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Peter Odili
October 29, 2018
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The Late 5: Tragedy in Ekiti as yet another politician is shot dead; Wike reveals reason behind his feud with Amaechi | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There appears to be no end yet to the killings in Ekiti as a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly representing Ekiti Southwest constituency II, Michael Adedeji, who was shot on Friday by unknown gunmen in Ado Ekiti, has died. Speaker of the Assembly, Hon.... Read More
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May 2, 2017
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I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode

by Dolapo Adelana The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over a two billion naira transferred by the former governor of Rivers state, Dr. Peter Odili to the Ministry of Aviation to fix Port-Harcourt runway were baseless. He made this known... Read More
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December 15, 2015
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I got N100m from PDP, not Dasuki or Yuguda – Peter Odili

Former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili says he never received N100 million from the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) through former minister of state, finance, Bashir Yuguda. Odili released a statement on Tuesday, stressing that he’s never had any dealings with Dasuki nor has he ever collected money from the Minister of... Read More
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December 13, 2015
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#DasukiGate: How I shared N600m between Odili, George, Nwobodo, others – Bashir Yuguda

Former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, has revealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he disbursed N600million cash to six chairmen of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2015 general election. Yuguda said the recipients of the funds were: Bode George (South-West); Amb. Yerima Abdullahi... Read More
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December 3, 2015
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Peter Odili, Bode George allegedly received N200m from $2bn arms purchase fund

Former Governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, are alleged to have each received N100 million from the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. The former NSA is being probed by an investigative committee over the $2 billion meant for arms procurement that was diverted during the... Read More
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Wike
September 16, 2015
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No ‘fear’ in Wike, as he proceeds with probe of Amaechi

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has resolved to implement the recommendations of George Omereji-led judicial commission of inquiry, without fear nor trepidation. Wike said his government would not allow financial crimes to be committed with impunity in Rivers, adding that the criticism against the panel will not deter him from taking decisions that will move the... Read More
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Wike
June 12, 2015
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Wike’s N10bn loan is to pay off GEJ, Patience Jonathan and Odili – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Rivers state, has alleged that the N10bn loan approval gotten by Governor Nyesom Wike, from the State Assembly, is fishy and dubious. According to the APC, a member of the state assembly, who belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party, disclosed that the money is meant to be used by Wike to bribe... Read More
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Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com
October 10, 2014
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Shame! PDP political thugs exchange blows in Abuja, journalists were not spared too

by James Sambo The National Campaign Office of the Peoples Democratic Party, Maitama, Abuja, Thursday literately turned to a boxing ring when some political thugs suspected to be working for the Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, engaged in fisticuffs with his suspected opponents. It was gathered that the thugs, who were many in... Read More
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August 28, 2014
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“I gave them billions, now they are attacking me” | Rotimi Amaechi throws a ‘sub’ at Wike

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Wednesday, 27 August, while speaking at a meet-the-people tour of communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government, Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed what he thinks is the reason behind the constant verbal and political attacks he’s suffered from politicians around the country. Amaechi said that a chunk of the people antagonizing his... Read More
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January 3, 2014
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No deal: Presidency loses battle to win over Amaechi’s deputy, others

Oke Efagene Due to the defection of 5 governors to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), the Presidency has been making attempts to woo their deputies into remaining in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). As a bait, the PDP is dangling gubernatorial tickets before the deputies to retain them in the party. However, it was... Read More
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September 27, 2013
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Opinion: A critical assessment of the EFCC journey so far

by Segun Dada  Ever since, the corruption trials have not gone beyond the plea stage, some for as long as six years after first arraignment in court. Many ex-government office holders, who had been accused of corruption, are still walking the land free. Some of them are in the National Assembly making laws for the... Read More
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August 17, 2013
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Dele Momodu: A brotherly advice to Governor Akpabio

by Dele Momodu No matter how much you portray yourself to be humble and absolutely loyal to the Him-on-High in Abuja, it is a wasted effort. Your future ambition screams from afar. Anyone discerning enough would know you’re heading somewhere and don’t think President Jonathan is fooled about your voluptuous desire. Your Excellency, I find... Read More
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July 7, 2013
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“It’s a vengeance mission”: Sen. Magnus Abe criticises Rivers PDP’s visit to Jonathan

Senator representing Rivers South-East in the National Assembly, and chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Magnus Abe, Sunday, described the visit by the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, to President Goodluck Jonathan as capable of truncating reconciliatory moves among aggrieved members. Senator Abe in Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government... Read More
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July 6, 2013
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Amaechi is free to quit the PDP – Presidency

by Isi Esene The Presidency yesterday said the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi is free to leave the Paeoples Democratic Party if he is not ready to respect President Goodlcuk Jonathan and the party leadership. Leaders of the party in Rivers state recently met with the president to table Amaechi’s alleged offences to the... Read More
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June 17, 2013
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Opinion: Much ado about Timipre Sylva’s handshake with Jonathan

by  Mabota Alata Sylva was alleged to have breached protocol to have a handshake with Jonathan….Sylva and Jonathan were not the only dignitaries at the event that exchanged a handshake. The fundamental ills in the character of Nigerian politics are often ignored or sidestepped by the journalists and commentators in the rush to sensationalize. This... Read More
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June 11, 2013
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Glamour: More photos from Ex-governor Peter Odili’s daughter wedding (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Njideka, daughter of former governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili got married to Uzoma Nwosu Iheme on June 8, 2013. Iheme is the son of Court of  Appeals Judge, Justice Chioma Nwosu Iheme and the wedding took place in Abuja with President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance. [READ: Looking good together: Ex-governor Peter Odili’s... Read More
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May 30, 2013
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Abimbola Adelakun: Good luck, Governor Amaechi

by Abimbola Adelakun Amaechi, last time I checked, is a member of the PDP and a beneficiary of all the political capital and the repressive might the party wields. The drama involving Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and certain political goons is approaching a climax. What started as a governor-family affair has, somehow, managed... Read More
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May 26, 2013
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Aw, cute couple: Former governor, Peter Odili’s daughter prepares for her wedding (PHOTO)

by Chi Ibe The second daughter of ex-governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili, Njideka is getting married next month. According to reports, Njideka is to walking down to aisle with  Uzoma Iheme Nwosu, who is the son of Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Chioma Iheme-Nwosu. [READ: Hello Peter, we’ve missed you: Odili opens up in new autobiography]... Read More
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March 18, 2013
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Debo Adejugbe: A man for the people (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe As the venomous and dreaded corruption drives through our land unchallenged, it should never escape our minds that we, the people, are complicit in its growth. Recently, I wrote about our politics and its close resemblance to a “rocking chair”, all movement but no progress. The sad tale isn’t about how bewildering... Read More
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March 17, 2013
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“I and Alamieyeseigha are like Siamese twins” – GEJ declares… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola The Alamieyeseigha pardon is a blight on the Jonathan presidency, a stain that no amount of bleaching can fix. President Jonathan is an unpardonable clown and takes the CeeCee this week. GEJ touts his Jobs record to Pope Francis The federal government of Nigeria has sent a message of congratulations to the... Read More
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December 9, 2012
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Opinion: Corruption – The 37th State of the Federation

by Theophilus Ilevbare “Corruption has become a state of the Federation, drawing its weekly and monthly allowances from the Federation Account unabashedly” – Lawyer, Fred Agbaje Lately, the Nigerian media has been awash with opinion, analysis and editorials on the spiralling rate of corruption especially under the President Goodluck Jonathan led administration. The war against... Read More
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