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Africa: Who Now Holds the Balance of Power in Nigeria?
African Arguments, 2 August 2018
Dozens of politicians, including the Senate President and three governors, have defected from the ruling party. There could be more to come. Read more »
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Nigeria: Saraki Becomes National Leader of PDP
Vanguard, 3 August 2018
Thanks party for accepting returnees Read more »
Saraki Gets Nod as Nigeria Opposition Leader, Presidential Bid
The Peoples Democratic Party's national executive committee has appointed Senate President, Bukola Saraki as its national leader. It has also given Saraki, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the go-ahead to run for the presidential elections in 2019.
Bukola Saraki has crossed the floor to the official opposition Peoples Democratic Party
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Nigeria: 2019 - Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, Saraki Get Nod to Contest PDP Ticket
Daily Trust, 3 August 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given room for Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Senate President… Read more »
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Nigeria: Let's Work Together in Defence of Democracy, Saraki Tells Former Ruling Party
Premium Times, 3 August 2018
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work together in defence of democracy and with the aim of providing good… Read more »
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Nigeria: PDP, Presidency Attack Each Other On Alleged Plot to Remove Saraki
Premium Times, 2 August 2018
The Nigerian presidency has said that claims by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that President Muhammadu Buhari had taken a 10-day leave in order to leave the stage… Read more »
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Nigeria: Shehu Sani - How PDP-Led Legislature, Presidency Can Work Together
This Day, 2 August 2018
The senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has bared his mind on how Nigeria can move forward amid the recent political developments. Read more »
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Nigeria: Plot to Impeach Saraki - PDP Reps to Keep Vigil to Wade Off Adamu, Others
Vanguard, 2 August 2018
DISTURBED by the alleged invasion of the Senate chambers by some Senators to plot impeachment of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Members of the PDP Caucus of the House of… Read more »
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Nigeria: Saraki, Kwara Governor Finally Defect to PDP
Leadership, 1 August 2018
After months of speculations about his resolve to dump the governing All Progressives Party (APC), Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday formally announced his defection to the… Read more »
InFocus
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After a series of intrigues, Senate President Bukola Saraki, has announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Saraki joined ... Read more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari's All Progressives Congress has demanded that Senate President Bukola Saraki quit after he defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, ... Read more »
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Senator Bukola Saraki spoke to AllAfrica during a visit to Washington DC to promote Nigeria's interests. He led a National Assembly delegation that met with members of the U.S. ... Read more »
