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PDP crisis: Jonathan rejects Obasanjo’s peace mission
by 'Jola Sotubo According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan might have rebuffed former President Olusegun Obasanjo's attempts to broker peace in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Strong speculations have…
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Taraba crisis: Deputy governor can continue ruling but… – PDP committee
by Oge Okonkwo The Senator Hope Uzodinma committee, which was elected by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to preside over the mediation to resolve the political confusion in Taraba state, has…
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Opinion: PDP is like a mad bull in a china shop
by Ahmed Kaita It was laughable reading a presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe accusing the newly registered “APC” of plagiarising PDP’s manifesto. To be honest, I never knew PDP…
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‘This is what we want’: Aggrieved PDP governors make their demands known to Jonathan
by Adeola Balogun Peace still seems to be an elusive goal for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as there is yet no end in sight to the turmoil within its…
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Sad: 17 people killed by unknown assailants in Borno village
by Adeola Balogun The crisis in Borno state continues to rage as 17 people have been allegedly killed in a nomadic settlement in the state. The incident occurred at a…
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PDP crises: Jonathan holds closed-door meetings with OBJ, governors in Abuja
by 'Jola Sotubo In a bid to resolve the crisis rocking the People's Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly held two separate high level meetings yesterday. The president first met…
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Who will be Fashola’s successor? Crisis hits APC in Lagos
An implosion is threatening the political empire of former Lagos State governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu into shreds following a move by…
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It gets worse: PDP expels Amaechi’s SSG, 14 commissioners, others
by 'Jola Sotubo The battle line has apparently been drawn between the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Rivers state branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The crisis…
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Moving on already? Amaechi, 5 other PDP governors linked to new party
by 'Jola Sotubo In apparent disregard for the posterity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2015 aspirations, 8 of the party's 23 governors have decided to register a…
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Traders in Ibadan lament as Bodija market remains shut after violent clash
by 'Jola Sotubo The chaos which led to loss of property in Bodija market, Ibadan, has resulted in even more discomfort for residents of the area. The popular market, which…
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Rivers crisis: Wike appears before PDP committee, gives condition for peace with Amaechi
by Akan Ido The Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike who is seen to be at the forefront of political opposition to Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has given…
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It’s hard keeping up with the Kardashians: Khloe and Lamar marriage crisis triggered by drug abuse
The marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom is in crisis, and TMZ has learned ... the core reason is hardcore drug abuse. Multiple sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Lamar has…
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Opinion: On Wole Soyinka’s verbal overreach
by Ebenezer Obadare Yet, for all her innumerable personal flaws, Mrs Jonathan still deserves to be treated with some courtesy. Clearly, Professor Soyinka disagrees, or how else does one explain…
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Rivers crisis: PDP, Amaechi’s supporters trade accusations
Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Rivers State Felix Obuah, has described as unfortunate, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s rejection of the party’s peace overtures. Obviously, Obuah was reacting…
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Opinion: Confronting inter-regional disparities in Nigeria
by Ayo Teriba States/regions included in the growth processes are getting rich, just as those excluded from the growth processes, remain poor. Regions can now easily be grouped into the…
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Opinion: How the Egyptian crisis escalated
by Nader Bakkar Generally, the Muslim Brotherhood didn’t neglect a single opportunity to make enemies with all their opponents and any group that might have a different stand. I belong to…
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Rivers crisis: Produce Chidi Lloyd today – Court orders police
by Akan Ido A Rivers State High Court has ordered the police to present before it the detained Leader of the State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd who was arrested…
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‘Put yourself in his shoes’: 10 ways to understand your boss better
by Neha Kaura Observe how your boss deals with crisis. It speaks a lot about the man. It will go a long way in helping you understand how to deal with…
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Opinion: Jonathan, Amaechi feud and America’s grand conspiracy
by Dare Adenrele America are up there watching and fuelling the burning fire through whom we do not know. Don’t be surprised to see the extent this political crisis would…
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River crisis: Panel interrogates Rotimi Amaechi
by Akan Ido An investigative panel headed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Operations, Philemon Leha, has questioned the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi over the political impasse currently…
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Listen and learn: 5 ways to deal with a bad boss
by Rehna Abdul Kareem Don't give the space or an opportunity to your boss for pin pointing your flaws. Make sure you do your bit well if you want to win this. Bad bosses are…
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It gets EVEN worse: PDP suspends Rotimi Amaechi
by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has turned up a new gear as the National Working Committee in its emergency meeting earlier today resolved to suspend…
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Okechukwu Ofili: It’s a national crisis when a nation can’t spell nationality?
Ignoring the fact that the print quality on the immigration paper was not the greatest…I could not but help to notice that the word “NATIONALITY” had been misspelled “NATIONALLY.” That…
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John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?
by John Campbell As for the attempted assassination, the emir of Kano has become a controversial figure. He is a potential target from a number of different quarters. High profile,…
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Analysis: Seriously, what are Nigeria’s soldiers doing in Mali?
by Sylvester Awenlimobor With Nigeria currently facing a seemingly unending war against Islamic militants in the North, there is a fear that with its military personnel a bit decimated... the…
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Awful: 7 oil workers executed by Al Qaeda terrorists as 16 freed in raid by Algerian forces (WATCH, PHOTOS)
Seven hostages were executed today as Algeria's four-day hostage stand-off came to a bloody end when the country's special forces stormed the remote desert gas plant. The army killed 11…
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Get ready, people: We have a major food crisis coming – FG
by Hauwa Gambo You thought the floods are terrible? There's more to come. Yesterday, rhe Federal Government on Wednesday raised an alarm over a national food crisis as a result…
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Opinion: Boko Haram and the belief of Islamic connection
by Abubakar Sidiq Usman Even if Muslims decide to sleep in churches today, Boko Haram will still carry out their attack if they choose to. They are just evil and…
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President Jonathan intervenes in Bayelsa Assembly crisis
by Stanley Azuakola On Friday June 7, President Goodluck Jonathan visited his home state of Bayelsa to make an intervention into the crisis rocking the state's House of Assembly. Earlier this week, the Assembly…
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Plateau state government arraigns 3 traditional rulers linked to the Jos killings
by Seyi Lawal Three prominent traditional rulers have been arrested in Plateau State on allegations of playing a role in the repeated violence that has rocked the state. On Wednesday,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy