THE 2015 TRACKLIST: We are not a hooligans – Nwuche | Osinbajo gets APC campaign on the highway | GEJ has dropped the ball – Fashola | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fashola says GEJ has dropped the ball. Nation Pay Ekiti workers their salaries, APC harasses Fayose. Punch Saraki is seriously rooting for APC… before nko? Nation GEJ just wants peace in 2015 – nothing more.... Read More

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December 24, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari will run Boko Haram out of town, says Amaechi | Tambuwal gets running mate in Sokoto | PDP says they didn’t rig Obanikoro out | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Amaechi is sure Buhari will run Boko Haram out of town. Leadership PDP’s Nasko now has a running mate in Niger. Leadership APC’s Tambuwal too. Premium Times APC/PDP lawmakers are still on the matter... Read More

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December 22, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ begs burnt PDP members to stay | Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike | No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner. YNaija Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike here. YNaija We dey kampe: Ekiti Speaker dares Gov. Fayose. YNaija Post election violence: Prof. Akinyemi wants GEJ, GMB... Read More

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December 18, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ prays to God for divine wisdom, Wike promises to develop Ogoni land, Amaechi named Buhari’s campaign DG, and more

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said for every issue he had to take a decision on, multiple suggestions that were most times contradictory, were made available to him. He said it was therefore important for Nigerians to continue to pray to God to give him wisdom to take the right decisions that would not bring... Read More

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December 8, 2014

PDP guber primaries round-up: Voting yet to start in Lagos [DETAILS]

Godwin Akanfe in Lagos, Aminu Tukur in Katsina, Tony Tamuno in Port Harcourt, Iyobosa Omorogie in Asaba There was pandemonium on Monday at the Yard 158 Event Centre, Oregun Road, Ikeja, venue of the governorship primary of the PDP in Lagos State, as supporters of aspirants clashed. Trouble started at about 2:00 pm when... Read More

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December 6, 2014

Nigeria’s primary school net attendance ratio drops

by Tunji Andrews Indications have emerged that the primary school attendance ratio in Nigeria dropped by 2.3% between 20012 and 2014. In a report published by the National Bureau of statistics titled 2014 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Survey Report and designed to track the Nation’s specific MDGs using specific indicators. It will be recalled that... Read More

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December 5, 2014

Demola Rewaju: 13 reasons why Obanikoro will floor Ambode in any election

by Demola Rewaju Ambode has no political structures loyal to him and he will rely on Bola Tinubu to deliver for him. The problem? Tinubu’s eyes are on the federal elections. Let me start this piece by confessing my bias – I believe Lagos needs to cut off political ties with Tinubu’s political dynasty. Also... Read More

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December 2, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC Convention will now take place in Benin | Blueprint ‘bawo’ – Wike just wants to be governor | To Buhari, PDP is just a big mess | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Automatic tickets automatically tear Ogun APC apart. Vanguard Niger governor gives power to the women. Nation Lagos PDP aspirant unfolds 2015 roadmap. Nation Fashola’s successor may come out of these 12 men. Nation No... Read More

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November 30, 2014

How Dakuku Peterside emerged Rivers APC consensus candidate

by Faustinus Nwaorgu All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus Governorship Candidate for the 2015 election in Rivers State, Dakuku Adol Peterside, has sent the olive branch to other aspirants for the position, assuring that he will carry them along in his plans and activities. Peterside in a statement issued on Saturday by Rivers APC Chairman, Dr.... 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 8, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Tambuwal says PDP can’t determine his fate, APC govs insist on VP slot, Gov. Al-Makura’s driver shot dead, and more

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party could not determine his fate as Speaker of the House. The Speaker said this on the sideline of the All Progressives Congress North-West Zonal Executive meeting in Kaduna. According to him, only God and members of the House of Representatives can... Read More

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November 8, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man | Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide | Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators |More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man. Premium Times Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide. Premium Times Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators. Vanguard Fashola stays biting hard at INEC’s behind. Nation INEC’s PVC collection heats up... Read More

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November 6, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George | Ekiti PDP hates judge but loves justice | OBJ gives women the props | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. OBJ gives women the props. Vanguard Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George in Lagos. Nation Ekiti PDP hates judge, loves justice. Nation Adamawa PDP warns Presidency over delegates’ list. Nation Osoba, Adesegun, Obadara, others romance SDP.... Read More

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November 2, 2014

PDP will lose us and Rivers state – Tonye Princewill threatens

by Isi Esene Prince Tonye Princewill, one of the gubernatorial aspirants in Rivers State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Ward Congress held on Saturday by the State PDP exco. Princewill who had earlier on Friday joined fourteen other aspirants in calling for the cancellation of the exercise alleged that the... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Tambuwal says PDP ‘cabal’ will be chased out, LP gives Mimiko 21 day ultimatum to resign, Bipi wants Amaechi called to order, and more

We deliver your news brief for Wednesday, October 29, 2014. The National Working Committee (NWC) Wednesday advised Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko to respect Labour Party (LP) constitution and resign from office. Mimiko who was elected into office as LP candidate dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). LP NWC took... Read More

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October 28, 2014

Wike challenges Amaechi to debate on corruption

by Isi Esene Nyesom Wike, former Chief of Staff to the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has accused him of being corrupt. Wike, who recently resigned from the Federal Executive Council as Minister of Education in order to contest the gubernatorial elections coming up in February 2015, challenged Amaechi to a debate to prove... Read More

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October 27, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

We deliver your news brief for Monday, October 27, 2014. The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday, challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, to a debate on corruption. Wike, who accused Amaechi of being corrupt, vowed that the governor must account for any fraudulent act while in... 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 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 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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October 18, 2014

Ahead 2015: Permanent voters cards come to Lagos – when do you get to pick yours?

by Laila Ibrahim The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in thirteen states in the third phase of the exercise. The exercise will start on Friday, November 7 and end on Sunday, November 9. The PVC distribution will take place in Adamawa, Borno, Edo, Imo, Kaduna, Kano,... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics

by Kolapo Olapoju The elections are nigh, the absurd as well. Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw unveiled her campaign poster on Thursday, 16 October, in her bid to run for political office. Kate yearns to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Meanwhile, reports... Read More

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October 15, 2014

‘I need all the help I can get’ – Father of baby suffering from heart defect cries out

by Isi Esene These are not the best times for Victor Oboite, a self-employed telecommunications engineer lining in Port- Harcourt, Rivers State as his son, Victor Jnr., lay sick with Truncus Arteriosus Type II – a rare congenital heart defect in which the heart’s single large blood vessel fails to divide during fetal development. As a result... Read More

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October 3, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No more Labour for Mimiko | El-Rufai knows how to defeat PDP | Fayose has a case to answer | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today No more Labour for Mimiko Leadership Fayose still has a case to answer Nation David Mark says no-shaking for Fayose Punch El-Rufa’i revisits the Sambo factor in Kaduna Leadership …And he reveals how to defeating... Read More

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September 15, 2014

I tamed the leopard in Port Harcourt – Joseph Mbu talks about his exploits

by Isi Esene Joseph Mbu, the outgoing commissioner of police in Rivers State has urged his successor, Wilson Inalegu to be firm and sustain the current low crime rate in the oil rich state. Mbu said this during the handover ceremony which took place today in Port Harcourt, Rivers. Mbu described himself as a lion... Read More

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September 12, 2014

JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

by Jewel Stephen Stolen crude oil supply has been discovered in juju shrines and septic tanks by Joint Military Task Force’ officials. The security agents, who operate under the code-name ‘Operation Pulo Shield’, confirmed that the crude oil was found buried inside juju shrines, sitting rooms and septic tanks, in some communities of Delta and... Read More

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September 9, 2014

This is how the PDP plans to re-elect Goodluck Jonathan as President

by Tony Tamuno The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region has said it plans to deliver the zone 100 per cent to President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 general election. The National Vice-Chairman (VC) of the party in South-South, Cairo Ojougboh, stated this on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another case of Ebola reported in Rivers

by Isi Esene The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has announced the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. This brings to three the number of incidents recorded in the oil rich state after a doctor who treated an infected ECOWAS staffer died. The first victim in Port Harcourt... Read More

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July 31, 2014

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. This was made known on Thursday, 31 July, in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Bose Aderibigbe. The corps members are... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: We are not a hooligans – Nwuche | Osinbajo gets APC campaign on the highway | GEJ has dropped the ball – Fashola | More stories

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari will run Boko Haram out of town, says Amaechi | Tambuwal gets running mate in Sokoto | PDP says they didn’t rig Obanikoro out | More stories

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ begs burnt PDP members to stay | Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike | No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner | More stories

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ prays to God for divine wisdom, Wike promises to develop Ogoni land, Amaechi named Buhari’s campaign DG, and more

PDP guber primaries round-up: Voting yet to start in Lagos [DETAILS]

Nigeria’s primary school net attendance ratio drops

Demola Rewaju: 13 reasons why Obanikoro will floor Ambode in any election

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC Convention will now take place in Benin | Blueprint ‘bawo’ – Wike just wants to be governor | To Buhari, PDP is just a big mess | More stories

How Dakuku Peterside emerged Rivers APC consensus candidate

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

Today’s Daily Brief: Tambuwal says PDP can’t determine his fate, APC govs insist on VP slot, Gov. Al-Makura’s driver shot dead, and more

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man | Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide | Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators |More stories

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George | Ekiti PDP hates judge but loves justice | OBJ gives women the props | More stories

PDP will lose us and Rivers state – Tonye Princewill threatens

Today’s Daily Brief: Tambuwal says PDP ‘cabal’ will be chased out, LP gives Mimiko 21 day ultimatum to resign, Bipi wants Amaechi called to order, and more

Wike challenges Amaechi to debate on corruption

Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

Stop political rascality and blackmail – Presidency warns Amaechi

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

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

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

Ahead 2015: Permanent voters cards come to Lagos – when do you get to pick yours?

Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics

‘I need all the help I can get’ – Father of baby suffering from heart defect cries out

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No more Labour for Mimiko | El-Rufai knows how to defeat PDP | Fayose has a case to answer | More stories

I tamed the leopard in Port Harcourt – Joseph Mbu talks about his exploits

JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

This is how the PDP plans to re-elect Goodluck Jonathan as President

Another case of Ebola reported in Rivers

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

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