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Janeth JMay 1, 2015

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. ...

Op-Ed EditorNovember 17, 2014

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 ...

YEditorAugust 28, 2014

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 ...

Op-Ed EditorAugust 18, 2014

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 ...

May 11, 2014

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 ...

April 7, 2014

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 ...

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 ...

March 23, 2014

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 ...

March 5, 2014

‘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 ...

January 23, 2014

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 ...

January 8, 2014

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 ...

December 24, 2013

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) ...

December 23, 2013

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. ...

December 13, 2013

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 ...

November 10, 2013

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 ...

November 10, 2013

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 ...

October 31, 2013

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 ...

October 27, 2013

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, ...

October 27, 2013

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 ...

October 23, 2013

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 ...

October 22, 2013

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 ...

October 21, 2013

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 ...

October 21, 2013

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) ...

October 18, 2013

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 ...

October 13, 2013

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 ...

October 11, 2013

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 ...

October 7, 2013

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 ...