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Prince Kassim Afegbua, a former spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation and ex-Information Commissioner in Edo state, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to look beyond former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and consider a Southern candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Premising his stand on the
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Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of destroying everything one of his predecessors, Olusegun Obasanjo, had achieved. Ayu made the statement during his visit to the former President in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, where
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The Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the National Assembly to hasten their decision on the contentious Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The bill, which was assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari in December, has been met with opposition from the governors, who are seeking to
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its governors, and former President Goodluck Jonathan celebrated Sokoto state Governor Aminu Tambuwal on his 56th birthday. PDP described Governor Tambuwal as a "very humble, versatile, and dynamic leader" who has played key roles in promoting national unity, peaceful coexistence, and development. The
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Nigerian families are in dire need of support due to the high cost of living, particularly in terms of food prices. This was emphasized by Obinna Chidoka, a legislator representing Idemili North and Idemili South Federal Constituency, Anambra, who flagged off a one-kilometer road project in Obosi and distributed 1,
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Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, has expressed concern over the continuous hike in food prices, warning that it could push more Nigerians into poverty. Speaking during a visit to Mary Agro Farms in Enugu State, Obi lamented that the rising
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As the year 2021 drew to a close, Nigeria's political landscape had transformed significantly, with key events shaping the country's trajectory towards the 2023 general election. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which had slowed down political activities in 2020, the country witnessed a flurry of events in
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The proposed construction of a new airport in Uzairue, near Auchi, Edo State, has sparked a heated debate between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Godwin Obaseki's government is pushing forward with the project, citing its potential economic benefits for
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Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, has won in 17 out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) of Anambra state in the November 6 governorship election, according to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Soludo won in Anambra East, Ayamelum, Oyi,
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As Nigeria's two main political parties, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), prepare for their primaries ahead of the 2023 presidential election, several key aspirants are emerging. In the PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is seen as a front-runner for
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention has come and gone, but its impact on the party's leadership and presidential ambitions is far from over. Governors elected on the platform of the PDP have taken center stage, producing all elected officials at the convention and showcasing their influence.
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PDP Chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has expressed concern over the Federal Government's approval of N621bn for the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to fund the construction and rehabilitation of 20 federal roads across the country. Onuesoke questioned the wisdom of using NNPC's tax liabilities for road
