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Exam Malpractice Saga - Why Court Acquitted Adeleke

Exam Malpractice Saga: Why Court Acquitted Adeleke

May 29, 2020 11:07 am

Former Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke was on Friday discharged and acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja because the Federal Government withdrew charges against him in an alleged examination malpractice saga.

The withdrawal of the charges against Adeleke paved the way for his being discharged and acquitted on the charges levelled against him by the federal government.

A Federal High Court in Abuja had on Friday acquitted Adekele.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, said he was minded to discharge and acquit Adeleke in view of the prosecution’s decision …

FG’s Palliatives Huge Scam, Give Account – PDP Dares Buhari

FG’s Palliatives Huge Scam, Give Account – PDP Dares Buhari

May 23, 2020 8:51 am

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari-led Presidency to immediately make public detail of funds spent as palliatives to Nigerians.

PDP explained that the scheme which was aimed at cushioning the stay-home effect caused by COVID-19 pandemic had been exposed to ba a huge scam.

The opposition party made the call in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan.

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PDP also urged its state governors to help their counterparts in the All Progressives Congress, APC, in responding to the pandemic.

It stressed that had the

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Wanted Rivers PDP Youth Leader Speaks From Hideout

Wanted Rivers PDP Youth Leader Speaks From Hideout

May 15, 2020 6:16 am
The wanted Eleme Local Government Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Youth leader, Princewill Osareojiji, who has a ₦5m bounty placed on his head by the Rivers State Government, has accused a serving Commissioner in Governor Nyesom Wike’s cabinet for his current travails.

Osareojiji, who spoke for the first time with Nigeriainfo FM, Port Harcourt, from hiding alleged that he was framed by some senior PDP members from Eleme and a certain Commissioner who is also his kinsman.

He also dismissed the allegation of leading some hoodlums to Prodest Hotel to attack members of COVID-19 Taskforce in Eleme.

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PDP Sacks Youth Leader Whose Hotel Was Demolished By Wike

May 13, 2020 7:36 am

Princewill Osarojiji, owner of one of the hotels demolished by the Governor of Rivers State on Sunday has been expelled by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Osarojiji is the Youth Leader of the party for Eleme Local Government Area.

Recall that Wike had also declared Osarojiji of Eleme Alode Ward 2 wanted with N5 million bounty placed on his head.

Osarojiji was accused of alleged criminal activities that led to the demolition of the Prodest Hotel at Eleme.

A statement from the office of the outgoing PDP State Chairman, Felix Obuah, said Osarojiji has been expelled.

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PDP 'Your Speech Was Empty' – PDP Blasts Buhari

‘Your Speech Was Empty’ – PDP Blasts Buhari

April 28, 2020 12:16 pm
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s nationwide speech as appalling.

PDP insisted that Buhari failed to offer solutions to the COVID-19 challenge facing Nigerians.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, the former ruling party expressed disappointment that Buhari failed to offer post lockdown stimulus to Nigerians in the private sector.

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According to the statement: “The PDP is appalled that President Buhari, in his Monday’s COVID-19 address, again, failed to offer decisive solutions to protect Nigerians from the deadly pandemic.

“We

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Peter Obi Reacts To Pandora Papers Scandal Indictment

Lagos Explosion: Peter Obi Reacts To Death Of Revd Sister

March 16, 2020 6:15 am

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 general election, Peter Obi has reacted to the death of Rev Sr Henrietta Alokha, Principal of Bethlehem Girls’ College, Abule Ado, Lagos.

DAILY POST reported that Rev Sr Henrietta was among the 17 who lost lives in the early morning explosion which occurred at Abule-Ado.

The principal was said to have died while rescuing students.

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Reacting, Obi on his verified Twitter page consoled with the management of the Bethlehem College, even as he praised the heroic act

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FFK Reacts To Attack On President Buhari

Fani-Kayode Reacts To Attack On President Buhari In Kebbi

March 13, 2020 12:37 pm

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the alleged attempt attack on President Muhammadu Buhari by a young man in Kebbi State.

The incident happened at the Argungu International Agricultural show and Cultural Festival in Kebbi State.

As Buhari went around the arena, inspecting rice pyramids on display, and taking photographs with farmers, the young man rushed past the security and rushed towards the President but it was not clear what his intentions were.

Many who have seen the video, including the former Minister of Aviation, believe the young man was on a

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S-East Govs Working Hard To Secure Region – Oseloka Obaze

S-East Govs Working Hard To Secure Region – Oseloka Obaze

March 7, 2020 10:08 am

Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze is a diplomat, politician, writer and public policy and governance expert. He contested for the Anambra State governorship seat in 2017 as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Secretary to the Anambra State Government under Governor Peter Obi and Governor Willie Obiano in this interview with some correspondents bares his mind on insecurity in Nigeria, Anambra State politics and several other national issues.

 

Some analysts going by the happenings in the country today say that Nigeria is at the brink of disintegration or collapse. Do you share such views?

I …

Ihedioha vs Uzodinma -TFM To Report Supreme Court To UN

Ihedioha vs Uzodinma: TFM To Report Supreme Court To UN

March 4, 2020 6:26 am

A coalition of leaders of conscience in the country, under the aegis of the Third Force Movement in Nigeria has vowed to drag the Supreme Court of Nigeria to the United Nations, UN, United States of America, United Kingdom, African Union, European Union among others, over its refusal to review the judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the Imo State Governor.

The coalition faulted the court, saying its decision has cast serious doubt over the integrity and sanctity of the Nigerian Judiciary.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday night, hours after

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I’m In 2023 Race To Retire Tinubu From Politics – Bode

February 29, 2020 1:12 pm

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George has vowed to  truncate the rumoured 2023 presidential ambition of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In this interview with TUNDE THOMAS, George who is also a member, PDP Board of Trustees urged Tinubu to watch it, adding that 2023 may end Tinubu’s political career if he joins the race.

“One of the main reasons I’m joining the 2023 race is to stop Tinubu. If the presidency is zoned to the South-West in 2023, and Tinubu  enters the race I …

PDP Reacts To Monguno, Kyari Tussle Over Natl Security

February 18, 2020 6:32 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the allegations by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd)

Monguno in a circular from his Office on Monday accused Chief of Staf (CoS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari of hijacking the coordination of security leadership.

He accused Kyari of sidelining him in making strategic decisions in national security operations.

PDP, reacting in a statement by its National Publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said Monguno’s statement had validated its position that President Muhammadu Buhari had abdicated the responsibilities of his office.

The opposition party further reiterated its call on

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Bayelsa: BMO Demands PDP Apology To CJN

February 18, 2020 4:36 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its leaders should apologise to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Mohammed over the invectives they poured on him, the Supreme Court and the judiciary whenever court decisions went against them.

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) made this call in reaction to PDP’s muted response to the Supreme Court decision that awarded the Bayelsa governorship election to the party after invalidating the electoral victory of David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and …

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