Tag Archives: PDP
Endorsement of Ize-Iyamu tears Benin Palace Chiefs Apart
Some chiefs in the palace of the Oba of Benin have disagreed over the endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, for the September 28 governorship election. A group of the chiefs belonging to the Egha Evbo’ Nore
BREAKING: Edo Election to Hold As Scheduled – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the Edo State governorship election will hold as scheduled. The National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a press briefing at the state headquarters of the commission. Details later…
Anxiety as APC, PDP Governors Storm Benin in Battle for Edo State
Palpable tension engulfed Benin City monday as leaders and governors of the nation’s two main political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), prepared to storm the Edo State capital today for the final campaigns
EFCC Arrests Ebonyi Governor’s Brother for N400m Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Austin Umahi, brother to the current governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, along with two others Chinyere Egwuche and Mabel Dikibo over a N400m slush fund linked to the 2015 presidential
Court Stops Factional PDP Primary As Jimoh Ibrahim Emerges Candidate
Despite the relocation of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Ondo State to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Sunday for its primary election, an Akure High Court yesterday restrained the faction from conducting the
Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s Ward Chairman Denies His Membership Of PDP
Ward Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igbotako II Ward 04 in Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State, Alhaji Usman Lawal, has thrown spanners in the move by businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, to restrain the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of
High-Flying Businessman, Emeka Offor Is Broke
Emeka Offor, the controversial government contractors, is quite broke now. Several sources, including employees of his various companies who have not been paid for months, told SaharaReporters that the flamboyant businessman and politician is so cash-strapped that he frequently travels
Former President Obasanjo Sighted at Venue of the Inauguration of PDP National Convention Committee
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was sighted today at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, the venue of the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)‘s National Convention committee. Recall that Obasanjo, a former chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees last
Jimoh Ibrahim Promises to Clear Ondo State Salary Backlog within 100 days As He Picks up Gubernatorial Form
Jimoh Ibrahim on Thursday obtained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form from the factional National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff to vie for the governorship seat of Ondo State. Speaking after picking up the form, Ibrahim boasted
Omisore Surrenders, Reaches Deal With EFCC On Alleged N1.3 Billion Fraud
tor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, was on Friday night released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he agreed to refund the over N1.3billion he allegedly received from the office of
