Tag: Politics
Insecurity, Nigeria’s ‘Man Of The Year’ — Odumakin
The Publicity Secretary of the Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, has said that insecurity was practically Nigeria’s man…
‘We Are Committed To Grassroots Development’
The chairman of Agege Local Government, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulkareem Ayodeji Jubreel, has reiterated the commitment of his administration…
Obasanjo urges Lagos PDP close ranks
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday called for unity in the Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Lagos PDP Plots To Oust ACN
With Nigeria’s 2015 governorship polls still more than two years away, the Lagos State chapter of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party,…
Oyo ACN adopts Ajimobi state leader
Governor of Nigeria’s western state of Oyo Abiola Ajimobi, has been adopted state leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria.…
Yakowa, Azazi’s Death: Lawmakers Call For Probe
Two members of the House of Representatives and a lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly have called for…
States Taking Advantage Of Local Govts — Fafunmi
The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts, Saka Fafunmi, has accused state governments across the country…
Adetiloye’s Death: Ikuforiji Condoles With Fayemi, Anglican Church
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has commiserated with the Governor of Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria,…
‘Parties Merger’ll Solve Nation’s Problems’
The National Chairman, All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that the merger talks among opposition political…
INEC Chief calls for 5 parties in Nigeria
The state commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers said on Wednesday that a five-party system would…
Bayelsa PDP adopts Jonathan as leader
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Bayelsa State have taken a resolution that President Goodluck…
Pastor Okotie’s party, 27 others struck off register
Fresh Democratic Party founded by Pastor Chris Okotie, was among the 28 political parties struck off the register by Nigeria’s…
Understanding Igbo-Yoruba Unhealthy Rivalry (2)
By Abdul-Rahoof A. Bello The Nigerian contemporary politics started with nationalists struggle against colonialism but in the early 1920s, nationalist…
Court stops PDP from dissolving Adamawa exco
An Adamawa High Court on Friday in Yola granted a motion ex parte restraining the PDP National Working Committee (NWC)…
Why I Ran To Ikeja —Ikuforiji
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has denied being chased out of the politics of…
Yakassai: Nigeria will not break up
Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakassai, a former presidential aide, tells MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH that corruption is biggest of the factors that…
PDP North East opens office
Nigeria’s Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its North – East Zonal office in Bauchi. Governor Isa Yuguda, who sent…
Senator floods constituency with boreholes
Senator Bukola Saraki, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, has approved the construction of 70 bore holes for…
Atiku backs restructuring of Nigeria
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the current clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria…
Gov. Ahmed denies feud with Saraki
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has dispelled rumours of a feud between him and Senator Bukola Saraki, his predecessor and…
I May Go Into Politics
Yomi Fash Lanso is one of the most versatile actors and movie directors in Nigeria. In this interview with P.M.NEWSEntertainment,…
Edo PDP Members Want Anenih Sacked
Mr. Fix It of Edo politics, Chief Tony Anenih appears to be on his final journey into political oblivion following…
First Ladies As Meddlers
By Isaac Asabor Overzealous wives of politicians are beginning to meddle in functions that constitutionally fall within the purview of…
Anenih’s Political Death
The long reign of Chief Tony Anenih as the heavyweight champion of Edo politics ends in ignominy, as his protege…
EDO ELECTION: Who Laughs Last?
Governor Adams Oshiomhole tests his political might against Chief Tony Anenih, the octogenarian widely regarded as the godfather of Edo…
Russia Begin New Life Without Advocaat
A week is a long time in politics and can be a long time in football – just ask Dick…
Confusion Over Recall Of Sacked Doctors
Confusion seems to have set in over yesterday’s recall of the 788 sacked doctors in Lagos State by Governor Babatunde…
Fashola’s Aide Mobilises Christians For Ondo Guber Poll
Christians in Ondo State have been advised to unite and form a formidable group to support a credible candidate in…
INEC Seeks More Women In Politics
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday embarked on a sensitization campaign to attract more women into mainstream politics, an…
Ex-INEC Boss Advises Jega On Edo Poll
A retired INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sylvester Egbase has advised INEC to improve on its logistics shortcomings before the July…