Lai Mohammed: Opposition disappointed that Muhammadu Buhari refused to die
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the opposition is disappointed that President Muhammadu Buhari refused to die after his illness.
Kogi SDP senatorial candidate seeks arrest of APC candidate, council bosses
In a petition to the Inspector General of Police, dated, 3rd December, and made available to the press, Akpoti urged the police chief to arrest and prosecute some alleged political thugs identified to be members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kogi State chapter.
NEDG: We chose participating parties for presidential debate via multi-stage process
The Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) has explained how five political parties were selected to participate in the presidential and vice-presidential debates for the 2019 elections.
SDP: Why we changed vice presidential candidate
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said that its replacement of Junaid Mohammed with Shehu Gabam as the party’s vice presidential candidate, was the outcome of a consensus.
APC urges PDP to focus its campaign on pro-people policies
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zero its campaign on pro-people policies, not killings ahead of the 2019 general elections.
APGA faults court’s cancellation of Anambra South senatorial primaries
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has reacted to the nullification of its primary election for Anambra South Senatorial District by an Abuja high court.
Kogi PDP youths urge Sartaki to swear in Isaac Alfa
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youths’ organisation in Kogi State under the auspices of Kogi Defenders of Democracy has called on the Senate President Bukola Saraki to swear in now Air Marshall Isaac Alfa (rtd) as the Senator representing Kogi East at the National Assembly or the PDP would lose all elective positions in the forthcoming general election in the state.
PDP lawmakers condemn presidential system, want Nigeria to adopt parliamentary method
Seventy-one members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have condemned the presidential system of government, describing it as wasteful and inimical to the country’s growth.
Kingsley Moghalu: Muhammadu Buhari’s track record depicts failure
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Presidential Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has described the track record of President Muhammadu Buhari as a failure.
PDP: Federal government plotting to rig with illegal polling centres in Chad, Niger
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation (PCO) has condemned an alleged plot by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency to rig the 2019 general elections by creating illegal polling centres in Chad and Niger Republic.
Atiku Abubakar: Igbos won’t allow Muhammadu Buhari, APC deceive them with 2023 presidency
Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not honour their pledge to make the South-East produce the president in 2023 if they support Buhari in next year’s presidential election.
2019: Campaign on pro-people policies, not frivolities – APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will engage the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on completed projects and pro-people policies it had embarked upon as a government rather than engaging in frivolities.
APC accuses PDP of colluding with traditional institutions for support in Sokoto
The All Progressive Party (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to canvass for support in Sokoto state.
Court okays Kashamu Buruji’s expulsion from PDP
An Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday validated the expulsion of Sen. Kashamu Buruji, representing Ogun West, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
2019: IPAC to organise peace-accord forum for Ebonyi candidates
The Inter-party Advisory Council in Ebonyi says it plans to organise a peace-accord forum for all governorship, state and national assembly candidates in the 2019 election.
Jide Jimoh: We’re giving attention to basic amenities lacking in Lagos Mainland
A federal lawmaker, Jide Jimoh, has reassured the people of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency that attention is being given to some basic amenities lacking in their area.
Omoyele Sowore kicks over exclusion from presidential debate
Mr Omoyele Sowore, Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has protested against his non-inclusion in the planned Presidential Debate being organised by the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG).
2019: Tanko Yakasai tacitly endorses Abubakar Atiku for president
A founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has tacitly endorsed the candidature of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Mr Peter Obi, ahead of 2091 presidential election.
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Lessons of the vice presidential candidates’ debate
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Yemi Osinbajo: Nigeria suffered major infrastructural deficit in PDP’s 16 years rule
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Stakeholders call for allocation of 10% budget to agricultural sector
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Borno, Kaduna governors storm Ekiti to reconcile warring APC members
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APC House of Reps caucus backs Muhammadu Buhari on electoral bill
The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives has said the Electoral Act Amendment Bill sent to President Muhammadu Buhari was an “imperfect document” capable of disenfranchising millions of Nigerians in the 2019 general election.