BREAKING: Tinubu Set to Reinstate Fubara, Bars Him from Seeking Re-Election
President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State, but under the condition that Fubara must not seek re-election in 2027. The decision followed a closed-door meeting held on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In attendance were FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, suspended Speaker of the Rivers […]
PDP govs lead NWC to meeting with INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governors’ Forum on Tuesday led the National Working Committee NWC of the party to a troubleshooting meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Some of the governors at the meeting include Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Caleb Mutfwang and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara).Before the meeting went into a closed […]
Two PDP, LP Reps dump parties for APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) on Tuesday lost one lawmaker each in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors — Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Paul Nnamchi — formally announced their switch during plenary, with their defection letters read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Akpanke, […]
FCT polls: Wike dismisses rigging claims, points to development projects
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that those accusing his friends of rigging Area Council elections have nothing to show and campaign with. The Minister stated this on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Right Hand Service Carriageway of the Inner Northern Expressway from Ring Road Three to Outer Northern […]
SDP suspends national chairman, others over alleged fraud
The Social Democratic Party has suspended its National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, over alleged financial misconduct and misappropriation of party funds. The party also suspended its National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and National Youth Leader, Chukwuma Uchechukwu. The decision was announced in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, on Tuesday. “The suspended officials were […]
UHUNWONDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL PRESENTS BUDGET OF 6 BILLION
The acting Chairman, Uhunwonde local government council, Benjamin Osa-Iredia, has presented the 2025 budget estimate of Five point Nine billion naira to the Legislative Arm for consideration and approval
NIGERIA CELEBRATES 32 YEARS OF UNINTERRUPTED DEMOCRACY
Nigeria’s political leaders have been enjoined to completely allow the doctrine of democracy reflect in governance, having recognized June 12 as a worthwhile democracy day in the country. This was the submission of guests on an audience participation programme, Politics Today. Efosa Uwangue has details.
A FERVENT CALL TO THE ESAN SPIRIT OF YORE TO ARISE AND SHINE
By Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, Esq., PNM FCAI As a critical stakeholder in the Edo project, I always feel a compelling need to lend my voice to the direction the Edo Nation should go per time. I am of the Oloke family of Benin. Though from the centre of Benin City, but due to progressive […]
ADDRESSING OSHIOMHOLE’S IMPLACABLE QUEST TO BE EDO’S TINUBU (2) : SAVING EDO FROM ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE
By Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie About two weeks ago, I started this series on Adams Oshiomhole to draw attention to his unhealthy obsession to completely Lord it over Edo state, using underhand tactics of trying to heavily destroy the character and personality of otherwise brilliant and respectable Edo sons in the process. I went through […]
EDO 2024: THE CHOICE BEFORE EDO PEOPLE
Exodus 14:15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to move forward! The forthcoming governorship election in Edo state presents a straight option for the people and residents of Edo state. The only option available to us is to move forward and not backward! The leadership […]
