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“Prayer will be the foundation of my government” – KOWA Anambra governorship candidate

Ahead of the November 18 Anambra election, 17 out of the 37 candidates Wednesday, in a debate organised by Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra Chapter with theme: “Moving Anambra Forward:…

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Opinion: 3 radical things APC must do to win Osun state again in 2018

by Abiodun  KOMOLAFE   Nigeria is out of recession! So, let all men of goodwill clink glasses in celebration of the valuable worth of a country that will neither wear…

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The Thread: All the APC fanboys who have lost their voice over Buhari-Baru’s NNPC $26Billion contract scandal

Political Twitter Nigeria can be an amusing and deadly space, and should, therefore, come with a caveat: enter at your own risk. We're issuing you a caveat in respect of…

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Top government officials are “stealing” to aid Buhari’s second term – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday, alleged that top government officials are "stealing" public funds so as to aid President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. The PDP specifically pointed to the…

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2 PDP Reps defect to APC

Two members of the House of Representatives, Zephaniah Jisalo (AMAC/Bwari federal constituency, FCT) and Yusuf Tijjani (Okene/Ogori-Magogo federal constituency, Kogi) have defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to the All…

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“APC does not deserve to be a political party” – Party Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has said that if he were to be the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the party would have been…

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Jonathan advocates delegate system for the PDP

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, while receiving members of the Forum of  former speakers of State Houses of Assembly, who visited him in Abuja on Thursday, advised the leadership of the People’s…

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We are disturbed by Fayose’s ‘agbero’ brand of politics – Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu (Ogun East) Thursday, chided the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose for his 2019 presidential bid, describing the governor as a joker. Highlights: Kashamu said, He is a confusionist…

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2019 Presidency: Gov Fayose writes PDP

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to officially make known his his intention to run for the 2019 Presidential election. Posted on…

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“Sagay does not have anything constructive to say about anything” | APC blasts PACAC Chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked Professor Itse Sagay over his statement in an interview accusing the party’s leaders of being “the most unprincipled group of people” who are “encouraging and…

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“Nigerians want PDP to come back in 2019 to rule and rule better” – Adedoja

The former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would have ruled beyond 16 years if there was no impunity…

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The anti-corruption war of the FG is lopsided – Wike

The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has described the anti-corruption war of the Federal Government as pretentious and intended to silence opposition in the country. Delivering the keynote address of the…

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Kaduna APC endorses Buhari and El-Rufai for 2019

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna has endorsed the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai in 2019 - after the latter apologised to party members for…

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Osun APC can’t survive the “electoral hurricane” come 2018 – PDP

The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sarafa Isola, has said that All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state cannot survive the…

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‘Thousands of Sheriff’s loyalists join APC’

Supporters of the ousted factional leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, in Delta, today, reportedly joined the opposition All Progressive Congress. According to The Nation, the over…

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Can the APC trust Aisha Alhassan?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The official account from the meeting between Aisha Alhassan and some members of the APC state that the discussions were free of any fracas and that…

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Charly Boy is only acting a script, he has been recruited – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy was recruited in 2014 by his political opponents to fight his administration and the All Progressives…

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Alhassan discredits comment saying she accused El-Rufai of being involved in Chibok girls kidnap

The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan says the comment attributed to her on the involvement of the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai in the kidnap of over 200 Chibok…

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PDP will win in 2019, but has to address current trends first – Oduah

Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North) has said opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had not learnt from its past mistakes. She said at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum…

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We will not be vindictive when we take over in 2019 – Makarfi

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said his party will not be vindictive when it takes over the presidency in 2019.…

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PDP caused horrendous damage to Nigeria’s economy – Segun Oni

The National Deputy Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says the People’s Democratic Party-led administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan caused more damage to the Nigerian economy. He told newsmen…

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Atiku talks about his estranged relationship with Buhari’s government

A former vice-president,Atiku Abubakar says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has sidelined him despite his contributions to bringing it to power.‎ According to Daily Trust, the former vice-president said this in an…

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Pro-Buhari rally for 2019 holds in Abakaliki

A rally took place on Monday by supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari’s - shutting down Abakaliki, causing heavy human and vehicular traffic in Afikpo and old Enugu roads, among others.…

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Why my committee did not investigate Diezani – Makarfi

The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said the Senate Committee on Finance led by him did not investigate the former Minister of…

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Over 8,500 PDP members in Rivers defect to APC

Over 8,500 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, yesterday, defected to All Progressives Congress (APC), at a rally organised in Port Harcourt by a former pro-PDP group…

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PDP Chairman, Makarfi stops caretaker officials from seeking elective positions

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi Wednesday, barred caretaker committee members from seeking elective party positions in their various states, The Nation reports. Makarfi…

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Anambra election: Obaze wins the PDP governorship ticket

Oseloka Obaze has emerged winner of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra. Obaze, a former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, polled a total of…

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Come 2019, I’m ready to place myself on the line – Gov Wike

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike says he is ready to risk his life to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from winning the governorship election in 2019. Speaking at…

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Anambra election: Tony Nwoye beats Andy Uba to the APC gov ticket

A member of the House of Representatives, Tony Nwoye Sunday, has emerged winner of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Anambra. Nwoye scored a total of 2,146 votes…

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The way we should be fighting poverty – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, (Kogi West, APC) says himself and Nigeria’s political elite have failed Nigeria, and "the younger generation." Speaking at The Osasu Show Symposium in Abuja Friday, Melaye said…

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