Tag: Politics
Aregbesola Sworn In For 2nd Term
Jamiu Yisa Osogbo was in a festive mood on Thursday as Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, took oath…
Buhari’s Campaign Group Solicits Funds For 2015 Race
Eromosele Ebhomele To meet the funding requirement for the 2015 presidential election of Muhammadu Buhari, one of the aspirants for…
18 Lagos Ex-LG Bosses Fight For APC Reps Ticket
Jide Osokoya Eighteen immediate past chairmen of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State, western Nigeria, are among …
Buhari’s 4th Gamble
By Ben Nanaghan The long awaited declaration by General Muhammadu Buhari to clinch the Presidential ticket of the All Progressive…
2015: APC Screens House Of Reps Aspirants
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has begun the screening of aspirants for various…
APC Aspirants Didn’t Gang Up —Ikuforiji
Simon Ateba Governorship aspirants in Lagos State, western Nigeria, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have not…
Actress Bukky Wright Seeks Reps Ticket
Funsho Arogundade The rank of entertainers seeking elective positions swelled over the weekend with the entry of star actress, Bukky…
We’ll Not Recognise Outcome Of Rigged Polls —APC Insists
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the presidency for its agitated response to the warning that if the 2015…
Kalu: Abia PDP Mischief
By Ngozi Edwin On September 14, 2014, the office of the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abia…
2015: History Beckons On Buhari To Step Forward
By Joe Igbokwe I am writing this article in my capacity as Joe Igbokwe, I am writing this piece as…
INEC Lifts Ban On Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, officially lifted the ban on campaigns for the 2015 general elections. The…
Mugabe’s Wife Plans To Take Over Power
Zimbabwe leader, Robert Mugabe’s wife, Grace, is about to be the world’s first female dictator as she plots to take…
We’ve Not Endorsed Any Gov Aspirant —Lagos Lawmakers
Eromosele Ebhomele Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied endorsing an aspirant for the 2015 governorship election…
PDP Planning To Rig 2015 Election —Oshiomhole
Eromosele Ebhomele With the 2015 general elections just months away, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo Stae, southern Nigeria, has alerted…
I’m Not Going Into Politics, says City People Boss
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The chairman and editor-in-chief of City People magazine, Mr. Seye Kehinde has declared that he is not dabbling…
Leke Pitan Joins Lagos Gov Race
Jamiu Yisa Ahead of the Lagos governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Leke Pitan on Tuesday formally…
Groups Endorse Jonathan As He Declares For 2015
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Chieftains of Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and several groups on Tuesday gathered at the popular Eagles…
Lagos Gov Ticket: APC Aspirants Settle For Primary
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State governorship aspirants under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC, have agreed to go for…
Tambuwal’s Defection And The Desecration Of Govt Institution
By Gboyega Akosile I have tried in vain to refrain from commenting on the current political activities in the country…
Actress Funke Adeshiyan Picks PDP Nomination Form
Bolatito Adebola Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan has picked the expression of interest form to run for a seat in the…
Monetisation Of Politics, Endorsement Of Corruption
By Akido Agenro Many things happen in this country which range from the strange to the absurd and from the…
Opposition May Play Into Jonathan’s Hands —Bakare
Eromosele Ebhomele Serving overseer of the Lagos, Nigeria-based Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has warned opposition parties in Nigeria…
Lagos LG Bosses Lobby To Remain As Secretaries
Jamiu Yisa As their three-year tenure officially expires at the end of October, 2014, most council chairmen in Lagos Sate…
Lagos PDP To Create 77 LGs
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared it will create 77 local councils…
Cracks In Lagos PDP Throw Up Greenhorn
Simon Ateba The crisis rocking the Lagos chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has worsened, and the party may…
APC Governorship Race Hots Up
Kazeem Ugbodaga The race for the 2015 governorship election continues to gather momentum with aspirants, especially those in the All…
2015 Presidency: Buhari Declares
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) on Wednesday declared his intention to contest for the…
2015: Fresh Moves To Stop Jonathan Begins
Nnamdi Felix/Abuja A fresh suit seeking to stop President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the forthcoming presidential election has been instituted…
What Is Wrong With Igbo Politics In Nigeria?
By Joe Igbokwe Last week a powerful delegation of Igbo leaders made up of secretary to federal government, Chief Anyim…
4 Ministers Set To Quit Jonathan’s Cabinet
Four ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet who have signified their interest in seeking political offices in their states and…