Ekiti kidnap suspect confesses to ex-NEPA chief Fasubaa’s murder – The Nation
February 15, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The prime suspect in the kidnap and killing of some prominent citizens of Ekiti State on January 29, Charles Ojo Ovie, has reportedly confessed to killing a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial aspirant, Mr Kehinde Fasubaa.
PDP disagrees with Senate on Yar’Adua – The Nation
January 29, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday rejected the decision of the Senate that ailing President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua should obey Section 145 of the Constitution by transmitting a letter to the National Assembly for Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to act in his stead.
PDP 2011 presidential pick soon in new plan to end Yar’Adua debacle – The Guardian
January 28, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
As expected in a vacuum, plots are now being hatched within plots in the bid to deal with the continued absence of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from office on grounds of ill health.
The latest is an intriguing plan to hold out, very soon, a presidential flagbearer for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in place of Yar’Adua with a view to diverting attention from the current prostrate state of governance unto electioneering politicking.
40,000 Displaced By Jos Riots – Thisday
January 26, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The human catastrophe arising from the eruption of sectarian crisis in Jos, Plateau State, two weeks ago has left at least 40,000 displaced.
Also, former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Lar, have condemned in strong terms the destruction of lives and property, saying it is unacceptable.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it had moved in relief materials to different camps in the city to help the 40,000 displaced victims of the conflict.
PDP tackles former President:Obasanjo is ridiculous – Daily Trust
January 25, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday described the Chairman of its own Board of Trustees (BOT) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as an insincere man and a subject of ridicule over his call last week on President Umaru Musa Yar’adua to resign from office due to ill-health.
Oshiomhole threatens to arrest Anenih – Daily Trust
January 18, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has threatened to arrest the former chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Tony Anenih if he continues to constitute security risk to the state. The governor made the threat in Fugar, Etsako in Edo State while flagging off a campaign in preparation for the forthcoming Etsako Central House of Assembly re-run election.
Bode Geroge: Court turns down conviction evidence – The Nation
January 13, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja yesterday refused to accept in evidence the judgment of Mr. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole convicted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Chief Olabode George, in the libel case he instituted against three media organisations.
We’re Behind Jonathan, Say PDP Govs – Thisday
January 7, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday paid a solidarity visit to Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan and urged him to “continue with the work that he is doing”.
Anambra 2010: Supreme Court affirms Soludo’s candidacy – Fixes Jan 14 for hearing on suit against him – Tribune
January 5, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Supreme Court, on Monday, affirmed the candidacy of Professor Chukwuma Soludo for the February 6, 2010 governorship election in Anambra, even as it fixed January 14 for another suit seeking to stop him as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard bearer.
No bail for Bode George, others – The Nation
December 18, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Convicted former Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and ex-Deupty National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olabode George yesterday lost his bid for bail.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, in a unanimous decision, dismissed his post-conviction bail application.
