by Ebere Wabara That the Director-General of BPP, Mr. Emeka Eze, does not know about the odious circumstances of this transaction is a testament to the way we conduct public affairs in this country. It is not the first time and will not be the last. Meanwhile, there are imputations that both cars could not... Read More
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
by Tutu Akinlabi Following the Federal High Court verdict last Friday which declared the “New PDP” and its operations illegal, the Bamanga Tukur-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun to strategize on the best way to squash the Baraje-led faction. However, while Tukur is intent on using stern punitive measures which... Read More
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
by ‘Jola Sotubo Unidentified gunmen went on a rampage in Uwheru community in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State which led the villagers to flee to avoid being caught in the wake of destruction. The hoodlums allegedly vandalized almost a dozen houses and one car purportedly owned by a former aide to... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The embattled Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to see the end of his woes as a plot to kidnap him has reportedly been uncovered. The governor’s detractors have continued to harass him but have not succeeded in their ultimate goal which is reportedly to force Amaechi out of the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo News was received today of a stampede in Kwara State which led to the deaths of some people and caused varying degrees of injury to others during the Sallah festivities. Stampede at PDP Sallah event leaves 10 dead, others injured in Kwara The incident occurred during a yearly Peoples Democratic Party charity... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Sallah festivities ended in sadness for some families in Kwara State after a stampede reportedly left at least 10 people dead and others injured. The incident occurred near the residence of former Governor of the state, Dr. Bukola Saraki, during the yearly Sallah ceremony which involved the presentation of gifts. Present... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo It was a landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) at the Delta Central Senatorial District elections held yesterday as the party won 263,024 votes as opposed to 29,075 for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and , 29,055 for the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) It was an especially big loss for the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Just days after they received a double blow, one from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusing them recognition and another from the court system, the Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being plagued by trouble yet again. The temporary office of the newly created faction,... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The attempt by the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Abubakar Kawu Baraje to seek official recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been shot down. The “New PDP’ received a major blow after its attempts to be heralded as the original and official... Read More
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
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
by Adeola Balogun All hell broke loose at the National secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) yesterday following fears that a bomb had been planted within the office premises. News of the bomb was allegedly received by a director who conveyed the news covertly to other senior staff but along the grapevine, it... Read More
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
by ‘Jola Sotubo October 1st, the date of Nigeria’s Independence, is usually marked with speeches and statements made by notable personalities within the country and abroad to commemorate the day and congratulate Nigerians. This year, the National Chairman of the recently created rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, had... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the opening of a luxury hotel by the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, on Sunday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has demanded explanations as to who financed the hotel. The Lagos Chapter of the PDP also demanded that Governor Fashola come public and declare his assets to... Read More
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