Monday, February 3, 2014

APC Crisis: Stakeholders threaten to factionalise party

Stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have threatened to form a parallel interim executive committee of the party if the party’s national leadership does not stop the leader of the party in the state, Senator Danjuma Goje from taking control of the party in the s…APC Crisis: Stakeholders threaten to factionalise party








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Why I was framed up over Ige’s death – Omisore

OSOGBO—Former deputy governor of Osun State and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyiola Omisore, yesterday, explained why he was framed up on the death of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige.

Chief Ige was on December 23, …Why I was framed up over Ige’s death – Omisore








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Atiku Finally Dumps PDP for APC

By Ehi Ekhator

One of the founders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the former Vice-President of Nigeria has yesterday made his final decision by dumping the ruling party, claiming a reign of impunity that has put the party beyond redemption.

Atiku’s resignation letter will be…Atiku Finally Dumps PDP for APC








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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Anti-Gay Law: Onwuliri Decries Western Countries Double Standards

The Nigeria’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, has accused Western countries of double standards over a law banning same-sex marriages.

President Goodluck Jonathan had recently signed a law banning same-sex marriages and shows of same-sex public affection.

Speaking to t…Anti-Gay Law: Onwuliri Decries Western Countries Double Standards








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The need for pragmatism in addressing cattle grazing squabbles

Byy Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi

Last Wednesday, we heard that thousands of Benue youths took to the streets of Makurdi to protest what they termed endless massacre of their people by some blood-thirsty herdsmen in the state. That same day, we got the news that the Abia State government is about…The need for pragmatism in addressing cattle grazing squabbles








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Fashola to Jonathan: ‘You will hand over whether you like it or not’

*Stop provoking everyone, he says

*Explains development strategy

*Expresses worry over para-military group in Lagos (FERMA trainees)

By Jide Ajani

In this session with Lagos State governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, he explains the style of administration that has been put in place in the state…Fashola to Jonathan: ‘You will hand over whether you like it or not’








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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Osaze’s Stoke beat Man U for first time in EPL

By Uchenna Ajah

Nigeria’s Osaze Odemwingie was in action for 90 minutes as Stoke City handed Manchester United their first ever defeat in the Premier League, with David Moyes and his men losing 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.

Charlie Adam scored a brace in the encounter but United were …Osaze’s Stoke beat Man U for first time in EPL








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