Dele Momodu: The anatomy of PDP and APC (Part 2)

Dele Momodu The President’s inability to deal concretely with the grave security threats and everyday carnage may turn out to be his major albatross. The spate of killings and magnitude of wasted lives would haunt any government in normal climes. [READ: Dele Momodu: The anatomy of PDP and APC] Fellow Nigerians, let me start by thanking... Read More

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March 25, 2014

Opinion: The tragedy of partisan politics in Nigeria

by Femi Owolabi Unconfirmed sources reported that Atiku had given N1b each to the ACN branches across the states of the federation. Yes, that is N36b! I was an ACN member. Money and other souvenirs were shared at our ward. In Nigeria, money, or gbemu – as it is being philosophized in the case of... Read More

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March 16, 2014

Simon Kolawole: How conflict underdeveloped Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole While our politicians are still busy playing 2015 politics with Boko Haram, the conflict is killing us softly. I had not been to Abia State in ages. My visit to Umuahia sometime last year set me thinking yet again about the Nigerian condition. That was when today’s topic nestled in my mind:... Read More

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March 15, 2014

What I learnt from my foray into politics – Pastor Tunde Bakare

by Akan Ido Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has given a glimpse into his experience in politics while running as the Vice Presidential candidate of the now defunct, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). Bakare revealed this in an interview with the Tribune saying running with the party presidential flagbearer, Gen. Muhammad Buhari... Read More

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March 13, 2014

Michael Orodare: Dear NSA Dasuki, wake up and read my lips (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare What attracted me most in that report was this phrase where you said: “I HAVE GOT THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACTS OF KEY BOKO HARAM MEMBERS AND I WILL MEET WITH THEM.” Dear National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), when in 2012 you were appointed as an NSA, we saw in... Read More

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March 10, 2014

Opinion: Are Nigerians really tired of bad governance?

by Umar Yakubu Thoughts around security, national budget, state of the economy are not debated. Instead, you will read a lot of name-calling and exchange of insults. Ironically, that’s what constitutes present day Nigeria as these social forums comprise of Nigerians from all walks of life. Nigerians are not bothered, nor complaining, nor tired or... Read More

March 9, 2014

Why Jonathan fired me as Housing Minister – Ama Pepple opens up

by Akan Ido Former Head of Service and Minister of Housing in the President Goodluck Jonathan government, Ms Ama Pepple has finally opened up about her sack last September. According to her, Jonathan removed her from office because she sought to make peace between him and the governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi. Pepple said she... Read More

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March 6, 2014

Opinion: Why Reno Omokri must be sacked

by Ileowo Kikiowo What we have seen is a serial sociopath, who would inevitably wreck President Jonathan’s government. Mr. Reno hatred for northerners is well established. Mr. Reno description of my northern brothers and sisters as parasite is not only disqusting, its sicknening. No wonder he pounced on Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, soon as he had the... Read More

March 4, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria’s centenary and the urgency of now

by Jaye Gaskia And whereas Lugard may have made a mistake in the course of promoting the selfish interests of British colonialism 100 years ago in 1914; the real challenge, the real problem lies with the gluttonously selfish ruling class, whose collective misadventures in ruling over us has combined to convert the selfish act of... Read More

March 2, 2014

Simon Kolawole: We should stop playing politics with everything

by Simon Kolawole But Boko Haram? No. Never. We are talking about life and death here. It is beyond politicking. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur recently canvassed something that has always been uppermost on my mind “constructive criticism”. The former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was, of course, seeking support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s... Read More

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February 28, 2014

Yobe massacre: We will bring the murderers to justice – Jonathan

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday vowed to bring the perpetrators of the Yobe College killings to justice. The president made this assurance in Abuja while addressing fellow African leaders who are in the country to attend Nigeria’s centenary celebrations. Jonathan condemned the massacre and urged African leaders to refrain from making their countries... Read More

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February 27, 2014

YNaija Editorial: Sanusi made things messy, but his removal is not acceptable

by Our Editors The federal government based its decision to suspend the governor on the damning report by the little-known agency called the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. While announcing the suspension, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati accused Mr Sanusi of “acts of financial recklessness and misconduct that are... Read More

February 26, 2014

Opinion: Why Pres. Jonathan must protect Gov. Shettima

by Zainab Suleiman Okino With Sanusi and other examples, Governor Shettima’s criticism of the government’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgents’ renewed boldness and wanton killing in the North East expectedly and typically drew the ire of the presidency, followed by Okupe’s mindless reaction and the governor’s planned ouster. When information crept into town last... Read More

February 22, 2014

How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals

by Isi Esene The politics elements opposing the governor of oil-rich Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi are unrelenting in their efforts to unsettle him as the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike yesterday vowed that the embattled All Progressives Congress governor will be arrested and jailed as soon as President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected. Wike, who... Read More

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February 17, 2014

Opinion: Why youths should belong to a political party

by Henry Okelue None of the parties have any ideology, none at all. Agreed. That is why we, the so called ideological young people, brimming with integrity should get on board and begin to force and influence change. Change is what we need, from the inside. An activist na apprentice politician. – Papa Samuel When... Read More

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February 13, 2014

Opinion: The hijab, Aregbesola and the Osun school reclassification war

by Saka Waheed Adekunle What struck me during our visit was not actual fear factor of impending war, but the drumming of impending war by some belligerent youths who insisted they would defend their faith with their life! May I start by saying that many articles have been written on Osun under Rauf Aregbesola more... Read More

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February 10, 2014

Opinion:Gbenga Daniel is gradually becoming the boss of Ogun politics

by Oladele Ayodele Since the pronouncement of Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the leader of the party in Ogun State, there had been unprecedented human traffic flowing in and out of the regal Asoludero Court; while some come in the open daylight, others came at odd hours The Southwest geopolitical zone of the country is noted... Read More

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February 8, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: What do Nigerians really want in 2015?

by Gimba Kakanda If we want to practise democracy, we have to be democratic. How do we expect credible leaders when all we do is criticise without taking part? And because we see one another in the same image, every praise of a presidential aspirant is seen as sponsored. If I write in favour of... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Ex-VP, Atiku ends nationwide consultations, set to declare for APC

by Akan Ido After an elaborate round of political consultative meeting which took him round the country including a well-publicized session in Edo State, former Vice-President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have decided to dump the party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say Atiku, who increasingly sees the... Read More

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January 30, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria – Playing dangerous politics with religion

by Mohammed Haruna The way he has used religion to try and rule the country, going all the way back to even before the day in 2011 he knelt publicly before the highly influential Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Redemption Camp, Ogun State, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, for blessing in the run-up... Read More

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January 29, 2014

Game on! APC gets its first presidential aspirant, guess who it is

by Isi Esene The scramble to be the presidential candidate for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun with the announcement by the Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah of his intentions to vie in the 2015 elections. Nda-Isaiah, who is believed to be a protege of one of the leaders of the APC... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Ex-governor Attahiru Bafarawa dumps APC for the PDP

Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Sokoto State has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after dumping the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say the governor announced his decision to decamp through his media adviser, Yusuf Dingyadi who described the Bafarawa’ decision has “collective and unanimous”. He added that the decision was made on... Read More

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January 24, 2014

SSS gets arrest warrant for ex-FCT minister, Nasir el-Rufai

by Akan Ido The State Security Service have finally secured a warrant of arrest for the former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir el-Rufai. Officials of the SSS had earlier today made attempts to bring him in for questioning over alleged statements made by el-Rufai which was considered inflammatory and capable of causing some rumpus in... Read More

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Dele Momodu: The anatomy of PDP and APC (Part 2)

Opinion: The tragedy of partisan politics in Nigeria

Simon Kolawole: How conflict underdeveloped Nigeria

What I learnt from my foray into politics – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Michael Orodare: Dear NSA Dasuki, wake up and read my lips (Y! Politico)

Collins Uma: Mr. President, this is not a crisis, it is war ( Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: Are Nigerians really tired of bad governance?

Here comes the SSS: Tunde Bakare says ‘there’ll be violence’ if Jonathan seeks re-election

Why Jonathan fired me as Housing Minister – Ama Pepple opens up

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Jonathan gave 16 govs N32 billion to vote Jang – Kwankwaso

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Benue – Sewing the seams on these pockets of violence (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: Why Reno Omokri must be sacked

Femi Aribisala: Nigeria cannot survive without the Igbos

Lawmaker stabbed to death by unknown gunmen in Rivers