GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has revealed how he almost scuttled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary as he called on his supporters to remain calm. The governor disclosed this on Monday at a reception in his honour at the Government House in Port Harcourt following his return from the party’s presidential primary...
Author: Lekan Dada
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GSM’s 3 Years In Office – A Promise Kept
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, shared a scorecard of his administration in the last three years, declaring that the economic policies of the government have been yielding positive results. He appreciated residents of the state for their support, patience and understanding and for trusting his government to deliver on its promises. The...
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BREAKING: Atiku Gets Certificate of Return Today
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) invites all our Governors, Governorship Candidates, Presidential aspirants, members of the Board of Trustees, members of the National Assembly, all other Candidates of the Party and all critical stakeholders to the Special Ceremony of the Presentation of Certificate of Return to our Presidential Flagbearer,...
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FG Applauds ASUP, Lecturers on Resumption
The Federal Government has praised the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) for resuming duties after its warning strike.The government also hailed the union for acknowledging its efforts towards the resolution of the challenges facing polytechnic education in the country.In a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the...
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I will ensure PDP stands Unified as One- Atiku
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar yesterday continued his fence-mending with those he defeated to clinch the ticket at Saturday’s convention. He was at the Abuja homes of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Senate President Bukola Saraki. The duo polled 237 and 70 votes respectively to trail Atiku’s 371 votes at...
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Despite Defeat, I Won’t Leave PDP -Ohuabunwa
PDP presidential aspirant, Sam Ohuabunwa, yesterday said he would not only remain an active member of the party, but also participate in campaigns of the general elections. The former president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria said though he did not win the ticket he was happy that his team brought a breath of fresh...
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PDP convention: Lessons to learn
The presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as candidate for next year’s election. The lessons which the ruling party can learn from the opposition platform. Nature was kind in Abuja at the weekend. The weather was benevolent. As the delegates stormed the Moshood Abiola Stadium, venue...
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Leave Makinde out of your Predicament – Gov’s aide replies Folarin
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin, has been told to desist from dragging Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s name into the controversies rocking the opposition party. Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Oyo State governor, Moses Alao, gave this warning on Monday, urging Folarin to bear the cross...
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Peller’s Assassination Allegation Confirms Our Fears Of A Repeat Of Eleweomo’s Saga – Oyo PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state has called on security Operatives especially the Nigerian Police, Oyo state command, to as a matter of urgency investigate Senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district, Teslim Kolawole Folarin, over the alleged assassination attempt on Honourable Shina Peller life noting that such allegation readily confirms its fears about...
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You’ll Be A Worthy Opponent, Tinubu Congratulates Atiku
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for emerging as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tinubu said he is looking forward to squaring up with him as a worthy opponent in the coming election. Atiku secured the highest votes at the primary election conducted at the Moshood Abiola...