Count PDP out of Imo security challenge, says spokesman

Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked claims that it was aiding and abetting insecurity in the state. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Emenike Nmeregini, the party described the claims as erroneous, baseless and an attempt “to build trumped-up charges against the leaders of the major opposition party in […]

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Outrage as Central African Republic beat Eagles in Lagos

Nigeria’s players line up before the 2022 Qatar World Cup African qualifiers group 3 football match between Nigeria and Central Africa Republic at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, in Surulere in Lagos State, on October 7, 2021. (Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP) Against all expectations, Central African Republic, yesterday, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, […]

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‘Why UK imposed travel restrictions on vaccinated Nigerians’

•How to meet global COVID-19 targets, by WHO, UN Chairman, Expert Review Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Oyewole Tomori, has provided reasons why the United Kingdom imposed travel restrictions on vaccinated Nigerians. The virologist, who is also a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition, noted that though the […]

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2022 budget of ‘growth’ raises doubt amid high debts, low incomes

• FG to raise $N90b from sales of power firms • Debts rising because we borrowed our way out of two recessions, says Buhari • Experts frown on non-compliance with full implementation, reliance on crude oil to fund budget • Point ways to reduce borrowing • APC urges speedy passage • Lawan cautions Buhari to […]

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PDP defers decision on presidency, zones chairmanship seat to North

• Zoning not the solution to Nigeria’s problems says Atiku • Preaches fairness, justice at NEC meeting • Secondus explains the reason for sustaining court case The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted the zoning of its national chairmanship position to the North, upholding recommendations of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led zoning committee. However, it didn’t […]

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2023: Why North should retain PDP presidential ticket, by Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday canvassed the retention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in the North. He spoke at the opening session of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Arguing his point, Atiku recalled how he shunned pressure from the then PDP Governors to contest for the […]

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No plans to bring back disbanded SARS – Police

Police Inspector-General Usman Baba has refuted plans to bring back the disbanded Special Anti–Robbery Squad (SARS). He described the rumour as false and fake news. A statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Fank Mba said: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a false news report making […]

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PDP NEC approves zoning of chairman to North

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday approved the zoning of the party’s chairmanship position to the North. The decision followed the adoption of the recommendation contained in the report of the PDP National Convention Zoning Committee chaired by Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The Ugwuanyi zoning committee had swapped […]

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2023: Atiku kicks against zoning

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to be guided by the spirit of fairness and equity in determining its Presidential candidate in 2023 rather than zoning the ticket along ethnic consideration. He stated this at the party’s 94th National Executive Committee, NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday saying […]

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