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A violent clash between a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State has resulted in the death of Mr. John Monday Marcus, the Ward 2 chairman of the APC. The incident occurred after a group
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has expressed skepticism about the formation of an opposition coalition, calling it a ploy to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The coalition, comprising members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP)
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A significant realignment in the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State occurred on Wednesday as seven members of the State House of Assembly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, who represent various constituencies, cited alignment
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The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State won by Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The appellants are praying the
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to reclaim Oyo State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. The party has devised a strategy, termed 'Operation Recapture Oyo State,' to achieve this goal. At a meeting of APC chieftains in Igboho, Oke-Ogun region, party
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its sights on retaking Oyo State from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun said the state had lost its status as a pacesetter under the PDP, citing neglect of rural areas, including
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John Akpanudoedehe, a former senator and 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Akwa Ibom State, has resigned from the party. In a letter dated 30 June, Akpanudoedehe announced his resignation to the chairperson of the party in his ward in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa
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A protracted crisis is unfolding in Osun State over the control of its local government councils, with the Federal Government's seizure of statutory allocations sparking controversy. The crisis began in February 2025 when the Court of Appeal dismissed a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) objection to the October 2022
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Dr. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, a former Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, has passed away. The news of his death was announced by Senator Paulinus Igwenwagu, the Deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in the 2023 general elections in Ebonyi State. As a sign of
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In a significant political shift, members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives have elected Hon. Fred Agbedi from Bayelsa State as their new caucus leader. The election was held during an emergency meeting on Wednesday night, despite opposition from loyalists of former
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A bitter row has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the cancellation of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the reinstatement of Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the party's National Secretary. The party's Board of Trustees (BoT) has dismissed the pronouncements of the Acting
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party's National Secretary, upholding the resolution of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The move comes after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including state
