PDP dismisses ‘another APC’s anthology of lies’

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed what it described as another anthology of lies by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, it described the press conference addressed on Monday by the Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed “as another anthology of […]

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Wike says he’s ready to be Nigeria’s president, it’s time to rescue country from APC lies

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he is fully prepared for the assignment of being the President of Nigeria, saying he has the capacity to address lingering issues of insecurity and poor national economy. He maintained that Nigerians can no longer resign to fate, suffer the pains of harsh economy and wanton killings under the […]

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OYOSUBEB chairman, Adeniran picks PDP senatorial form

Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has obtained the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form to represent Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. A statement by the board’s media team said he confirmed to newsmen on Tuesday that he has obtained the PDP expression of interest […]

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After 8 years in power, APC still blames PDP for Nigeria’s economic hardship

Photo: Kola Sulaimon / AFP • As opposition party opens ‘fact sheet’ on prices of foodstuff, fuel, others Almost eight years into the All Progressives Congress-led government, the party, yesterday, continued its finger pointing at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of battering the nation’s economy. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai […]

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Osinbajo, Obasanjo meet behind closed doors in Abeokuta

Two days after the National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Osinbajo, who is believed to be a Presidential aspirant had visited Ogun State for a high-level dialogue organised by the Coalition for […]

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APC convention: Fears over consensus target failure

There were fears on Saturday that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may not have been able to fully realise its consensus targets as some of its aspirants were seen rigorously lobbying and campaigning at the Convention ground, Eagle Square, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari had solicited party leaders and members to strive to achieve consensus […]

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APC convention: Aspirants defy Buhari, refuse to embrace consensus

Some aspirants vying for various positions in the All Progressives Congress, including those seeking the office of the national chairman at today’s convention have refused to step down. This is contrary to the appeal by President Muhammadu Buhari that those who would be voted into offices should emerge by consensus. It was learnt that as […]

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INEC suspends action on court judgment sacking Umahi, 16 others

• Hinges decision on conflicting rulings • Disqualifies APGA, ADC, AA from participating in Osun poll Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended action on the court judgment sacking the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi; his deputy, Eric Igwe, and 16 members of the State House of Assembly over their defection to the ruling […]

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All now set for APC national convention

Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari (left); Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President Muhammadu Buhari; Senate President Ahmad Lawan and House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly leadership, ahead of the party’s National Convention, at […]

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Supreme Court okays INEC’s de-registration of 22 political parties

The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register 22 political parties. In a judgment on Friday, the apex court upturned an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which voided the de-registration on the grounds that INEC failed to accord the parties fair hearing and […]

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