PDP

January 21, 2017

PDP Governors’ Forum: Fayose is perfect for the job – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has said Ekiti Governor is the right man for the job of chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said, “Governor Fayose is a strong voice in the opposition. He is an unapologetic PDP faithful and... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Fayose emerges chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday emerged Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor’s Forum. The announcement was made to newsmen by the governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson on Thursday night. Dickson while addressing newsmen after the forum’s meeting said Fayose was the most senior governor under the platform of the party.... Read More

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January 19, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: The PDP has just lost another Senator in the House but is still in denial of a crisis

Senator Nelson Effing, representing Akwa Ibom South in the upper Chamber, has announced his defection from the PDP to the ruling APC. Senator Effiong gave his reason as, “over the past one year this party has disintegrated; because of the crisis in the party, I have decided to resign from the PDP and join the... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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January 19, 2017

Akwa Ibom senator quits PDP, defects to APC

A senator representing Akwa Ibom South, Nelson Effiong on Thursday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Effiong announced his defection on the floor of the senate during plenary. “Over the past one year this party has disintegrated; because of the crisis in the party, I have decided to... Read More

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January 18, 2017

I am not leaving PDP – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has refuted reports that he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress. Special Assistant to the Deputy President of the Senate on Political Affairs, Okey Ozoani, in a statement on Wednesday said the report was a ‘fantasy’. He said, “Senator Ekweremadu is not contemplating leaving... Read More

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January 14, 2017

#DasukiGate: Buhari has refused to prosecute his friends – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to also prosecute his friends and allies who also allegedly received money from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The spokesperson for the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led caretaker committee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, stated this in a statement on Friday. According to the party, such actions... Read More

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January 13, 2017

Leave Shema alone, focus on the economy, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned what it termed the “carefully ochestrated” plan to “politically persecute” the former Governor of Katsina, Barr. Ibrahim Shema in the name of corruption trial by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party accused the APC led... Read More

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January 13, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Someone tell PDP this noise will not keep Ekweremadu in the DSP position

Deputy Senate president Senator Ike Ekweremadu may be the next target in this seeming coalition to oust principal officers in the House. Senator Ali Ndume who recently got kicked in the behind with no prior notice or even a slight knowledge of what was to come, warned Senator Ekweremadu of what is likely to be... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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January 12, 2017

Any attempt to remove Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate President is a call for anarchy – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described a statement credited to Senator Kabiru Marafa which he made on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, as unconstitutional, undemocratic. Marafa had advised Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to decamp to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in order to retain his seat. He said, “I am using... Read More

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January 10, 2017

There is no more APC in Rivers – Wike

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been completely dislodged in the state. Wike, stated this on Monday while commissioning the Ozuoba-Rumuoparaeli-Choba road in Obio/Akpor local government area said the APC was rendered ineffective because of the projects embarked upon by his administration. The governor said, “There is... Read More

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January 7, 2017

Where is Patricia Etteh?

We have a President who gave us very high hopes of making a difference and then we have been sort of let down for the most part but somehow we can’t bring ourselves to totally dislike him. It makes for a good way to reminisce about our experience with President Musa Yar’Adua who had promised... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 5, 2017

There will be monumental crisis if Fayose is impeached – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) I Ekiti State has said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari will collapse if it attempts to impeach Governor Ayodele Fayose. PDP State Chairman, Gboyega Oguntuase on Thursday said the Nigerian Army will be unable to curtail the crisis that will follow Fayose’s impeachment. “Governor Fayose is not just the... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, crisis, Impeachment, PDP

January 5, 2017

PDP blames APC for continued closure of party secretariat

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended staff of the National Secretariat for their peaceful protest on Tuesday January 3, 2016, at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the... Read More

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January 5, 2017

Insiders: “The house does not belong to Patience Jonathan”

The Nigerian government doesn’t seem to have a lot of support on the matter of the Jonathan raid Most of our Insiders believe that the style and approach by the police in their raid on the said former first lady’s house was questionable. The raid on the former first lady’s house by the Nigerian police... Read More

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January 5, 2017

100 PDP supporters arrested in Jigawa over rally

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested over 100 supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) supporters at Bamaina, the home-town of a former Governor Sule Lamido for allegedly conducting a political rally without permission, The Guardian reports. The spokesperson of the command, Abdul Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest during a local radio programme in Kano. Jinjiri, dismissed... Read More

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January 3, 2017

Rivers rerun: Magnus Abe will soon be removed by the tribunal -PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has said the election tribunal will sack Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe was announced winner of the national assembly rerun election in Rivers southeast senatorial district in December 2016. PDP Rivers state chairman, Felix Obuah in a statement on Tuesday said investigations showed... Read More

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January 3, 2017

Security vote glorified stealing – APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Anambra, Chief George Moghalu, says it is criminal for governors not to account for how they spend security vote. Moghalu, who is a governorship aspirant of the party in this year’s election described security vote as glorified stealing. “Why should I take the people’s money without... Read More

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December 31, 2016

Buhari running a govt of double-standard – Fayose

Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is running a government of double standard. Fayose stated this on Friday through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, who spoke on AIT’s Kaakaki program. The governor queried the investigation of acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim... Read More

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December 29, 2016

APC wants to bomb my plane – Wike

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, accused the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of plotting to bomb his plane. According to The Punch, Wike stated this on Thursday at a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt organised by the state PDP. At the service, Wike said all those calling for continued bloodshed in the... Read More

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December 27, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. The Wedding Party makes N21.5m in one day Nollywood movie, The Wedding Party made N21.5m in one day, shattering yet another record at the cinemas. 2. I could have defeated Trump if I had contested – Obama Outgoing US President, Barack Obama has said he could... Read More

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December 27, 2016

PDP hails Buhari, Jonathan, Military for Sambisa capture

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan and the military for the capture of the dreaded Sambisa Forest. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party urged the government to ensure that it wiped out all terrorists... Read More

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December 26, 2016

APC’s attack on Adeboye unfortunate – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti has described as unfortunate the statement by the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jide Awe, alleging that Pastor Enoch Adeboye may have been bribed by Governor Ayodele Fayose. Spokesperson of the PDP in the State, Mr Jackson Adebayo, in a statement on Monday,... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Why I accepted the outcome of Ondo gov. polls – Jegede

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the November 26 Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede has explained why he refused to challenge the victory of Rotimi Akeredolu in court. Jegede, in a Christmas message issued in Akure on Sunday to felicitate with Christians, urged the people of the state to embrace peace, love... Read More

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December 20, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari signs 8 bills into law in one day

Maybe it’s the end of the year. Or maybe it’s just nothing. Maybe it’s just the natural order of the season. Two days ago, the President promised to reshuffle his cabinet after months of outcry from the populace and today, he’s signed 8 bills into law. In one day! We can only praise the Lord.... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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December 20, 2016

Dear Nigerian youth, do not die for any politician

There is a clan in Nigeria called the elite. They belong to different political parties, come from different states, have different ideologies and even religions, but the tie that binds them is their wealth. If you know this, know that losing your life to defend their politics is useless. There’s more in this tweet below.... Read More

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December 18, 2016

“The senate is talking balderdash” and “that is essential Buhari for you” | Our top 10 quotes from the past week

It was first MMM and then it was the Senate calling for the suspension and prosecution of the Secretary to the State Government, Babachir Lawal, who was then forced respond to the outcry, dismissing it all as balderdash. We dared to think the drama was over but were jolted to reality with this leaked audio... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Leaked audio: Wike’s voice altered with technology – Rivers government

The government of Rivers has dismissed the leaked audio recording where Governor Nyesom Wike was heard allegedly perfecting plans to rig the just concluded rerun elections in the state. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Austin Tam-George, the Rivers government accused Sahara Reporters (who leaked the audio) of using a The... Read More

APC, Leaked audio, Nyesom Wike, PDP, Rivers rerun

December 15, 2016

#RiversRerun: Leaked audio shows Wike may have engaged in unwholesome conducts – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike of engaging in “unwholesome conducts” in the recently concluded re-run election in the state. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja, the APC said Wike’s action has confirmed its fears on the election. He said,... Read More

APC, Leaked audio, Nyesom Wike, PDP, Rivers rerun

December 15, 2016

BREAKING: Appeal Court adjourns PDP leadership tussle indefintely

The leadership tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to have no end in sight, as the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the suit before it indefinitely, The Punch reports. Delivering its judgment on Thursday, a three-man panel of Justices, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, suspended hearing on suit to await the outcome... Read More

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December 14, 2016

I am ready to negotiate with Makarfi again – Sheriff

Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said he was ready to renegotiate with the faction led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Sheriff stated this when he received some members of the PDP Federal Capital Territory, who paid him solidarity visit on Wednesday in Abuja. The former Borno governor said he... Read More

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