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May 20, 2015

Obasanjo has this to say about PDP’s vow to rule Nigeria forever

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Obasanjo says that the Peoples Democratic Party never thought that it will be in opposition party after vowing to rule Nigeria forever. Obasanjo stated that attempts to rig the recently-concluded elections failed, and as such, says Nigeria got it right. At a press conference organized as part of events to... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Pres. Jonathan’s cousins abducted by gunmen in Bayelsa

by Iyobosa Omoregie Two cousins of President Goodluck Jonathan have been abducted by gunmen. The female pair, Patience Egbeni and Kate Eni, were taken on Tuesday morning at Akimpelai, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State by about six gunmen dressed in army camouflage. It is believed that they were abducted from their provision stores along the riverbank... Read More
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May 20, 2015

This is the man who will take over from Mu’azu as PDP Chairman

by Kolapo Olapoju The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, will take over from National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, who has resigned. Following intense pressure from party leaders, stakeholders and governors, Mu’azu finally decided to step down from his position. Mu’azu wrote a letter to Secondus, saying that due to the poor performance... Read More
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May 20, 2015

PDP Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu resigns

by Kolapo Olapoju The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, has reportedly resigned from his position. The development was confirmed on Wednesday, May 20, by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Jalo, to Punch Newspapers. “It is true, Mu’azu has resigned. I can confirm this to you, he resigned today,”... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Ekiti kidnappings: New Police commissioner arrives and he’s called ‘James’, not Bond

by Damilola Jagun Perhaps, the British movie character of James Bond is needed to save Ekiti state. Or maybe not, Etop John James, may do just fine. 10 persons comprising medical doctors, academics and nurses are still being held by kidnappers. Consequently, a new Police Commissioner has been dispatched to Ekiti, and he says he only has one mandate, to restore... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Borno Governor: Chibok girls are living with Boko Haram in bunkers

by Panshak Ibrahim Borno state Governor, Kassim Shettima, says he suspects that the Chibok girls are being held hostage in bunkers by Boko Haram. Shettima says the over 200 girls, kidnapped by Boko Haram from the Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State in April, 2014, are being held in bunkers, inside the Sambisa Forest.  ... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Buhari appoints special adviser on Media and publicity

by Ranti Joseph There is an indication that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari might have appointed his first official by naming the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun newspapers, Femi Adesina, as his Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity. Though not yet formally announced, Thisday reports that has been concluded but merely waiting for some... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Gov. Babangida will live to be impeached another day after paying lawmakers N17m

by Panshak Ibrahim It takes a smart and/or die-hard Governor to avoid impeachment in Nigeria. Niger State Governor, Aliyu Babangida, may be both. The clamour by the members of the Niger state House of Assembly to have Babangida impeached appears to have simmered, after they each got paid N17m. According to Punch Newspapers, the lawmakers received N17m from the governor after... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Wike’s new grudge with Amaechi is over a certain N300m or N500m bribe

by Azubuike Azikiwe In the most recent episode of the never-ending acrimony between Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike, ‘N300m bribe’ appears to be the subject matter. The outgoing and incoming Governors of Rivers are apparently nowhere near a surprise reconciliation- oh what a dream. Governor-elect, Wike, has accused Amaechi of  inducing some lawyers in the... Read More
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May 20, 2015

Fani-Kayode absolves himself of blame, tries not to rock the boat, yet drops a shocker

by Kolapo Olapoju Even though he played a part in the turn of events that led to the downfall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode doesn’t want any of the blame. Even though he says he doesn’t want to rock the boat of the PDP, he however, claims to have a ‘whole file’ of... Read More
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May 19, 2015

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