Gbenga Olorunpomi: The birth of APC – INEC’s moment in the sun

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Now, the ACN has shown its hand. It is time for the other partners to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18th, the leadership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) took one of the biggest gambles in the history of Nigerian politics. Determined to play the Big Brother role in the proposed... Read More

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April 28, 2013

Atom Lim: 2015 and the arrogance of social media activists (Y! Politico)

by Atom Lim The new cool is ‘activists’ accusing the rest of the Nigerian youth population of lacking interest in politics and not being involved, often without any proof. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about youth participation in politics. Every youth campaigner seems to be singing the song. Commentators like Ohimai Amaize... Read More

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April 28, 2013

Nigerians are amazed at Jonathan’s achievements – Reuben Abati gives it straight

by Akan Ido Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, speaks with the Punch Newspapers on the achievements of the president, Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Amnesty for Boko Haram militants and other issues. Read excerpts of the interview below: Some Nigerians, especially members of the opposition, are of... Read More

Amnesty, boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, NGF, nigeria, opposition, PDP, Politics, Power, reuben abati

April 28, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Militancy and the politics of hypocrisy

by Simon Kolawole Speaking out against injustice and highhandedness, no matter what part of the country is at the receiving end, is a better way of building a nation. One phenomenon that, if you ask, should worry all of us is the way we debate national issues without applying the same principles across board. What... Read More

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April 25, 2013

Michael Orodare: The resurgence of the neglected generation (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare They thought they were doing it right, not knowing they sat on a keg of gun-powder and their attitudes to the coming generation re-filled the keg daily. A Former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, recently at a lecture in Akure, the Ondo State capital said “…the real tragedy (that has... Read More

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April 24, 2013

12 funniest people caught sleeping on the job

Now you understand why your apartment was robbed 3 times last year. Some people really hate Mondays. Politics. I bet the Queen wouldn’t be impressed. No, wait, THIS is the worst location for a nap. Unlike other professions, homeless programmers never leave. Best security guard ever. I don’t think this would fit well with her... Read More

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April 21, 2013

Why APC will never rule Nigeria – Bauchi governor, Isa Yuguda

by Akan Ido In this interview with the Vanguard Newspapers, Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State talks about his party, the race for the 2015 elections, the opposition parties, Boko Haram and more. Read excerpts of the interview below. What do you think of Boko Haram amnesty being planned by Federal Government? The extension of... Read More

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April 17, 2013

Editi Effiong: On oil theft, NOI and GEJ need to stop whining

by Editi Effiong In 1992, a Glencore oil trader got off the plane in Lagos with a briefcase filled with millions of dollars. His mission: meeting with a Niger Delta strongman who had promised a secure delivery of an endless flow of stolen sweet crude. Late that evening, the strongman appeared at the hotel, and... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Debo Adejugbe: The beginning of power might not augur well for Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe One of the poster boys of that era is our present President who has gone on to break records in corrupt endeavors and in the process, templated “how not-to-do-it” in government. In his new book, “The End of Power”, published on March 5th, 2013, Moisés Naím posited that revered global institutions are... Read More

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April 13, 2013

Temie Giwa: 2015 – Who will bell the legislators? (Y! FrontPage)

In order to get 2015 right, a shift in perspective is required for us to slightly move away from our historical obsession with the Executive branch of government, and towards the people’s representative. Nigeria is behind. The signs and indicators that Nigeria is behind and that we have all failed each other are endless. Unfortunately,... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Ayisha Oshori: This is calling all Nigerian youth – We are the game-changer of 2015

by Ayisha Oshori There is so much we could and should be doing; instead, much of what we see and hear in preparation for 2015 is stale and typical. We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light a candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Ibrahim Babangida Writes: We have to save Nigerians from Nigeria

by Ibrahim Babangida Some of the mistakes of the past have now come to haunt us. But let me make one thing clear. Not all these mistakes were made out of callousness or bad faith or malice. In less than a year, in about 11 months and a few days, we as Nigerians will be... Read More

Bolaji Akinyemi, Ibrahim Babangida, nigeria, Politics

April 8, 2013

Ohimai Amaize: The tragedy of a distracted generation (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Godwin Amaize Interestingly, our idea of social change has been reduced to the politics of merely taking sides every election year… We would rather tweet or write opinion articles attacking ourselves while the political class preys on the very weakness of our divisiveness. It was Frantz Fanon who said; “Every generation must out... Read More

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March 25, 2013

Ohimai Amaize: Like toy soldiers (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Amaize If you want to find young Nigerians who are bitter and angry with the Nigerian “system, Twitter is the place. I am, equally, on Twitter and I am an angry young Nigerian too. But I’m doing something different about my anger. Nothing unites Nigerians like football. The patriot is easily awakened –... Read More

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March 25, 2013

Raja Vudatala: As an accused rapist commits suicide in detention – I ask, what is justice?

by Raja Vudatala Even if punishment is justified who has the right to punish? Can a group of born criminals be entrusted to punish somebody? Can somebody who commits an act following his natural self, be punished? Are we humans born evil? Are we born with an incessant need to commit crime? Are we all... Read More

Consciousness, Miscellaneous, Politics

March 18, 2013

#Flashback to 2005: New York Times chronicles the Alamieyeseigha saga

by Lydia Polgreen But the Alamieyeseigha scandal has in some ways eclipsed those gains and led many to wonder whether democracy will ever make government here more accountable. YENAGOA, Nigeria, Nov. 22 – Precisely where in the rogue’s gallery of corrupt Nigerian leaders Diepreye Alamieyeseigha will fall is a matter for history to judge. Gen. Sani... Read More

Bribery, Crime and Criminals, government, nigeria, Politics

March 9, 2013

Dele Momodu: Why I’m not President Jonathan’s fan

by Dele Momodu There is neither the will nor the resolve to create positive change. Like all others who love Nigeria, President Jonathan’s friend and confidant must be cringing at the shambles that “Oga” is presiding over. Is this how they hope to spend their nine years in power? Fellow Nigerians, the story you’re about... Read More

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March 7, 2013

Osato Edokpayi: This APC union shall surely stand (Y! Politico)

by Osato Edokpayi As the ACN has demonstrated in the South-West and in Edo state; the PDP is not invincible. This union shall indeed stand tall to defeat the PDP and satisfy the yearnings of millions of Nigerians… I welcomed the news of the formation of Nigeria’s new formidable opposition party, the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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March 6, 2013

Uche Chuta, Dokpesi (Jr), Ohimai Amaize… See 10 of the most powerful young people in politics #YNaijaPowerList

by Joachim MacEbong Nigeria is a country with a large number of young people who are demanding more from their government all the time, and taking a greater interest in politics. This increased interest has come with growing calls to actually get involved in the making of decisions that affect us all. Below is a... Read More

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March 5, 2013

APC merger: Coalition parties disagree on new logo (LOO

Ahead of tomorrow’s deadline for the receipt of reports on the constitution and manifesto of the newly formed All Progressives Congress (APC), there are indications that no concrete decision has been reached on the logo of the party. Also, the moves by two other opposition political parties, the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) and Movement... Read More

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March 4, 2013

Opinion: No, Hillary Clinton is not too old to be president

by Joan Walsh …to suddenly suggest that the presidency should be reserved for people in their 40s or 50s is deeply unfair to women – as well as men – who are older and can do the job. Just in time for the most formidable female candidate in American history to run for president, it’s... Read More

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March 1, 2013

Akintunde Oyebode: The labour of our heroes past (Y! FrontPage)

This is how our heroes are rewarded, shot like wild animals and left to die painfully; the much luckier ones die slowly, and watch helplessly as their pension and gratuity are looted by government officials. We were preparing for our Senior Secondary Certificate Examination when the news filtered that our classmate lost his dad, an... Read More

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February 27, 2013

Ife Adebayo: The APC is surely the light at the end of the tunnel (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo The three major parties involved in this merger are parties that have shown over time that they campaign on issues; parties that have not shied away from presidential debates; parties that have clearly stated their plans for the electorate. In my Y! Politico article on January 9th 2013, I wrote that “Opposition... Read More

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February 27, 2013

They said, they said: Mimiko spent over a billion naira on inauguration – PDP, That’s a lie! – Labour Party

by Isi Esene The Ondo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the state governor, Olusegun Mimiko of spending over a billion naira to organise his second term inauguration on Sunday. The party spokesman, Ayo Fadaka disclosed this in Akure and wondered why Mimiko will spend such amount when his victory is still... Read More

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February 26, 2013

“A pack of weak blocks” – PDP’s newly elected BoT chairman, Tony Anenih taunts opposition parties’ merger

by Isi Esene Former works minister, Tony Anenih who was earlier on Tuesday elected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman has described the merger of opposition political parties to foRm the All Progressives Alliance (APC), as “a pack of weak blocks”. Anenih who was speaking to newsmen after a meeting of... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Ohimai Amaize: There is nothing special about the youth (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Godwin Amaize All Nigerian youth who truly love this country must understand that when credible and competent youth refuse to board the train of politics, they create room for unholy characters to infiltrate and truncate the process. My perspective on youths getting involved in politics, received a memorable boost with my participation in... Read More

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February 5, 2013

Debo Adejugbe: Gov. Olusegun Mimiko is the reference point for real leadership (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe “Leadership success is having a dream then work, work, work.” – Bill Newman Recently, a friend asked me if I am sympathetic towards any political party. He wanted me to write in support of such a political party and help others choose a path come 2015. I had to think long and... Read More

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February 3, 2013

Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)

by Atom Lim But what the Presidency officials forget is that while Okah might have singularly plotted and funded the attacks, it is the President’s campaign that gained more from the event. “President Goodluck Jonathan is a terrorist” These are the only words Henry Okah didn’t utter to the South African court that found him... Read More

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January 29, 2013

Olusegun Dada: In Nigerian politics, passivity is a grievous crime (Y! Politico)

by Olusegun Dada You’re blind for thinking that the corruptly rich will not do everything in their power to keep their stranglehold on you; you cannot be passive while the missiles of corruption fall on your head and on the heads of your children. Let me put it this way: I have seen many things... Read More

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January 28, 2013

Get a grip, people! Governors Okorocha, Obi’s aides in chair conflict again at church dedication

by Rachel Ogbu The aides of Governors Peter Obi of Anambra State and Chief Rochas Okorocha of Imo State clashed for the second time over sitting arrangements; thankfully this time the Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, stopped it. On Sunday, January 27, during the dedication of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Catholic Church... Read More

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: The birth of APC – INEC’s moment in the sun

Atom Lim: 2015 and the arrogance of social media activists (Y! Politico)

Nigerians are amazed at Jonathan’s achievements – Reuben Abati gives it straight

Simon Kolawole: Militancy and the politics of hypocrisy

Michael Orodare: The resurgence of the neglected generation (Y! Politico)

12 funniest people caught sleeping on the job

Why APC will never rule Nigeria – Bauchi governor, Isa Yuguda

Editi Effiong: On oil theft, NOI and GEJ need to stop whining

Debo Adejugbe: The beginning of power might not augur well for Nigeria (Y! Politico)

Temie Giwa: 2015 – Who will bell the legislators? (Y! FrontPage)

Ayisha Oshori: This is calling all Nigerian youth – We are the game-changer of 2015

Ibrahim Babangida Writes: We have to save Nigerians from Nigeria

Ohimai Amaize: The tragedy of a distracted generation (Y! Politico)

Ohimai Amaize: Like toy soldiers (Y! Politico)

Raja Vudatala: As an accused rapist commits suicide in detention – I ask, what is justice?

#Flashback to 2005: New York Times chronicles the Alamieyeseigha saga

Dele Momodu: Why I’m not President Jonathan’s fan

Osato Edokpayi: This APC union shall surely stand (Y! Politico)

Uche Chuta, Dokpesi (Jr), Ohimai Amaize… See 10 of the most powerful young people in politics #YNaijaPowerList

APC merger: Coalition parties disagree on new logo (LOO

Opinion: No, Hillary Clinton is not too old to be president

Akintunde Oyebode: The labour of our heroes past (Y! FrontPage)

Ife Adebayo: The APC is surely the light at the end of the tunnel (Y! Politico)

They said, they said: Mimiko spent over a billion naira on inauguration – PDP, That’s a lie! – Labour Party

“A pack of weak blocks” – PDP’s newly elected BoT chairman, Tony Anenih taunts opposition parties’ merger

Ohimai Amaize: There is nothing special about the youth (Y! Politico)

Debo Adejugbe: Gov. Olusegun Mimiko is the reference point for real leadership (Y! Politico)

Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)

Olusegun Dada: In Nigerian politics, passivity is a grievous crime (Y! Politico)

Get a grip, people! Governors Okorocha, Obi’s aides in chair conflict again at church dedication

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