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Ekiti, Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), State News
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
In a twist to the unfolding events in Ekiti State, the Peoples Democratic Party’s lawmakers in the state House of Assembly on Thursday impeached the Speaker, Dr. Adewale Omirin. The Minority Leader, Mr. Samuel Ajibola, who is now the Leader of Government Business, had told journalists on Wednesday that Omirin remained the Speaker and that […]
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Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers, State News
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
THE leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State has warned its governorship and other aspirants to play by the rules and be guided by the provisions of Article 58 (1) of the party’s constitution of 2012 as amended, threatening that disciplinary actions would be taken against errant members. The state Chairman of the […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Governors, Headlines, House, Legislature, Party Politics
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress may queue behind Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.) as the preferred presidential candidate of the party for the 2015 election, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. The governors are suspecting that those asking the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, to pick the presidential form are enemies […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Presidency, Tafawa Belewa (1960-66)
Friday, November 14th, 2014
Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa, who is a son of the late Prime -Minister of Nigeria, Tafawa Balewa, has promised to challenge President Goodluck Jonathan for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party. The aspirant spoke with journalists in Abuja on Friday when he returned his presidential nomination and expression of interest forms to the office […]
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Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Senate, Uncategorized
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party have faulted the alleged agreement made by President Goodluck Jonathan with members of the PDP in the Senate to curb the overwhelming influence of state governors in the affairs of the party, particularly its primaries. At a meeting at […]
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Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has again lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party’s-led Federal Government for bringing untold hardship on Nigerians through its ineffective policies. The presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, who reviewed the parlous state of the economy and insecurity in the nation, said Nigeria was sick under PDP. He spoke […]
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Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
In this report, LEKE BAIYEWU examines the issues surrounding the restriction of Peoples Democratic Party tickets for elective public offices President Goodluck Jonathan has been adopted the sole candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. The ruling party gave an automatic ticket to the President to seek a second term in the 2015 presidential election. The PDP adopted […]
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Headlines, INEC Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission have joined forces to ensure that the All Progressives Congress does not retain power in Lagos next year. Tinubu said that just as three parties merged to form the APC and become a […]
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House, Legislature, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday dared the Peoples Democratic Party by paying a working visit to the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The PDP had after Tambuwal announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress last week, asked him to resign as speaker or be impeached. It also initiated […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), House, Legislature, Party Politics
Saturday, November 1st, 2014
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal Following the withdrawal of the security details attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, 60 All Progressives Congress members of the House now move around with him to serve as security for the Speaker. SUNDAY PUNCH learnt the 60 Reps […]
