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Nigerians don’t believe PDP anymore – Presidency
Claims by the failing Peoples Democratic Party that President Muhammadu Buhari had taken a 10-day leave in order to leave the stage for illegal and unconstitutional actions by the administration are both ridiculous and a hollow…
No legal or constitutional basis for Saraki to resign as Senate President – Ozekhome
Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, has dismissed the call on Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to resign his position as Senate President following his defection from the All Progressive Congress…
Sani must apologise to El-Rufai or remain suspended, says Kaduna APC
The Kaduna state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has imposed an indefinite suspension on Shehu Sani, senator representing Kaduna central.
The party vowed not to lift the suspension until Sani tenders an apology to…
You’re bad eggs – Buhari tells Saraki, other defectors
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday referred to defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “bad eggs”.
He said as the 2019 elections approach, “God will continue to fish out…
Tambuwal has ‘made worst decision ever’ – Wamakko
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday got a plea from some of its leaders – stay firm.
Three governors, some federal and state lawmakers, including Senate President Bukola Saraki, have defected from the ruling…
To unseat Buhari will not be an easy task – Galadima
•Coalition inaugurates steering committee
A PEOPLE’S Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Buba Galadima, has warned that the task of unseating President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 would not be an easy task.
Galadima spoke in Abuja…
Attempt to impeach Saraki will be resisted – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has warned against any illegal attempt to effect a change in the leadership of the National Assembly, warning those bent on impeaching Senate President, Bukola Saraki to perish the thought.
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Tumultuous Crowd Welcomes Saraki, Ortom At PDP Secretariat
Bukola Saraki, Senate President, and Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State, are currently at Wadata House, Abuja the national Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Saraki and Ortom are among the latest string of All…
“I Am Following President Buhari & I Make No Apologies For That”- Kenneth Okonkwo…
Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has responded to criticism that came after comments he made endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term.
Okonkwo, who recently announced his intention to run for the Enugu State governorship…
PDP Hosts APC Returnees Members To A Lavish Dinner (Photos)
Decamped from the ruling APC were given a nice treat by the main opposition party PDP as they organised a pricey dinner to welcome them.
Senator Dino Melaye and other aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress were welcomed…
BREAKING: Kwara LG chairmen, councillors defect from APC to PDP
Local Government chairmen and councillors in Kwara State have defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr.…
Defection: Why I refuse to join Saraki, others in PDP – Hon. Popoola
The only lawmaker of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saheed Popoola, has given the reason he refused to follow his colleagues to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
He said he did not decamp…
Wamakko on Tambuwal’s defection: When I go back to Sokoto, you’ll see who’s really in charge
Aliyu Wamakko, senator representing Sokoto north, says in a few days time, it will be clear which party is really in control of the state.
Wamakko said this in reaction to the defection of Aminu Tambuwal, the state governor, from the…
ANALYSIS: What next for APC, Buhari administration after Saraki’s exit
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday announced that he is leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing forces within the party of causing his exit.
Mr Saraki is the third in hierarchy in Nigeria’s current…
2019: Be ready for war, Secondus tells defectors from APC
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, on Wednesday night in Abuja, told those who just defected to the former ruling party from the All Progressives Congress to be ready to fight a war.
He said the…
12 Sokoto lawmakers abandon Tambuwal, declare support for Buhari
Twelve of the 30-member Sokoto State House of Assembly have declared their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress and President Muhammadu Buhari.
The lawmakers stated this in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES Wednesday afternoon.…
You can’t shut down senate over personal issues – Ndume tackles Saraki
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to reconvene plenary.
The senator frowned at the closure of the senate, saying there are “critical matters of urgent national importance” to be…
We have 22 states, 53 senators — no more defections from APC – Okorocha tells Buhari
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo, has assured that no governor will defect from the party anymore.
The governor gave the assurance at the end of a closed door meeting…
Kwara groups stage rally in support of Buhari
Scores of people on the platforms of Kwara Liberation Group, Save Kwara group and former members of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) yesterday marched across major roads in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, drumming support for…
Defection: Oshiomhole asks Saraki to step down
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to step down.
Speaking with journalists after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and some APC senators in…
Unperturbed by defections, President Buhari inspects Buhari-Osinbajo Campaign Office in Abuja..
President Muhammadu Buhari inspected the proposed his campaign office in Abuja on Wednesday.
This happened less than 48 hours to his 10-day trip to London.
Femi Adesina, spokesman of the president, said Vice-President Yemi…
Elections reordering: Appeal court nullifies judgment stopping National Assembly
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday nullified April 25, 2018, judgment of the Federal High Court which had struck down the National Assembly’s election re-ordering provision of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018.
Although…
No voter registration beyond Aug 17 – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the August 17 deadline for the Continuous Voter Registration will not be extended.
The commission said the exercise would resume after the 2019 General Elections scheduled from Feb.…
BREAKING: I wish I was never a member of APC, Kwara Speaker says, leads 23 lawmakers to PDP
Twenty-three out of the 24 members of the Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Only the member representing Ojomu/Balogun Constituency of Offa…