By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Governors Nyesom Wike, Okezie Ikpeazu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Seyi Makinde have commissioned some projects executed by the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. The four Governors, who are of the influential group of PDP G-5 inaugurated the various projects on Monday, November...
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By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has donated the sum of 50 million naira to Eunice Spring of Life Foundation (ESLF),the foundation of the first lady of Benue State, Dr Eunice Ortom, to facilitate completion of its Integrated Health Facility located in Apir, Makurdi...
All lovers of democracy should take more than a passing interest in the drama playing out in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) involving Nyesom Wike, Rivers Governor and other top guns in the party. Ahead of the PDP presidential primary, Wike was vocal, even boastful, that he was the...
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Tuesday appeared to withdraw his support for the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. Mr Ortom accused the PDP candidate of dishonoring him as Governor and working against the interest of Benue residents. His comments came after a group of...
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) on former President Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians. NEAPS was set up to recognize distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service,...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State Olajide Adediran better known as Jandor says he is not “surprised” by Governor Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Wike, a PDP chieftain, had on Tuesday endorsed Governor Sanwo-Olu during a visit to...
It is a famous dictum that when one insists (too much) on claiming his rights (especially against overwhelming public opinion and pleadings to let go for peace to prevail), such a person may end up with the blame. As in, you too do sef! The raging controversy in the...
By SAMUEL ADZEGEH, Abuja – In a massive show of strength, the PDP yesterday launched it’s campaign ahead the 2023 Campaigns with an impressive turn out of its major officers across the country. Noticeably absent however was Governor Wike of Rivers State and his group of recalcitrant members who...
By SAM ADZEGE, Abuja- The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has excoriated the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for presiding over the almost total destruction of Nigeria. Alhaji Atiku regretted that, under the watch of the APC, Nigeria has witnessed all round deterioration and...
Governor Nyesom Wike has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot do without him if the party seeks to get massive support in Rivers State. Wike who stated this on Friday at a media chat in Port Harcour, insisted that the PDP cannot boast of pulling its weight...
The camp of Governor Nyesom Wike in the Peoples Democratic Party has officially announced its withdrawal from participating in the presidential campaign of the party for the 2023 elections. The group made its position known after a long meeting which started at about 7pm last night and ended by...
The South-West Forum of PDP Stakeholders for Justice says Dr Iyorchia Ayu, the party’s National Chairman will become a hero if he voluntarily resigns in the interest of peace and electoral victory for the party. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the PDP was hit by crisis...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted a grassroots structure for its electioneering campaign for the 2023 general election. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba said this at the end of the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party in Abuja. Ologunagba said that...
The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, has resigned from his position. Jibrin, who announced the resignation during the board’s meeting in Abuja, Thursday said his decision was in the interest of the party and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of 2023...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has warned stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state not to get involved in the controversy of the party at the national level because it is beyond them. He stated this in a speech during a...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has criticized the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, for showing “ingratitude” and “arrogance” after he was assisted to get the seat of the national chairmanship of the party. “These children you said we are, brought you from nothing,” the...
The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu, says the focus of the party is to win the 2023 general elections. Ayu stated this in his remarks at the 2023 PDP National Convention held on Saturday in Abuja to elect the party’s flagbearer for the...
A political pressure group supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as Action 2023 Group, has advised the party to beam its search light on 2023 presidential aspirants in their 50s. The pressure group in a statement by its National Chairman, Dr Rufus Omeire, in Abuja on Thursday, cautioned...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The FCT Police Command have arrested fourteen suspects in connection with the siege on Justice Mary Odili’s apartment in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the Force Headquarters Abuja. CP Mba identified the suspects...
The Supreme Court has fixed January 17, 2022 to hear the application challenging the jurisdiction of the court and the main suit, in the case instituted by the Rivers State Government, seeking to stop the Federal Government from ceding 17 oil wells in the state, to Imo State. The...