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1 week ago | 
punchng.com | Solomon Odeniyi |John Charles |Abdulrahman Zakariyau |Gift Habib |Nathaniel Shaibu
In a move to end the violence that has cost many lives and destroyed homes across several communities, President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State and listen to their concerns firsthand. Over 200 people were reportedly killed within a few hours, including children and women, at Yelewata, Guma LGA on Friday night. The killers reportedly used sophisticated weapons and fuel to set houses ablaze.
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1 week ago | 
punchng.com | Dirisu Yakubu |Abdulrahman Zakariyau |Gift Habib
In a bid to resolve the threat hovering around the 99th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for June 30, Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, governors elected on the party’s platform and other stakeholders will on Wednesday (today) meet with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu.
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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Dirisu Yakubu |Abdulrahman Zakariyau |Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, along with the Peoples Democratic Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, criticised President Bola Tinubu over his remarks expressing satisfaction at the prospect of a divided opposition. The June 12, 2025 celebration marks 26 uninterrupted years of democratic governance in Nigeria.
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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Dirisu Yakubu |Abdulrahman Zakariyau |Bola Bamigbola |Wale Akinselure |Umar Sani
The battle for the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party has reportedly pitted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. The two political gladiators used to be good friends and played a key role in the victory of President Bola Tinubu in 2023, following their resolve to work against the PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
Ahead of the national elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for August, The PUNCH has learnt that governors and other top members are working to keep the existing zoning structure of the National Working Committee.
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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum The Peoples Democratic Party is set to overhaul its South-South zonal and state structures in a sweeping move aimed at flushing out disloyal members and forestalling further defections. A member of the PDP’s National Working Committee, who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on condition of anonymity, said the planned restructuring was part of renewed efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeem his image in the remaining two years of his administration by focusing on improving the welfare of Nigerians. PDP urged the All Progressives Congress-led government to embrace the fear of God and put an end to what it termed wasteful spending, exploitation, dishonesty, and manipulative practices that have caused significant suffering for the Nigerian people.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Debo Ologunagba. Photo: PDP The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving the welfare of Nigerians during the remaining two years of his term in order to restore his reputation.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau
National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Debo Ologunagba. Photo: PDP The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that the outcome of its 99th National Executive Committee meeting demonstrates a renewed unity among its leaders aimed at repositioning the party.
