by James Sambo The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has been suspended by the leadership of the ruling party. Tukur’s suspension was as a result of the lawsuit he filed against the PDP and its National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, where he sought to unseat the latter to pave... Read More

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November 21, 2014

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@PDPNigeria Chairmanship: “We don’t need this” – @Muazuaa tells Tukur to take a chill pill

by Laila Ibrahim Alhaji Adamu Mua’zu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that the resignation of the former National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, was proper and in line with the constitution of the party. Tukur had recently filed a suit challenging his ouster as Chairman of the... Read More

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January 17, 2014

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Why Bamanga Tukur resigned – Pres. Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo It is no longer news that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur resigned his position as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday. The question that is foremost in the minds of many however is :why did he finally decide to resign after vehemently resisting the move and stating that he wouldn’t budge?... Read More

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January 14, 2014

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PDP crisis: 3 reasons why Tukur can’t be removed from office

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite increased pressure to resign coming from several parties, National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur has said that those calling for his sack are fighting a lost battle. According to Alhaji Tukur, no one can remove him from office, not even President Goodluck Jonathan. The embattled chairman made... Read More

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January 14, 2014

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Even Jonathan can’t remove me as chairman – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo After reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had urged him to resign, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, is said to have stated that the president does not have the power to remove him from office. Tukur has been in the eye of the storm in recent... Read More

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January 13, 2014

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PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The game seems to be up for the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Bamanga Tukur as the members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) are said to be planning to boycott a meeting with him slated to hold today. The PDP NWC is mostly responsible for this latest... Read More

January 12, 2014

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Tukur runs to Jonathan, first lady to save his job as bribery allegations rock party

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has taken his mission to save his job to Aso Rock. The embattled chairman is said to be seeking the support of President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady, Dame Patience to ensure that he retains his position despite... Read More

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January 10, 2014

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Opinion: Prophecies can solve all Nigeria’s problems in 2014

by Ayiba Tare Ojukosin If you’re outside Nigeria, you may mistake this as just a denomination’s declaration for the year, but it’s not. These are prophesies expected to come to pass within the particular year of course as these special preachers like to add, “we all as a country, fast and pray to avert them.’’... Read More

December 29, 2013

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PDP crisis: Plot to suspend House of Reps Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal fails

by Oke Efagene An attempt to suspend the Speaker of the House of Representative, Aminu Tambuwal, by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), over his alleged alliance with the opposition, has failed. The national leadership of the party which launched the hate criticism against the speaker, was rebuffed by his home chapter of the PDP, in... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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He’s going nowhere: Tukur will remain PDP Chairman – Jonathan insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following rumours and speculation on whether the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur would be ‘sacrificed’ for peace to reign in the party, President Goodluck Jonathan is said to have stated that Alhaji Tukur will remain the party chairman. There have been calls for Tukur’s resignation after... Read More

December 12, 2013

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PDP crisis: I will not resign as chairman – Tukur insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite continuous agitation for his removal by aggrieved party members and reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might “sacrifice” him for the sake of peace, National Chairman of the party, Bamanga Tukur, has said that he will not leave his position. The aggrieved governors, termed “G7” had, before the eventual defection... Read More

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December 10, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan holds emergency meeting with Tukur, NWC

by ‘Jola Sotubo Another strategy meeting has been convened by President Goodluck Jonathan after a session with the ‘rebel’ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors ended in a stalemate. The president was said to have summoned the members of the party’s National Working Committee along with its National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur to an emergency meeting... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform last night asked the North-east caucus of the party to shop for an immediate replacement. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting... Read More

December 4, 2013

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G5 Governors: Tambuwal meets with Buhari, Tinubu, others

by Adeola Balogun Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday had a meeting with the governors who crossed over to join them from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The meeting is said to have held at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in the Asokoro area of Abuja and it was aimed at fine-tuning the... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan finally agrees to let Tukur go

by ‘Jola Sotubo The major cause of agitation between the main body of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and the now defunct Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the group has finally been resolved. According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally decided to let go of the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. This... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan holds closed-door meeting with Lamido, Aliyu

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger and Sule Lamido of Jigawa. The two governors have been in-between ranks following their decision to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even after their fellow aggrieved governors defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting was said to... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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No shaking: I’m still a member of the PDP – Oyinlola

by Adeola Balogun Following the recent merger between the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Osun State Governor and prominent “New PDP” member, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has denied being part of the decision. The embattled National Secretary of the ruling party, who is on suspension... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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APC merger update: The agents of distraction have finally left – PDP

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front in relation to the recent defection of some of its members to rival All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling party said yesterday that it was “unperturbed” by the decision of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the PDP to merge with the APC.... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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APC merger update: President to meet G-7 govs on Sunday

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite the much publicized merger between aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has said that President Goodluck Jonathan would still hold a meeting with the seven dissenting governors. The meeting, previously slated to hold last Sunday, is to hold this coming... Read More

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November 26, 2013

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APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP

by ‘Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples in the nation’s political atmosphere. [READ:How the G-7 governors merged with the APC (See Photos)] The development was made even more controversial by the fact... Read More

November 26, 2013

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APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had moved to rival All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has said that he is still a member of the PDP. Governor Aliyu made this known through his spokesperson a few... Read More

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November 26, 2013

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PDP crisis: Baraje-led faction calls for the intervention of party elders

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following several failed attempts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the crisis tearing apart the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Abubakar Baraje-led faction has called on the elders of the ruling party to intervene. The “New PDP” asked the founding members of the PDP to come to its aid lest all their... Read More

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November 25, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan postpones meeting with G-7 governors, cites health challenges

by ‘Jola Sotubo Plans to achieve a peaceful resolution of the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been further stalled as President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday announced the postponement of peace talks. The meeting, which was to be between the President and the 7 aggrieved governor members of the “New PDP”,was shifted to an... Read More

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November 23, 2013

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Don’t try it! Oyinlola warns Tukur against disciplinary action

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite their rather public embrace earlier this week in Abuja, it is now business as usual for embattled People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and the party’s Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. According to reports, Oyinlola has written to Alhaji Tukur warning him to desist from any attempts to discipline him.... Read More

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