PDP

December 7, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku cannot vote at PDP convention, Buhari recounts jailing corrupt people, and other top stories

Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Some elements in Buhari’s govt planning to disrupt our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt its National Convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Saturday. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dayo Adeyeye made the allegation while speaking to journalists on Wednesday. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari, who he said was not... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Atiku will not vote at our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Publicity Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said this while speaking with journalists at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Background:... Read More

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December 6, 2017

We’re waiting for Saraki, Kwankwaso, others to ‘return home’ – PDP

The Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The Chairman of the Board, Walid Jibrin, made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: “As the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his... Read More

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December 6, 2017

I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of Health, has said she has not followed her father out of the ruling APC. Why it matters: The Sun Newspaper had reported that Fatima had... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

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December 6, 2017

Atiku’s exit won’t lead to massive defection from APC – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said the exit of former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar from the party will have no major effect on it. Odigie-Oyegun said this on Tuesday in Abuja when the Association of Former Chairmen, Councillors and Ward Leaders paid him a visit in Abuja. Why it matters: Atiku... Read More

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December 6, 2017

You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will “help reinvent the vehicle that will take the party” to Aso Rock in 2019. Makarfi said this on Tuesday when Atiku visited the party secretariat in Abuja. What Makarfi said: He said Atiku has opened the... Read More

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December 5, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 5th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: PDP is the only party in Nigeria – Atiku Kiss Daniel’s former label drags him to court for breach of contract The originator of the #EndSARS campaign is being investigated – Police

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December 5, 2017

The Late 5: Rochas Okorocha’s controversial appointment, Kiss Daniel’s legal battle and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha appointed his sister, Mrs Ogechi Ololo as a commissioner. But that’s not all. The new commissioner’s office is Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. Having left the ruling APC and joined the PDP, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said... Read More

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December 5, 2017

PDP is the only party in Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only political party in Nigeria. Atiku said this when he visited Wadata Plaza secretariat of the party on Tuesday. Background: The former Vice President had resigned from the All Progressives Congress and rejoined the PDP. What Atiku said: He said, “PDP is the... Read More

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December 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Thread: “SARS is filled with cultists and armed robbers” | A police officer’s son reveals shady operations There’s no plan to increase fuel price – NNPC Atiku’s return will add value to our party – PDP

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December 4, 2017

The Late 5: Makarfi and his 2019 ambition, Police order on SARS’ re-organisation and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has hinted at his possible candidacy in the 2019 Presidential elections. A former governor of Enugu, Chimaroke Nnamani has been served a bench arrest warrant for failing to appear before the court. The... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Atiku’s return will add value to our party – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the return of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the party as a welcome development. PDP spokesperson, Dayo Adeyeye said this in a statement on Sunday. What happened: Atiku had resigned from the APC, describing it as a dying party. The former Vice President had announced his return... Read More

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December 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan I am entitled to $800m compensation for unlawful detention | Kanu tells ECOWAS court

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December 4, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Will PDP squander its golden chance to become Nigeria’s ‘necessary evil’?

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo We know already that life is filled with ironies, but no one would have imagined that the most important elective convention in the life of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would coincide with the International Anti-Corruption Day. PDP and anti-corruption are like daylight and night-time; ordinarily, their paths should never interweave. Without... Read More

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December 4, 2017

I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has hinted that he may contest the party’s presidential ticket. Makarfi said this while speaking in the current edition of The Interview. What Makarfi said: “I have heard the rumour (that I am running), it has been there since 2007… I have thought of it.... Read More

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Goodluck

December 4, 2017

After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party will become solid after its national convention on December 9. Jonathan said this in an interview with newsmen after his visit to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, in Port Harcourt, on Sunday. What he said: He said, “God willing, we will go through the convention... Read More

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December 3, 2017

BREAKING: Atiku returns to PDP

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku announced his defection on Sunday in a Facebook live video. What happened: Atiku had resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party was dying. What is happening: His Facebook post reads: “Hello, my name is Atiku Abubakar. I am... Read More

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December 2, 2017

“A poor person has no business in politics” – PDP Chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adeseye Ogunlewe, has said that poor Nigerians should not bother trying to be active in politics. Mr Ogunlewe stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television. He said this in reaction to the supposition that party delegates will be ‘paid’ by candidates of the forthcoming... Read More

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December 2, 2017

Jonathan, Wike differ over the PDP Chairmanship ambition of Secondus

As the national convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) draws closer – December 9 – media reports have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and the governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike are at loggerheads over the candidature of Prince Uche Secondus – a former acting Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC). According to... Read More

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November 29, 2017

Like Alhassan for Atiku, another Minister campaigns for Wike

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, appears to have chided his fellow minister, Rotimi Amaechi, in a trending video on social media. Speaking on Monday in Port Harcourt during the national wrestling championship hosted by the Rivers State government, the video shows Mr Dalung telling Rivers youth to ask anyone seeking their votes to... Read More

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November 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: PDP made mistakes but, we have learnt our lessons – Gana We cannot avoid increase in electricity tariff – Osinbajo ‘FG moves in to settle the fight between IGP and Senator Misau’

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November 28, 2017

PDP made mistakes but, we have learnt our lessons – Gana

A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, said on Monday in Kaduna, that Nigerians were waiting for the party to return in 2019. Mr Gana stated this while he led one of the aspirants of the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, to... Read More

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November 26, 2017

Atiku meets PDP mammoth crowd in Yola

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar was welcomed by a large crowd who are members and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Why it matters: Atiku had some days ago dumped the ruling APC, citing “failure” as the reason. Atiku, who has yet disclosed the platform he might be employing to contest in 2019, might... Read More

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November 26, 2017

“We’re joining because we are on a mission” | Obanikoro dumps PDP for APC

A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obanikoro defected to the APC along with other PDP bigwigs in the state, including a former aide of former President Goodluck... Read More

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November 26, 2017

I apologise on behalf of my generation, we want to correct the mistakes – Dokpesi

Media mogul and businessman, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the reason why he intends to be the Chairman is because “Nigeria is my interest“. He said this in an interview with Vanguard. Excerpts: “As the founder and a substantial shareholder in Daar... Read More

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November 25, 2017

No automatic ticket for Atiku if he returns – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would not offer former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar an automatic ticket to contest the 2019 presidential election. Spokesperson for the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, stated this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Friday. Background: Atiku had resigned from the All Progressives Congress but has however... Read More

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November 24, 2017

The Late 5: Atiku’s exit from the APC, FEC’s N28bn to states and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been compiled and, they would be appropriately dealt with. The Federal Executive Council has approved N28 billion for 35 states. A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has... Read More

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November 24, 2017

APC was well aware that Atiku will leave – El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Friday said it was good that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) early. He said the party was already aware that Atiku would leave. “I have heard about what the former Vice President said about leaving the APC. We knew he was... Read More

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