Abdulrahman Zakariyau
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2027: Opposition can’t unseat Tinubu without merger, says PDP chair
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Security agents collecting ransom for bandits, Bauchi gov alleges
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2025: Address insecurity, others, PDP urges Tinubu
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PDP nurtured your political career, Damagum replies Kwankwaso
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2024: Top 10 moments that shaped Nigeria’s political landscape
PDP faults Tinubu's New Year speech, says Nigerians have lost faith in him
The Peoples Democratic Party said the New Year speech shows that President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from reality and unconcerned with the hardship Nigerians are going through. In a statement on Wed...
1st January 2025
2027: Opposition can’t unseat Tinubu without merger, says PDP chair
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, asserted on Tuesday that PDP remains the strongest opposition party in the country, adding that any merger without the PDP w...
1st January 2025
Security agents collecting ransom for bandits, Bauchi gov alleges
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused some security personnel of collecting ransom for banditry. While speaking on Channels...
31st December 2024
2025: Address insecurity, others, PDP urges Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise and take immediate action to address the escalating issues of insecurity, fuel shortages, and the growing food crisis...
31st December 2024
PDP nurtured your political career, Damagum replies Kwankwaso
The Acting National Chairman, the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, stated that the party played a key role in shaping the political career of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria ...
31st December 2024
2024: Top 10 moments that shaped Nigeria’s political landscape
For 2024, the political space was replete with various memorable events. However, 10 key moments stand out, in no particular order. ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU writes: New anthem On May 29, 2024, President ...
31st December 2024
2027: Kwankwaso dismisses claims of rotational presidency deal with Atiku, Obi
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied claims of a supposed pact involving himself, Atiku Abubakar of the Peo...
30th December 2024
PDP condemns Sokoto airstrike, demands probe
The Peoples Democratic Party has extended condolences to the people of Sokoto State following the tragic deaths and injuries resulting from an accidental airstrike allegedly conducted by the military....
29th December 2024
Ude-Okoye ready to resume as PDP national secretary
The former National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sunday Ude-Okoye, has said he is set to resume office as the National Secretary of the opposition party, in line with the judgment of ...
26th December 2024
Tinubu's media chat confirms APC’s insensitivity to Nigerians' hardship - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s media chat validates the All Progressives Congress’ insensitivity and disconnection from the Nigerian people. In his m...
24th December 2024
Celebrating Christ's birth amid adversity a blessing - Atiku
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has extended heartfelt Christmas felicitations to the Christian community in Nigeria as they celebrate the 2024 commemo...
24th December 2024
Tinubu repeating Buhari’s borrowing mistakes, says Atiku
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the 2025 budget proposal, accusing President Bola Tinubu of making the same borrowing mistakes by his pr...
23rd December 2024
Stampedes: PDP mourns victims, accuses APC of neglect
The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of approximately 39 Nigerians during palliative distribution events in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory, as well a...
22nd December 2024
2025 budget fails to address Nigeria’s economic woes – Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the 2025 budget proposal, stating it lacks the structural reforms and fiscal discipline needed to confro...
22nd December 2024
PDP chairman: N’Central leaders task Mutfwang to secure govs' support
The Peoples Democratic Party’s North Central Zonal Caucus has tasked Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to secure the support of PDP governors to help bring the party’s national chairmanship ...
22nd December 2024
Insecurity: Don’t politicise NBS reports, Atiku warns FG
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that politicising the data from the National Bureau of Statistics would be counterproductive. In a statement...
20th December 2024
Opposition tags Tinubu’s N47.9tn budget unrealistic
The Coalition of United Political Parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2025 budget of N47.9tn, expressing doubt...
20th December 2024
Politicising NBS data will be counterproductive, says Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that politicising the data from the National Bureau of Statistics would be counterproductive. In a statement...
19th December 2024
Saraki, Plateau gov, N’Central bigwigs demand PDP chairman’s slot
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, former Senate Presidents David Mark and Bukola Saraki, alongside other Peoples Democratic Party leaders from the North Central, have called for the return o...
19th December 2024
2025 budget unrealistic, anti-people — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the N47.9 trillion 2025 federal budget proposal presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “unrealistic, opaque, and insincere.” In a statement issued o...
18th December 2024
PDP NWC meets today as crisis hits BoT
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has extended to the Board of Trustees, as the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum’s group intensifies efforts to silence members opposing his lead...
12th December 2024
My son qualified to be Edo Commissioner — Oshiomhole
A former governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stated that his son, Cyril, is qualified to serve as the Commissioner for Health in the South-So...
11th December 2024
Like Ghana, opposition will end APC's rule in 2027 - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed confidence that opposition forces will oust the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria’s 2027 elections, drawing inspiration from the recent victory of G...
9th December 2024
2027 presidency: Nigerians will decide, Atiku replies Akume
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, stated that there is a six-year difference in the length of time the North and South have held the presidency. Atiku ma...
9th December 2024
Wike’s camp plots against anti-Damagum members, PDP rejects claim
The crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party appears far from over, with the camp of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, backing the embattled acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Some...
8th December 2024
PDP NWC rejects Ugochinyere's expulsion by Imo chapter
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the expulsion of the House of Representatives member for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga...
7th December 2024
Defection: PDP demands fresh election to replace Ibori’s daughter
The Peoples Democratic Party has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to begin the procedure for conducting a new election to fill the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency sea...
7th December 2024
PDP trustees tackle NWC over NEC, meet Wike January
In the midst of the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, the Board of Trustees has criticised the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee for repeatedly postponing the National Executive C...
6th December 2024
PDP BoT to meet Wike January, berates NWC
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee for repeatedly postponing the National Executive Committee meeting. The PDP BoT Cha...
5th December 2024
PDP leaders demand two-third votes to overrule Damagum
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party have asked members of the National Executive Committee to gather two-third support and convene a meeting to address matters hindering the party’s progress. ...
1st December 2024
Gowon urges Northern leaders to prioritise national interest
A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has commended the League of Northern Democrats and urged the North to prioritise national interests over regional concerns. While hosting a delega...
27th November 2024