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‘Okorocha wasn’t genuinely committed to Buhari’
To Rochas Okorocha, he's the chief champion of President Muhammadu Buhari, in the South East; To others, he was not passionate about Buhari nor did he believe that he would…
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Why South-east lost the Senate Presidency – Okorocha
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has revealed that several politicians, who contested under the All Progressives Congress in the South-east, were denied victory during the last general elections. Okorocha, said the South-east would…
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“Ndigbo put all their eggs in one basket” – APC Guber candidate
Abia Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the last election, Dr. Nyerere Anyim, has revealed that the ruling party had initially zoned the post of Senate President to…
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Gov Okorocha gets attacked by his party
Rochas Okorocha, likes to pride himself as being the point-man of the All Progressives Congress in the South East. The Imo state governor believes he was the lone wolf in…
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Lawyer sues Buhari over South-East exclusion in appointments
A lawyer, Dim-Udebuani Marcel, has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, on his political appointments, before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. In the suit, Marcel accused the President…
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“It is painful to see South-East missing from Buhari’s appointments” – Progressive Peoples Alliance
Following the recent appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari, Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) said the appointments do not conform with fairness, equity and balance in all the geopolitical zones of the…
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How Buhari, APC will compensate South-East over appointments snub
It is believed that President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress, are taking steps to compensate the South East region, for being left out in the appointments…
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APC chieftain ‘says Buhari’s delay in picking cabinet brings ridicule’
President Muhammadu Buhari's delay in appointing his cabinet is not going down well with everybody as a chieftain of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Paul Ikonne, has stated his…
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Douglas Anele: How Igbos underdeveloped Igboland
by Douglas Anele It is patently false to lay all the blame for the underdevelopment of Igboland on Igbophobic Nigerians from other ethnic groups. n Last week, I made the…
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APC mess: North-Central, South-East lawmakers reject party’s candidates
House of Representatives' members of the All Progressives Congress from the North-Central and South-East zones have condemned their party and accused it of marginalisation. The leadership of the party had written a…
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Buhari will not punish Ndigbo for voting against him – Ifeanyi Ubah
by Azubuike Azikiwe National Coordinator of Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, Ifeanyi Ubah, has advised President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to carry along the Ndigbo ethnic in his administration. In an interview with…
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This is what happened at the APC zoning meeting
by Kolapo Olapoju The zoning meeting between senior members of the All Progressives Congress reportedly ended in a stalemate on Wednesday night. The meeting was held to resolve issues concerning…
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“The Igbo people are not worried about their fate” – Former Anambra governor
by Azubuike Azikiwe The impending reality that the South-East may not have any top leadership positions in the Senate and House of Representatives is apparently not a reason for concern…
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Opinion: Why you should not cry for the Igbos
by Nwobodo Chidiebere “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated…
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Opinion: How Igbo politics affects the rest of us
by Niran Adedokun Those who accuse the Igbo of not voting right in the last elections advocate a collaboration of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria and that…
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APC has a new headache… and it’s not the PDP
by Kolapo Olapoju After winning the presidential election and the majority of the National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress has a new headache... who will be Senate President? APC won…
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So we now have fake police and army officers parading the streets?
by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) again raised the alarm that ethnic militias and ex-militants are now wearing fake police and army uniforms so they can unleash mayhem…
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“Vote for me and get one more state” – Jonathan makes a promise to South-East
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan said he would ensure that South-East got equal number of states with other geopolitical zones in the country, if re-elected. Jonathan on Tuesday made…
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‘PDP cannot manage its success’ || Alex Ekwueme is not happy with his party
by Akan Ido Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to be over-confident about getting block votes for President Jonathan in the general elections…
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Ndigbo APC says Jonathan is campaigning for Buhari – no, seriously?
by Azubuike Azikiwe According to the South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Goodluck Jonathan has become the "campaign chief" of the party's presidential candidate, Muhammadu…
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William Wallis: 2015 Elections – Jonathan is still the man to beat despite criticisms
by William Wallis Mr. Jonathan has yet to make explicit whether he will contest the election. But several new appointments and the defection to the opposition of many of his…
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Opinion: APC, South East and the 2015 election
by Diana-Abasi Alphonsus Udoh But it is appalling that a Presidential or Vice Presidential material can not be found in a region which has produced bright and competent minds like Professor…
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Opinion: BPE did not grant Interstate extension
by Frank NduNdibe It is heartwarming that Ohaneze Ndigbo, as the great guardian of Igbo interests and values, not only criticised the desperation to hand over Enugu Disco to a…
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Opinion: Who is afraid of an accurate census?
by Robert Obioha The South-East was not adequately covered during the 2006 census exercise due to the threat by MASSOB that Igbos should not participate. How can a census that…
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Opinion: Two-Party system and democracy
by Abdulhameed Ujo Given the above projection, PDP will win 3 zones and FCT. These are South-South, South-East, and North-Central and FCT with total registered voters of 28,670,629; while the…
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Opinion: Confronting inter-regional disparities in Nigeria
by Ayo Teriba States/regions included in the growth processes are getting rich, just as those excluded from the growth processes, remain poor. Regions can now easily be grouped into the…
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Opinion: The North has no right to demand power in 2015
by Emmanuel Onwe To refer to other regions of Nigeria, populated by patriotic and freeborn citizens as mere enclaves is to suggest that such regions are not qualified either to…
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“God told me Nigeria will split into three in two years” – Rev. Anthony Chidi
by Akan Ido Rev. Anthony Innocent Chidi, the founder and General Overseer of Kings in Christ International Ministries, Lagos, says he foresees a separation of Nigeria into three parts by…
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Boko Haram jihad headed for the south-east, CAN alleges
by Tolu Orekoya After a meeting to discuss the recent bombings in the north of the country, The south-eastern zone branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy