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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Ayodele Fayose, on the occasion of...

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N170 fuel price wicked, unbearable ― PDP

by Leon Usigbe

November 13, 2020

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected an increase in the pump price of fuel to N170 per litre, describing...

John Rawlings, Jerry Rawlings, COVID-19, ex-Ghana's president, seven days of national mourning

PDP commiserates with Ghana over Jerry Rawlings’ death

by Leon Usigbe

November 12, 2020

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the government and people of Ghana over the death of former President...

PDP congratulates ex-governor, Mu’azu Aliyu, at 65

by Leon Usigbe

November 12, 2020

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has heartily congratulated the former governor of Niger State, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, on the...

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FEC ratifies Nigeria’s AfCFTA membership

by Leon Usigbe

November 11, 2020

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ratified Nigeria's membership of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This is coming...

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Balarabe Musa’s death a huge national loss ― PDP

by Leon Usigbe

November 11, 2020

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is deeply grieved by the death of elder statesman, outstanding Democrat...

Buhari felicitates Mamman Daura Buhari on Mamman Daura

Buhari felicitates Mamman Daura at 81

by Leon Usigbe

November 10, 2020

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President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated his nephew, Malam Mamman Daura, on the occasion of his 81st birthday, describing him as...

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Only NEC can determine tenure elongation ― APC caretaker committee

by Leon Usigbe

November 10, 2020

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Against the backdrop of allegations of tenure elongation plot brought by some party members, the National Caretaker/Convention Planning Committee of...

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Buhari launches national young farmers scheme

by Leon Usigbe

November 10, 2020

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President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the National Young Farmers Scheme designed by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to...