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More insecurity than one country can handle – Buhari; UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

More insecurity than one country can handle - BuhariUK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two monthsMy business is suffering because of the high cost of diesel - ObasanjoFear of terrorist…

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Why do South West Governors think we need a Western University?

At the ongoing South West (SW) Governors Forum in Osogbo, they have resolved to establish a Western University co-owned by all South Western states. This is dead on arrival and…

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If Buhari is lucky, he will get the ticket to contest in 2019 – S’West APC

South-West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said President Muhammadu Buhari has not informed it that he would be seeking re-election in 2019. Former acting Chairman of the…

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We are ready to reclaim South-West – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has said it would reclaim its influence in the region. The party it would begin its mission from the Ekiti governorship election…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says South West holds future of food security in Nigeria

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate…

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South-West support for Buhari unshaken – Tinubu

by Dolapo Adelana The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has assured President Muhammadu Buhari of the support of the South-West region. Tinubu said the…

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#TheExperienceReport: The mainstream discovers Tope Alabi again

The breakout star of yesterday’s event (okay, apart from Travis Greene that has won the hearts of everyone across the Nigerian church)? Tope Alabi. Of course those who have been…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The coming realignment in Yorubaland

There are two events that are of major significance this week. The first is the birthday of a man of immense integrity and a great son of the Yoruba by…

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4 reasons Tinubu’s candidate lost APC guber primaries in Ondo

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo state held its primary elections last week amidst controversies that surrounded some of the candidates and party leaders. A former Senior Advocate of…

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PDP chairmanship: Bode George ready to fight Agbaje for PDP chairmanship

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, and the PDP Lagos State governorship candidate in the 2015 election, Jimi Agbaje, who are both vying for…

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‘Anybody from the South can contest for PDP national chairmanship’ – Markafi

Despite the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its chairmanship to the South-West, the Chairman of the party's national caretaker committee, Ahmed Markafi, on Monday, said that…

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PDP zones chairmanship to Southwest

Indications on Thursday suggest that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the position of national chairman to the South-West, while the South-South was handed the deputy national chairmanship. According to…

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Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for South-West attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers on Thursday claimed responsibility for militant activities and attacks in the South-West. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Niger Delta Avengers said…

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‘Enough is enough’ – Yoruba elders warn Niger Delta militants

"Enough is enough," some Yoruba elders, under the aegis of Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF) have warned Fulani herdsmen, militants and criminals in the South-West region. The group issued the warning…

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American judge on a ‘rescue mission’ to save Ondo state

No, it's not a marvel movie. This is real story. Dele Alade, a Nigerian-born United States of American judge, has expressed his intention to contest the forthcoming Ondo State governorship…

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‘Enough is enough’ – PDP youth write open letter to Sen. Kashamu

Members of the South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth caucus have written a letter to Senator Buruji Kashamu, describing the senator as a failure to the South West PDP. The…

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‘Our son; Fayose is losing his senses… he needs help’ – South West APC

Spokespersons of the All Progressives Congress in the South West states have called on monarchs and royal fathers of the region to 'fervently pray' for Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose,…

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‘Are they saying no Yoruba man is qualified to be chairman of the PDP?’ – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George has criticised Senator Buruji Kashamu over his comments - that the Yoruba people have no interest in the…

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PDP divided over National Chairman position [DETAILS]

Not everyone in the hierarchy of the People Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page regarding the position of National Chairman. The South West chapter of the former ruling…

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Why North must retain PDP Chairmanship – South West zone

The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has made its position known on the national chairmanship position of the opposition party. The South-West chapter, on Thursday, maintained that the…

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Boko Haram infiltrates South-West, attacks imminent – Orientation Agency

The people of the South-West region of Nigeria have been warned that their days of being mere observers in the menace of Boko Haram, may soon be over. According to the…

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This South East stakeholder believes his region didn’t get ‘juicy’ portfolios

Not every one is pleased with President Muhammadu Buhari ministers' selection. A prominent stakeholder in Ebonyi state, Abia Onyike, has described Buhari's appointment as lopsided and unbalanced, because of the portfolios that…

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“Yoruba cannot be anyone’s sacrificial lamb” – Fani-Kayode

As a result of the menace of Fulani herdsmen on Yorubaland, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has again bared his mind. The former minister said that if the government fails to…

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Why should the North (with 230 tribes) plot against 1 tribe- Yoruba? | Arewa throws subtle ethnic shade

The Arewa Consultative Forum, took what appeared to be a subtle swipe at the Yoruba ethnic group, on Wednesday, July 1. The swipe by the ACF was in reaction to the statement by APC…

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I’m a member of the PDP and nobody can harass me – Fayose blows hot… again

by Damilola Jagun Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has declared that he can't be harassed because of his affiliation to the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose says that the All Progressives…

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APC has a battle on its hands, as Dogara gets ready to fight Gbajabiamila

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress is facing what is perhaps its biggest challenge since emerging victorious in the recently concluded general elections. The party is in a quagmire…

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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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The north has an agenda for Buhari’s presidency… and Tinubu is not part of it – Femi Aribisala

by Kolapo Olapoju Femi Aribisala, controversial scholar and international affairs expert, is of the opinion that by the time Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as presidency, national leader of the…

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#NigeriaDecides: So far, APC appears to be winning the South-west (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju From early results trickling in, the All Progressives Congress appears to be in a clear lead in the South-west geo-political zone of the country. The main opposition…

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