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Leaders of youth groups from Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency in the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have warned against breaching the existing zoning arrangement in Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) senatorial district regarding the governorship position in the 2023 general election. The warning comes
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Nigerian politicians Sarah Reng Ochekpe, Raymond Dabo, and Leo Jatau were sentenced to three months imprisonment for fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This comes after a complex case involving allegations of misappropriation of funds during the campaign period of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The case has
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced a tumultuous journey since its victory in 2015, which saw the party's then-national chairman, Chief John Odegun, lead the party to its biggest victory yet. However, the party's fortunes took a downturn with the emergence of Adams Oshiomhole as
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As Nigeria inches closer to the 2023 presidential election, APC governors have been visiting former President Jonathan, sparking debate within the opposition PDP. The visits have triggered panic among PDP leaders, who fear Jonathan may defect to the APC, which could potentially retain power beyond 2023. However, political observers note
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PDP governors have expressed serious concern over President Muhammadu Buhari's reluctance to sign the Electoral Bill, deeming it a signal of his unwillingness to reform the electoral framework. The governors urged him to sign the bill immediately, while also criticizing the government's handling of contaminated fuel
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In a show of loyalty and unity, former Governor of Enugu State and Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, alongside other key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, reaffirmed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as the de facto leader of the party in the state and the South East geo-political zone.
Local government
Tensions are running high among politicians in Bayelsa as the state's electoral commission has set May 14 as the date for the council polls. The polls are being conducted shortly after the tenure of the incumbent council chairmen expires to ensure that there are elected chairmen in place
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The presidential bid of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has received a significant boost as 85 political pressure groups have rallied in Abuja to express their support for him in the 2023 presidential election. The groups, including the United For Better Nigeria Initiative (UBNI) and the South West Coalition Group, believe
Local government
The Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a free, fair, and credible local government election in the state, urging the State Independent Electoral Commission (KATSIEC) and security agencies to ensure a hitch-free process. The party chairman, Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, made the appeal while
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly caucus has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sign the revised Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, citing that the National Assembly has "bent backwards" to accommodate his requests. The lawmakers made this call during a meeting with members of
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The National Assembly Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to swiftly sign the re-amended 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022 into law. The Caucus, comprising members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the party, made the call during a meeting at the Senate
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Troops of the Nigerian Army from the 144 Battalion Asa have been urged to exercise restraint in their reprisal attacks on Abia oil communities of Owaza and Obuzor in Ukwa West Local Government of Abia State. Former state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Senator Emma Nwaka made the
