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In a recent political development, prominent businessman Asue Ighodalo has secured victory in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary for Edo State. The election, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, saw Ighodalo garnering 577 votes, outshining other contenders...
In a surprising turn of events, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been declared the winner of a parallel People's Democratic Party (PDP) primary election, separate from the ongoing voting at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The declaration, which occurred at a...
In a recent interview with Channels Television, Senator Ali Ndume revealed that the Nigerian federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is not facing losses due to the depreciation of the naira against the dollar. According to Ndume, the 2024 budget, presented by...
Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, the Deputy Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 general elections in Lagos, has officially resigned from the party. In a letter addressed to her ward chairman titled "Re: Resignation of membership from Labour Party," Oyefusi...
In response to the arrest of Labour Party (LP) National Chairperson, Julius Abure, by police in Benin City, Edo State, LP presidential candidate Peter Obi labeled the incident "demeaning and intolerable." Videos circulated showing Mr. Abure being manhandled during the arrest, leading to clashes...
The APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, revealed in a statement that Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been appointed to replace Uzodimma. Otu's new role includes overseeing the rerun poll scheduled for Thursday, February 22, bringing a fresh perspective to the...
In response to the escalating cost of living and the hardships faced by millions, the federal government is gearing up to restart direct cash transfers, targeting the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians. The revelation came from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the...
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with four others, on charges of attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offenses. The arrest occurred in Benin City, Edo State, following a petition filed...
Amidst the economic turmoil, Senate President Godswill Akpabio discloses an "unverified report" suggesting that state governors received an additional N30 billion each from the Federation Account. The funds, intended to alleviate inflation and high food prices, follow a previous N2 billion...
Governor Obaseki delivered a scathing assessment of the root causes behind Nigeria's ongoing challenges. The governor identified corruption as a major culprit, pointing fingers at political leaders and influential figures who have allegedly embezzled public funds. He emphasized the detrimental...
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