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Makinde, Fintiri, Eno, Uba, Mbah, Barde, Oborevwori, Jandor, Lamido, Fubara emerge PDP guber candidates in Oyo, Adamawa, A’Ibom, Benue, Enugu, Gombe, Delta, Lagos, Jigawa, Rivers

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Governors Seyi Makinde and Ahmadu Fintiri were yesterday endorsed by delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo and Adamawa to pursue their second term bid. Makinde secured the ticket with 1,040 votes while his closest rival, former deputy governor of the state, Hazeem Gbolarumi scored six votes. The result was announced by the Secretary … [Read more…]

Hundreds from different parties defect  to NNPP in Kebbi

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Hundreds of youths, on Wednesday, from Gulumbe town under Birnin Kebbi local have defected to New Nigeria peoples party (NNPP). The youths  who are from different  political  parties in Kebbi state  were received  by party excos and House of Representative Aspirant Abubakar Aliyu Dangaladima at Gulumbe. According  to Aliyu, receiving  defectors to their  fold close … [Read more…]

Insecurity: Southeast excluded from PTDF scholarship interview

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As part of efforts to boost the capacity of Nigerians to work in the oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 8,800 candidates from over 26,000 applicants for this year’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme, OSS. The PTDF OSS is an annual programme that awards scholarships to Nigerians for MSc and PhD … [Read more…]

FG to ban refrigerators, air conditioners by 2023

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By January 1, 2023, Federal Government will ban all substances that are not ozone-friendly in accordance with the Montreal Protocol Agreement of which Nigeria is a signatory. These substances include refrigerators, air conditioners, generators, water dispensers, photocopiers etc. Speaking with newsmen at the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Validation of the Draft National Cooling Plan, yesterday, … [Read more…]

2023 Presidency: Why Peter Obi defected (see letter)

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Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, yesterday, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He also pulled out from the 2023 presidential contest on the platform of the main opposition party. Obi, who was one of the 15 aspirants cleared to participate in the May 28 and 29 presidential primary, attributed his decision … [Read more…]

Just In: Peter Obi dumps PDP

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Former governor of Anambra state, Mr. Peter Obi has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Obi announced his resignation in a letter dated 20, addressed to the National Chairman of the party. In the letter sighted by Vanguard, Obi gave reasons for his withdrawal from the presidential race. More details later…

Kingsley Udeh steps down from Enugu governorship race, assures of continued support and loyalty

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Kingsley Udeh steps down from Enugu governorship race, assures of continued support and loyalty …congratulates Barr. Peter Mbah Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As the Peoples Democratic Party holds her governorship primaries in the entire country today, Enugu state has witnessed some frontline aspirants withdraw from the race. Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, a foremost aspirant has stepped … [Read more…]

Ajah steps down as PDP Governorship Aspirant, congratulates Peter Mbah

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Ajah steps down as PDP Governorship Aspirant, congratulates Peter Mbah …Pledges Loyalty to Gov. Ugwuanyi, People’s Democratic Party A foremost PDP gubernatorial aspirant in Enugu State and former Secretary to Enugu State Government, Dr. GOC Ajah, mni, has stepped down for Barr. Peter Mba for the PDP governorship primary election slated to hold Wednesday (today) … [Read more…]

Group calls for adoption of Osinbajo as APC consensus candidate

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Members of the incorporated trustee, Legacy Transformation Initiative (LTI), have called for the adoption of the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as the APC consensus candidate. The eclectic group consist of intellectuals, professionals, politician, businessmen/women and entrepreneurs drawn across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Its National Coordinator Ibe Aniemeke Lawson while speaking at a … [Read more…]

Alleged 2.9bn Fraud: EFCC vows to prosecute Okorocha after rearrest

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After 10 hours of stand-off, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arrested a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. A source from the anti-graft agency, who confirmed Okorocha’s arrest, yesterday, simply said, “After nearly 10hours standoff, EFCC arrests Senator Okorocha.” Spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, had in a statement, … [Read more…]

In PDP, it’s Saraki, Atiku, Mohammed, Wike, Obi fight

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Seventy-two hours to the decisive presidential primary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for Sunday in Abuja, the race has narrowed to five aspirants following responses from delegates. After extensive tour of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) consulting stakeholders and delegates, top aspirants in the race have clearly emerged, … [Read more…]