Politics

FCDA snubs Tinubu’s directive, refuses to unseal PDP secretariat

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Federal Capital Development Authority (FDA) refused to unlock the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) more than 24 hours after the presidential directive to do so. The Wadata Plaza headquarters of the major opposition party was sealed on Monday

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Not yet Uhuru for PDP as Anyanwu clings to Secretaryship seat

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana As the clock ticks towards the August 2025 national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ratified by the 99th meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) on Tuesday, the troubled waters are unsettled as Senator Samuel Anyanwu insisted that he is the authentic National Secretary of the party. As it stands, […]

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Plateau Senator Gyang quits PDP

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Senator Istifanus Gyang, a former National Assembly member at the red chambers, representing Plateau North, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the Plateau State PDP Chairman, Chris Hassan, on Monday, the Senator of the 9th Assembly, said he quits the party due to its deviation […]

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PDP begs South East caucus to drop threat over National Secretary position

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begged the South East zonal l caucus of the party to drop the threat of dumping the party should its demand on the position of the National Secretary of the party was not met. The South East caucus at the presentation of it’s resolution […]

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We Remain Strong, Despite Internal Squabbles – PDP Senate Caucus Affirms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate Caucus Tuesday affirmed that the party remains strong – despite its internal squabbles. The party, therefore, assured its members they can still rely on the ‘protection of the big umbrella,’ – notwithstanding insinuations that the party was collapsing. Speaking through the Senate Minority

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PDP Ughelli Ward PDP Holds Strategic Meeting, Receives APC Decampees

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 May 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli Ward 3/7, Delta State, witnessed a massive turnout on Sunday, May 18, 2025, as leaders and party faithful convened to reaffirm their commitment to the party amidst recent political defections. The ward meeting, hosted by Hon. Oke Umurhohwo and Comr. Alex Akporute, alongside Hon. Anthony […]

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PDP group accuses Diri govt of intimidating Pro-Wike members

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker Committee in Bayelsa has condemned the arrest and detention of Ms Awudumu Reigneth, the director of New Media of the Pro-Wike group, New Associates. According to the party, Reigneth’s ordeal might not be unconnected to her membership of the Pro-Wike group. The party expressed sadness over […]

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PDP queries ex -Gov Lalong over N2.1bn Jos Terminus market demolition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Plateau State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded explanation into how the former Governor, Simon Lalong spent N2.1 billion in demolishing the burnt Jos Terminus Market. The PDP said figures for the demolition did not align with the records on ground as documented. The party said if Lalong did not come […]

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Defection: Confusion as Edo Assembly appoints new PDP whip

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 May 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday nominated Mr Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly. His nomination came following the defection of the former Minority Whip, Mr Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the plenary in Benin, […]

Headlines

Koshoedo remains PDP acting National Secretary – NWC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

…clears air on signatories to Anambra Guber candidate recommendation to INEC By Tunde Opalana The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again affirmed that Arch. Setonji Koshoedo is the acting National Secretary of the party. The NWC dismissed newspaper report (not The Daily Times) which said the suspended scribe, Senator […]

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Ex- Govs Igbinedion, Ortom, Shekarau others make PDP BoT list

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

… Saraki 7-man C’ttee to organize NEC meeting May, national convention August By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday expanded membership of its Board of Trustees (BoT) with the inclusion of key stakeholders particularly former state governors of the party. The 39 new members were inaugurated at the party’s national secretariat,

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Defection ‘ll not affect PDP in next general election – Party stalwart

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The chances of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), surviving the next general election is not in any way affected by the number of politicians defecting from the party, Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, has said. Sowunmi, who was a guest in a popular television programme on Thursday night, added […]

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Bayelsa PDP approves salary increment for party officials

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma In a major shift of position, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has approved an improved harmonised salary structure for all categories of party officials from the ward to the state level. The harmonised salary structure was contained in a communique issued at the end of the State Working Caretaker […]

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PDP tightens security at Wadata plaza ahead of NEC meeting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana There is apprehension of security concerns at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) ahead of its May 27 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. This is as the party’s leadership are prioritizing a change in the security architects to prevent possible invasion of the premises by persons considered as security […]

Opinion

PDP’s Identity Crisis: A Call to Action for Nigeria’s Opposition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msonter Ijoho In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) once loomed large as a political titan. For sixteen consecutive years—from 1999 to 2015—it dominated the national landscape, influencing nearly all geopolitical zones and positioning itself as the preeminent political force in Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, however, the PDP finds

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Okechukwu mocks, regrettably bids PDP goodbye

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The former Voice of Nigeria, VoN, Director General and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday, said good-bye to the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Dr Osita Okechukwu, made this assertion as a result of incessant exodus from the PDP to the ruling Party, APC, recently with the expectation […]

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Workers welfare paramount in PDP controlled states – Govs 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Welfare of Nigerian workers remain paramount in states under the administration of the Peoples Democratic Government. Governors of the party under the umbrella of the  Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP-GF made the declaration as they celebrate the workers yesterday on the occasion of the May Day 2025. The Forum chaired by […]

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Defection: PDP sets to recover mandates, to drag Oborevwori, others to court

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to recover its mandate from the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and members of the state House of Assembly who dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Acting National Chairman of the party who disclosed this while briefing journalists at […]

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More PDP Govs Ready to Join APC, as Tinubu Dangles His Sword On Opposition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 April 2025 0

By Tom Okpe It’s very clear that more People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Governors are ready to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, this week as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s determined push, to weaken the opposition arena appears to be yielding results. It was gathered, with strong indications that four PDP Governors are set to […]

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Anyanwu remains PDP National Secretary – S/West Stakeholders Forum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana A pressure group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West Stakeholders Forum has insisted that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the authentic National Chairman of the party. The forum said its insistence was based on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the scramble for the national scribe seat . Alhaji Kola Ajayi, […]