Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday visited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at his ancestral home in Ibogun, Ogun. Also present at the meeting which went into a closed-door session was former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

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September 11, 2015

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“Don’t drag me into your problem with Obasanjo” | Oyinlola hits back at Soyinka

Former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, have been at each other’s throats in recent time, over the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, in Osogbo. After Soyinka’s attack of Oyinlola last week, the latter has responded saying that the former’s... Read More

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September 2, 2015

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Soyinka drags Buhari into squabble with Oyinlola

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and former Governor of Osun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, have resumed their squabble over the chairmanship of the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, in Osogbo. Although Wole Soyinka, is the present chairman of the board, he has accused Oyinlola of perpetuating himself as the chairman of the centre’s board of... Read More

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June 19, 2015

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Saraki in private meeting with Obasanjo

Senate President, Bukola Saraki is presently in a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Saraki reportedly arrived Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion, Abeokuta, at about 9.10am on Friday, June 19, alongside some other politicians. Those in his entourage are; Senators Andy Uba, Danjuma Goje, Ahmed Yerima, Tayo Alasoadura, a former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Although... Read More

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August 5, 2014

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Good news for Aregbesola: Oyinlola dumps PDP for APC

by Kolapo Olapoju Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an erstwhile Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, indicated his intention to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 4 August. According to Punch, who reached out to the politician via telephone, he confirmed that he would... Read More

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June 30, 2014

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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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February 13, 2014

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Opinion: The hijab, Aregbesola and the Osun school reclassification war

by Saka Waheed Adekunle What struck me during our visit was not actual fear factor of impending war, but the drumming of impending war by some belligerent youths who insisted they would defend their faith with their life! May I start by saying that many articles have been written on Osun under Rauf Aregbesola more... Read More

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November 11, 2013

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It’s gets EVEN worse: PDP suspends Baraje, Oyinlola, other key members of new faction

Despite reports of peace meetings and attempts to resolve the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the leadership of the party has finally decided to slam the hammer down on members of the Abubakar-Baraje led faction of the PDP. The new faction, which had been relishing its victory in court and counting down... Read More

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November 11, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan meets G-7 governors, ready to shift grounds

by Adeola Balogun An end might finally be in sight to the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as President Jonathan will reportedly meet with the 7 aggrieved governors today in an attempt to address their grievances. This comes after announcements of optimism on the part of rival party All Progressives Congress (APC) that... Read More

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November 10, 2013

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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 (PDP), party stalwart and former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to intensify efforts to engender peace. According to reports, Chief Obasanjo has embarked on peace efforts aimed at reconciling the National Chairman of the PDP,... Read More

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November 9, 2013

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In case you didn’t notice: National Secretary position is no longer open to you, PDP tells Oyinlola

by ‘Jola Sotubo Regardless of his victory in court, former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has been told that the position of National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is longer his to occupy. This disclosure was made by the leadership of the ruling party in the South West region of the state following... Read More

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November 8, 2013

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PDP crisis: Tukur under pressure to swear in Oyinlola after Appeal Court verdict

by ‘Jola Sotubo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has been urged by the Abubakar Baraje-led faction to swear in the former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Onyinola, as the National Secretary of the party as was ordered by a court earlier this week. The Court of Appeal... Read More

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November 7, 2013

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We are studying judgment on Oyinlola – PDP reacts to Court of Appeal decision

by Adeola Balogun In reaction to the recently laid down judgment of the Court of Appeal reinstating former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to his position as the national secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the PDP has said that it is studying the judgment of the court. The development has brought confusion... Read More

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November 7, 2013

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PDP crisis: Appeal Court orders Oyinlola’s reinstatement as party’s national secretary

by ‘Jola Sotubo After facing a myriad of challenges, the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now have something to celebrate. The same Nigerian judiciary which declared the operations of the “New PDP” illegal has now ordered the reinstatement of former Osun State Governor and member of the new faction, Olagunsoye Oyinlola... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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How police DPO disrupted G-7 governors’ meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got a bit worse yesterday as a crucial meeting involving the critical stakeholders of the breakaway Kawu Baraje-led faction was disrupted by the Asokoro Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nnanna Ama. The meeting which was held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District was... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Drama as court refuses to order re-opening of ‘new PDP’ secretariat

Another major blow hit the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday. It failed in its attempt to get its national secretariat re-opened as a Lagos High Court in Ikeja declined its prayer. The office was sealed off at the weekend on “order from above”. Mr. Justice Ganiyu Safari declined to order... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far

by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party does not seem to be abating as dissenting characters in the party continue to stick to their guns against the party leadership. After several weeks of internal wrangling with back and forth negotiation among power brokers, a group of six governors with the former... Read More

August 24, 2013

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Azubuike Ishiekwene: Tukur and the making of PDP’s funeral

by Azubuike Ishiekwene The PDP may continue to deceive itself, but it’s unlikely that a confidence vote on Tukur will cure the party of its current poisoning. It’s a congenital problem. The chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, 80-something-year-old Bamanga Tukur, has vowed that he will not relinquish his chair, even at gunpoint. Why... Read More

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January 17, 2013

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U-turn? PDP makes effort to save ousted party secretary, Oyinlola

by Akan Ido The political intrigue playing out within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues, the party has called on an Abuja Federal High Court to stay the execution of a judgment, which sacked its National Secretary, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, from office. This is coming almost two days after the national chairman of the party,... Read More

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January 15, 2013

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One down: PDP crisis deepens as Tukur replaces Oyinlola with Onwe

by Isi Esene The internal wranglings within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified yesterday as the party chairman, Bamanga Tukur directed former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to step down from his position as party secretary. This action was understood to be with the tacit support of the presidency seeing Oyinlola as part of the... Read More

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January 12, 2013

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PDP tussle: Buruji Kashamu floors Obasanjo as court sacks Olagunsoye Oyinlola

by Isi Esene A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday sacked the secretary to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola. The former Osun state governor was dragged before the Federal High Court by a faction of the party’s Ogun state chapter, led by a businessman, Buruji Kashamu. The chairman and secretary of the Ogun... Read More

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June 18, 2012

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Conflict of interest? PDP to host INEC auditors with N13 million

by Stanley Azuakola We cannot know for sure how much is squirreled away in the coffers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). One thing we do know is that the party’s National Auditor, Chief Bode Mustapha has submitted what seems to be a lavish budget of N13.1 million to host auditors from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who will look into... Read More

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June 14, 2012

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PDP vs PDP: We have the first casualty

by Stanley Azuakola Alhaji Habu Fari, the principal private secretary to the PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur, has been sacked. This makes him the first casualty in the ongoing battle for supremacy between Tukur and Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the party’s national secretary. Fari had been engaged in war of words with the PDP National Secretary, Olagunsoye... Read More

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June 13, 2012

“You’re too aggressive, man’: Tukur vs Oyinlola, PDP vs PDP

by Stanley Azuakola The PDP national chairman, Bamanga Tukur and national secretary, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, have been at loggerheads. That is the press version. The official PDP version however, is that the party had some “administrative lapses,” which have now been resolved. The party’s national secretary, Olisa Metuh, who addressed journalists at the party secretariat, said... Read More

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Good news for Aregbesola: Oyinlola dumps PDP for APC

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PDP crisis: Jonathan meets G-7 governors, ready to shift grounds

OBJ to the rescue: Ex-President moves to reconcile Tukur, Oyinlola

In case you didn’t notice: National Secretary position is no longer open to you, PDP tells Oyinlola

PDP crisis: Tukur under pressure to swear in Oyinlola after Appeal Court verdict

We are studying judgment on Oyinlola – PDP reacts to Court of Appeal decision

PDP crisis: Appeal Court orders Oyinlola’s reinstatement as party’s national secretary

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Drama as court refuses to order re-opening of ‘new PDP’ secretariat

PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far

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