Politics
‘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 […]
‘Why Progressives Should Win Ekiti’
Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Debo Ajayi spoke with some reporters in Lagos on the party’s primary and why progressives should win the election. MUSA ODOSHIMOKHE was there. Why are you in the race for Ekiti governor? Many people acknowledged the intellectuality of Ekiti State, but there is no evidence of proportionate […]
2019: Will Akpabio Support Emmanuel’s Second Term Bid?
Despite several public denials, many political watchers are not sure Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, will support the reelection bid of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, reports Sunday Oguntola UNTIL the New Year Eve, it was more or less a fait accompli. The reelection bid of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, appeared done […]
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