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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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@ImohDavid: Why Abubakar Shekau may get a National Award soon

by David Imoh It is of my practice not to celebrate failure, fraud, burial and bed ridden conditions. Why would anyone be celebrating the sick-man on his bed? To encourage…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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’…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Looking good together: Ex-governor Peter Odili’s daughter weds (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Njideka, daughter of former governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili got married to Uzoma Nwosu today. Don't they just look good together? We say congratulations to the…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Hello Peter, we’ve missed you: Odili opens up in new autobiography

A fresh light has been cast on the dark intrigues and succession crisis that trailed the choice of Mr.Celestine Omehia as the PDP governorship candidate in Rivers State in the 2007…

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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…

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