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2023: PDP releases timetable, extends sales of nomination forms

Published

3 years ago

April 16, 2022

2023: PDP releases timetable, extends sales of nomination forms

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released an adjusted timetable for the schedule of party activities relating to preparations for the 2023 general elections in the country.

The PDP according to the new timetable has adjusted its Schedule of Activities to extend the closing dates for the purchase and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2023 general elections.

A statement to that effect which was signed and released on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba explained that the change is to enable the Party to make up for the two days of public holidays as announced by the Federal Government.

He clarified that under the new timetable, the last day for the purchase of all Forms has been extended to Tuesday, April 19, 2022, while the last day for the submission of already completed Forms has also been extended to Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Consequently, the following new dates have been fixed for the screening of aspirants for various positions;

State House of Assembly: Friday, April 22, 2022,
National Assembly: Monday, April 25, 2022
Governorship: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Presidential: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Screening Appeals are scheduled as follows;
State House of Assembly: Monday, April 25, 2022,
National Assembly: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Governorship: Friday, April 29, 2022
Presidential: Saturday, April 30, 2022.

All other dates as earlier published remain unchanged.

Ologunagba urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders and Party members to be guided accordingly by the new dates.

He added that those concerned should ensure that all duly completed State Assembly Forms are to submitted at the various States Secretariat of the Party.

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

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2 hours ago

August 10, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

By: Zagazola Makama

Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.

It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.

Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.

Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.

Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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18 hours ago

August 9, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.

The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.

Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.

The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.

VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge

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5 days ago

August 5, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge

By: Zagazola Makama

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.

Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.

Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge