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Why Nigeria’s politics annoys me – Pat Utomi

John Ogunsemore Apr 12, 2021 0

Respected Professor of Political Economy, Prof. Pat Utomi says he is in a constant state of irritation and annoyance with Nigerian politics because it is far removed from the realities confronting the masses.He added that the calibre of…

Features

Why I Stopped Being Partisan Politician -Goodluck Jonathan

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 11, 2020 0

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the reason he stopped being “an effective partisan politician,” after his term as president in 2015 was to enable him focus on his foundation.Jonathan, who…

Politics

Atiku not giving up, vows to get justice against Buhari

Alexander Ore Sep 20, 2019 0

The presidential election Tribunal last Tuesday week ruled in favour of president Muhammadu Buhari much to the disdain of the Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his supporters.Also Read: Oyo gubal reject tribunal verdictThe…

Opinion

Politics of Stomach Infrastructure: A Bait and a Seasonal Poli-tricks in Nigerian Politics, by…

Hammed J. Sulaiman Feb 11, 2019 0

Normal it is, no politician would ever deny of not giving or auctioning something out as in manifesto to have masses' support, affection or as way of being popular. Normal it is, that politicians would always claim that well-being of…

Government

Obasanjo Insists He’ll Continue to Raise The Alarm

Ademola Ademiluyi Jan 6, 2019 0

Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, recently revealed that he plays the role of a watchman in Nigerian politics. He said this when the Action Democratic Party (ADP) presidential candidate, Yabagi Sani, paid him a courtesy visit…

News

2019 Election: South African Based Prophet Reveals Next President of Nigeria

Onyeka Chukwuma Aug 10, 2018 0

Samuel Akinbodunse, a South African based Nigerian Prophet, dropped a shocking prophecy about Nigeria and the upcoming 2019 election.Meanwhile, in a live service at his South Africa Church, the Freedom for all Nation Outreach…

Government

Sacked DSS DG, Daura Sent Serious Warning to Osinbajo

Onyeka Chukwuma Aug 9, 2018 0

The sacked Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura's response to Vice President Osinbajo, might be responsible for his removal.Masked DSS operatives on Tuesday morning prevented lawmakers from accessing…

Politics

JUST IN: Governor Ortom Quits APC

Kingsley Jul 16, 2018 0

Governor Samuel Ortom on Monday, July 15, announced that he has been sent out of his present political party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and is currently exploring a new option to actualise his future ambition.In a statement…

Politics

We Need Obasanjo’s Advice On How to Defeat Buhari in 2019 – PDP

Kingsley Jul 14, 2018 0

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) will meet with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Saturday, July 14, to seek advice on how to achieve victory in the 2019 polls and beat incumbent…

Events

Drama as Obasanjo Shuns El-Rufai, Adeosun at Afreximbank Meeting

Kingsley Jul 14, 2018 0

A mild drama played out at the ongoing African Export and Import Bank, Afreximbank, Annual Meeting in Abuja on Friday, in which Obasanjo, former Executive President of Nigeria was in attendance.The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports…

News

Bayelsa APC leader, Jonathan-Omo Dies After Falling from Balcony

Kingsley Jul 13, 2018 0

The former Commissioner for Environment in Bayelsa state, Chief Lionel Jonathan-Omo is dead. He was said to have fallen from a balcony in his country home in Ogbolomabiri, Nembe Local Government Area of the state.In his reaction against…

Politics

JUST IN: Professor Jerry Gana Joins Presidential Race

Kingsley Jul 13, 2018 0

Jerry Gana, ex-minister of information, has declared his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election.Gana picked up the expression of interest form of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) at the national secretariat of the party in…

Government

APC Legislators, 3 Governors Plan Defection to PDP

Kingsley Jul 10, 2018 0

Fresh facts just emerged that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to welcome three northern Governors who have been members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).According to online reports, the planned defection…

Politics

PDP Reacts to Emergence of New faction, Reveals Next Line of Action

Segun Ige Dec 21, 2017 0

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to the emergence of another faction called ‘FRESH PDP’. Below is a statement signed by the national publicity secretary of the party, Kola Ologbodiyan:“The PDP is completely unperturbed by the…

Opinion

Matters arising from Falae’s kidnap – Ochereome Nnanna

Ochereome Nnanna Oct 19, 2015 0

There are many reasons to fear criminals. There are many reasons for which, when they are caught (especially by a mob) the urge to deprive them of their most prized possession – their lives – can be so overwhelming. The fragile foundations…

Government

PDP, Reform or Die – Okupe

Jumoke Aug 28, 2015 0

Senior Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Peoples Democratic Party must reform or lose its credibility completely.Okupe also described the All Progressives Congress and PDP as two sides of the same…

Opinion

‘Born-again’ Fani-Kayode – Dele Agekameh

Jumoke Jul 9, 2015 0

The history of his life is replete with many scars of ‘war’. Like or hate him, Femi Fani-Kayode, lawyer, politician is a good writer and wonderful debater. He is neither shy from stoking the fire of controversy nor afraid to do battle with…