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Akpabio’s lawyer dismisses Natasha’s allegation, cites inconsistencies
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has described the sexual harassment allegation leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as riddled with inconsistencies and lacking credible evidence. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Agbakoba said the claims made by the embattled lawmaker do not…
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2027: PDP will end if Atiku secures party’s ticket- Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, says his party will meet its end if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar secures the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, George said “If he (Atiku) picks it (PDP’s ticket), that is the…
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2027: Coalition only way to unseat Tinubu – Atiku insists
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that a coalition remains the only way to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Atiku argued against the position of 11 Peoples Democratic Party governors, who distanced the party from the proposed coalition being championed by the former vice president. Rising from their meeting in Ibadan on Monday, the PDP Governors’…
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Obi shelves visit to Benue, expresses disappointment in politicising charitable efforts
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has shelved his scheduled visit to Benue State, expressing disappointment over the political undertones surrounding the visit. Obi, who was expected in Benue on Monday as part of a humanitarian outreach, said the move to halt his activities reflected a growing trend of politicising charitable efforts…
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Obi speaks out after Benue visit blocked by State Government
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has publicly addressed the sudden disruption of his planned visit to Benue State, alleging political interference and expressing disappointment over the state government’s actions. In a statement released on Monday, Obi revealed that he was scheduled to visit both Plateau and Benue States between April 13 and 14, 2025. The purpose…
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PDP Governors appoint zonal, national convention planning committees
….National Convention to hold August The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors’ Forum, has appointed members of the zoning and national convention planning committees for the party. A communiqué released and signed by the PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed at the end of the PDP governors’ meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, said the governors…
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PDP Governors reject coalition ahead of 2027 election, pledge solidarity with Fubara
By Adejayan Gbenga Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday unanimously resolved not to join any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), held in Ibadan and communicated through a communiqué issued by the Governor of…
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2027: PDP Governors hold 3rd meeting in Ibadan
The governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors are currently holding its third meeting for 2025 in Ibadan, Oyo State. A post via the official facebook page of the PDP Governors’ Forum on Monday, disclosed that this meeting was focused on issues of party administration and development. ” The meeting is focused on deliberating on key…
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Borno APC stakeholders reaffirm loyalty to Tinubu, Governor Zulum
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Borno State have declared unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as the continued leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima. This came during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday, April 13, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri. The meeting, which brought together…
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PDP Governors meet in Ibadan over Rivers crisis, 2027 strategy
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Sunday received governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan for a two-day meeting. WESTERN POST gathered that the meeting is expected to focus on critical issues affecting the party, including the political crisis in Rivers State, the recent declaration of a state of emergency,…
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