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January 17, 2015

Why Buhari’s execution of my father doesn’t matter – Ismail Lawal explains in exclusive interview

by Isi Esene After losing his dad at the age of two to a retroactive law put in motion by then military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, Ismail Lawal, son of Ojuolape Lawal (30) – one of the three men executed for drug trafficking in 1985 has thrown his support behind the All Progressives Congress... Read More
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January 16, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: PDP reacts to GEJ’s visit to Maiduguri, APC reacts differently, Adeboye has a problem trusting politicians, and more

The Peoples Democratic Party has described as morale boosting, the Thursday’s visit of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Service Chiefs to Maiduguri, Borno state, saying it further demonstrates his commitment to the ongoing war against terrorism in the country. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olisa Metuh, in a statement he issued in Abuja on Friday,... Read More
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January 16, 2015

APC candidate, Buhari promises a better Nigeria for all

by James Sambo All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), says APC would provide the necessary military equipment and personnel to end insurgency in the country, while also promising to cater for women and youths in the country. In two separate statements, through APC and APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, APCPCO, Buhari promised Nigerians... Read More
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January 16, 2015

We’ll assist you in rebuilding your homes – Jonathan promises IDPs

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday visited over 900 displaced persons from Baga, who are camped in the city of Maiduguri, Borno State. While commiserating with the displaced persons on the losses they suffered during the attack on their town by Boko Haram, he promised that the Federal Government will strive to make... Read More
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January 16, 2015

‘Enough of failures, it’s time to rescue Nigeria’ – Cardinal Okogie

by James Sambo A former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has described the present government as being mediocre, and as such, the country needed an urgent rescue from the brink of destruction Okogie called on all Nigerians to participate in selecting the best person for the job this time around, saying: “This is the time we... Read More
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January 16, 2015

Why it is important for IDPs to vote – Justice Uwais

by Kolapo Olapoju A former Chief Justice of Nigeria,(CJN), Mohammed Uwais, has warned against exempting the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno, from participating in the general elections. On Thursday, January 15, while speaking to journalists at a sensitiZation workshop with a theme: “Nigeria 2015 Elections and Beyond: Stakeholders Conference on the Roles of the... Read More
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January 15, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Jonathan finally visits Maiduguri, Jonathan promises to free captured territories, Saraki says Jonathan has impoverished Nigerians, and more

Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has called on all defected members of the Peoples Democratic Party to return to the party for the purpose of unity and continuity. Imoke made the call on Thursday in Calabar at the inauguration of the Cross River PDP campaign team for the 2015 general elections. Those who defected... Read More
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January 15, 2015

Face off: Lagos guber candidates, Akin Ambode & Jimi Agbaje meet each other before debate (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Lagos State governorship candidates in the February elections are presently taking part in their first debate at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral, Ikeja. Chief among the candidates are the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Jimi Agbaje. Both candidates met each other before the debate... Read More
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January 15, 2015

Olusegun Adeniyi: 2015 elections – A time to choose… (Part 2)

by Olusegun Adeniyi To be certain, the violence that followed the 2011 presidential election, the absence of a viable political structure by Buhari’s CPC and several other local factors might have been responsible for the results in some states but it is difficult to ignore the fickle-mindedness of the average Nigerian voter. Read Part 1 HERE. In... Read More
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January 15, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Amosun thanks GEJ for doing him a favour | GEJ, GMB settle for peace | INEC’s senatorial list has k-leg | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Let’s just say Fashola doesn’t trust Mr. President. YNaija Jonathan, Buhari settle for peace. Nation Interim govt?! If we hear? – ACF. Nation Tinubu thinks PDP can’t rule Lagos. Nation INEC’s senatorial list has k-leg.... Read More
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January 14, 2015

#Lobatan! Bishop Oyedepo orders church members to present their PVCs

by Isi Esene The founder of the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo has directed members of his church to attend next Sunday service with their Permanent Voters Card. Oyedepo who pastors one of the biggest Christian congregation on the continent said this at the church’s mid-week service which took place today... Read More
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January 14, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Forget Goodluck, Buhari is Nigeria’s best luck | GEJ, 13 others sign undertaking | 906,024 Edo voters get PVC, and more

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said his administration will do everything to free Nigeria from the cycle of corruption, unemployment and insecurity. Buhari said this on Wednesday at the presidential campaign of the APC held at the Osogbo City Stadium. The rally, which was billed to hold... Read More
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January 14, 2015

Opinion: Dear Jonathan, forget about the moon, lead us to Sambisa Forest

by Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu The reality is that Nigerian youths are not asking for the moon. We have never asked for what takes the equivalent of knowledge of rocket science to deliver. President Goodluck Jonathan has made youths the focus of his stump speeches. He believes the young demographic will be the kingmaker in this year’s... Read More
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January 14, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: OBJ says Buhari is as clean as whistle | We hear the OBJ/GEJ meeting was a failure | 9 senators dump PDP in Ondo | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No, we didn’t expel 90 members – Taraba APC Punch Is Dankwambo planning to arrest Goje or not? AllAfrica 2015: APC is seriously looking for peace. AllAfrica Buhari too. AllAfrica OBJ says Buhari is as... Read More
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January 14, 2015

You’re fighting over GEJ & GMB? Well, see them sharing a big laugh today! (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari may be gunning for the same office, that doesn’t stop them from being cordial and friendly when their paths cross. The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress recently attended the sensitization workshop for non-violence put together by the offices of the national security adviser... Read More
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January 13, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ says Buhari didn’t steal PTF fund, INEC registers 68 million voters, Explosion kills 3 in Gombe, and more

An explosion has hit Gombe with at least three people feared dead, residents have said. The blast occurred in Kasuwan Mata area of the town, a witness said. A resident of the town, Ahmed Hamza, told PREMIUM TIMES the explosion killed three people and injured several others. “The explosion obviously targeted an (anti-Kalare) office which... Read More
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January 13, 2015

Opinion: Why we should all be activists this year

by Joel  Pereyi You  should  be  an  activist  because  anything  that  isn’t  working  around  you  is  a  consequence  of  your  silence. Literary  gem, J.P  Clark, in  his  celebrated  poem; The  Casualties, wrote:“The  casualties  are  not only  those  who  are  dead. They  are  well  out  of  it, though  they  await  burial  by  installment. The  casualties  are  not ... Read More
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January 13, 2015

Opinion: Rescuing Lagos from hoodlums – An open letter to Gov. Fashola

by Ayo Oshewolo Governor Fashola can put together some special security patrol teams, some in uniform and some in mufti, whose special duty is to patrol all the dangerous spots… Until recently I have never witnessed such bizarre and stupefying scenes in Lagos like I did when I was in a colleague’s car, driving back from... Read More
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January 13, 2015

When you’re big…: Twitter verifies Buhari’s handle

by Isi Esene Well, as they say on this part of the planet: when you’re big, you’re large! A few weeks after officially joining the social media platform, Twitter with the self-announcing handle – @ThisIsBuhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari’s social media outlet has been verified. This feat was announced by... Read More
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January 13, 2015

Opinion: Enugu International Airport scam – Another 419 on the Igbo nation

by Obinna Akukwe With the reaffirmation of the international status of the airport, Igbo leaders started the process of unbridled sycophancy by praising the current regime to high heavens over an international airport that still does not exist. The Enugu International Airport also known as Akanu Ibiam International Airport is another 419 on the Biafran... Read More
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