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The Big 5: Police IG explains reason he ignored Senate invitation, members of the ‘New PDP’ lament exclusion in the APC and other top stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday described Nigerian senators as people who are trying to blackmail him into perverting the course of justice. Idris, who refused to honour two previous summons by the Senate, said he failed to appear for a third time... Read More

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How Tinubu convinced members of ‘New PDP’ to join APC – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, played a pivotal role in bringing disgruntled members of the Peoples Democratic Party into the APC. In a tribute to Tinubu who celebrated his 64th birthday on Tuesday, March 29, Amaechi said Tinubu convinced the members of the... Read More

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January 6, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria needs an opposition party, not PDP

There is a vacancy form for opposition that the remnant PDP is finding extremely difficult to fill. Just like the elections, the forms are not cheap. It goes for a huge price – regaining the over 16 years’ breach of trust with majority of the populace. Nigeria needs a strong opposition politics. But the PDP... Read More

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Who has the final say? My leaving or staying in PDP depends on Jonathan – Oyinlola

by ‘Jola Sotubo The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola is said to have stated that his decision to either stay in or leave the PDP depends on President Goodluck Jonathan. The former governor of Osun is said to have disclosed this to his supporters amidst rumours that he was being wooed... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Opinion: What the coming of the APC really means for Nigeria

by Nasiru Suwaid What I am implying here is that anything that replaces the ruling party in Nigeria will not be a good substituting an evil but the classic realism of a lesser evil taking over from a stale opponent. This is the end of the year period, it is also the beginning of a... Read More

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November 24, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with G-7 governors today

All is set for today’s meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the G-7 governors at the presidential villa, Abuja. The president who travelled to London for the international investors’ conference is expected to return to Nigeria by 8pm today to meet with the governors after a one-hour rest. Ahead of the parley, some of the... Read More

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November 19, 2013

You’d have been nothing without the PDP – Presidency tells aggrieved govs

by ‘Jola Sotubo The already torn veil of peace within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) seems about ready to be ripped apart as there is still no hint of any resolution to the party’s crisis in sight. This is further highlighted by a recent statement credited to the Presidency and made by the Special Adviser... Read More

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November 9, 2013

PDP crisis: Presidency reportedly holding behind-the-scenes talks with aggrieved governors [DETAILS]

by Adeola Balogun According to emerging reports, peace talks between the Presidency and the 7 governor members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might not have totally fallen out afterall. It has been revealed that the aggrieved governors might have begun yet another round of peace talks with the leadership... Read More

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November 6, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan has the final say – Amaechi tells APC leaders after Rivers visit

by ‘Jola Sotubo It seems that despite the many troubles seemingly thrown at him from the apex leadership of the land, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State still knows to give honour to whom it is due. This can be deduced from a statement recently credited to the embattled governor in which he reportedly... Read More

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November 4, 2013

It gets even worse: Police disrupt meeting of Baraje-led PDP faction in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo The decision of the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to keep pressing forward despite opposition is not without its challenges. The faction has reported cases of harassment from left and right and the trend does not seem to be stopping as once again the leaders of the “New... Read More

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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 be near, but not through the re-absorption of the “New PDP” into the old. Details have emerged showing that some members of the Baraje-led faction of the PDP met with some stakeholders of the rival... Read More

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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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to press on and is set to hold a caucus meeting. This move comes despite warnings received from Bamanga Tukur, the PDP National Chairman, urging the new faction to... Read More

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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 Territory Administration (FCTA) on the fate of the sealed-off secretariat of the Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Some reports say the FCTA has decided to demolish the building because it was being... Read More

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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 seem to be getting worse for the Kawu Baraje–led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is following revelations that the national secretariat of the “New PDP” has been marked for demolition by the... Read More

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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) has maintained a strong front. The party revealed that it is currently preparing to welcome 5 more governors into its fold to join the 7 currently on its side. The “New PDP’ has also asserted... Read More

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October 17, 2013

Opinion: President Jonathan and the contentious single term pact

by Idowu Babajide Though members of The New PDP have insisted that GEJ signed an Agreement stating that he won’t run in 2015, it is noteworthy that the purported agreement has been put forward for public knowledge. Secondly, such agreement cannot supersede the provisions of the constitution. In the past few weeks, there has been... Read More

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October 13, 2013

Duro Onabule: Why must Nigerians constantly overheat the polity?

by Duro Onabule All the same, critics of the national conference were the same group all along, pretending to be clamouring for Bashorun MKO Abiola to be honoured and when Jonathan decided to rename University of Lagos after the deceased, the hypocrites were up in arms against the honour done Abiola. Otherwise, agitation for national... Read More

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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 on one demand and that is the sack of current PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur. The members of the new faction of the PDP have maintained this stance and have once again called for the resignation... Read More

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October 7, 2013

PDP Crisis: Meeting between President Jonathan and “new PDP” to hold today as planned

by ‘Jola Sotubo The insistence of President Goodluck Jonathan on making peace with the aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who formed a new faction of the party has finally paid off as plans to postpone the original October 7 date set for peace talks have been shelved. The meeting ,between the President... 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: 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 28, 2013

Opinion: We are waiting for the ‘new PDP’ governors at Ochanja market

by Onuoha Ukeh …Since the governors are more interested in visits, to grab newspaper headlines, I would not be surprised if they storm Ochanja Market in Onitsha… and other markets across the country, one of these days, to tell traders that Jonathan should not go for second term. It does seem that the Peoples Democratic... Read More

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September 24, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Why Jonathan must run for a second-term

by Femi Aribisala President Jonathan is at the height of his powers. He is not a lame-duck. He can run for a second term. That gives him enough time to deal with his opponents. It also tells them that they better make peace with him now, or they will be in the wilderness possibly for... Read More

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September 23, 2013

PDP crisis: Aggrieved governors may boycott planned peace meeting

by Adeola Balogun The proposed peace talks between President Goodluck Jonathan and the 7 aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors might have missed their mark before they have even begun. This is due to strong indications that the 7 governors, who are major stakeholders in the Baraje-led faction of the PDP, may boycott the... 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 17, 2013

PDP crisis: House of Reps in rowdy session over Baraje visit

by Oge Okonkwo There was uproar at the House of Representatives with the arrival of the leader of the breakaway faction of the PDP, Abubakar Baraje who had requested earlier to come to the lower chambers on a courtesy visit. According to reports, the members on hearing about Baraje’s visit were bitter and walked about... Read More

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September 16, 2013

PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as ‘rebel’ governors consider Jonathan’s peace attempt

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 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

Okey Ndibe: Old PDP, new PDP, same PDP

by Okey Ndibe Interviewed by Kayode Ogundamisi on BEN Television, I stated that the ostensible opposition’s brandishing of brooms – I imagine, to signify the sweeping away of the PDP – was hardly a substitute for a real, painstaking formulation of a roadmap to Nigeria’s rescue. If you wanted proof that Nigeria is bereft... Read More

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September 10, 2013

Theophilus Ilevbare: Before the PDP self destructs

by Theophilus Ilevbare Political observers have surmised that the ‘Old PDP’ is headed for the rocks. The Baraje faction is taking their time to garner more members, goodwill from the public and ultimately, destroy the PDP, before finally making deft political moves to the new parties: PDM, VOP or the APC. As Nigeria’s politics... Read More

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