by Oke Efagene Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has shown his confidence in the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) despite the defection of some governors to the opposition party. He said that the defection of 5 G-7 governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC), will not affect the PDP at all as he believes that the... Read More

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PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has said that he is not aware of the defection of any member of the PDP. Alhaji Tukur is said to have disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists in Abuja. The PDP chairman spoke with newsmen after a closed door meeting... 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 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 24, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with G-7 governors today

All is set for today’s meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the G-7 governors at the presidential villa, Abuja. The president who travelled to London for the international investors’ conference is expected to return to Nigeria by 8pm today to meet with the governors after a one-hour rest. Ahead of the parley, some of the... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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How police DPO disrupted G-7 governors’ meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got a bit worse yesterday as a crucial meeting involving the critical stakeholders of the breakaway Kawu Baraje-led faction was disrupted by the Asokoro Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nnanna Ama. The meeting which was held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District was... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as ‘rebel’ governors consider Jonathan’s peace attempt

by Akan Ido The meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and governors of the Peoples Democratic Party who staged a walkout weeks ago during the party’s mini-convention in Abuja has been described as ‘fruitful.’ The president convened the meeting to iron out the contentious issues mitigating against peace in the party and to discuss ways of... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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Spot the governor: Amaechi’s body language at the PDP peace meeting speaks volumes (See Photos)

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September 16, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan, G-7 governors agree to stay action, to continue talks in October [DETAILS]

President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors failed last night to resolve the crisis rocking the ruling party. The meeting, also attended by PDP Board of Trustees Chairman Chief Tony Anenih was adjourned after five hours to October 7. All seven aggrieved PDP governors – Murtala Nyako (Adamawa),... Read More

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September 14, 2013

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NGF crisis: Amaechi invites Jang, others for a meeting in Abuja

Chairman Nigeria’s Governor’s forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has called the Governor Jonah Jang faction to the meeting of the forum. A source closed to the Amaechi, who asked not to be named because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, said letters and text messages have been sent to all the 36 state... Read More

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September 6, 2013

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PDP crisis: Why we want Tukur out – Kwankwaso, Aliyu reveal

Two of the ‘rebel’ governors in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano and Babangida Aliyu, yesterday, opened up on the crisis in the party, saying their agitation is ultimately aimed at purifying the party and saving it from self-destruction. Speaking to stakeholders in Kano, Kwankwaso accused the Bamanga Tukur-led leadership of... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far

by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party does not seem to be abating as dissenting characters in the party continue to stick to their guns against the party leadership. After several weeks of internal wrangling with back and forth negotiation among power brokers, a group of six governors with the former... Read More

August 16, 2013

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PDP crises: More drama as 3 governors meet with Tukur

by Akan Ido Three northern governors, Sule Lamido, Jigawa, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kano; and Aliyu Wamakko, Sokoto yesterday met behind closed doors with the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur in his Abuja residence. The governors were reported to have expressed their reservations over his leadership style and demanded a change in the... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Someone’s not amused: Tukur blasts northern governors over visits to IBB and OBJ

by Isi Esene The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is clearly not happy with the recent visit of four northern governors Sule Lamido, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Babangida Aliyu, Murtala Nyako and Aliyu Wamakko of Jigawa, Kano, Niger, Adamawa and Sokoto states respectively, to former Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo. Tukur expressed... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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Opinion: Corruption and the unfounded allegations against the Chief Servant

by Danladi Ndayebo It will be recalled that the Anti-Corruption Watch is aping what an article written in 2009 under the pseudonym Engineer Yahaya Mahmood spawned through a ridiculous petition… The world over, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are to agencies, organizations or social movements that open up the liberal political space, engender equalization of opportunities;... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan-Amaechi face-off and a vote for British re-colonization of Nigeria

by Obinna Akukwe Goodluck Jonathan and his wife do not have any constitutional or moral right to limit the wide range of choices Nigerians has come 2015. President Jonathan and Governor Amechi have been dancing shamelessly on Nigeria’s political space that a vote for David Cameron and British Re-colonization of Nigeria is very expedient if... Read More

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July 16, 2013

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Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t

by Isi Esene The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has described as worrisome the actions of protesters who reportedly prevented four northern governors from exiting the Port Harcourt International Airport on a visit to the embattled governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. The commissioner denied that the governors were held hostage as... Read More

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July 9, 2013

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We will not support Jonathan in 2015 – Northern elders

The Northern Elders’ Forum on Monday said that the North would not support President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election. The spokesman for the group, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with one of our correspondents, while reacting to a statement by the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu. Aliyu,... Read More

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July 4, 2013

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Governor Yuguda makes U-turn on Northern State Governors’ Forum

by Lucas Togan In an about turn, Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda has bowed to pressure from prominent Northern elders and changed his mind and decided to remain in the Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF). Governor Yuguda, who accepted elders’ advice, made his decision known yesterday through his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Yusuf Musa Gumli, at... Read More

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July 3, 2013

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Former first lady sworn-in as Niger State Chief Judge as Gov. Aliyu criticises support for cleric with 86 wives

by Rachel Ogbu Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has criticised the support shown to a Bida-based Islamic scholar married to 86 women. Aliyu called for the implementation of the law to stop the practices in the state in order to protect the girl-child. Aliyu condemned the defense put up for Mohammed Masaba by over 20 human... Read More

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June 21, 2013

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Chido Onumah: Who will defeat Jonathan in 2015?

by Chido Onumah Clearly, President Jonathan has performed woefully; but when was the last time incompetence cost anybody reelection in Nigeria? Let me say from the outset that it would be scandalous and a grave mistake for the opposition – and by this, I refer to the All Progressives Congress (APC) – to look toward... Read More

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June 7, 2013

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NGF crisis: Yuguda, Shema, Geidam ignore Northern govs’ meeting

by Rachel Ogbu It’s been reported that Governor Issa Yuguda of Bauchi; Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State and Governor Ibrahim Geidam of Yobe State did not attend the Northern Governors’ Forum crucial meeting in Kaduna and did not send any of the states’ officials to represent them either. Clearly the issues in the NGF are... Read More

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May 28, 2013

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Almajiri system: “You do not ban a culture” – Gov. Aliyu warns FG

by Rachel Ogbu The Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu has warned the Federal Government that banning the Almajiri system in the country was an infringement on the culture of the natives. Aliyu was speaking during the visit of the Senate Committee on Education, led by Senator Uche Chukwumerije in Minna. “In the Senate, I overheard... Read More

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May 5, 2013

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Call it a tsunami: Amaechi, Aliyu, Lamido, and 7 other PDP governors are “on their way to APC”

by Ogunyemi Bukola If reports available to us are anything to go by, no fewer than 10 serving governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party may be on their way out of the ruling party to join APC. A key member of the merger committee, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised... Read More

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March 15, 2013

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“Agreement made in secret must be adhered to”: Babangida Aliyu sticks to claims President signed one term agreement

by Rachel Ogbu Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu recently held on to his claim that President Goodluck Jonathan’s plan to run for second term was against a signed agreement to do single-term. On a radio programme in Kaduna last month, Aliyu said President Jonathan had made the deal with some northern state governors before the 2011 presidential election... Read More

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February 20, 2013

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Jonathan never signed one-term agreement – Presidency

by Isi Esene The presidency has challenged PDP governors to produce any document signed by president Goodluck Jonathan limiting him to a one term presidency. Ahmed Gulak, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs spoke on an African Independent Television (AIT) programme yesterday maintaining that the president can not be intimidated away... Read More

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Someone’s not amused: Tukur blasts northern governors over visits to IBB and OBJ

Opinion: Corruption and the unfounded allegations against the Chief Servant

Opinion: Jonathan-Amaechi face-off and a vote for British re-colonization of Nigeria

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