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PDP will survive crisis, participate in 2027 elections – Turaki

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July 23, 2026

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The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has declared that no individual or group can destroy the party.

He insisted that the PDP would participate in all the 2027 general elections despite its ongoing leadership crisis.

Turaki made the declaration on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Abuja, where leaders gathered to review the recent court judgment secured by the PDP Board of Trustees and discuss the party’s political and legal strategy.

He assured members that the PDP remained strong and would overcome its current challenges.

Turaki declared that no individual or group could destroy the PDP, insisting that the party would continue to exist and remain a strong political force.

He also assured members that the PDP would field candidates in all categories of the 2027 general elections, from the presidential contest to State Houses of Assembly polls.

Turaki compared the party’s current leadership crisis to the 2016 dispute that led to the formation of the Ahmed Makarfi-led caretaker committee, saying the PDP survived that difficult period and would do so again.

“Compared to the crisis the PDP faced in the past, what we are experiencing today is minor. By God’s grace, we will overcome it. We called this meeting to carefully review the recent court judgment and agree on a common position. We did not issue an immediate response because some members of the interim working committee were away when the judgment was delivered,” he said.

The senior lawyer also blamed the challenges facing many opposition parties on the actions of those in power, arguing that the ruling party appeared to benefit whenever opposition parties were thrown into crisis.

Former Niger State Governor and Secretary of the PDP Board of Trustees, Dr Babangida Aliyu, also urged members not to lose hope, saying difficult times often reveal the true strength of an organisation.

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NPFL: Kano Pillars edge Tornadoes, Plateau United secure first win

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September 7, 2026

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Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.

The hosts scored twice in the first half through Ubong Friday and Fabian Nworie.

Nworie scored his second and Kano Pillars’ third nine minutes after the break.

Niger Tornadoes scored twice through Godfrey Joseph and Wasiu Jimoh but were unable to find the equaliser.

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“I Just Want to Keep Scoring” — Noah Abolaji Salaudeen Hits Third Straight Hat-Trick in Lithuania

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September 7, 2026

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Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen is enjoying an extraordinary goalscoring run in Lithuania, producing another sensational display with a hat-trick in a thrilling 6–3 victory.

The latest treble takes Noah’s remarkable run to three consecutive hat-tricks, further underlining his consistency and growing reputation as one of the most prolific forwards in his competition.

The match was anything but straightforward.

Noah’s team opened the scoring through Nedas, but the opposition quickly responded with an equaliser. The Nigerian striker then had an opportunity to put his side back in front after winning a penalty when he was fouled by the goalkeeper inside the box.

Following a lengthy six-minute delay before the spot-kick was taken, Noah unfortunately missed from the penalty spot.

But rather than allowing the setback to affect him, the forward responded almost immediately.

Noah raced beyond the goalkeeper and defender before brilliantly setting up Matas, who restored his team’s advantage at 2–1.

The opposition levelled again before half-time, sending both teams into the break at 2–2.

After the interval, however, Noah took control.

The Nigerian striker gave his team the lead once again with a powerful header, before adding another goal to make it 4–2 after receiving an assist from Lukas Tatarunas.

Ignas then added a fifth before the opposition pulled one back to reduce the deficit to 5–3.

With the game still requiring a final decisive moment, Noah completed his hat-trick in style, finishing from an assist by Nedas to seal the impressive 6–3 victory.

Speaking after another extraordinary outing, Noah said:

“Missing the penalty was disappointing, but I knew I had to stay focused and help the team. I’m happy I was able to respond with goals and an assist. I just want to keep working hard, keep scoring and help my team win.”

Noah Salaudeen’s 2026 Numbers 📊

League:
⚽ 31 goals
🅰️ 12 assists
🔥 43 goal contributions

Cup:
⚽ 6 goals
🅰️ 1 assist
🔥 7 goal contributions

Overall:

⚽ 37 goals
🅰️ 13 assists
🔥 50 goal contributions

The numbers tell the story.

Noah has now registered an astonishing 50 goal contributions in 2026, consisting of 37 goals and 13 assists across league and cup competitions.

Even more remarkable is his current scoring streak: three consecutive hat-tricks.

The Nigerian forward has responded to every challenge with goals, and his latest performance further strengthens his credentials as a striker capable of producing consistently at a remarkable level.

Three straight hat-tricks. 37 goals. 13 assists. 50 goal contributions.

Noah Abolaji Salaudeen is not slowing down.