by Ranti Joseph Workers in Ekiti state public service are presently not on the same page regarding an upcoming strike. A section of the workers have vowed not to participate in any politically-motivated strike intended to drag them into the politics of impeachment currently rocking the state. The workers acting under the aegis of Enlightened... Read More

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November 17, 2014

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Chris Okotie: How Jonathan has instigated crisis in Nigeria

by Chris Okotie More than any president, Dr. Jonathan has used his incumbency to the greatest advantage, deploying strong arm tactics, and the nation’s resources whenever he deemed necessary; whether in dismantling the Governor’s Forum which threatened his re-election bid, or sacking errant Governors through instigated impeachments. There’s a brief historical parallel between the 36th... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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Five years after, Plateau finally gets ready to release report on Jos Crisis

by James Sambo The Plateau State government will soon release the report of the Justice Bola Ajibola Commission of Inquiry into the 2008 Jos crisis. Speaking in Jos on Wednesday, Mr Edward Pwajok, Plateau Commissioner for Justice, said that: “Government has concluded deliberations on the report and shall soon make it public.” The commission was... Read More

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August 18, 2014

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Opinion: Why the sack of doctors is a mistake

by Maureen Okonkwo One of the demands the NMA has put forward is the increase in hazard allowance which currently stands at N5,000 a month- let me explain this, at d risk of getting HIV, Ebola, hepatitis etc as a health professional while carrying out your duty, you get 5k for your trouble. I’d like... Read More

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May 11, 2014

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Tony Usidamen: #BringBackOurGirls – When silence becomes louder than words

by Tony Usidamen Otherwise, how else do we explain the Nigerian President dancing away at a political rally barely 48 hours later? I’m sure President Jonathan realized how costly this mistake was for his reputation and government, hence the sacking of his political adviser days after? If you haven’t heard about “#BringBackOurGirls” that has taken... Read More

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April 7, 2014

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Bamidele Aturu: Crisis in the Rivers state judiciary and its feudalistic traits

by Bamidele Aturu Whatever option it chooses, the NJC should withdraw the query it issued to Justice Agumagu as it is uncalled for and constitutes nothing but unthinkable intimidation from a body of eminent judges and lawyers. Many of us want to continue to see the NJC sanitize the judiciary. But it can only do... Read More

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March 24, 2014

Lagun Akinloye: NIS stampede highlights Nigeria’s youth employment crisis

by Lagun Akinloye …the stampede was not just a result of poor crowd control but a symptom of Nigeria’s desperate dearth of employment opportunities. Both Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have called for separate investigations into the stampede at a mass recruitment exercise in Abuja in which at least 16 people died and hundreds... Read More

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March 23, 2014

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Opinion: A spotlight on Nigerian private universities; the Bowen case study

by Abiola Solanke It is alarming that in this 21st century, we have institutions that prevent her students from making use of gadgets such as Computers, mobile phones, I-pads etc. Many of them give dress codes to their students, restrict their movement, enforce food time-table, dictate the clothes they must wear, determine the time they... Read More

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March 5, 2014

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‘Speak good English, you’re embarrassing us’: Rivers APC warns lawmaker, Evans Bipi

by ‘Jola Sotubo Controversial Rivers legislator, Evans Bipi has been warned by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to either speak good English, as expected of a legislator, or risk being recalled from the state assembly. The lawmaker, a cousin to the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, and a staunch campaigner against the state... Read More

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December 24, 2013

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I’ll return to the PDP on one condition – Amaechi opens up

by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has said that he will return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) if President Goodluck Jonathan satisfies just one condition. Governor Amaechi was one of the aggrieved governors who walked out of the PDP convention in August and formed a new faction under the leadership of Abubakar... Read More

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December 23, 2013

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Violence erupts in Rivers community as PDP, APC supporters clash

by ‘Jola Sotubo The tension in Rivers yesterday erupted into violence in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The state has been besieged with constant crises following the disagreements between the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu and also trouble within the State House of Assembly. The latest fracas... Read More

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December 13, 2013

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Rivers State Crisis update: Six anti-Amaechi lawmakers in Rivers sneaked into Assembly building

by Oge Okonkwo The six Rivers state lawmakers seeking to impeach the state’s governor, Rotimi Amaechi, have gained entry into the sealed Rivers state House of Assembly building to begin a ‘plenary’ session. The group was led by Evans Bipi as there were said to have been sneaked into the building by police officers and... Read More

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November 10, 2013

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OBJ to the rescue: Ex-President moves to reconcile Tukur, Oyinlola

by ‘Jola Sotubo In an attempt to stem the current crisis which has torn apart the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), party stalwart and former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to intensify efforts to engender peace. According to reports, Chief Obasanjo has embarked on peace efforts aimed at reconciling the National Chairman of the PDP,... Read More

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November 10, 2013

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Amaechi will leave the PDP soon – APC

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following series of meetings between the All Progressives Congress and some members of the newly created faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with the purpose of inviting the latter to the former’s fold, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Lai Mohammed, has said that the APC is optimistic that... Read More

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October 31, 2013

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PDP crisis: Splinter group meets with APC stakeholders in Sokoto

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the end of the factional separation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might just be near, but not through the re-absorption of the “New PDP” into the old. Details have emerged showing that some members of the Baraje-led faction of the PDP met with some stakeholders of the rival... Read More

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October 27, 2013

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Opinion: Crisis Victims – The weakness of President Jonathan’s declaration

by Daniel Nyam Gwash As a true president of the people and for the people and elected by the people, he must allow fairness, equity and justice to prevail over the case of crisis victims in Jos and other places. Early this year, 2013, a news piece was aired on NTA network and other radio... Read More

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October 27, 2013

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PDP crisis: Baraje faction to hold caucus meeting despite warnings from Tukur

by Adeola Balogun Obviously undeterred by the many blows being thrown their way, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to press on and is set to hold a caucus meeting. This move comes despite warnings received from Bamanga Tukur, the PDP National Chairman, urging the new faction to... Read More

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October 23, 2013

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Controversy as conflicting reports emerge on demolition of ‘New PDP’ secretariat

by ‘Jola Sotubo There have been a series of reports in the media about the stance of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on the fate of the sealed-off secretariat of the Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Some reports say the FCTA has decided to demolish the building because it was being... Read More

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October 22, 2013

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PDP crisis: FCTA to demolish sealed-off secretariat of Baraje-led faction

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite maintaining a strong and united front following the recent challenges that have beset them, things only seem to be getting worse for the Kawu Baraje–led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is following revelations that the national secretariat of the “New PDP” has been marked for demolition by the... Read More

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October 21, 2013

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PDP crisis: Tukur, Anenih disagree over suitable punishment for Baraje-led faction

by Tutu Akinlabi Following the Federal High Court verdict last Friday which declared the “New PDP” and its operations illegal, the Bamanga Tukur-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun to strategize on the best way to squash the Baraje-led faction. However, while Tukur is intent on using stern punitive measures which... Read More

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October 21, 2013

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PDP crisis: Baraje faction holds emergency meeting, set to ‘welcome 5 more governors’

by Tutu Akinlabi Despite suffering several defeats in court, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front. The party revealed that it is currently preparing to welcome 5 more governors into its fold to join the 7 currently on its side. The “New PDP’ has also asserted... Read More

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October 18, 2013

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Rivers crisis: Group uncovers plot to forcefully remove Amaechi

by ‘Jola Sotubo The embattled Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to see the end of his woes as a plot to kidnap him has reportedly been uncovered. The governor’s detractors have continued to harass him but have not succeeded in their ultimate goal which is reportedly to force Amaechi out of the... Read More

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October 13, 2013

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PDP crisis: Why we sealed off ‘New PDP’ office again – FCT Minister

by ‘Jola Sotubo Just days after they received a double blow, one from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusing them recognition and another from the court system, the Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being plagued by trouble yet again. The temporary office of the newly created faction,... Read More

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October 11, 2013

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PDP crises: Double blow for ‘New PDP’ as INEC withholds official recognition

by Adeola Balogun The attempt by the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Abubakar Kawu Baraje to seek official recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been shot down. The “New PDP’ received a major blow after its attempts to be heralded as the original and official... Read More

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October 7, 2013

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You must go: “New PDP” makes renewed call for Bamanga Tukur’s resignation as chairman

by ‘Jola Sotubo Ever since the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) began, the aggrieved members have stood firm on one demand and that is the sack of current PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur. The members of the new faction of the PDP have maintained this stance and have once again called for the resignation... Read More

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October 7, 2013

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Rivers State Crisis: No peace in sight for Amaechi as plot to depose him thickens

by ‘Jola Sotubo Just as the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to begin peace talks with the President, there seems to be yet no peace in sight for Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State in his personal battles. According to reports, the plot to remove the embattled governor from office... Read More

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October 5, 2013

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PDP crises: Jonathan awaits new date for peace talks with ‘new PDP’

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the postponement of the initial peace talks slated to hold on the 7th of October, President Goodluck Jonathan and his camp are awaiting the communication of a new date by the members of the newly created faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). There might yet be hope for peace ass... Read More

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October 4, 2013

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“We are shattered by the news”: ‘New PDP’, Atiku reacts to news of Associated Airlines plane crash

by Adeola Balogun Condolence messages and a myriad of reactions have trailed yesterday’s plane crash which occurred near the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] Elder statesmen, governors and other politicians have expressed their shock and sadness at the event.... Read More

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Some workers in Ekiti have refused to participate in ‘politically motivated strike’

Chris Okotie: How Jonathan has instigated crisis in Nigeria

Five years after, Plateau finally gets ready to release report on Jos Crisis

Opinion: Why the sack of doctors is a mistake

Tony Usidamen: #BringBackOurGirls – When silence becomes louder than words

Bamidele Aturu: Crisis in the Rivers state judiciary and its feudalistic traits

Lagun Akinloye: NIS stampede highlights Nigeria’s youth employment crisis

Opinion: A spotlight on Nigerian private universities; the Bowen case study

‘Speak good English, you’re embarrassing us’: Rivers APC warns lawmaker, Evans Bipi

Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

Mass defection: 27 out of 30 PDP lawmakers decamp to APC in Sokoto

I’ll return to the PDP on one condition – Amaechi opens up

Violence erupts in Rivers community as PDP, APC supporters clash

Rivers State Crisis update: Six anti-Amaechi lawmakers in Rivers sneaked into Assembly building

OBJ to the rescue: Ex-President moves to reconcile Tukur, Oyinlola

Amaechi will leave the PDP soon – APC

PDP crisis: Splinter group meets with APC stakeholders in Sokoto

Opinion: Crisis Victims – The weakness of President Jonathan’s declaration

PDP crisis: Baraje faction to hold caucus meeting despite warnings from Tukur

Controversy as conflicting reports emerge on demolition of ‘New PDP’ secretariat

PDP crisis: FCTA to demolish sealed-off secretariat of Baraje-led faction

PDP crisis: Tukur, Anenih disagree over suitable punishment for Baraje-led faction

PDP crisis: Baraje faction holds emergency meeting, set to ‘welcome 5 more governors’

Rivers crisis: Group uncovers plot to forcefully remove Amaechi

PDP crisis: Why we sealed off ‘New PDP’ office again – FCT Minister

PDP crises: Double blow for ‘New PDP’ as INEC withholds official recognition

You must go: “New PDP” makes renewed call for Bamanga Tukur’s resignation as chairman

Rivers State Crisis: No peace in sight for Amaechi as plot to depose him thickens

PDP crises: Jonathan awaits new date for peace talks with ‘new PDP’

“We are shattered by the news”: ‘New PDP’, Atiku reacts to news of Associated Airlines plane crash

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