PDP is back to the &#8216;era of Ali Modu Sheriff&#8217; but Fayose is yet to realise

Why I was at the Presidential Villa – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said he never had any meeting with former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement Friday in Abuja. What happened: There had been reports that the APC... Read More

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September 21, 2017

[The Presidential Blog]: This is the only sensible reason Ali Modu Sheriff is meeting with Osinbajo

Fresh reports have it that ousted PDP leader, Ali Modu Sheriff landed Aso Rock at about 3.30 pm to meet with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. About an hour later, APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun also joined in the meeting. You know how it is with closed door meetings. We currently have zero knowledge of what... Read More

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July 25, 2017

No one was personally invited to PDP caucus meeting | Makarfi replies Sheriff

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said no one was personally invited to the party’s caucus. Makarfi said this while responding to claims by Ali Modu Sheriff that he was not invited to the meeting. According to Vanguard, a source quoted Makarfi as saying even former President Goodluck Jonathan was not... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. NYSC RELEASES ORIENTATION COURSE FOR STREAM II BATCH A CORPS MEMBERS The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released its orientation course for Stream 2, Batch “A” corps members. 2. SENATE PASSES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION BILL – 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Nigerian Senate has just passed a... Read More

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All corrupt politicians must be prosecuted – Sheriff

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has said he would collaborate with global anti-corruption networks to prosecute all corrupt politicans. Sheriff said this through the former spokesmen for his National Working Committee, Bernard Mikko, on Tuesday, while reacting to some reports that he was absent from the party’s caucus... Read More

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PDP fixes national convention on August 12

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed it’s non-elective national convention for Aug. 12, in Abuja. Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP National Caretaker Committee, announced the decision after the NEC meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeyeye said the decision was to enable the party to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)... Read More

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PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others

The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, on Tuesday, agreed to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee for members who pushed the party into crisis, Punch reports. Thse NEC also agreed to set up a Standing Reconciliation Committee. Spokesperson for the party, Dayo Adeyeye, said these were part of the decisions... Read More

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July 18, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Nigeria advancing in theatre and stage performance – Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigeria entertainment industry is advancing in theatre and stage performance. 2. Why I wasn’t at the PDP caucus meeting – Ali Modu... Read More

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July 18, 2017

Why I wasn’t at the PDP caucus meeting – Ali Modu Sheriff

Sacked National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has stated reasons he was absent at the expanded caucus meeting of the party held at the PDP secretariat on Monday night. The meeting which attracted prominent party members including former president, Goodluck Jonathan, past and serving state governors, past and current... Read More

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July 18, 2017

Sheriff and his followers must be sanctioned | Group tells PDP leaders

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is under pressure to impose sanctions on the former National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his followers, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, some groups have started submitting petitions to that effect. Some members of the party believed that Sheriff and members of his... Read More

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July 17, 2017

We are still members of the PDP for now – Sheriff faction

The Deputy National Vice Chairman of the defunct Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the PDP, Cairo Ojouigboh has said they are still members of the party. Ojouigboh said this in an interview with journalists in Warri after meeting with members loyal to the defunct faction on Sunday. He said they were waiting for the receipt... Read More

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July 16, 2017

Ademola Adeleke dances to victory, Sheriff out in the cold, Trump Jr and Snr | Here are last week’s winners and losers

From Nigeria’s looters gang to the rise and fall of political juggernauts and to America’s first family, here are the news makers from last week who made it to our winners and losers list: WINNERS Ahmed Makarfi The factional crisis that has threatened the strength and unity of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since... Read More

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July 16, 2017

What difference will it make, if Buhari declares his health status – Makarfi

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said he would not be surprised if Ali Modu Sheriff joins the All Progressives Congress (APC). Makarfi in a recent interview with Punch said the party hopes those who left would return. He said, “Remember that Sheriff came from the APC. We won’t be so... Read More

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I would have burnt my PDP card, flag if Sheriff won – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said he would have burnt his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card if the court had declared Ali Modu Sheriff chairman of the party. Fayose stated this on Friday while addressing PDP supporters in Ado-Ekiti. He said he would have also destroyed the party’s flag in his possession at... Read More

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It is mischievous for anyone to say I’ve congratulated Makarfi – Sheriff

The former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Mdu Sheriff has debunked reports that he congratulated Senator Ahmed Makarfi on his victory at the Supreme Court. There are online reports that Sheriff had congratulated Makarfi on his twitter handle @senatorsheriff. However, in a statement by the erstwhile spokesman of the faction,... Read More

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“The Judiciary has saved Nigeria’s Democracy” | Insiders speak on Makarfi’s Supreme Court victory

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared Senator Ahmed Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee as the authentic leader of the PDP, thus putting an end to the 18-month leadership crisis that has engulfed the party. Insiders believe that these would go a long way to benefit the country’s democracy by providing quality opposition to the ruling... Read More

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PDP offers ‘amnesty’ to Sheriff, others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would grant “amnesty” to members who participated in the crisis that slowed down the party. The Chairman of National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, stated this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Thursday. Makarfi was reacting to to a question on whether... Read More

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Stay or Go: What now for Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the PDP Chairmanship tussle in favour of Ahmed Makarfi, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, it appears, is out in the cold. The former Borno State Governor became the Chairman of the Party to complete the tenure of Adamu Mu’azu in 2015 after the crushing defeats in... Read More

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“We believe that there’s vacancy in Aso Rock” – PDP Reps

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives on Thursday declared that there is vacancy in Aso Rock. Daily Trust reports that the PDP lawmakers, led by Leo Ogor assured Nigerians that the party will fill the vacancy in 2019. They were reacting to the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Ahmed... Read More

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Sheriff expresses shock over Supreme Court judgement

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has expressed shock over the judgment of the Supreme Court which removed him from office on Wednesday. According to Punch, Sheriff said he was still waiting for his lawyers to brief him on the details of the judgment. His reaction was sent... Read More

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What Buhari’s government can learn from PDP’s ended crises

by Alexander O. Onukwue The judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Supreme Court which declared Senator Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic Chairman of the Party was more than a definitive court statement. It was a lifeline to the PDP to rebuild, some kind of affirmation of the Party’s credibility, and also a note of lesson... Read More

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The Late 5 : These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Supreme Court confirms Makarfi PDP chairman, sacks Sheriff The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, as the authentic chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 2. Nigerian Music needs an evolution The entertainment industry in Nigeria is not properly set up as... Read More

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We should base our reconciliation on equity, equality and values – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has urged all the factions of the party to come together and move the party forward. Makarfi made the pledge when addressing Members and stakeholders of the party after the Supreme Court judgment on the party’s leadership crisis delivered in... Read More

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Ahmed Makarfi, Modu Sheriff, Ayodele Fayose | Here are the winners and losers from the PDP chairmanship tussle

The chairmanship tussle in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came to an end on Wednesday as the Supreme Court declared former Kaduna governor, Ahmed Makarfi as the party’s authentic chairman. The battle for the party’s numero position has been a long fought one between Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff. Between several supposed meetings and court rulings, many pitched... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog] Senator Murray-Bruce has a word of caution for the PDP following the Supreme Court’s ruling

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East senatorial district has urged the Peoples Democratic Party to come together in unity following the ruling of the Supreme Court declaring Senator Ahmed Makarfi as its authentic chairman. Early Wednesday, the country’s apex court sacked Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, saying Makarfi was the authentic chairman. In a statement released moments after the... Read More

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Updated: Supreme Court confirms Makarfi PDP chairman, sacks Sheriff

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, as the authentic chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The apex court sacked the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party. A five-man panel of the apex court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen disagreed with the Port Harcourt... Read More

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July 10, 2017

Osun West poll: Victory dedicated to the memory of Senator Adeleke – Sheriff

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff have congratulated members of the party over the victory recorded at the senatorial election in Osun state. Sheriff, in a statement on Sunday by the acting spokesperson for the party, Mr. Bernard Mikko, said the party would dedicate the PDP victory to the... Read More

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July 5, 2017

You ran Nigeria aground | Sheriff blasts PDP former ministers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former ministers of the party were part of those who ran Nigeria aground. This was stated by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Modu Sheriff, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday. Sheriff called on the former ministers to tell Nigerians the source of their wealth. He said... Read More

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June 21, 2017

Majority of the people in the APC are from PDP – Ali Modu Sheriff

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said it will be impossible to stop members of the party from defecting to other political paries. Sheriff, who spoke through the acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Bernard Mikko, said members of the party were waiting for the Supreme Court’s... Read More