Chinwe Okafor: 5 reasons APC will clinch the presidency in 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: FG pledges to support INEC, Ex-PDP chairman battles Mu’azu, Buhari vows to end Boko Haram’s terror reign, and more

Former Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buhari(retd) has condemned the bombings in Kano and Jos, saying the actions of the terrorists, not sanctioned by any religion, will not succeed. In a statement by the All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, made available to newsmen, Saturday, Buhari said the nation will overcome its presents challenges. ” I... Read More

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Eromo Egbejule: Tracka – In Nigeria, the truth is an App

by Eromo Egbejule In certain parts of Nigeria, there is a joke that when an abandoned project is suddenly revisited after months of neglect or a new one started out of the blues months after the contract was awarded, one has to look around for a neighbour and ask if elections are around the corner.... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Aregbesola, think Buhari’s the man | Obanikoro observes no chill, sues his party | PDP primaries develop k-leg in several states | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Saraki, Aregbesola, Ajimobi think Buhari is the man. Nation Kwankwaso is still on about his deputy. Nation Buhari is North’s candidate — Ango Abdullahi. Nation No, Buhari is actually the choice of all Nigerians – Aregbesola.... Read More

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Opinion: Why young people should join political parties

by Faith Nwosu Everyday we are being told that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow and that If the youths do not take conscious effort and steps in the right directions, this may never happen. We will keep getting the old people, those who once ruled returning to rule. Why should it be that only... Read More

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December 12, 2014

2015: Jonathan Vs Buhari – Our 10 best quotes from both candidates

by James Sambo Now we have a number one contender with President Goodluck Jonathan and it’s none other than Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate on Thursday. Together, the two candidates will go head to head in the 2015 general election. Buhari first had a shot at the... Read More

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December 11, 2014

BREAKING: Buhari picks APC presidential ticket with 3,430 votes

by Isi Esene Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), is has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary with 3,430 votes. Buhari, who is running a campaign hinged on curbing corruption, beat ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Kano Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha and Leadership Newspapers Publisher, Sam Nda-Isaiah... Read More

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December 11, 2014

#APCdecided: We are calling it for Muhammadu Buhari

by Godwin Akanfe Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), is the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. Buhari, who is running a campaign hinged on curbing corruption, is set to beat ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Kano Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha and Leadership Newspapers Publisher, Sam... Read More

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December 11, 2014

Opinion: Elections are here again – Nigerians, be wise!!!

by Samuel Orukotan Politicking is here again with its much toast of falsehood, formation of derogatory comments via hot media campaigns and in the process fanning embers of bigotry and hatred. Many are these political gladiators but not enough of their promises can they make go round. Nigeria has been a geographical region plagued with... Read More

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December 10, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Brace yourself Lagos, today’s traffic will not smile | PDP challenges APC to a public debate | Kashamu throws a tantrum over OBJ’s book | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Obanikoro is not playing, heads to court. YNaija Edo SSG dumps gov’t after election loss. YNaija APC Convention: We dey kampe – Police. YNaija OBJ shuns court order, launches new book. SaharaReporters Boss things: Gemade... Read More

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Jailbreak: Jonathan suspends Prisons Controller, others

by Isi Esene The Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro has approved the recommendations of the Controller General of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Peter Ekpendu, for the immediate removal and suspension of some officers pending the outcome of Investigation on the jail break at Medium Security Prison, Minna. According to a statement released by Ope Fatinikun, National... Read More

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Opinion: A dummy’s guide to Nigeria’s political future

by Douglas Imaralu Another look at some candidates vying for public office in 2015 reveals a not so bright future – but that’s just my opinion. From floundering musicians (9ice, Tony Tetuila, Kenny Saint Brown), actors (Kate Henshaw, Desmond Elliot), and comedians (Julius Agwu) to sons of the Ogunlewes, Obanikoros, Adeshinas and Co, I can... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Shame to bad people… Nuhu Ribadu wins in Adamawa | Before nko… Ladoja is Oyo AP gov candidate | No be lie… Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No be lie… Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces. Leadership It will be Dino Melaye Vs Smart Adeyemi is Kogi. SaharaReporters Nuhu Ribadu wins in Adamawa… shame to bad people. SaharaReporters Jimi Agbaje whoops Obanikoro’s behind... Read More

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Just In: Jimi Agbaje wins Lagos PDP gov’norship primary

by Isi Esene Businessman, Jimi Agbaje today won the Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary with a total of 432 votes. Agbaje beat 4 other aspirants, Musiliu Obanikoro, Tokumbo Kamson, Adedeji Doherty and Babatunde Gbadamosi to emerge the PDP candidate for the gubernatorial elections which is scheduled to take place in February 2015. According to reports, former... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Obanikoro & Agbaje are not playing, Tinubu picks Lagos APC senate ticket, Ribadu’s the man for Adamawa PDP, and more

Nyesom Wike, political foe of incumbent Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has won the Rivers state governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party. Amaechi and Wike have been at loggerheads in the political sphere for some time, and the pair, have on several occasions thrown verbal attacks at each other. Wike, who is one time chief... Read More

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Cancelled: Ogun state PDP primaries stopped

by Godwin Akanfe The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has denied giving any authorization for organizing the party’s primaries in Ogun state. In a statement signed by Olisa Metuh, the party’s national publicity secretary, any exercise undertaken by members of the party in Ogun is declared null and void. Read the statement... Read More

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Just In: There have been gunshots fired at today’s Lagos PDP primaries

by Godwin Akanfe Gunshots have been fired and teargas deployed as order breaks down at the Lagos PDP gubernatorial primaries which is yet to start at Yard 158, Oregun, Lagos. Delegates were still coming in, but a large number of area boys had converged at the venue before the violence broke out. The front-runners in today’s PDP... Read More

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