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October 28, 2014

Again, @Atiku denies stories making the rounds that he’s leaving APC

by Akan Ido Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has denied reports suggesting that he is planning to leave the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) if he fails to get the party’s nod to fly the its flag in next year’s Presidential election. Atiku, who is a frontrunner among the individuals positioning themselves to get the... Read More
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October 28, 2014

2015: Jonathan gets set to pick nomination form

by Isi Esene There are indications that President Goodluck Jonathan will likely pick up his nomination form at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. Jonathan who, days ago, made public his intentions to run for re-election in the 2015 elections, has reportedly, through his team, sent words to all members of the National... Read More
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October 27, 2014

Even our Representatives are complaining about the costs of forms – here is what they said

by Laila Ibrahim Some members of the House of Representatives have complained about the high cost of the forms for nomination for the 2015 general elections being sold by Nigeria’s political parties. A lawmaker, Aminu Jonathan Punuwet, (PDP-Plateau) said that the cost and high cost of campaigns made the practice of democracy an exclusive right... Read More
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October 27, 2014

A confused Gbenga Daniel is having sleepless nights over my success – Governor Amosun

by Kolapo Olapoju On Tuesday, 21 October, while speaking in Abeokuta, during his official defection back to Peoples Democratic Party from Labour Party, Gbenga Daniel had accused Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun of making things hard for Ogun indigenes, with his double taxation, and also of incurring about N200 billion debt in less than four years. Amosun had... Read More
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October 27, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP dissolves Ondo exco, clears road for Mimiko | GEJ wants Amaechi to stop being a rascal | APC’s tired of ‘fake’ Nigerian Presidents | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Buhari is on the march again. Punch Oshiomhole preaches change. Leadership This is what stomach infrastructure looks like. Punch PDP clears road for Mimiko, dissolves Ondo exco. YNaija GEJ wants Amaechi to stop being a rascal.... Read More
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October 26, 2014

@PDPNigeria clears road for Mimiko, dissolves Ondo exco

by Godwin Akanfe The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Committee of the party. Speaking on Sunday, Olisa Metuh, the PDP’s national spokesperson, asked all members of the party in the state to work together in harmony as the party expressed confidence... Read More
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October 26, 2014

Stop political rascality and blackmail – Presidency warns Amaechi

by Isi Esene   The Presidency has today expressed its displeasure over Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s statements reportedly attacking President Goodluck Jonathan, the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, and the Federal Government describing it as irresponsible political behaviour. In a statement signed by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President of Media & Publicity, the... Read More
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October 26, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Presidency says Amaechi has lost all sense of decorum, PDP sweeps Delta council polls, APC holds extraordinary national convention in October, and more

We deliver your news brief for Sunday, October 26, 2014. The All Progressives Congress, APC, said on Sunday that it would hold an extraordinary national convention on October 29 in Abuja, to approve amendments to the constitution of the party. The convention, according to the party, would also adopt its manifesto for the 2015 general... Read More
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October 26, 2014

Pres. Jonathan meets with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu during Christian Pilgrimage to Israel (See Photos)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan, earlier today, met with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netayahu in his office in Jerusalem, Israel. The president had earlier on his trip visited the Wailing Wall, Mount Tabor and other historical sites in the company of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor;... Read More
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October 26, 2014

I am not a religious fanatic – Buhari opens up

by Isi Esene Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has responded to those who label him as a religious fanatic as he gets ready to represent his party, the All Progressives Party in the upcoming elections in 2015. Buhari spoke with an online news platform, TheCable, saying his antecedents show that he is not... Read More
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October 25, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Gov. Amosun says Daniel is a confused person, Amaechi reveals why the First Lady dislikes him, Atiku plans on receiving N1 annual salary, and more

We deliver your news brief for Saturday, October 25, 2014.   Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has faulted a statement credited to his predecessor, Gbenga Daniel that within three years his administration borrowed N200bn. He described the allegation as one from a ‘confused person.’ Amosun who was fielding questions from journalists on Friday at the... Read More
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October 25, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ambode declares in Lagos | Jonathan to declare in Abuja | We’ll accept outcome of APC primaries, Kwankwaso declares | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   How Obi deceived Ojukwu – Obiano’s aide. Vanguard Much ado about zoning in Delta. Vanguard Sheikh Gumi has a message for GEJ. Nation Ambode declares for Lagos. Nation GEJ declares in November. Leadership APC leaders... Read More
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October 24, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ekiti Assembly is cool with Fayose… really | GEJ gets Okada riders endorsement | Rape victims storm National Assembly | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Ekiti Assembly says they’re cool with Fayose… really. Nation PDP govs denies getting secret funding from FG. Punch Jonathan declares… finally. Nation Wike reveaks why Amaechi made him minister. Punch Ex-council boss abducted. Nation... Read More
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October 24, 2014

Following #30PerCentOrNothing we ask, are young people really needed in Nigeria’s politics?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently the PDP chairman Adamu Mu’azu engaged his followers on Twitter about why young people should join a political party and participate prominently there. His discussion raised many important points and got a good deal of positive feedback from people. Young people often complain about what’s wrong with the system and what... Read More
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October 23, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ finally declares to run again, Fayose to pay workers before political appointees, APC vows to capture Delta, and more

We deliver your news brief for Thursday, October 23, 2014. After much anticipation from several quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest in seeking a second term in office by contesting the 2015 presidential election. He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also telling the Peoples... Read More
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October 22, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Group accuses APC of bribing lawmakers to impeach Fayose, Ekiti Speaker fires back, Ogun APC chairman loses wife, and more

We deliver your news brief for Wednesday, October 22, 2014. The Zamfara House of Assembly has endorsed the impeachment of five legislators in the state who defected from All Progressives Congress (APC) to People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement was done at the plenary on Wednesday, presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Sunusi Rikiji, following... Read More
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October 22, 2014

“I want to speak for the people” – Vector talks on political ambition (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen Hiphop artiste, Vector, who was recently unveiled as Goodwill Ambassador for Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has revealed his desire to use his influence to speak up for people in an interview with Hip Hop World magazine. He said “I don’t intend to go into politics but I intend to speak... Read More
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October 22, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi has some explaining to do | Guess who wants to be president under the MPPP | Fayose is on a sacking binge | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Ex-Gov. Obi has some explaining to do. Vanguard That ominous moment when the APC would “not be comfortable”. Vanguard APC cries out over Dokubo’s threat to Lai Kohammed. Leadership Guess who wants to be president... Read More
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October 21, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: El-Rufai says why he wants to be Kaduna gov, Buhari loyalists want Atiku to step down, Gbenga Daniel says PDP’ll take over from Amosun, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Some loyalists of a former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, have asked a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the presidential race and support the aspiration of Mr. Buhari. The call came on the same day a renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmed Gumi,... Read More
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October 21, 2014

Don’t run for Presidency – Sheikh Gumi advises Buhari | Read the full letter

by James Sambo Influential moderate Islamic preacher, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has advised former military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari to forgo his presidential ambition for the peace and political stability of Nigeria. In an open letter addressed to the retired General on Tuesday, Sheikh Gumi hailed Buhari for his humility, excellent record in... Read More
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October 21, 2014

Is Tambuwal setting himself up to become Sokoto governor?

by Isi Esene Reports from online news website, Sahara Reporters indicate that Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of House of Representatives may be positioning himself to succeed the current governor of his home  state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. Speculations over his political allegiance reached a high yesterday when the Speaker attended a All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders... Read More
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October 21, 2014

“His murderer has a name” || Aisha Falode pens open letter to Jonathan over son’s death

by Isi Esene Aisha Falode has written an open letter to the Nigerian government to do more in helping her fish out the killer(s) of her son, Toba Falode. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive penned her letter 8 months after her son was killed and just weeks after former governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha’s son... Read More
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October 21, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men | Who is afraid of zoning in Rivers? | Fayose swears in female SSG | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men in Sokoto. Leadership Amaechi’s people show Jonathan, Wike love. Vanguard Rivers PDP is miffed by Graham-Douglas’ ‘2face’ politics. Vanguard Fulani Herdsmen mobilize 23 million voters for GEJ… yes, they did.... Read More
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October 21, 2014

Femi Aribisala: #BankLoanForForm- Buhari is not Presidential material

by Femi Aribisala Buhari claims to be an anti-corruption crusader, nevertheless, he agreed to serve under Sani Abacha, one of the most corrupt Heads-of-State ever in the history of Nigeria.  While there has been no proven allegation that Buhari corruptly enriched himself as Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund under Abacha, it is abundantly clear... Read More
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October 20, 2014

I shouldn’t have trusted some people – Former Plateau Governor has “learned” his lesson

by James Sambo Former Governor of Plateau, Chief Joshua Dariye, says he regrets trusting many people while he was in office. Dariye, who currently represents Plateau Central in the Senate, told journalists on Monday, 20 October, that in hindsight, he would do many things differently. He said, “Looking back at my eight years as governor, and... Read More
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October 20, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Pastor Kumuyi has a message for Fayose | GEJ will win election in Chibok, Senator says | Ndoma-Egba loves the Senate… maybe too much | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Wike gets more endorsements in Rivers. Leadership Impeached Enugu deputy governor wants his job back. Nation For GEJ, it’s big trouble in little South-south. Leadership Ndoma-Egba loves the Senate… maybe too much. Nation These men... Read More
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