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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured all stakeholders in Anambra State that it will resist any attempt to rig or manipulate the November 6 governorship election. National Vice Chairman of the party, South-east zone, Chief Ali Odefa, made this statement while addressing Anambra indigenes resident in Ebonyi State capital,
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Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's administration has made a significant stride in ensuring election integrity in Kaduna State with the introduction of electronic voting machines. The system, which was put to the test in local government elections, has reportedly minimized the possibility of rigging and cheating. In a surprising
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The presidential election season in Nigeria is heating up, with both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) embroiled in a complex and subtle geo-political contest for where their presidential tickets should go. The ruling party, APC, has yet to make a clear
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the harassment of media outlets, particularly Channels Television, and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to uphold press freedom. The caucus, led by Hon. Kingsley Chinda, warned against the breach of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as
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Prince Uche Secondus and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, who were once close friends, have found themselves on opposite sides of the fence due to unfulfilled expectations and a power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Prior to the 2017 PDP national convention, Secondus had intimated Wike of
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed disappointment with President Muhammadu Buhari's signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law, despite widespread public rejection. The party, through its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, called on the president to immediately forward an amendment bill to the National
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently denied allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it plans to rig the 2023 general elections. According to Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), the accusations are "irrational and baseless," and a desperate
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has called on youths to leverage the various skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development programmes of his administration to extricate themselves from poverty. He made the call at the maiden annual retreat of the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aniocha North Local
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Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa state, has come to the defense of embattled PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus, urging him not to be deterred by a contrived plot to remove him from office. Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, released a statement on Monday
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a landslide victory in the July 24 local government elections in Lagos State, winning all 57 councils and 377 wards against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The victory is attributed to the sterling performance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who has been delivering dividends of
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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a fresh crisis as seven national officers have resigned from their positions, citing poor leadership and lack of recognition from the party's National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. The development comes as the party's youth leader, Mr. Udeh
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Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the looming acute food crisis in Northern Nigeria. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations had warned of a potential food crisis on July 29,
