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‘Jonathan, Amaechi have only political differences’

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Chief Vincent Amadi, a traditional ruler from Isiokpo Kingdom, Rivers State, who was recently elected Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), South-South Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP in Lagos, told journalists that there was no fight...
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APGA factions seek out of court reconciliation

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APGA-LogoPEACE may finally return to the house of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) following reported move by the two factions of the party to seek an out-of-court settlement of the crises that have rocked its leadership.

The attempt, it was...
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Kwara govt, leaders disagree over provision of democratic dividends

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AhmedTHE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government in Kwara State is counting its achievements in the past two years under the superintendence of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.

The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Dr. Muideen Akorede...
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Squandering of Nigeria’s resources unpardonable, says Buhari

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BuhariFormer Head of State and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), retired General Muhammadu Buhari, hosted by Liberty Radio, Kaduna, spoke on a wide range of issues bordering on democracy in Nigeria since the First...
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We need more women in elective posts, says Toyo

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Nkoyo-ToyoA member of the House of Representatives (Odukpani/Cross River) and erstwhile Nigerian envoy to Ethiopia, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, says Nigerian women can decide their fate if they participate in active politics. She spoke to TUNDE AKINOLA on the...
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As Cross River prepares for council polls in September

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Liyel-ImokeWITH the inception of democratic governance in the country in 1999, Cross River State was among the few states that instituted democracy at the grassroots level by conducting local government elections, which installed functionaries at that level...
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INEC, Judiciary and survival of APGA

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APGA-LogoTHERE was a ray of hope early last year that the leadership crises in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) were finally over. That was when Chief Chekwas Okorie, APGA’s founder and pioneer national chairman, returned the party’s...
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PDP must be strong, decisive, says Anenih

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ANENIHBeing a speech delivered by Chief Tony Anenih, CFR, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the meeting of selected leaders of the party, on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Abuja.

I WELCOME each and every one of us to this...
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‘We must work and fight for democracy’

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ALIYU-UMARFORMER Solicitor General of Kaduna State under the defunct Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) during the Second Republic and the National Legal Adviser of the party, Mallam Aliyu Umar, spoke to Northern Bureau Chief, SAXONE AKHAINE, on the 14 years of...
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Civilians worse than military in terms of corruption, says Gaya

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KABIRU-GAYAFormer Kano State Governor and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government Administration, Alhaji Kabir Gaya, an ANPP lawmaker representing Kano South senatorial District, reflects on the 14 years of democracy in Nigeria...
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We need to invest more faith in Nigeria, says Akobundu

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AkobunduCol. Austin Akobundu (Rtd) is the National Vice Chairman, Southeast Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Chairman, Governing Council, University College, Ibadan. He spoke to LAWRENCE NJOKU in Enugu on the country’s 14 years of...
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Okurounmu: Jonathan’s Administration Is Handicapped By His Predecessors’ Baggage

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Okunrounmu-pix• Tinubu And Former AD Governors Are Behind Divisions In Afenifere

Senator Femi Okurounmu served as senator between 1999 and 2003 under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). The outspoken senator, who represented Ogun Central...
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Namibians Owe A Lot To Nigeria, Says Olorunfemi

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Olorunfemi-1-6-13That President Goodluck Jonathan had to abort his trip to Namibia due to attacks on security agents in various parts of the country, especially in Nasarawa and Borno states, but Dr. Biodun Olorunfemi, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Namibia, spoke to...
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