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Saidu Dansadau condemns resurgence of political violence in Zamfara

Daily Dispatch October 17, 2018

The governorship candidate of National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Zamfara, Sen. Saidu Dansadau, says the resurgence of political violence in the state is a major threat to free and fair elections in 2019. Dansadau made the observation on Wednesday in Gusau while speaking with newsmen. He noted

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Breaking: Confusion in Adamawa over alleged plan by APC NWC to deny Bindow guber ticket

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2018

Speculations are rife in  Yola, Adamawa as the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to deny the gubernatorial ticket to Governor Sen. Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla over a petition filed by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and Dr. Mahmood Halilu Ahmed on the conduct of the Adamawa gubernatorial primaries which a committee headed by Jibrin Alfa okayed Bindow […]

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2019: PDP candidate blows hot over vote buying

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2018

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic ‎Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed Kaura has disclosed that his party would no longer tolerate injustice, vote buying and humiliation of his supporters ahead of, and during the 2019 general election. Senator Kaura made the disclosure yesterday in Bauchi while addressing a reconciliation and harmonization

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Atiku picked Peter Obi b’cos of his “economic wizadry” – PDP

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2018

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday defended the choice of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as the running mate to its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.  PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said the choice of Obi will ensure economic prosperity for Nigeria, if Abubakar is voted into power. Abubakar had last week confirmed Obi […]

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I’m not contesting senatorial race – Makarfi

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2018

Contrary to the report that Ahmed Makarfi is fighting Suleiman Hunkuyi over the Kaduna North Senatorial slot, the former governor said that he’s not in the senatorial race. Recall that Makarfi was among the 12 presidential aspirants that contested the presidential ticket under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the 6th and 7th […]

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NEC expresses doubt whether the choice of Peter Obi is the collective choice of the majority of the people of the South East.

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2018

Elder statesman and Chairman of the Northern Elders’ Council (NEC), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has reacted to the choice of Peter Obi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in 2019. Yakassai in a statement described Atiku’s choice as a balanced one owing to the fact that Obi is a Christian and from the South-East. He, however, expressed […]