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PDP crisis: Group calls on EFCC to probe Rivers’ N2.4trillion earnings

by 'Jola Sotubo The troubles being faced by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State seem to continually multiply as a development group in the state has urged that the financial…

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PDP crisis: Jonathan plans to arrest OBJ, Atiku, others in ‘Operation Total Crackdown’ – Baraje-led faction

by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be heating up as not long after Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, alleged a threat to his…

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Rivers crisis: “They are planning to kill me” – Amaechi cries out | “He is a drowning man” – Presidency responds

by Adeola Balogun Following the crisis rocking his state, the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday issued a red alert concerning his safety and urged the President to ensure that…

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Gov. Suntai’s aide arrested and detained in Taraba

by Adeola Balogun Just when it seemed the storm in Taraba State was over, the crisis has taken a new turn. According to reports, police officers in the state on…

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Rivers crisis: Sack CP Mbu now or face strike – Labour threatens Police IG

by 'Jola Sotubo   The crisis in Rivers State, caused by the battle for supremacy between the state governor, Rotimi Amaechi and the state Commissioner of Police, Mbu Joseph Mbu,…

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PDP crisis: Remove Oyinlola as National Secretary – Court orders

by 'Jola Sotubo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been ordered by an Abuja Federal High Court to remove the name of former…

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Ombatse cult attack: Senators Ewuga, Adokwe differ on imposition of emergency rule in Nasarawa

by 'Jola Sotubo The call for the declaration of a state of emergency in Nasarawa following the recent crises that have rocked the state has led to a disagreement between…

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2015: Proof of President Jonathan’s one term agreement ‘missing’

by 'Jola Sotubo Those who are seeking to keep President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting for a second term in office might just have to serve under his leadership much longer…

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Jonathan, Sambo, others taken to court over contempt charge

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday, September 30, 2013 hear an application seeking to join President Goodluck Jonathan, nine  key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as…

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Senators, Reps may lose diplomatic passports after ‘review’ exercise

by Adeola Balogun According to reports, the Federal Government is set to ensure the loyalty of the nation's legislators by withdrawing diplomatic passports issued to all members of the National…

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PDP crisis: Aggrieved governors may move to the Accord Party

by 'Jola Sotubo Due to the continued failure to resolve the trouble within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), there are signs that the seven "rebel" governors might be making preparations…

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“They don’t want it to end”: Atiku accuses Jonathan of insincerity, gives reasons for joining the ‘new PDP’

by 'Jola Sotubo   Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that his repeated attempts to make peace within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been met with insincerity from…

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“I can’t believe what my eyes are seeing”: Nasarawa governor laments following deadly Ombatse cult attack

by 'Jola Sotubo Residents of the communities affected by the recent unrest in Nasarawa State have told a story of dashed hope as they reportedly had to wait three days…

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Orji Uzor Kalu: Will removing Amaechi solve Rivers PDP crisis?

by Orji Uzor Kalu You should not look at the President as a former deputy governor and vice president. Level has changed. He is now the President and Commander-In-Chief of…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dusk to dawn curfew imposed in Kaduna

by Oge Okonkwo Following a communal violence that broke out in the early hours of Thursday between Fulanis and natives of  Kafanchan community, the headquarters of Jemaa local government area…

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

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…

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The chase begins: APC reportedly asks Fashola, others to woo ‘rebel’ PDP gov’nors

by 'Jola Sotubo In a bid to cash in on the current crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reportedly directed…

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PDP crisis – Jonathan’s meeting with aggrieved governors fruitful – Presidency

by Adeola Balogun   According to a statement issued by a presidency source yesterday, an end to the Peoples Democratic Party crisis might just be in sight. This was stated…

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More governors, lawmakers set to join ‘new PDP’ – Gov. Nyako

by Tutu Akinlabi Amidst preparations for peace talks among warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a major stakeholder in the new PDP, Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State,…

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PDP crisis: Rebel governors are frustrating peace moves – Presidency

by 'Jola Sotubo According to the Presidency, the failed efforts to resolve the crisis tearing apart the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) should be blamed on the governors who now belong…

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It gets worse: VP Sambo under pressure as ‘new PDP’ berths in Kaduna

by Adeola Balogun The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has come under fire for what members of the 'new Peoples Democratic Party' (PDP) have termed incompetence on his…

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Not backing down: Baraje-led PDP elects National Working Committee members

by Adeola Balogun The recently created faction of the Peoples Democratic Party popularly known as the 'New PDP' has maintained a strong front despite the opposition it has received from…

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Why Atiku was absent at the PDP post convention dinner – Spokesman

by 'Jola Sotubo   Peace is yet an elusive destination for the Peoples Democratic Party as the rival factions seem to be growing farther and farther apart by the day.…

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Police security withdrawal: Ex-governor Saraki prepares to seek legal redress

by 'Jola Sotubo The withdrawal of the security detail of certain stakeholders of the new Peoples Democratic Party faction has been met with outrage and disbelief across the nation. One…

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PDP crisis: Drama as police withdraw Saraki and Baraje’s security details

Federal Government’s crackdown on the brains behind the Baraje faction of the PDP got underway yesterday with the police withdrawing their men attached to the immediate past governor of Kwara…

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“It will not break our spirit”: Baraje’s PDP faction reacts to party secretariat sealing off

by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has seen a sharp escalation as police officers today sealed off the secretariat of the new Abubakar Kawu Baraje…

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PDP crisis: Only reasonable terms will be accepted by Jonathan – Presidency

by Adeola Balogun As the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party rages on, President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he will only negotiate with the aggrieved parties if they present…

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Rivers crisis: Court orders release of Chidi Lloyd’s travel documents for treatment abroad

by 'Jola Sotubo Chidi-Lloyd- Photo: The Citizen The leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, has been permitted by a court to travel abroad for medical treatment.…

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We shall hold CP Mbu responsible – Rivers gov’t cries out over Amaechi’s security

by 'Jola Sotubo The uneasy peace that has reigned in Rivers State is now threatening to be broken as the state government has levelled a serious allegation against the state…

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Taraba legislators insist Suntai resume as Governor

by Tutu Akinlabi The efforts of the Peoples Democratic Party reconciliation committee sent to make peace in Taraba State appear to have missed the mark, as some members of the…

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