Tag: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

The Late 5: Onnoghen misses CCT hearing as trial opens; No Boeing 737 Max 8 currently operates in Nigeria – NCAA | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Onnoghen misses CCT hearing as trial opens  The embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, was absent at Tuesday’s Code of Conduct…

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PDP rejects Presidential election results, alleges manipulation of figures by APC and INEC

The opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of Saturday's Presidential election held nationwide, alleging that officials of both President Buhari's government and the All Progressives Congress (APC),…

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The Late 5: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud; U.S. tells INEC to resist ”pressure, intimidation” | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court discharges, acquits former Gov. Ladoja of 4.7bn fraud A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday discharged and acquitted former Gov. Rasheed…

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The Late 5: ASUU, FG to hold reconciliatory meeting; 410, 000 IDPs to vote in Borno camps – INEC | Other top stories

Here are stories that drove conversation today: 410, 000 IDPs to vote in Borno camps - INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said 409,813 Internally Displaced Persons…

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The Big 5: ASUU conducts referendum on strike; Ambode presents 2019 budget of N852.316 billion to Lagos Assembly | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigerian government present licenses to four new private universities The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday presented provisional licences to four…

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Here’s all you should know about the #AmuwoDecides 2019 political debate

The 2nd edition of #AmuwoDecides is here again as Festaconline, a hyperlocal media brand (Festaconline.com.ng) with support from various organisations and brands has put together the 2nd edition of the…

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NNPC: At what point are we going to separate sentiment from reality?

There is a raging debate on the future of state-owned oil agency, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its downstream sector. The debate was sparked by the People’s Democratic…

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Fela Durotoye’s ANN and Kingsley Moghalu’s YPP enter into alliance ahead of Presidential election

Following renewed calls by young Nigerians for the emergence of a coalition to challenge the dominance of the nation's major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's…

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#2019Debate: 7 takeaways from Fela Durotoye, ANN Presidential Candidate

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday…

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#2019Debate: 6 things we learnt from ACPN candidate, Oby Ezekwesili

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday…

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50 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2025; privatise NNPC; restructuring | 9 things we learnt from Atiku’s policy document

The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has released his policy document as we draw closer to the 2019 elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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The Big 5: 23 PDP Reps threaten to defect to APC, 2 others Join Ambode in 2019 Lagos guber race | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Jide Sanwo-Olu, a former Commissioner for Establishment & Training and Obafemi Hamzat, a former Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure have joined…

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Fuel scarcity persists and PDP says we should blame Buhari as Minister for Petroleum

As fuel scarcity persists and queues grow longer, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to provide petrol to Nigerians and stop shifting the blames on marketers,…

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His statement is irreverent, scandalous, arrogant | Yoruba PDP attack Wike over anti-Obasanjo comment

The Congress of Yoruba Sons and Daughters within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) say they are angered by the insults allegedly hauled on the Yoruba by the Governor of Rivers,…

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Except you’re convicted, you can contest – Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said national chairmanship aspirants with pending cases in court would not be disqualified from the race at…

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“We are ready to correct the mistakes of the past” | PDP Chairmanship aspirant, Gbenga Daniel speaks

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairmanship aspirant, Gbenga Daniel Friday, promised to bring back the party to the people, if elected at the December 9 convention. Mr Daniel spoke with…

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PDP “tricks” will not distract the APC, state chairman says

The Leader of the Abia State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sam Nkire says the party will not be distracted from its election campaign promise of stamping out corruption…

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“We are already scheming” to overthrow APC, PDP in 2019 – Labour Party

The Labour Party (LP) has said it is aiming to take over power from the two leading political parties in the country in the 2019 general elections.  - the ruling All Progressives…

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“I will involve the youth in leadership positions if I’m elected” – Bode George

A contestant in the national chairmanship election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has said he would use his position - if elected - to ensure proper mentorship of…

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Anambra election: What next for Obaze as PDP faction adopt Gov Obiano?

The governorship aspiration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in the November 18 Anambra election, Oseloka Obaze, Thursday, might just have hit a brickwall following the adoption of Governor…

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“This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of running a government of lies and propaganda. Jonathan spoke in Abuja yesterday while receiving one of the…

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“The PDP will not die, either Obasanjo joins us or not” – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will not force former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return to the party. It said it would respect the decision of the…

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Makarfi reaffirms PDP’s commitment to zoning agreement

The National Chairman, National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi,  has restated the party’s commitment to honouring its zoning agreement. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja…

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We challenge PDP to a public discourse – Osun APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a public discourse on the future of the state. Why? The APC said it would…

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“Nigerians want PDP to come back in 2019 to rule and rule better” – Adedoja

The former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would have ruled beyond 16 years if there was no impunity…

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PDP condemns alleged attack on IPOB members in Abia

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged attack on suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) by soldiers in Umuahia, Abia on Wednesday. Reacting…

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PDP convention will hold soon – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana Reinstated chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has said he would soon convene the national convention of the party to allow people…

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PDP zones chairmanship to Southwest

Indications on Thursday suggest that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the position of national chairman to the South-West, while the South-South was handed the deputy national chairmanship. According to…

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Buhari’s administration has hijacked Pension Funds – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has accused the Buhari-led administration of hijacking Pension Funds. In a statement released on Wednesday by the party through its official Twitter handle, (@PDPNigeria), it…

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