Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog

by Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, ‘The American Prospect’ Ten of twelve states that most polls consider to be in play this year are states that Obama carried in 2008. Those would be Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and New Hampshire. The two toss-ups that McCain won are Missouri and... Read More

2012, America, elections, latinos, obama, Politics

June 19, 2012

“Isn’t it evil?” – PDP wonders why Buhari has not apologised to Yoruba people

by Adeniyi Abdul The dust has barely settled from former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari’s latest statement about Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party, but he is clearly not about to stay out of the news as the PDP has once again found an issue to task him on. The South West Zonal publicity Secretary... Read More

acn, Buhari, CPC, elections, nigeria, PDP, Politics

June 17, 2012

“We are doing nonsense in Nigeria” – Buhari charges again

by Lekan Olanrewaju The last time former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari shared his thoughts on Nigeria it involved something of a prophecy of doom that led to a back and forth about his true feelings about the country with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) slamming him as “bloodthirsty“, the Action Congress of Nigeria... Read More

acn, Buhari, CPC, elections, PDP, Politics

June 17, 2012

Decay, retrogression, desperation: These are a few of Tinubu’s favourite words (about the PDP)

by Lekan Olanrewaju You could be forgiven for forgetting that other states exist in Nigeria besides Edo, what with the constant bickering the Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria have engaged in over rulership of the state after the next election. This time it’s former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who... Read More

acn, Edo state, elections, Oshiomole, PDP, Politics, Tinubu

June 15, 2012

‘We must never be cowed’ – House of Reps suspends Farouk Lawan

by Adeniyi Abdul In light of the recent bribery scandal involving Honourable Farouk Lawan and Femi Otedola, the House of Representatives today served the former head of the fuel subsidy probe panel with an indefinite suspension, appointing John Enoh in his place. This took place at an emergency plenary session of the House this morning.... Read More

farouk lawan, fuel subsidy probe, House of Reps, nigeria, Politics

June 14, 2012

“He is not going to stay more than eight years” – GEJ’s aide wants “mischief makers” to calm down

by Adeniyi Abdul President Goodluck Jonathan has a message for everyone concerned about the length of time he plans on spending as President: Take it easy. President Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy call by the North Central Women Forum, and advised everyone to “take the gospel... Read More

GEJ, Goodluck, jonathan, nigeria, Politics, president

June 12, 2012

‘Is it in Edo State that you will defeat ACN?’ – Adams Oshiomole thinks the PDP is ‘funny’

by Lekan Olanrewaju News of political parties in Nigeria throwing barbs at one another is nothing shocking, and apparently the Edo State Governor has no problem with that. Governor Adams Oshiomole in his latest “message” to the People’s Democratic Party expresses how hilarious he finds the notion of the party securing victory in Edo State. Speaking to journalists... Read More

acn, adams oshiomole, APGA, Ebenezer Babatunde, Edo state, Kema Chikwe, PDP, Politics

June 1, 2012

1, 2, 3, 4 time’s the charm? Buhari says he’ll run for president again in 2015

by Seyi Lawal There is no stopping this man. Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has become the first aspirant to publicly declare his interest in the 2015 presidential election, putting an end to speculations on his retirement from active politics. By this declaration, Buhari, who contested in the presidential elections of 2003, 2007 and 2011, goes back on... Read More

Buhari, Featured, Interest, nigeria, Politics, Presidential Poll

May 29, 2012

#GovFasholaVsLagosDoctors: Only 34 sacked doctors out of 788 reinstated in Lagos

by Seyi Lawal It’s been reported that 34 medical doctors out of the 788 sacked recently by the Lagos State Government have been re-absorbed. ThisDay gathered that the 34 doctors had re-applied to the state Ministry of Health, following which Governor Babatunde Fashola, approved their being reabsorbed into the state ministry. The state government, it was gathered, also added... Read More

Featured, lagos, nigeria, Politics, Sacked Doctors

May 25, 2012

Forget the Opposition: Former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark says Jonathan will run in 2015

by Seyi Lawal Forget opposition and their plan to unite against President Goodluck Jonathan, elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark, has said President Jonathan will contest the 2015 presidential election as was the case with former presidents that ran for second term in office. ThisDay reports that Clark also lashed out... Read More

Clark, Featured, jonathan, nigeria, Politics

May 24, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Court nullifies warrant to arrest Saraki

by Seyi Lawal Bad news for those who want Saraki behind bars. There will be no arrest of the former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki. Thanks to a Federal High Court in Abuja which has condemned the police in strong terms for issuing a warrant for his arrest. ThisDay reports that Justice Gladys Olotu while ruling on Saraki’s... Read More

arrest, Aside Warrant, court, Featured, nigeria, Politics, Saraki

May 20, 2012

Opinion: El-Rufai exposes Buhari – says it’s time for a new generation of leaders

by Abdullahi Aborode This is a message to General Muhammadu Buhari from Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on the 4th of October, 2010 few months before the April 2011 elections. READ BELOW; The attention of Mallam Nassir El-Rufai has been drawn to statements from Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim Babangida purporting to be responses to the advice he gave both men to retire. Since,... Read More

Buhari, corruption, el rufai, Leadership, Politics

May 20, 2012

You are hypocrites: PDP comes down on the ACN… again

by Lekan Olanrewaju A statement from the PDP Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mr Kayode Babade has criticised former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for questioning the integrity of the 2011 Presidential elections. Tinubu had previously stated that the credibility of the elections was disputable but the PDP has retorted, saying no member of the ACN had a right to criticise as... Read More

acn, elections, lagos, PDP, Politics

May 20, 2012

“The present government has gone totally berserk”- Full text of #YNaijaInterview with Dele Momodu

This week, media mogul and former presidential aspirant was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to join us for the YNaija Friday Twitter Interview. The Ovation boss was grilled by guest interviewer, Japheth Omojuwa (@omojuwa) and gave an insight into his thoughts on the current administration, his visions for the country,and much more. Check... Read More

Dele Momodu, elections, nigeria, Politics, twitter.

May 19, 2012

Are we bored yet? PDP tells the ACN to quit lyin’

by Lekan Olanrewaju At this point it’s safe to say we can all agree that these two parties probably need to sit down and iron out their issues over cookies and cups of iced tea. Unless, of course, you find the constant back and forth entertaining in which case you won’t be disappointed by them. In... Read More

acn, Olisa Metuh, PDP, Politics

May 17, 2012

Are we done yet? Buhari claims President Jonathan plans to arrest and hang him

by Chi Ibe To be honest, these people need to kiss and make up already; we are getting tired of the bromance existing between President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari as they go back and forth with allegations and counter allegations. The current war-for-words between Buhari and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and... Read More

arrest, fight, Mohammed Buhari, Politics, President Goodluck

May 15, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Now that government is broke… (YNaija FrontPage)

It might actually be a good thing that we are broke. If we will not willingly shed our weight as country, a broke back (or bank) will surely force us to. Government cause it was meant to hold us back – Tupac (Panther Power) We have clearly reached a different level of financial emergency in... Read More

allowance, broke, budget, GEJ, Goodluck Jonathan, government, nigeria, nysc, Politics, salary

May 3, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: Zoning, violence and treachery (Ynaija FrontPage)

“Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” There are many to whom the name Mohammed Marwa remain meaningless. He was the infamous religious scholar, known as Maitatsine, whose narrow interpretation of Islam and inciting teaches led to... Read More

Akintunde, boko haram, GEJ, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Politics, president, violence, zoning

April 26, 2012

Plateau state government arraigns 3 traditional rulers linked to the Jos killings

by Seyi Lawal Three prominent traditional rulers have been arrested in Plateau State on allegations of playing a role in the repeated violence that has rocked the state. On Wednesday, the Plateau state government had an emergency security meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Ignatius Longjan. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr.... Read More

crisis, jos, Politics, violence

April 21, 2012

Girl Power? Nigeria’s first female Chief Justice may be appointed soon

by Lekan Olanrewaju Score one for the girls! Well, almost. Nigeria may be on the verge of getting it’s first female chief justice, come July this year. Current Chief Justice Dahiru Musdapher is set to resign on 14 July, and ahead of that, he has nominated a female judge to succeed him. Musdapher has written the National Judicial Council... Read More

chief justice, law, Politics

April 20, 2012

The Weth Chronicles: The Coleman Massacre II : Buy Me a Rose

Continuing from last week’s story found HERE……. A shot rang out in the corridor at the exact same time the bullet hit my chest, knocking me into the wall. The guards spilled out at once, rushing towards the sound of the blast, leaving me spread-eagled on the marble floor. Seconds later came the distant spitting... Read More

crime, Love, Ohmston Anthony Weth, Politics, The Weth Chronicles

April 16, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: That awkward moment when… (YNaija Frontpage)

Those words got me thinking; in a sense insider confirmation of a massively altered reality. You’re a newly elected Governor, or newly appointed Minister, Governor of the Central Bank, or MD of the Niger Delta Development Commission (etc, etc). You have seen your life change overnight. The ‘share-price’ of your phone-number has risen by several... Read More

opinion, Politics, Power

April 15, 2012

Governor Aregbesola denies plan to “Islamise” Osun State

As governor, I am not in any position to promote one religion over another. Following an alleged security report released yesterday 15 April, 2012 that implied Governor Aregbesola had plans to turn Osun State into an Islamic state; Sahara Reporters published the governor issued an address to re-assure the people of Osun state that... Read More

Governor Aregbesola, islam, Osun State, Politics

April 13, 2012

The Weth Chronicles: The Coleman Massacre

by Anthony Othuke Ominiabohs I stood before the firing squad. Death raced towards me in the form of a bullet, arched in a projectile I could not distort. For I had many more guns trained at me. I could swear I saw the bullet leap out of its secure chamber, past an accompanying cloud of smoke.... Read More

crime, Love, Ohmston Anthony Weth, Politics, The Weth Chronicles

April 8, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Stop being predictable (YNaija Frontpage)

Now, at the risk of sounding like ‘one of them’, let me remind our leaders that as they send out these great messages meant to inspire and motivate Nigerians to do better, they need to ask themselves one simple question; “What have I really done to actually do as I say?” It’s Easter again and... Read More

Easter, nlc, Politics

March 28, 2012

Chinedu Ekeke: “You cannot change the PDP, the PDP will change you” (Part 1)

“Remember Okwesilieze Nwodo – the ousted party chairman who was out to instill discipline in the party? What became of him? The system ate him up!” Last Saturday saw a stab in the heart of democracy by those who daily profess to uphold its tenets. The Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria’s ruling party, held a... Read More

opinion, PDP, Politics

March 27, 2012

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi: Why men don’t have a clue and women always need more shoes

This is the full text of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development’s opening address at The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders on March 19, 2012. Bolaji Abdullahi I must say that there is nothing in my experience suggesting that government is an exclusive den of devils and civil society is populated by saints.... Read More

Politics

March 27, 2012

Why I joined the PDP – Ohimai Amaize (MrFixNigeria)

by Hauwa Gambo Ohimai Amaize is known to many young Nigerians and others for his activism and his work in public office – from the EFCC to his present assignment working for the Minister of Youth Development. His recent public announcement of his pitching his tent with the PDP drew sharp surprise amongst his observers... Read More

ohimai amaize, PDP, Politics

February 28, 2012

James Ibori: Ex-con, Thief, Governor… President?

by Rachel Ogbu James Ibori was going for the kill, the national cake as president of Nigeria. Even as he’s probably squatting in a corner of a British cell, he must obviously still be nursing such aspirations. Therefore we are not counting our chickens yet as this man’s record shows his deceit knows no bounds.... Read More

Con man, corruption, Ex con, Governor, James Ibori, Politics, president

January 27, 2012

You won’t have him to kick around anymore? Babangida says he’ll quit partisan politics, throws jab at Labaran Maku

by Seyi Lawal General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s ex-military president, announced yesterday that his days of active partisan politics is over, but that was not before adding that he will however, provide advisory services to the nation as a statesman. IBB made the disclosure at the Daily Trust 9th Annual Dialogue which took place at the... Read More

General Ibrahim Babagida, IBB, Labaran Maku, minister of information, Politics

Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog

“Isn’t it evil?” – PDP wonders why Buhari has not apologised to Yoruba people

“We are doing nonsense in Nigeria” – Buhari charges again

Decay, retrogression, desperation: These are a few of Tinubu’s favourite words (about the PDP)

‘We must never be cowed’ – House of Reps suspends Farouk Lawan

“He is not going to stay more than eight years” – GEJ’s aide wants “mischief makers” to calm down

‘Is it in Edo State that you will defeat ACN?’ – Adams Oshiomole thinks the PDP is ‘funny’

1, 2, 3, 4 time’s the charm? Buhari says he’ll run for president again in 2015

#GovFasholaVsLagosDoctors: Only 34 sacked doctors out of 788 reinstated in Lagos

Forget the Opposition: Former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark says Jonathan will run in 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Court nullifies warrant to arrest Saraki

Opinion: El-Rufai exposes Buhari – says it’s time for a new generation of leaders

You are hypocrites: PDP comes down on the ACN… again

“The present government has gone totally berserk”- Full text of #YNaijaInterview with Dele Momodu

Are we bored yet? PDP tells the ACN to quit lyin’

Are we done yet? Buhari claims President Jonathan plans to arrest and hang him

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Now that government is broke… (YNaija FrontPage)

Akintunde Oyebode: Zoning, violence and treachery (Ynaija FrontPage)

Plateau state government arraigns 3 traditional rulers linked to the Jos killings

Girl Power? Nigeria’s first female Chief Justice may be appointed soon

The Weth Chronicles: The Coleman Massacre II : Buy Me a Rose

Tolu Ogunlesi: That awkward moment when… (YNaija Frontpage)

Governor Aregbesola denies plan to “Islamise” Osun State

The Weth Chronicles: The Coleman Massacre

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Stop being predictable (YNaija Frontpage)

Chinedu Ekeke: “You cannot change the PDP, the PDP will change you” (Part 1)

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi: Why men don’t have a clue and women always need more shoes

Why I joined the PDP – Ohimai Amaize (MrFixNigeria)

James Ibori: Ex-con, Thief, Governor… President?

You won’t have him to kick around anymore? Babangida says he’ll quit partisan politics, throws jab at Labaran Maku

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