5 d. ago Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election

Jude Ezenwafor has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra governorship election after clinching the party’s ticket unopposed. His emergence was confirmed during the party’s governorship primary held in Awka on Wednesday. The Chairman of the State Governorship Election Congress Committee, who presided over the event, affirmed that Ezenwafor met […] The post Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Anambra: Ezenwafor emerges PDP candidate, Ozigbo rejects APC primary result

An Abuja-based real estate developer, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, has emerged as the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the upcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Ezenwafor, who was the sole aspirant in the PDP race, was unanimously endorsed by 853 delegates from the 21 local government chapters of the party in the Read More

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6 d. ago “I Won’t Back Down Until Anambra Guber Primary Is Resolved” – Valentine Ozigbo

Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary for Anambra State, has vehemently rejected the results of the April 5, 2025, exercise. Ozigbo described the primary as a “well-orchestrated heist” and a “charade,” claiming it undermines democratic values and fairness. He vowed not to back down until the party addresses […] The post “I Won’t Back Down Until Anambra Guber Primary Is Resolved” – Valentine Ozigbo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago APC National Secretary Fumes, Rejects NES Award Over Alleged Interference By Osun Gov’t

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has rejected an Award of Excellence in Leadership slated to be conferred upon him by the Osun State chapter of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), citing alleged political interference by the Osun State Government. In a letter dated April 8, 2025, addressed to […]

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1 week ago Edo poll: Again, APC, PDP trade words over tribunal judgment

The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Thursday, again, reignited a war of words over the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on Wednesday, affirming the victory of APC’s Governor Monday Okpebholo. While the PDP rejected the judgment as a violation of judicial impartiality, the APC hailed it Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Dele Momodu has spoken on the Rivers State controversy, advising President Bola Tinubu against ending democracy in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying his administration is worse than a dictatorship. Momodu […] The post Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, condemns toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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2 w. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, rejects toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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2 w. ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PDP youth leaders say Rivers emergency rule unconstitutional

The forum of youth leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory has condemned the state of energency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional. The Forum noted that the declaration not only violates the principles of democracy but also represents a troubling Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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3 w. ago PDP demands APC scribe’s arrest for proposing emergency rule in Osun

The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the arrest of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Osun State. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, called for Basiru’s arrest over his X.com post, where he wrote: “Rivers State of Read More

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3 w. ago PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight

Peoples Democratic Party has berated ruling All Progressive Congress for the deadly tanker explosion that claimed many lives along Karu Bridge, Abuja. Recall that many residents and travelers were severely injured and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. In a statement by Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department’s Head of Public […] The post PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, PDP berates Tinubu, insists Fubara remains Rivers gov

The Peoples Democratic Party has berated President Bola Tinubu and insisted that Sim Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State despite the declaration of a state of emergency. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant President Tinubu the authority Read More

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3 w. ago Delta APC crisis escalates as exco rejects Sobotie’s petition

Tags it reckless, calls for Sobotie’s suspension as State Chairman From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a worrisome turn as members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) have disassociated themselves from a petition authored by their chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, against the […] The post Delta APC crisis escalates as exco rejects Sobotie’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Zamfara PDP slams Matawalle for justifying Rivers emergency rule

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for justifying President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers State. The party also berated the former Zamfara State governor for backing the suspension of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the House Read More

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3 w. ago Drama As Bayelsa, Rivers Reps Clash Over State Of Emergency, Fubara’s Suspension

There was a mild drama on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday when two female members of the House exchanged words over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The lawmakers – Hon. Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Hon. Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), engaged in a shouting […]

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