Politics
‘I’m The David That’ll Bring Down Ekiti Goliaths’
He is not so tall but 44 years-old Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, Akinloye Ayegbusi, says he is the underdog that is about to upset all calculations as he is set to change the course of history in Ekiti State. He spoke with Assistant Editor, Jide Babalola YOU are 44 years old and running […]
‘Why I Want To Succeed Aregbesola’
As the race to succeed Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State gathers momentum, an aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ayoade Adewopo, has pledged to consolidate on the foundation laid by founding fathers of the state, especially in the agricultural sector, if elected governor of the state during this year’s governorship election that […]
‘Why Politicians Should Avoid Carpet Crossing’
In this piece, octogenarian and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Lagos State Pa Remi Williams examines the implication of carpet crossing for the polity. Carpet crossing as a phenomenon has eaten deep into Nigeria’s political system. That is why it deserves special attention to root it out. But it is not new in Nigeria. […]
Tight Security In Damaturu As Buhari Visits Yobe
There is heavy security in Damaturu, the state capital awaiting the arrival of the President and Commander –in – Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari to Yobe State. A detachment of security personal including army, police , Civil Defense Corp have been deployed to strategic locations of the city to quell […]
SDP: Changing Fortunes Of A Fringe Party
There is a realignment of forces as politicians prepare for next year’s general elections. Some aggrieved leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other groups have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which is now being referred to as ‘the third force’. Assistant Editor LEKE SALAUDEEN examines the impact the defections may have […]
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