Category: Politics
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After primary election victory, Akeredolu begs aggrieved members for forgiveness
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has called on all members of the All Progressives Congress to work for the success of the APC in the governorship election. Akeredolu, who emerged the candidate of the party in the last primary after defeating nine other aspirants, specifically appealed to the aggrieved members to sheathe their swords and get united…
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PDP crisis: Olujimi accuses Fayose of taking advantage of her gender
National Assembly member, Senator Biodun Olujimi, on Sunday alleged that the camp of former Governor Ayodele Fayose was trying to take advantage of her gender to sideline her from the management team of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State. Olujimi, who said leadership could only be earned and not served a la carte, dismissed…
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Edo Assembly invasion injury to Nigerian democracy — Speakers
The chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has condemned the recent siege on the Edo State House of Assembly by men suspected to be loyal to governor of the State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. In a statement he personally signed on behalf of the Conference of Speakers, Obasa…
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Allow Edo people vote in peace, APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress has urged the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State to allow citizens and residents to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming governorship election slated for September 19th, without fear of intimidation. This was contained in a statement titled “APC on Developments in the Edo State House of Assembly,” signed by the…
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Operation Light Up Kogi East: GYB Demonstrating Uncommon Intelligence and Courage
By Onogwu Muhammed Rural electrification system remains critical in the improvement of individual quality of life, facilitation of community services such as health and education (consumption use) and enables business venture to carry out professional engagement (productive use) for rural populations. There is no gainsaying that Energy is the golden chain that links economic growth,…
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Edo guber: Buhari hands over APC flag to Ize-Iyamu
President Muhammadu on Friday hosted the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The chairman of the party’s caretaker committee, Mai Mala Buni, led the candidate to the meeting. The meeting is holding amidst heightened tension in Edo State. Buni said the President has…
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Police take over Edo Assembly complex
Police operatives have taken over Edo House of Assembly complex in Benin City. Dozens of the security officials stormed the complex while patrol vehicles were stationed around the area. According to a report by The Nation, the move was to forestall alleged planned attack on the facility. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Ayoola Ajala, led…
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APC seeks Obaseki’s investigation
The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Wednesday asked the anti-graft bodies to investigate the Afriinvest owned by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The party also said the planned approval to PRIMUS BANK should be suspended, pending the outcome of the investigation. Edo APC Campaign media adviser John Mayaki told reporters in Benin city, the state capital,…
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Edo Speaker reveals why Deputy was impeached
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has said his deputy, Yekini Idiaye, was impeached on Wednesday because he allegedly planned with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress and the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, “to illegally and violently take over” the Assembly. The Assembly impeached Idiaye during plenary on Wednesday…
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APC stakeholders pass vote of confidence on Gov. Uzodinma, Nwajiuba
Following the reported crisis of confidence in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, stakeholders of the party in the state have passed a vote of confidence on the governor and leader of the party, Senator Hope Uzodinma. Addressing journalists after a meeting on Saturday in Abuja, the stakeholders led by a…