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National & Local

Natasha blames PDP crisis for defections, urges return

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has criticized the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for causing a significant decline in its Senate representation, urging for a revival during the party's convention committee inauguration.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:10 UTC
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National & Local

ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention

The African Democratic Congress in Nigeria has commenced the sale of nomination forms for its upcoming party elections at various levels.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:43 UTC
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National & Local

Wike-backed PDP convention: Party leaders push for unity

Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Nigeria are advocating for unity and reconciliation as they prepare for the upcoming National Convention in 2026.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:05 UTC
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National & Local

Wike-backed PDP consolidates control ahead of convention

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, is solidifying its hold by conducting state congresses ahead of the national convention.

Mar 18 β€’ 02:09 UTC
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National & Local

Wike-backed PDP faction installs PDP executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, Oyo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike elected new party executives in multiple states after a court ruling invalidated a previous convention.

Mar 16 β€’ 01:14 UTC
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National & Local

ADC releases timetable for nationwide congresses ahead of convention

The African Democratic Congress has announced a timetable for congresses leading up to its national convention in Nigeria.

Mar 15 β€’ 09:45 UTC
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National & Local

PDP factions get nod to settle convention dispute out of court

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has allowed the factions within the Peoples Democratic Party to settle a dispute regarding their elective convention outside of court.

Mar 11 β€’ 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

Natasha urges PDP leaders to reconcile after Appeal Court judgment

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for reconciliation among the Peoples Democratic Party leaders following the Court of Appeal's judgment regarding the party's national convention.

Mar 10 β€’ 17:13 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Afternoon recap: Saraki calls for fresh PDP convention, Tinubu seeks senate nod for Oyedele, Abe’s appointment

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is calling for a new national convention for the Peoples Democratic Party, while President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Mar 10 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP BoT meets Wednesday in Abuja

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party is set to convene in Abuja on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a court ruling that nullified the party's 2025 national convention.

Mar 10 β€’ 11:36 UTC
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National & Local

Olawepo-Hashim urges PDP unity after court ruling

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim calls for unity within the Peoples Democratic Party following a court ruling on its national convention.

Mar 9 β€’ 17:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Breaking - Appeal Court Invalidates PDP's Ibadan Convention, Fines Turaki-Led Faction

The Appeal Court in Abuja has invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party's national convention held in Ibadan, fining the faction led by Taminu Turaki for its defiance of court orders.

Mar 9 β€’ 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Appeal Court backs Lamido in PDP convention dispute

The Appeal Court in Nigeria upheld a Federal High Court ruling preventing the People's Democratic Party from holding its national convention without former Governor Sule Lamido's participation.

Mar 9 β€’ 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

Wike faction protests as Oyo court upholds PDP convention

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has rejected a court ruling in Oyo State that upheld the validity of the party's recent national convention.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

β€˜Why are you so obsessed with me?’: Trump will not talk about politics after the Obamas' attack

Donald Trump stated he cannot focus on politics because of ongoing personal attacks from Barack and Michelle Obama during a recent rally in North Carolina.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was falling in the polls, but reversed the trend: the Democratic candidate who is back in the lead heading into the elections in California

Democratic candidate Katie Porter has regained momentum in the California gubernatorial race after a new poll shows her leading again following the state party's convention.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: bad news for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 elections

California Democrats have failed to unify around a candidate to support for the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial elections during their recent state convention.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:55 UTC
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National & Local

PDP: Wike, Makinde camps lock horns ahead of March convention

Factional disputes within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying as the Wike and Makinde camps clash over arrangements for the upcoming national convention.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS: Yilwatda unveils APC national convention committee

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Katie Porter holds β€˜F--- TRUMP’ sign at California Democratic convention

Katie Porter displayed a sign reading 'F--- TRUMP' during the California Democratic Party's 2026 state convention, emphasizing her commitment to oppose Donald Trump in the upcoming elections.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Envelope Money Suspicion’ Free of Charges in Second Trial, Song Young-gil Says He Will Return to the Democratic Party

Song Young-gil, previously sentenced to two years for the envelope money scandal during the 2021 Democratic Party convention, was acquitted in a second trial and announced his intention to return to the party.

Feb 13 β€’ 06:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Supreme Court Affirms Not Guilty Ruling for Former Lawmaker Lee Sung-man in 'Democratic Party Money Envelope' Case

The Supreme Court of South Korea has upheld the not guilty verdict for former lawmaker Lee Sung-man, who was accused of receiving money envelopes during the Democratic Party's convention.

Feb 12 β€’ 03:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Integrated Party Convention Is the President's Will" Facebook Post Deleted at Lightning Speed... Kang Deuk-gu Says It Was an 'Internal Mistake' of the Office

Kang Deuk-gu of the Democratic Party clarified that a deleted Facebook post regarding party merger discussions following the local elections was an internal mistake, invoking substantial political criticism.

Feb 11 β€’ 02:52 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors appeal former Democratic Party assistant Song Young-gil's 'not guilty' verdict on election law violation

Prosecutors have filed an appeal against the 'not guilty' verdict of Park Yong-soo, a former aide of Song Young-gil, accused of violating election laws by distributing money envelopes during a 2021 Democratic Party convention, after a court ruled his actions did not constitute a crime.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Convention showdown: PDP governors resist Wike bloc’s move to dismantle committees

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party escalated as governors from the party rejected attempts by a Wike-backed committee to dissolve key zonal structures and reschedule the national convention, claiming the bloc lacked constitutional authority.

Feb 4 β€’ 00:25 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP moves convention to March 29

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its national convention to March 29 and 30, supported by Minister Nyesom Wike, while disbanding certain zonal committees.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP crisis: Wike bloc plans March 28 convention after court victory

The Wike faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has scheduled its national convention for March 28-29, 2026, in Abuja, following a recent court ruling.

Feb 3 β€’ 00:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP faction to hold national convention March 28, 29

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has scheduled its national convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja to elect a new National Working Committee and other statutory bodies.

Feb 2 β€’ 20:21 UTC
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National & Local

Wike-backed PDP BoT, caretaker committee urge unity ahead of convention

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is working to resolve internal disputes and emphasize unity as it prepares for upcoming congresses and a national convention.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:53 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP to release congress timetable soon β€” Caretaker chair

The National Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the imminent release of a timetable for pending congresses in some states to facilitate an organized national convention.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:44 UTC
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National & Local

USA: The man whom Donald Trump accuses of treason

The article discusses the impactful presence of Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, highlighting Giffords' survival after a tragic shooting in 2011.

Jan 14 β€’ 15:04 UTC

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