Tag: Politics
The Imperative Of Tinubu’s Presidency
By Idowu Ajanaku Nigeria’s determined quest for a visionary, patriotic, selfless, committed and courageous democrat, who is fully prepared to…
We’re Coming To Take Lagos, Southwest —PDP
Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the governorship election in Ekiti State last Saturday,…
I’ll Quit In 2018, Says Fayose
Ekiti State Governor-elect, Ayo Fayose, has announced that he will not seek a second term when his tenure expires in…
Ambode Supporters Mobilise For Support
Supporters of Lagos State governorship aspirant, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode have launched a grassroots campaign to enlighten residents of Ifako-Ijaiye on…
Ikuforiji Seeks Councillors’ Support For Gov Race
Eromosele Ebhomele & Yisa Jamiu Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has continued with…
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All Set For Ekiti Election, 30 U.S. Observers For Polls
Gbenro Adesina, Simon Ateba & Nkrumah Bankong-Obi/Ado-Ekiti All is set for the governorship election in Ekiti State, western Nigeria, on…
Crackdown On Nigerian Media Sparks Censorship Row
From nationwide seizures of newspapers to tough new regulations on live political programming, rights groups and journalists say Nigeria’s media…
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Ekiti Election: Candidates In Last-Minute Campaign Battle
Barely 48 hours to the governorship election in Ekiti State, western Nigeria, the leading candidates are locked in a last…
Ekiti People Stick To Fayemi, Against The PDP Quislings
By Idowu Ajanaku The recent violent assault on the convoy of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State precisely on Sunday,…
On The March To Aso Rock In 2015
By Bisi Akande It has been a long journey to come this far on this historic occasion – the first…
Ekiti Election: Fears Over Massive Deployment Of Security Personnel
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigerians were Tuesday morning divided over the justification for the massive deployment of security officials and equipment to…
Ekiti People Must Hear This!
By Joe Igbokwe “How on earth, in the year of our Lord 2014 can anybody compare Kayode Fayemi, our incumbent…
Ekiti Election: INEC Must Deliver On A Clean Slate
Next Saturday, the people of Ekiti State will go to the polls to elect a governor. Among top candidates jostling…
Obanikoro Begins Consultation For Governorship Aspiration
Yisa Jamiu The race for who succeeds Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, as the Governor of Lagos State in 2015 continues…
Buccaneers As Statesmen
By Chido Onumah I have always advocated for a full-scale socio-political restructuring of Nigeria. The reason is simple. Unless we…
That Peace May Prevail
As the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, as well as other less influential…
Sagay To INEC: Don’t Rig Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls
Kazeem Ugbodaga Constitutional lawyer, Prof. Itse Sagay has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against attempting to rig…
National Convention: APC Elects Chairman, Others
Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory is agog as Nigeria’s main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, holds…
No Lesson Learnt From June 12, Says Okei-Odumakin
Kazeem Ugbodaga Twenty-one years after the annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola,…
Ekiti June 21 Elections: Sack CP And MOPOL Chief Now
By Joe Igbokwe Ugly events in Ekiti State that led to the attack on Governor Kayode Fayemi’s convoy, the killing…
Lawmakers Exchange Blows Again In Benin
The leadership tussle in the Edo House of Assembly entered its third day on Wednesday as the factions battle to…
‘The Essence Of June 12 Has Not Been Realised’
Eromosele Ebhomele The lawmaker representing Alimosho Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Bisi Yusuf, has declared that…
Imposition: Lagos APC Disowns Protesting Group
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has disowned a group which protested purported imposition…
Fayemi, Ogunsakin, To Receive Integrity Award
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Tunde Ogunsakin are among the…
APC Raises The Alarm Over Ekiti Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm on the desperation of the PDP-led Federal Government to capture Ekiti…
Remi Tinubu Accounts 3yrs Stewardship In The Senate
Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, recently gave an account of her activities in…
8 Arrested Over Ekiti Violence
The Police Command in Ekiti State says it has arrested eight persons in connection with Saturday’s clash that led to…
Lagos Gov Race: God Asked Me To Run, Says Ikuforiji
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has disclosed to members of staff…
Towards A Better Nigeria III: Recruiting Them Young
By Femi G. Oguntoyinbo The inspiration for writing this article was drawn from a statement, which I credit to the…
Nigerians Want A Performing President
Eromosele Ebhomele Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Segun Olulade, has declared that Nigerians…