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‘The soul of PDP has been hijacked’ — Ex-Reps member Maduabum joins ADC

Tunde Opalana 21 July 2025 0

Cyril Maduabum, a former Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum and two-term federal lawmaker, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection, which took place over the weekend, adds fresh momentum to the ADC’s coalition drive as it

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Buhari’s 12m Vote-Bank: Big Size Shoe, No Qualified Heir Yet – Okechukwu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Former Director Genral, Voice of Nigeria, VoN, Dr Osita Okechukwu has stated that late former President Muhammadu Buhari has left a big shoe with his 12m vote Bank, which has no qualified heir for its inheritance. Okechukwu made this known, while fielding questions from media men in Abuja on Sunday, after an […]

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Stop embarrassing Nigeria, appoint Ambassadors, ADC tells Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to appoint substantive ambassadors to Nigerian missions abroad rather than using junior diplomats as the country’s representatives. The party warned that the persistent failure of the Tinubu administration to appoint ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions will have disastrous

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Constitution Review: Oborevwori seeks devolution of power, review of derivation formula

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for upward review of the derivation formula. He also, threw his weight behind State Police and generally, the review of the 1999 Constitution saying, “a robust, people-oriented constitution is the foundation that true federalism and national stability must rest.” Governor

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LP Illegal NEC: Gov Otti deserted, standing alone-Party

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Labour Party, LP, says that the purported National Working Committee, NEC, of the Party, illegally constituted by the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti is deserted ànd now, Otti, is standing alone. The Paryy also, said Governor Otti that he should not use the State fund for trivialities. The Julius Abure […]

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Bayelsa Gov decries endless 1999 Constitution Review

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has faulted the endless process of reviewing the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday, when he hosted members of the House of Representatives Committe on Constitution Review, Governor Diri recalled that he was a member of the committee when he was […]

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ADC To Tinubu: You Can’t Buy The North With IBB Son’s Appointment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to bank on getting the support of the northern region with the appointment of Mohammed Babangida, son of the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida. Recall that the Presidency on Friday announced the appointment of Mohammed as chairman of the Bank […]

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Offoboche rallies lawmakers, stakeholders to actualise Ogoja state creation dream

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Hon. Charles Offoboche, a former House of Representatives aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2022 by-election, has renewed calls for the creation of Ogoja State, urging lawmakers and stakeholders to intensify efforts toward realising the long-standing demand. This is as he likened the quest to a pregnancy nearing its […]

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APC slams ADC over criticism of Buhari’s state burial, calls it ‘insensitive’

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as insensitive and desperate for attention following its criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s state burial. In a statement on Saturday, Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, said the ADC’s remarks were not only ill-timed but

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‘Court backed me’ — Natasha insists on senate resumption despite Akpabio’s appeal

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she will resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, in line with a court ruling, despite an appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the decision. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who was suspended in March over allegations of misconduct, told The PUNCH during a constituency programme on Saturday that she had […]

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Edo PDP clears aspirants for July 21 Senate, House of Reps primary bye elections

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully screened and cleared aspirants for its July 21st 2025 party primaries ahead of the August 16, 2025 National Assembly by-elections for Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. Those cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket include John Yakubu, […]

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2027: Ebonyi lawmaker receives endorsement from constituents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Senator representing Ebonyi Central zone at the National Assembly, Senator Kenneth Emeka Eze has received endorsement from his constituents of the Senatorial District as the leading contender for the 2027 senatorial election. This, they did following the Senator’s outstanding performances and strong grassroots developmental strides within the year

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Damagum says Atiku’s exit normal, temporary setback

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The National chairman of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum on Friday described the recent resignation of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as a normal occurrence. Speaking in Bauchi, Damagum who also stressed that Atiku’s exit from the PDP is a temporary setback, reasoned

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LP names Usman chairman, Nkwocha Secretary

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana In a bid to reposition ahead of the 2027 general election, the Labour Party (LP) on Friday confirmed former Minister of Finance, as Interim National Chairman. The party as well named Senator Darlington Nwokocha, former Senate deputy minority leader as National Secretary in interim capacity. Ratification of the two national officers were […]

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APC commends Tinubu on repositioning nation’s economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over recent rebounding of the Naira and the nations economy. The Nigerian Naira extended its recent gains, strengthening to a four-month high against the US Dollar to close at 1518/$ on Monday. He said Naira has become one of the best […]

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Buhari’s Exit: Politicians Must Be Humble, Fulfill Election Promises – Lukman

Tom Okpe 17 July 2025 0

… Says Coalition leaders must be united, build team spirit By Tom Okpe An arrow head and member of the Coalition that joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Salihu Lukman, has said the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari is enough indication thàt should force politicians to remàin humble, fulfilling election promises to the […]

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Buhari’s support for Lagos marked him a true nationalist, visionary leader- Ambode

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana ‎Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has described the late ex- president Muhammadu Buhari as a statesman whose leadership embodied integrity, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of national unity and progress. He said that Buhari left behind an enduring legacy of service, principle, and commitment to Nigeria’s […]

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Lamido unveils Jigawa ADC Chair at PDP rally, says goal is to rescue Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido has said the purpose of coming together of opposition politicians under the coalition umbrella is to rescues Nigeria from the brinks of collapse and not for the sake of grabbing power. He stated this at an empowerment event in Dutse where he declared his unwavering loyalty […]

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2025: Obedient movement vows to mobilize 2 million votes for Moghalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

By Our Reporter Lead coordinator of Obidient Movement in Anambra state, Chief Charles Obiora Anueyiagu, has restated the commitment of the Obidients movement stakeholders in the state to play key role in the election of candidate of Labour party, Dr. George Moghalu as next governor of Anambra state. Chief Anueyiagu who spoke to journalists on […]

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2027: 310 lawyers assure ADC of legal representation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana No fewer than 310 lawyers have volunteered to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in all pending and anticipated legal matters nationwide ahead of the 2027 general election. Abdullahi Abdurrahman, Leader of the National Legal Support Group for the ADC, disclosed this yesterday during a courtesy visit to the party’s Interim National […]