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PDP sets up 19-man caretaker committee for Cross Rivers chapter
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mohammed Turaki SAN, has constituted a 19-man caretaker committee for the Cross Rivers State Chapter. This was announced in a public notice issued on Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, ini Ememobong. It read, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has, on…
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PDP urges suspension of Jan 1 tax laws over alleged discrepancies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its call for the suspension of the newly introduced tax laws, urging President Bola Tinubu to halt their enforcement pending a full investigation into alleged discrepancies in the gazetted version of the legislation. In a statement released on Wednesday, spokesperson Ini Ememobong said the president’s insistence on proceeding with the laws disregards widespread…
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Kwankwaso warns NNPP members against defecting to APC
By Kunle Sanni – Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has cautioned party members against political betrayal, warning that defection has historically led to failure. Kwankwaso issued the warning while addressing supporters in Kano amid growing speculation that some NNPP members are considering switching allegiance to the ruling All…
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Rivers lawmakers return ₦100k ‘Christmas gift’, accuse Fubara of unauthorised spending
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rejected and returned a ₦100,000 payment credited to their accounts, describing the funds as unapproved and unsolicited. In a statement on Tuesday, the chairman of the House Committee on Information and Petitions, Enemi Alabo George, confirmed that each legislator received a credit alert for the sum, which was reportedly intended as…
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PDP claims marginalisation behind wave of defections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of marginalising governors, a move it claimed is forcing politicians to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). PDP spokesman Ini Ememobong said this on Tuesday during Channels Television’s end-of-year special programme, 2025 in Retrospect: Charting a Pathway to 2026. “When you [reference to President Bola Tinubu] win an election with less…
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2027: Oyo governorship aspirant Aborishade dumps PDP for ADC
By Adejayan Gbenga – Human rights lawyer and 2027 governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Niyi Aborishade, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aborishade announced his defection on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, citing the deepening internal crisis within the PDP as the reason for his decision. He noted that…
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FG debunks document alleging plan to arrest opposition figures
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed as false a document circulating online that alleges plans to unlawfully arrest, detain and prosecute opposition political figures. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the document as fabricated and said it falsely claimed the existence of a multi-agency task…
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2027: Yahaya Bello declares bid for Kogi Central senatorial seat
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has officially announced his intention to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, setting up a potential contest with incumbent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders from…
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Wike stirs controversy to mask selfish interests-PDP
The Mohammed Turaki led-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being a serial agent of provocation in the political space, alleging that he deliberately stirs controversy to mask selfish interests. The party made the allegation in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in reaction…
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We have zero tolerance for anti-party activities — Ondo ADC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it has zero tolerance for anti-party activities, warning that any member found culpable will be expelled. The chairman of the ADC in Ondo State, Mr Wole Ademoyegun, stated this on Monday in Akure at the inauguration of new executive members of the party in Akure South Local Government Area…
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