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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that Lebanon is on the brink of collapse due to escalating conflict with Israel, which has already caused 558 deaths. World leaders at the UN General Assembly gathered to discuss possible de-escalation measures and avoid a full-blown crisis similar to...
Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, expressed gratitude to Senate President Godswill Akpabio by kneeling before him after winning the gubernatorial election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating Asue Ighodalo of the PDP. The APC triumphed in 11 of 18 local government...
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, challenged Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to take an oath on the Quran to deny involvement in banditry. Matawalle emphasized his oath, claiming innocence and calling for accountability among politicians accused of supporting banditry in the...
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate in the Edo governorship election, criticized rampant vote-buying and low voter turnout, calling the election a "bidding war for votes." He urged citizens to remain engaged in the democratic process and emphasized the need for transparency and...
Former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole declared current Governor Godwin Obaseki "politically dead" after the APC’s Monday Okpebholo won the recent Edo governorship election. Oshiomhole criticized Obaseki’s governance, claiming that his political influence has diminished due to his failure to...
Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate in the 2024 Edo governorship election, expresses gratitude to supporters despite losing to APC's Senator Monday Okpebholo. He criticizes the electoral process, describing it as flawed, and vows to continue advocating for a prosperous Edo State, urging supporters...
Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing Africa’s emergence as a global force. He called for an end to the exploitation of African resources, stressing the continent's future leadership and resilience. Shettima urged the global community to recognize Africa’s...
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, criticized the Edo State governorship election, labeling it a "state capture" that undermines democracy. He urged those involved to reconsider their actions, warning of future repercussions for damaging Nigeria's democratic foundations...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu celebrated the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the gubernatorial election, taunting Governor Godwin Obaseki for losing his Local Government Area. Shaibu claimed his consistent wins vindicated him after a prior impeachment and criticized Obaseki for...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) congratulated APC on its victory in the Edo State Governorship election. Monday Okpebholo won with 291,667 votes, defeating PDP's Asue Ighodalo and LP's Olumide Akpata. The meeting, chaired by President Tinubu, emphasized commitment to democratic values. A...
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