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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday emerged the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for the 2019 presidential election. Atiku came top ahead of 11 other aspirants at the end of the party’s presidential nomination convention. He polled about 1,500 more than the combined votes of all the other aspirants. He was followed by Governor Aminu Tambuwal who …

It’s either Saraki or Atiku – Uche Anyabuike, Banker/Political Scientist Read also: PDP Natl. Convention: Meet the aspirants, their strengths My soft spot for the PDP is not hidden. As for the aspirants jostling for the platform of the party to unseat Buhari and his failed experiment, I will like to state clearly that everyone of them has what it …

•Says Nigerians yearn for glorious days of PDP •Describes sojourn in APC a terrible experience Shortly after his victory at the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary election, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue spoke on his emergence as the party’s flag-bearer, the prospects of his victory in the forthcoming 2019 general elections and god fatherism in Benue politics. Excerpts: How does …

If a celebrant is dancing and you spray him/her, you may go to jail from the party venue because the law enforcement agents will be there, waiting to arrest you,” the CBN spokesman said. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned those fond of “spraying” money during parties to desist or risk being arrested on the spot. Isaac Okorafor, …

“The Tambuwal camp has been able to reach out to some of the aspirants,” said a source very familiar with ongoing 59th-minute-of-the-eleventh hour meetings. They have been able to get David Mark, Lamido, Dankwambo to step down for Tambuwal between today and at the convention ground tomorrow. For now that is the plan. They are also trying to work with …

Police have reportedly attacked leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who are currently protesting against the outcome of the Osun State Governorship election at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. “I have just been teargassed by the @PoliceNG at @inecnigeria office. Gunshots have been fired. “This was a peaceful protest. How can …

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Musikilu Mojeed and Festus Owete, PDP presidential aspirant and senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, speaks on his ambition, Kano politics and other issues. Excerpts: PT: You are one of the 12 aspirants of the PDP. Why do you think the PDP should trust you with the ticket for the next …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Uche Secondus and other members of the party, Friday led protest against the outcome of the just concluded Osun state gubernatorial election that saw Gboyega Oyetola of All Progressives Congress, APC emerge winner. They first assembled at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja before taking their protest down to the headquarter …

As teachers across the world celebrate World Teachers Day, some stakeholders in the education sector have advised the Nigerian government to take practical steps to improve the welfare of teachers for optimum performance. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos State. Mr Anslem Izuagie, Principal of Saint Johns Boys Secondary School, Edo …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemns the unauthorized congresses held in Edo State into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly. A statement signed by Mr. Yekini Nabena Ag. National Publicity Secretary said, “the exercise conducted by unauthorized persons in collaboration with the Edo State Working Committee is hereby null and void”. …