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Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ gets voter card, Ozekhome calls for Tambuwal’s resignation, PDP says GEJ’s not involved in NASS chaos, and more

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was on Thursday presented with his Permanent Voter Card at his presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta by the Ogun State Residential Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Sam Olumekun. The former president, who promised to guard his own PVC carefully, advised Nigerians to also do same. While commending... Read More

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Drama as Tambuwal, others force their way into the National Assembly (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of the House of Representatives today presided over a sitting of House member, albeit briefly. This is following an encounter with the officers of the Nigerian Police Force who prevented him and his colleagues from gaining access into the House chambers. He was, however, later smuggled inside... Read More

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Why we invaded the National Assembly today – Police HQ

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Police have explained its role in the commotion which was generated after the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was refused entry into the Assembly chambers. In a statement released by the Force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, policemen were deployed at the Assembly ground after they received intelligence... Read More

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We have no arrangement with political parties – MTN deny knowledge of Ambode branded recharge cards

by Kolapo Olapoju MTN Group, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Nigeria, has distanced itself from some of its recharge cards bearing the photo of Lagos governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode. The mobile telecommunication company has denied having any knowledge of the branding, while stating that it doen not... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ dissolves declaration committee, Tukur vows to preside over PDP convention, PDP stakeholders want Mu’azu sacked, and more

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday dissolved the Presidential Declaration Committee with a plea to all PDP aspirants to shun do-or-die tendencies during party primaries and the general elections. Jonathan spoke when he hosted members of the committee to a luncheon at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president said that the world... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Uduaghan condemns abduction of journalists in Delta

by Akan Ido Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan has condemned the kidnap of 14 journalists by gunmen in Oproza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South west Local Government Area of the state. Uduaghan expressed his misgivings at the 2014 press week of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday. The... Read More

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November 19, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal reconvenes House tomorrow | Senators not keen on emergency rule extension | How I was forced to resign, Tukur laments | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Emergency Rule: Tambuwal reconvenes House. Leadership And here’s why he withdrew from the presidential race. Leadership Ret. Capt. Ewang says Buhari has done many good things. Vanguard Oyegun says APC primaries will have no k-leg.... Read More

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Pres. Jonathan meets Mark, Ihedioha at the Villa

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met the Senate President, David Mark and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It is not clear what the subject of discussion was as all the participants refused to speak to the press on the topic of discussions... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Fayemi heads APC presidential convention committee, PDP says GEJ’s re-election will end insurgency, Ekiti Speaker accuses Fayose of sealing-off his office, and more

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was on Tuesday named chairman of the 24 member All Progressives Congress convention planning committee. The committee was given the task of planning the convention as well as fashioning out the mode of electing the party’s presidential flag bearer. It has 21 days within which to deliver... Read More

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Why I’m stepping down for Buhari, Atiku, others – Tambuwal

by Isi Esene Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has confirmed reports that he is putting on hold his ambition to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s election. Tambuwal, who is considered by many as a strong contender for the top prize, made his decision known today in... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal finally settles for Sokoto gov’norship? | Atiku returns APC presidential forms | Adamawa voters’ll shun Jonathan in 2015? | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal finally settles for Sokoto gov’norship. Leadership Lulu-Briggs wants zoning in Rivers PDP. Punch Political campaign spendings give INEC the jitters. Leadership Game of numbers get fuzzy in Ekiti House. Nation To whom it may... Read More

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November 17, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Omisore calls first witness at Osun tribunal, Adamawa APC endorse Atiku, Presidency says GEJ’s not pursuing anti-Itsekiri agenda, and more

The Alliance for Democracy, AD, has criticized Nigeria’s leading political parties for charging exorbitant rates for nomination forms into public offices. The presidential nomination form of the main opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, is the highest at N27.5 million, followed by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s, at N22 million. A former head of state,... Read More

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November 17, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: INEC extends voter registration | APC says why Amaechi dumped PDP | PDP members want Obanikoro disqualified | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP members want Obanikoro disqualified. Nation Oyo APC want Ladoja to stop bellyaching. Nation Reps Committee wants extension of voters’ registration. Leadership INEC extends voter registration. Nation Group wants to keep Gov Akpabio away from... Read More

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November 16, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Gov. Dickson insists Bayelsa PDP isn’t divided, Party Leader says only APGA can win Lagos for GEJ, Emeka Wogu is still running for gov. in Abia, and more

The immediate past Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, has said he is still in the Abia governorship race contrary to speculations in certain quarters that he has given up his ambition as a result of an alleged truce among aspirants of Ukwa-Ngwa extraction to produce a consensus candidate. Wogu, who made the... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Fayose vows to prosecute Aderiye’s killers, 20 PDP lawmakers threaten to defect in Katsina, INEC tasks journalists on ethical standards, and more

The deputy chairman of the Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Aminu Jahun, has urged the party’s national headquarters to sanction all the senators seeking automatic tickets. Mr. Jahun told PREMIUM TIMES in Kano that Senators hell-bent on obtaining automatic tickets had nothing to show for their years in office and that... Read More

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This is what Kate Henshaw’s mother feels about her political aspiration (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood actress, Offiong Kate Henshaw may be headstrong about her journey to politics, but her mother is far from ecstatic about the whole thing. Henshaw, who yearns to represent Akpabio Bakassi federal constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, says her mother is totally against the idea of her venturing into politics,... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why Tinubu dumped #TeamBuhari for #TeamTambuwal | Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, talks politics | In Oyo, Akala is getting nowhere fast | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Why Tinubu dumped #TeamBuhari for #TeamTambuwal. Vanguard Rep members are all for team #TeamTambuwal. Nation In Oyo, Akala is getting nowhere fast. Nation Atiku throws shade at GEJ’s Transformation. Leadership Atiku rues Osoba’s defection... Read More

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“There is money in politics” – Desmond Elliot reveals why he wants to run for office

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood practitioner, Desmond Olusola Elliot, is nowadays a politician, who’s aiming to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015. In a new interview with Vanguard, the celebrated actor says politics has given him more exposure to the yearnings of Nigerians. He said, “It’s been okay, it’s... Read More

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The day Atiku and Obasanjo shared a hot bowl of Amala

by Kolapo Olapoju For a long time after leaving office in 2007, both of them were sworn enemies, but then shared interests and mutual enemies has seen them gravitate towards each other, and now, they are even sharing a ‘hot bowl’ of Amala. OBJ: “Atiku!” AA: “Sir” OBJ:“Have you eaten? Come and eat amala with... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku and Tinubu meet with OBJ in Ogun, Tambuwal accepts presidential nomination form, Court dismisses Chime’s suit against Guardian newspaper, and more

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has accepted the APC presidential nomination form purchased for him by some members of the House and “broad-based associates.” The presentation took place at his Maitama residence in Abuja. Tambuwal said he would continue with consultation and give a final position soonest. Punch The Court of... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Tambuwal picks APC nomination form, Plateau gov aspirant dies, Police accuse APC agent of snatching ballot box in Ekiti, and more

The South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed outrage over the claim by a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, that the zone would support President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid to enable him complete the second Niger Bridge. Mr. Nnamani, who spoke for the South East members of the People Democratic... Read More

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November 13, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose goes cold on Assembly, freezes their accounts | ‘We keep our promises,’ Fashola borrows bank slogan | Ogun senators check out of APC | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Are APC lawmakers demanding N135 million ‘pocket infrastructure’ from Fayose? Vanguard Fayose goes cold on Ekiti Assembly, freezes their account. Nation A certain PDP chieftain may be using a fake GCE certificate. Vanguard The CNPP... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Kontagora bombing may have claimed 10 lives

by James Sambo The casualty figure in the suicide bomb attack which took place today at the Federal College of Education in Kontagora, Niger state continues to be a subject of confusion. Contrary to eyewitness reports indicating that about 10 people lost their lives in the attack, police spokesman, Ibrahim Gambari said that only the bomber... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: INEC praised for suspending polling units, Amosun & Osoba loyalists clash in Ogun, APC says PDP has ruined Nigeria with propaganda, and more

The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the state chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Chief Olu Agemo and the party’s senator representing Ogun Central at the National Assembly, Gbenga Obadara on Wednesday clashed over the alleged removal of the billboards belonging to the party by the Ogun State Signages and Advertising Agency.... Read More

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November 12, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ declares for re-election | APC is clearly not impressed | Guess who missed the presidential declaration | More stories

GEJ declares he’s seeking for re-election. Leadership APC is clearly not impressed. YNaija Atiku, Tambuwal, others meet over consensus. Punch Buhari, Atiku intensify campaign for APC ticket. Punch Guess who missed the presidential declaration. YNaija Ihedioha denies being a political hijacker. Leadership 4,658 voter cards stolen in Edo – REC. Punch It’s a season of defection in... Read More

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November 11, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fashola has no clue about his political future | Tinubu has no favoured Lagos guber candidate (yeah right) | Maku is not moving to the APC, is he? | More stories

Tinubu has no favoured Lagos guber candidate… yeah right. YNaija 2015 declaration: GEJ will present his scorecard today. Vanguard Gov. Ngilari may do the Tambuwal in Adamawa. Vanguard Gov. Okorocha knows all about his future. YNaija Gov. Fashola doesn’t have a clue about his. YNaija Maku is not moving to the APC, is he? Leadership “I’ll be... Read More

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November 11, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: Why I’m no longer running for Rivers state governor – Julius Agwu

by Wilfred Okiche Comedian Julius Agwu surprised not a few people when he announced his intention to contest for the gubernatorial election in his home state of Rivers come 2015. He officially announced his withdrawal from the same race last week Sunday on Rubbin’Minds and we spoke with him shortly after on his reasons for... Read More

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November 10, 2014

2015: APC plans emergency meeting on Tuesday

by Isi Esene The All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to have scheduled an emergency meeting with its elders and members of the National Working Committee on Tuesday in Abuja. This meeting is coming the same day President Goodluck Jonathan plans to declare his intention to contest the presidential elections next February. Sources say the meeting... Read More

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November 10, 2014

Pres. Jonathan reacts to Yobe school assembly attack

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of students who died in the Yobe school assembly ground attack earlier today. In a statement made public by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the Federal Government vowed to bring the perpetrators of the... Read More