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

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

by 'Jola Sotubo A repeat of the Rivers House of Assembly debacle almost occurred yesterday as some senators came close to exchanging blows. The subject of the disagreement was, ironically,…

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

by Oke Efagene A majority of members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lawmakers said…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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