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SDP holds primaries, upbeat on victory

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

In preparation for the scheduled September 21 Local Council Polls across the 27 LGAs and 305 INEC registered Wards in the State, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has held successful primaries. The primaries, described as peaceful by the State Chairman of the Party, Amb.Henry Ifeanyi Eluwa took place in all...

Stop Meddling in Our Party Affairs – Kogi SDP Warns Governor Ododo

NewsDeskNgAug 4, 2024August 4, 20240

The Kogi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned Governor Usman Ododo to stop interfering in the party’s internal affairs, describing the move as “unacceptable” and a “blatant disregard for democratic principles.” In a press release issued on August 4, 2024, Isaiah Davies Ijele, Director of New...

Don’t turn South West into theatre of war — APC leaders

NewsDeskNgJul 30, 2024July 30, 20240

The Southwest Executive Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appealed to Nigerians not to turn the region into a theatre of war. They also said that the present hardship bedevilling Nigeria would soon give way to a meaningful livelihood for all. The APC leaders made this appeal...

He’s a mole, exit not a surprise – LP blasts Kenneth Okonkwo

NewsDeskNgJul 29, 2024July 29, 20240

The Labour Party, LP, has described Kenneth Okonkwo as a mole, saying his exit from the party was not a surprise. The Party said that Okonkwo’s attack on its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was unfortunate and attention-seeking. According to reports, Okonkwo, a chieftain of the LP, on Sunday, said...

Philip Shaibu – I’m back in APC, they wanted to destroy me

NewsDeskNgJul 29, 2024July 29, 20240

Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has declared that he has returned to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Shaibu said he opted to return to the APC following attempts to destroy him due to his governorship ambition. He said God kept him alive amid a face-off with Governor...

Pro-Democracy Group Wants PDP Acting Chairman, Damagum arrested for supporting August 1 Protest

NewsDeskNgJul 28, 2024July 28, 20240

A pro-democracy group, Conscience of Democracy in Nigeria, has called for the arrest of Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), over his support for the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government. The group at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday...

Kogi PDP Stakeholders Commend Successful and Peaceful Ward Adhoc Congress

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2024July 27, 20240

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Kogi State have praised the party and its members for conducting a successful and peaceful Ward Adhoc Congress in Lokoja. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dansofo, the stakeholders described the congress as one of the most democratic exercises conducted in Kogi State...

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and Campaign Council fulfil N71,000,000 APC Anambra Donation

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2024July 26, 20240

…urges Party faithfuls to remain resolute in rescuing Anambra From clueless Governance Senator Ubah, a leading aspirant for the upcoming Gubernatorial primary of the APC in Anambra state has brought with him a large following and a strong grassroots network that has bolstered the party’s presence in the State. Senator...

Kano APC chieftain celebrates Tinubu, Barau over North-west Development Commission

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2024July 26, 20240

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state and Chairman, Coalition of APC Youth Movement in Kano state, Hon. Adamu Muktar Gini, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau for their commitments to the development of North-west region. Hon. Gini was reacting...

Chekwas Okorie emerges APGA Board of Trustees chair

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2024July 24, 20240

The founder and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has accepted to serve as Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees. Reading out his acceptance speech in Abuja on Wednesday, Okorie noted that it was his sacrificial nature that made him not to...