by Lekan Sote After denying some of the allegations, disclosing some positive actions he has taken, and spattered some of his own mud, he tells Obasanjo: “… You have done me grave injustice in your public letter in which you wrongfully accused me of deceit… dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness, divisiveness and insincerity.” For the moment, please... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following rumours and speculation on whether the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur would be ‘sacrificed’ for peace to reign in the party, President Goodluck Jonathan is said to have stated that Alhaji Tukur will remain the party chairman. There have been calls for Tukur’s resignation after... Read More
Two days after former President Olusegun Obasanjo accused President Goodluck Jonathan of condoning corruption, a panel of judges at the Supreme Court of Nigeria today quashed the conviction handed Bode George a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain earlier jailed for corruption by a Lagos High Court. The court discharged and acquitted Mr. George claiming that... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite continuous agitation for his removal by aggrieved party members and reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might “sacrifice” him for the sake of peace, National Chairman of the party, Bamanga Tukur, has said that he will not leave his position. The aggrieved governors, termed “G7” had, before the eventual defection... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Another strategy meeting has been convened by President Goodluck Jonathan after a session with the ‘rebel’ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors ended in a stalemate. The president was said to have summoned the members of the party’s National Working Committee along with its National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur to an emergency meeting... Read More
by Muyiwa Daropale Indications have emerged that President Goodluck Jonathan may sack top Military officers in light of the recent attack on an Air Force base by members of the Boko Haram sect. The action would be taken if the case of sabotage or negligence of duty is proven. The attacks on December 2 left the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The major cause of agitation between the main body of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and the now defunct Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the group has finally been resolved. According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally decided to let go of the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. This... Read More
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
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has been barred by President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the proposed signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, with Israel today. Oduah’s exclusion is being attributed to the recent controversy surrounding the purchase of two bullet-proof cars worth N255M for the... Read More
by Ogaga Ifowodo For me, the qualifying word “sovereign” is the litmus test of Jonathan’s sincerity, foretells whether or not his national conference will be a transforming event or just another bloody waste of time. Precisely in the same way that his combative refusal to publicly declare his assets has been a test of his... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite calls for her sack all around the country, indications have shown that the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, will be redeployed rather than relieved of her duties. The minister has been under fire after details of a N255 million bullet-proof car purchase, allegedly ordered by her, were revealed to the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan will soon order a probe into the controversial purchase of two bulletproof vehicles valued at N225 million for the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah. The vehicles were reportedly purchased y the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the minister’s insistence. Nigerian Eye reports: Special Adviser to... Read More
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
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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