Ahead of the April 27 Local Government election in Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the best option among other political parties in the state. Makinde said this on Monday in Ido town, Ido Local Government Area, where he attended...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called for immediate release of the abducted wife and maid of the former Chief of Staff to the former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom even as the party has condemned the armed attack...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 19 for hearing of a suit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, against the state house of assembly and others. The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was on Friday fixed for hearing after...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, fixed April 16 for hearing of a suit seeking to stop former Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, from participating in the party’s meetings. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also fixed the date in a separate suit filed...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for Lagos in 2023, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, has called on the citizens to keep hope alive and remain optimistic about the future of the country. Adediran made the call in Lagos on Wednesday in his speech to mark the Eid el-Fitr....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The 2033 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian leaders to show more compassion to the people. Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, said this in his Eid-el-fitr message signed by his Media Office in Abuja...
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, discharged and acquitted a former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mr Ropo Adesanya and four others standing trial in a case of conspiracy and breach of peace. The defendants, James Dada, 49; Jegede James, 65; Jegede Ebenezer,...
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday impeached the Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the recommendation of a seven-man judicial panel led by retired Justice Stephen Omonua. At plenary in Benin, the Majority leader of the house, Charity Aiguobarueghian said the report...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for discipline and unity among party members in Lagos State to ensure victory in the state in 2027. Mr Rahman Owokoniran, South-West Secretary of the party, made the call at the Lagos PDP Maiden Ramadan Lecture on Sunday in Lagos. The...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The aspirations of Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam to occupy the seat of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received a boost as Concerned Benue PDP Stakeholders in their numbers gathered to endorsed him. The stakeholders of the party...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned that he will surprise those who consider his honest decision to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness. Governor Fubara said he had been inundated with several comments in the media about the implementation of the peace initiative,...
The PDP candidate for Lagos West Senatorial District in the 2023 elections, Chief Segun Adewale, has said a former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George, is not his political benefactor. Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, made this assertion in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos....
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday displayed the list of governorship candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INEC office in Edo, led by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Worried by the ever increasing spate of insecurity in Nigeria, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has called on all to show patriotism by laying off partisan mentality and collectively bring solutions that will end the menace and put Nigeria on the part of prosperity. ”...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, screened seven governorship aspirants for its upcoming primary election in Ondo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the screening exercise took place at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The aspirants included Adeolu Akinwumi, Chief Olusola Ebiseni, Otunba Bamidele...
Forum of aggrieved Lagos PDP candidates in 2023 General Elections has instituted a suit against some party leaders, including Chief Bode George, former PDP’s Deputy National Chairman, over alleged anti-party activities. The group compromising 24 candidates who vied for various elective positions is led by Otunba Segun Adewale,...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has applauded the Abia House of Assembly and Gov. Emmanuel Otti of the state for revoking the pension law for ex-governors and deputies, describing it as a step in the right direction. The State PDP Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji, in...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, fixed April 30 for judgment in two separate suits challenging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s governorship candidate for the Edo poll. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel for the parties...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed April 22 for judgement in a suit seeking the disqualification of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the plaintiff, Ifeanyi Nwosu, and lawyers to the governor and...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said arrangements have been concluded to begin the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable people in the state. The move is to reduce hunger and hardship with effect from Wednesday, March 20,2024. The Governor disclosed when he...