PDP

September 10, 2017

We will not be vindictive when we take over in 2019 – Makarfi

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said his party will not be vindictive when it takes over the presidency in 2019. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Kaduna, Makarfi said the anti-corruption efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration will be fully appraised “when they... Read More

2019 presidency, Ahmed Makarfi, APC, party politics, PDP

September 8, 2017

PDP caused horrendous damage to Nigeria’s economy – Segun Oni

The National Deputy Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says the People’s Democratic Party-led administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan caused more damage to the Nigerian economy. He told newsmen on Thursday at the Makurdi airport that the damage was “worst than one can imagine”, Vanguard reports. Oni, a former Ekiti State governor on the... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, recession, Segun oni

September 7, 2017

Atiku talks about his estranged relationship with Buhari’s government

A former vice-president,Atiku Abubakar says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has sidelined him despite his contributions to bringing it to power.‎ According to Daily Trust, the former vice-president said this in an interview on the Hausa service of the Voice of America (VOA) on Wednesday. Abubakar said he used his contacts and resources to help the All... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, PDP

September 6, 2017

You can expel me from PDP, but not from the heart of the people | Kashamu tells Makarfi

Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu has urged the Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, to stop threatening him with expulsion from the party. In a statement on Wednesday, Kashamu said he has done nothing wrong to warrant his expulsion. He said: “Reference to comments credited to you while... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Stop taking legal actions against PDP | Makarfi tells members

Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said the party will sanctions those instituting legal actions against it. Makarfi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating caretaker committees of the party for Osun and Adamawa States. He said members who felt they have not been justly treated... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Nigeria’s recovery from recession is weak, feeble – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Nigeria’s exit from recession does not call for any celebration. The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics in its second quarter Gross Domestic Product report had said Nigeria has exited recession. But the PDP said in a statement by its spokesman, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, in Abuja on Wednesday that the... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Pro-Buhari rally for 2019 holds in Abakaliki

A rally took place on Monday by supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari’s – shutting down Abakaliki, causing heavy human and vehicular traffic in Afikpo and old Enugu roads, among others. The rally was joined by members of the Ebonyi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The acting state Chairman of APC, Eze... Read More

APC, Ebonyi APC, party politics, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 4, 2017

Corruption allegations against IGP must be investigated – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Federal Government must investigate allegations of corruption against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Senator representing Bauchi central, Isah Misau had accused Idris of receiving bribes from oil companies and banks where police officers, where police officers provide security. He also alleged that police officers pay huge bribe... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Why my committee did not investigate Diezani – Makarfi

The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said the Senate Committee on Finance led by him did not investigate the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke in 2015. According to Punch, Makarfi told journalists in Kaduna that the responsibility of the committee was to the financial records... Read More

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September 2, 2017

N136.5m spent on Hajj; 110,000 displaced in Benue | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

12.1 million – The numbers of viewers who tuned in to watch the final episode of the seventh season of HBO series, Game of Thrones. An additional 4 million caught the episode on streaming channels. 110,000 – According to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, this number of people were left homeless in 24 communities... Read More

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PDP

September 1, 2017

Over 8,500 PDP members in Rivers defect to APC

Over 8,500 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, yesterday, defected to All Progressives Congress (APC), at a rally organised in Port Harcourt by a former pro-PDP group called I see You, Vanguard reports. The National Leader of I See You group, Chizi Nyeomasila, said the rally was a forum for local government... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, Rivers State

August 30, 2017

PDP Chairman, Makarfi stops caretaker officials from seeking elective positions

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi Wednesday, barred caretaker committee members from seeking elective party positions in their various states, The Nation reports. Makarfi issued the restraining order in Abuja while inaugurating the party’s caretaker committees for Lagos and Kwara. Mr Tunde Osolake was announced as the chairman of... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, party politics, PDP, PDP caretaker committee

August 28, 2017

Anambra election: Obaze wins the PDP governorship ticket

Oseloka Obaze has emerged winner of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra. Obaze, a former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, polled a total of 672 votes on Monday to defeat two other aspirants. As reported by Channels Television, 958 party delegates participated in the election. [Read Also: Anambra Election: Tony Nwoye... Read More

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August 28, 2017

We have taken note of Wike’s subtle threat of violence – APC

The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has taken note of Nyesom Wike’s “subtle threat of violence come 2019.” The party said this in reaction to the governor’s claim that he would risk his life to stop the APC in 2019. Chris Finebone, spokesman of the APC in Rivers said... Read More

APC, Nyesom Wike, PDP, Rivers, threat, violence

August 27, 2017

Come 2019, I’m ready to place myself on the line – Gov Wike

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike says he is ready to risk his life to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from winning the governorship election in 2019. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in honour of the sacked senator, George Sekibo, who represented Rivers East in the national assembly, Wike asked that his supporters be... Read More

APC, George Sekibo, Nyesom Wike, party politics, PDP, Rivers State

August 25, 2017

Anambra election: Sen Oduah threatens to withdraw

An aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, Senator Stella Oduah has threatened to withdraw from the race, alleging irregularities in Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) build-up to the primary election, Punch reports. Oduah made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. She said “irregularities and sabotage” marred the Ward congress of the... Read More

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PDP

August 25, 2017

Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it’s “another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and association.” In a series of tweets, the opposition party cited Chapter IV (33) of the Constitution which protects freedom of speech and fundamental human rights... Read More

APC, Hate Speech, human rights, party politics, PDP

August 25, 2017

Democracy needs vibrant, responsible opposition – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said a democratic government need a vibrant opposition. Buhari said this on Friday when he met leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Presidential Villa on Friday. Those who attended the meeting include Chairman of the Caretaker committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi,... Read More

APC, Meeting, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

August 25, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Presidential Villa. The Presidency disclosed this via its official Twitter account. Chairman of the PDP Caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has arrived for the meeting. President @MBuhari meeting with PDP and APC Leaders at... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Former governor, Ladoja returns to PDP

Former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ladoja had defected to the Accord Party to contest the state’s governorship seat in the 2015 general elections. He returned to the PDP, alongside Seyi Makinde, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state on Thursday, when Ahmed... Read More

Accord Party, Ahmed Makarfi, PDP, Rasheed Ladoja

August 24, 2017

Appeal Court upholds Sekibo’s dismissal

The Appeal Court Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by Sen. George Sekibo challenging the judgment of the Rivers State National Election Tribunal which removed him as the senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District. The court dismissed his charge stating that it lacks merit and failed to show any reason why the decision of the Tribunal... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Buhari’s speech was a missed opportunity to reconnect with Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari refused to address issues pertinent to Nigerians in his National address. In a statement signed by by the Head of Administration of the party, Chinwe Nnorom, the party said the speech was aimed at intimidating Nigerians. It said, “When last Friday the Presidency issued a statement... Read More

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August 22, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I didn’t promise to commit suicide if Buhari returns alive – Fayose | Buhari spoke the minds of Nigerians – Shehu Sani | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We spent N1.3tn on capital projects in 2016 – Osinbajo – YNaija We are happy you are back but Nigerians are hungry | Fayose tells Buhari – YNaija Efforts to reconcile with Obasanjo, Saraki, others still in progress – PDP – YNaija Edo Assembly lifts suspension on... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Efforts to reconcile with Obasanjo, Saraki, others still in progress – PDP

Chairman of the National Caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi has said the process of reconciling aggrieved founding members of the party was still in progress. Those expected to be approached include ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo; ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President, Bukola Saraki among others. While speaking with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Makarfi... Read More

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August 22, 2017

We are happy you are back but Nigerians are hungry | Fayose tells Buhari

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is happy about President Muhammadu Buhari’s return but “Nigerians are hungry.” Fayose said this at a meeting of PDP governors in Asaba, Delta state. According to a statement issued by the media office of Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta state, Fayose asked the... Read More

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August 20, 2017

APC relies on propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through the national publicity secretary, Dayo Adeyeye has asked Nigerians not to digest anything the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says anymore. According to TheCable, Adeyeye said the APC had nothing more to offer Nigerians, and that the party only “relies on unbridled propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians”.... Read More

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August 20, 2017

We have concluded plans to defeat Buhari in 2019 – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi in an interview with Punch Sunday, refuted claims that Raymond Dokpesi and his cohorts were used by the party to break-up the newly registered party, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA). He said, “I don’t even know who the chairman of APDA... Read More

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August 20, 2017

Governor Fayose, Femi Fani-Kayode, Yemi Osinbajo, CNN | Here are the winners and losers from President Buhari’s return

President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence from the country had begun ruffling feathers from the moment he sent the Senate an official notice handing his government over to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to “coordinate” while he received treatment in London. It was 103 days packed with vitriol from naysayers and opposition, false prophecies from politicians turned soothsayers... Read More

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PDP

August 20, 2017

The APC govt is not clueluess – Northern leaders

Some Northern leaders Saturday, downplayed claims by some politicians in the country who say the All Progressives Congress (APC) government are clueless, commending the ruling party for providing the insight and leadership to achieve prosperity in Nigeria, Vanguard reports. “The APC government is not clueless. It is on course to creating an inclusive and broad... Read More

APC, Northern leaders, party politics, PDP

August 20, 2017

PDP, Afenifere rate Osinbajo’s performance in Buhari’s absence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari back to the country; also giving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo a pass mark on his performance. From the party’s Nat’l Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joins other Nigerians to welcome back the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic... Read More

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