PDP: Why I met Anenih – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff says he visited former chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih to seek counsel. Sheriff made the disclosure on Friday while addressing journalists after he held a closed door meeting with Anenih. He said, “If there... Read More

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February 22, 2017

PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has pleaded with Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose to sheath his sword as he seeks to rebuild the party. Sheriff made the plea in Abuja on Wednesday when he addressed a delegation of South West PDP members at his office in Maitama.... Read More

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January 22, 2017

Analysis: Apostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preaching

by Mark Amaza For the past 24 hours, a video has been spreading on social media showing Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, an Auchi-based church making some rather shocking comments unexpected of someone who claims to be a religious leader. In the video, Apostle Suleiman admonished his members to kill... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Gambian crisis: Over 45,000 people have fled to Senegal – UN

The United Nations on Friday said over N45,000 people have fled The Gambia as ECOWAS has given former President Yahya Jammeh a deadline to step aside. “Around 45,000 people are now reported to have arrived in Senegal from The Gambia,” the UN refugee agency said, adding that another “800 people have crossed into Guinea-Bissau.” Details... Read More

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January 5, 2017

There will be monumental crisis if Fayose is impeached – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) I Ekiti State has said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari will collapse if it attempts to impeach Governor Ayodele Fayose. PDP State Chairman, Gboyega Oguntuase on Thursday said the Nigerian Army will be unable to curtail the crisis that will follow Fayose’s impeachment. “Governor Fayose is not just the... Read More

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January 4, 2017

We have restored calm to Southern Kaduna – Police

The Kaduna State Police Command on Wednesday said it has contained the Southern Kaduna crisis. The state Police Commissioner Agyole Abeh said this while speaking with newsmen in Kaduna. Abeh said the area has been calm since the deployment of security operatives. He urged religious and traditional relers to support the security operatives. “Security is... Read More

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December 10, 2016

PDP crisis: Makarfi faction accuses Sheriff faction of blackmailing judiciary

The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got messier on Saturday as the Ahmed Makarfi faction accused the Ali Modu Sherriff faction of blackmailing the judiciary. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the Makarfi faction said the Sheriff faction claims to have the judgement of the Port Harcourt Division... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Why Christian courts should not be established – CAN

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern region has said the proposed bill to establish Christian courts will trigger religious crisis in the country. The Public Relations Officer of the association, Rev. John Hayab said this in Kaduna. Hayab said the lawmakers should make laws that will unite Nigerians rather... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Buhari doesn’t know most of those working with him – Aisha Buhari

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday said majority of those working with her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari were unknown to him. Mrs. Buhari made the claim in an interview she granted the Hausa Service of the BBC which was aired in part on Tuesday. The first lady who was responding to a question from... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Oyegun lacks capacity to lead APC, party spokesman tells Buhari

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank says the National Chairman of party, John Odigie-Oyegun has done a poor job leading it. In an open letter on Sunday to President Buhari, Frank accused Oyegun of lacking capacity to lead the party out of the crisis. Read letter below: Mr President sir, it... Read More

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September 26, 2016

APC in crisis, as Tinubu calls for Oyegun’s resignation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently embroiled in a leadership crisis that is bent on bringing it to its knees. The crisis deepened on Sunday when national leader of the party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the resignation of the party chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun over the controversial Ondo governorship primary. In a statement... Read More

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September 22, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: N’Delta militants vow to bomb NNPC HQ if Patience Jonathan is arrested | Drones will be used for Edo election – Army | Ex-Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Former Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody – YNaija Drones will be used for Edo election – Army – YNaija Nigeria on its way to technology revolution – Buhari – YNaija Kogi: We’re ready to support Bello, says Wada – Punch Emir Sanusi calls of Fed Govt to sell... Read More

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September 5, 2016

All the things that should worry you about Nigeria — according to the UN

“Nigeria in serious crisis” “Nigeria deeply divided” “Serious crisis in Nigeria” These are variations of the headlines on major news sites in Nigeria today. They all mean that things are really bad in Nigeria right now, according to a United Nations report. The report was read during a consultative meeting on the formulation of the UN... Read More

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September 5, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria displacement crisis – overcoming the challenges and spurring actions

by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi “It is pertinent to note that it costs more to keep IDPs in camps than it takes to resettle them” “Collating accurate data is primal to resettling IDPs” “The issue of displacement must not be treated politically; it calls for an urgent holistic approach” “Lack of reliable data has created a... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Jimi Agbaje, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship, on Wednesday said the party will survive its present crisis. Agbaje, who contested for the Lagos state governorship in 2015 under the PDP, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. He stated that the delegates for... Read More

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August 16, 2016

Ondo APC in crisis over ‘endorsement of Guber aspirant’

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State on Tuesday erupted in crisis after some members claimed the state’s chairman, Isaacs Kekemeke, had endorsed a governorship aspirant ahead of the governorship primaries slated for August 27. According to Premium Times, the aggrieved members claimed to have impeached the chairman, closing the secretariat gate against him and his... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram: Members flee to Europe as food scarcity hits sect’s camp

Intelligence sources have reported that the camp of extremist group, Boko Haram in the North-East is experiencing food scarcity thereby forcing members to abandon their ‘cause’. According to a Daily Mail report on Tuesday, some Boko Haram suicide bombers and militants were seen heading for Europe, while others are travelling to fight for the Islamic... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Opinion: Is Dokpesi’s chairmanship dream a beacon of light for PDP?

Contrary to the objective of the death wish deployed by the ruling APC against the PDP, recent developments in the PDP point clearly towards a revitalization of the party driven by a redefinition of its political profile. Even the most pessimistic pundit must concede that the tempo and temperature of the battle for the soul... Read More

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July 21, 2016

Melaye, Tinubu agree to put away their swords

The President Of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, made efforts to reconcile warring Senators, Oluremi Tinubu and Dino Melaye. According to Vanguard, Saraki, in an effort to quell the over-flogged issue, met with both Senators separately for two hours each in his West wing office in the National Assembly. Melaye, who represents Kogi west... Read More

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July 13, 2016

‘There will be no Biafra if you give Igbo people good roads, jobs’ – APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on Tuesday, said that the ongoing agitation for secession of eastern Nigeria by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) was caused by frustration over injustices in Nigeria. This was revealed by the national chairman of APGA, Victor Oye, who spoke with... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s new NNPC board and the looming doom

By Jude Ndukwe The recent reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, by President Muhammadu Buhari is another gross abuse of the powers of the president and flagrant disregard for our laws, the same laws which Buhari swore to uphold at his inauguration. With the benefit of insight, this latest naked... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Can’t you see the hand of God in PDP crisis?’ – Oshiomhole

The hand of God is in the leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The governor said this on Wednesday while addressing Muslims in the state as part of efforts to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration at the Government House in Benin. While accusing the PDP of looting funds meant for... Read More

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July 2, 2016

‘PDP crisis won’t end till 2019’ – Sheriff predicts

The National Chairman of a faction within the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, on Friday, said the leadership crisis currently rocking the former ruling party might extend into 2019 which is an election year. The embattled chairman noted that Nigerian courts may not be able to restore normalcy to the beleaguered party. Sheriff, who stated... Read More

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July 1, 2016

Opinion: The hijab crisis and conspiracy of Nigeria’s quack media

By Femi Abbas The relationship of religion to Truth is like that of a menu to a meal. By describing the meal as best as it can, the menu points to something beyond itself. When we use the menu as a guide to the choice of our meal we do it the deserved honor. But... Read More

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June 29, 2016

‘We support Sheriff’ | State chairmen pledge allegiance to factional leader

The ugly business of the power tussle within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as state chairmen from the 6 south-west states have pledged support for the embattled Ali Modu Sheriff. This was revealed on Tuesday when some state chairmen of the opposition party paid Sheriff a solidarity... Read More

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June 21, 2016

Muslim clerics ‘wanted to enforce use of hijab’ in Osun schools on Monday

The Osun state hijab crisis has further deepened as Muslim clerics on Monday, stormed public schools to ensure that hijab wearing female students are allowed into school premises, the Punch reports. The clerics are said to have gone to St. Charles’ High School and Ife Oluwa Middle School early on Monday morning but were barred... Read More

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June 14, 2016

PDP youths give party ‘adults’ 1 week to resolve crisis, else…

Youths under the aegis of Concerned Peoples Democratic Party Youths are finally tired of the leadership struggle which has divided the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The chairman of the group, Aderemi Olufemi on Tuesday briefed the press at the PDP National Headquarters – where he gave the party one week to resolve the crisis or... Read More

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June 12, 2016

CAN hit by new crisis, Catholic church threatens to pull out

As the tenure of Ayo Oritsejafor, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), winds down, a wave of fresh crisis has hit the organization- regarding his replacement. The Catholic church has allegedly threatened to pull out of CAN if the crisis isn’t resolved. According to Vanguard, reports indicate that the candidate of TEKAN/ECWA bloc, Jeremiah Gado,... Read More

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May 31, 2016

Opinion: How to survive an economic crisis

By Omilola Oshikoya In the concluding part of her two-part series, Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach and Investment Consultant. Omilola Oshikoya, explores the recent challenges in the Nigerian economy, and gives practical tips on how to make the best of theses challenging times. Reduce your transport costs Married couples, work colleagues or parents with kids in the... Read More

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May 30, 2016

Opinion: How to survive and thrive in a changing economy

by Omilola Oshikoya In this two part series, Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach and Investment Consultant. Omilola Oshikoya, explores the recent challenges in the Nigerian economy, and proffers solutions on how best to thrive and succeed, in spite of the difficulties. On the 11th of May, 2016 the price of petrol increased to N145 per litre.... Read More

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PDP: Why I met Anenih – Sheriff

PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date

Analysis: Apostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preaching

Gambian crisis: Over 45,000 people have fled to Senegal – UN

There will be monumental crisis if Fayose is impeached – PDP

We have restored calm to Southern Kaduna – Police

PDP crisis: Makarfi faction accuses Sheriff faction of blackmailing judiciary

Why Christian courts should not be established – CAN

Buhari doesn’t know most of those working with him – Aisha Buhari

Oyegun lacks capacity to lead APC, party spokesman tells Buhari

APC in crisis, as Tinubu calls for Oyegun’s resignation

The YNaija Tracklist: N’Delta militants vow to bomb NNPC HQ if Patience Jonathan is arrested | Drones will be used for Edo election – Army | Ex-Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody

All the things that should worry you about Nigeria — according to the UN

Opinion: Nigeria displacement crisis – overcoming the challenges and spurring actions

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Ondo APC in crisis over ‘endorsement of Guber aspirant’

Boko Haram: Members flee to Europe as food scarcity hits sect’s camp

Opinion: Is Dokpesi’s chairmanship dream a beacon of light for PDP?

Melaye, Tinubu agree to put away their swords

‘There will be no Biafra if you give Igbo people good roads, jobs’ – APGA

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s new NNPC board and the looming doom

‘Can’t you see the hand of God in PDP crisis?’ – Oshiomhole

‘PDP crisis won’t end till 2019’ – Sheriff predicts

Opinion: The hijab crisis and conspiracy of Nigeria’s quack media

‘We support Sheriff’ | State chairmen pledge allegiance to factional leader

Muslim clerics ‘wanted to enforce use of hijab’ in Osun schools on Monday

PDP youths give party ‘adults’ 1 week to resolve crisis, else…

CAN hit by new crisis, Catholic church threatens to pull out

Opinion: How to survive an economic crisis

Opinion: How to survive and thrive in a changing economy

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