No rift between Atiku, Fintiri – Adamawa PDP

The Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has denied any rift exists between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the governor of his home state, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.   There had been an alleged rift between Atiku and Fintiri over the fallout of the presidential primary, with loyalists of the former Vice President accusing Fintiri of backing Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.   However, speaking on the controversies, the Secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the PDP, Idris Yahya, downplayed the fear. He said the relationship between both men remained cordial even though there had been

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For Buhari, charity begins abroad

As Nigeria’s insecurity and economic challenges bite harder, STEPHEN ANGBULU examines how the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), prioritises international applause over local victories   On August 3, 2022, Nigerians were irked to their bones when it became public knowledge that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) splurged another N1.15bn to procure exotic SUVs for the government of Niger Republic. A report published in June by an online news outlet, Sahara Reporters, revealed that the Buhari-led regime approved N1.15bn to purchase 10 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Sports Utility Vehicles for the Nigerien government.   The record which was

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Peter Obi’s presence excites worshippers at RCCG convention

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, got a rousing welcome on Friday at the Holy Ghost Service of the 70th convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.   The former Anambra State governor graced the fifth day of the convention at RCCG international headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The programme, with the theme, “Perfect Jubilee” began on Monday, August 8 and will last through Sunday, August 14, 2022. Obi was introduced alongside other dignitaries, including the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale-Oke; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel; and the wife

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Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike

No, APC behind case, says Ayu The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday described as a bluff the allegations by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike that the loyalists of the PDP candidate filed a suit in the court challenging Atiku’s victory in the presidential party primary. Recall that the suit was allegedly instituted by Wike against the PDP presidential candidate; Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; and the PDP over the conduct of the presidential primary of the party which was held  in Abuja on May 28 and May 29, 2022. In the suit marked

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2023: Crises threaten ruling parties in Ogun, Sokoto, Delta, others

The chances of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party retaining power beyond 2023 in some of the states they govern currently is fading due to internal crisis and allegations of imposition, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.   In the affected states, including Ogun, Sokoto, Delta, Plateau and Rivers, some aggrieved party members expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of their party primaries. In some cases, there was rift between some party leaders and the incumbents, like in Ogun, while in some others, alleged imposition by the incumbent during the primary had been brewing disquiet among the members.   In

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