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

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

“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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September 30, 2013

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 affairs of the state under his tenure be probed. The Rivers Integrity and Development Forum (RIDF) have reportedly accused the embattled governor of financial misappropriation... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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 life, the Abdullahi Baraje-led faction of the PDP has said that plans are in the offing to arrest some of its major stakeholders. The “new... Read More

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September 29, 2013

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 he is not killed. Amaechi, who stated this during an interview with SaharaTV, explained the victimization he had suffered at the hands of police and... Read More

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September 29, 2013

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 Friday arrested Sylvester Yakubu Giwa, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Danbaba Suntai, on Media and Publicity. Mr. Giwa was reportedly apprehended at about 10pm... Read More

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September 28, 2013

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, took a dramatic turn yesterday as the labour organizations in the state have laid down a deadline for the removal or redeployment of the Commissioner... Read More

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September 28, 2013

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 Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, from their records as PDP’s National Secretary. The ruling laid down yesterday by Justice Abdulkadir Abdul-Kafarati mandated the PDP and... Read More

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September 23, 2013

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 the two of the Senators representing the state. Senator Solomon Ewuga, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who represents the Nasarawa North constituency, and his... Read More

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September 23, 2013

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 depending on how the people vote of course. The parties challenging the president’s yet undisclosed second term bid have reportedly suffered a serious blow to... Read More

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September 23, 2013

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 well as the party in a contempt suit . The information was contained in the hearing notices served on them last week by the court’s... Read More

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September 22, 2013

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 Assembly – 109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives. The exercise tagged as a “review” by the Presidency has authorized the Nigeria... Read More

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September 22, 2013

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 to exercise other options. The governors might be planning to say a final goodbye to the PDP as they are reportedly planning a move to... Read More

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September 22, 2013

“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 President Goodluck Jonathan. Atiku accused the president of aborting a meeting which was supposed to hold between them on how best to resolve the crisis... Read More

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September 22, 2013

“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 before being rescued by security forces. The clash, which resulted due to conflicts between the Ombatse militia and the Alago ethnic group, has left no... Read More

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September 21, 2013

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 the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He has an unfathomable capacity to make life miserable for you. Forget all the noise your... Read More

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September 21, 2013

#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 of Kaduna state , a dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed in the community. According to eyewitnesses, the latest crisis was a spill over... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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 described as ‘fruitful.’ The president convened the meeting to iron out the contentious issues mitigating against peace in the party and to discuss ways of... Read More

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September 13, 2013

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 its governors to use the opportunity to increase the ranks of the APC. The APC governors were reportedly directed to enter into talks with their... Read More

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September 12, 2013

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 by the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak, who said that as a result of the fruitful meeting held with the... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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, has said that more PDP governors and lawmakers would soon pitch their tents with the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the party. The governor who disclosed... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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 to a splinter group now referred to as the “New PDP”. Stakeholders in the Presidency have stated that the peace moves being repeatedly made to... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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 part. Alhaji Sambo was criticized by members of the faction after numerous pioneer members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna, Sambo’s home state,... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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 the Federal Government. The Abubakar Baraje-led faction has gone ahead to ratify the election of its national officers despite the sealing of its secretariat. A... Read More

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September 9, 2013

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. Another attempt to make peace has been rebuffed by the aggrieved PDP members as they shunned the party’s post convention dinner which held at the... Read More

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September 9, 2013

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 of those affected by the move was former Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, and he has apparently made it clear that he will not take... Read More

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September 8, 2013

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 State, Senator Bukola Saraki, as guards and escorts. The withdrawal came barely 48 hours to his appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for... Read More

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September 7, 2013

“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 – led faction of the party. Various stakeholders of the main party have attempted to sue for peace by negotiating with the leaders of the... Read More

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September 7, 2013

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 reasonable terms. A statement to this effect was released by the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak. Gulak,... Read More

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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

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

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

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

Gov. Suntai’s aide arrested and detained in Taraba

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

PDP crisis: Remove Oyinlola as National Secretary – Court orders

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

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

Jonathan, Sambo, others taken to court over contempt charge

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

PDP crisis: Aggrieved governors may move to the Accord Party

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

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

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

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dusk to dawn curfew imposed in Kaduna

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

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

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

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

PDP crisis: Rebel governors are frustrating peace moves – Presidency

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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