A two time gubernatorial apsirant in Edo state and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) High Chief Jacob Idinye has strongly condemned the clampdown on the leaders of his party (PDP) as the state prepares for guber election on Saturday, September 21, 2024 which is less than 48 hours. …
Read More »[PRESS RELEASE]: OKPEBHOLO WILL PAY ALL OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT SALARIES WITHIN FIRST 100 DAYS
Vexed by the reality that Local Government Employees in the 18 Local Government Areas of the state are being owed salaries, Senator Okpebholo has declared his readiness to discharge all outstanding salaries with his first 100 days in office. Every Local Government in Edo state is being owed salaries ranging …
Read More »Breaking: Yahaya Bello Finally Turns Self In, Tells EFCC “Nothing To Hide”
Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to arrest him. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the …
Read More »Gov Mohammed Replies Wike, ‘Nobody Can Put Fire In Bauchi’
Governor, Bala Mohammed, has responded to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, asserting that no one can destabilise his state. Mohammed, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, spoke on Tuesday just before a meeting with the National Working Committee of the party in Bauchi State. “Nobody can put fire in Bauchi State. …
Read More »Presidency Denies Insinuation That Tinubu Ask CBN Gov To Resign
President Bola Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who debunked reports (not Chanels Television) suggesting that Tinubu ordered Cardoso’s …
Read More »[PRESS RELEASE]: APC TO GOVERNOR OBASEKI: STOP HARASSING CIVIL SERVANTS, THEY ARE NOT YOUR PUPPETS
A terse circular from the office of the Head of Service dated 16th September, was issued directing all civil servants to assemble at the Victor Uwaifo Hub on Tuesday, 17th September at the instance of the Governor, Godwin Obaseki. At the meeting on Tuesday, 8.00am, the Governor issued out a …
Read More »President Tinubu Visits Maiduguri, Assures Flood Victims Of FG’s Support
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday to sympathize with the government and people of the state over the recent flood disaster. He arrived at 3:40pm and headed to one of the emergency camps to commiserate with the victims of the flood. At the Camp, …
Read More »OBASEKI’S “DO OR DIE AFAIR” AS A BATTLE CRY, By Kassim Afegbua
If only Governor Obaseki had performed meritoriously, using the resources and allocations that accrued to the state in a most judicious manner, he would not be in his current political cul-de-sac. His avouched resolve to unleash terror on the electorates, and his readiness to spill blood, is akin to the …
Read More »Court Gives Nod To APC Retraining INEC From Excluding Its Polling & Collation Agents During Sept 21 Poll
Ahead September 21, 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has on Tuesday, September 10 secured an order of interim injunction from Abuja Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from excluding the party’s polling and collation agents from the electoral exercise. In …
Read More »Sowore Announces His Freedom After Brief Detention From Immigration Facility
Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has raised the alarms of his arrest and brief detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Mr Sowore, who arrived in Nigeria after monthslong visit to the United …
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