, INEC, Politics

December 4, 2015

Minister of Common Sense teaches common sense to Nigeria youths

Self-acclaimed advocate of common sense, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has a message for Nigerians youths. Using his regular medium of disseminating information, Twitter, Senator Bruce tweeted the following: 1-Nigeria’s social media space is so politicized. Very little room for discussions on ideas & innovation, things that move youths elsewhere. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) December 3, 2015... Read More

Politics, senate, Silverbird, youths

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