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In a recent development, Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command in Benin City. The arrest is based on allegations of premeditated attempted murder and other infractions. The action followed a petition by the LP Youth Leader, Comrade Eragbe Anselm Aphimia, who reported…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Deputy Comptroller-General Kemi Nanna Nandap as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap is set…
In a decisive victory, Dennis Idahosa, a 43-year-old member of the House of Representatives, secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket in Edo State. Hailing from the Edo South senatorial district, Idahosa garnered 40,453 votes, solidifying his position as the party’s flagbearer for the upcoming governorship election. The APC primary election witnessed keen competition…
In a surprising turn of events, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a prominent aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial race in Edo State, has officially withdrawn from the contest less than 24 hours before the primary election. The withdrawal notice, addressed to the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Acting State…
The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of living in Nigeria, comparing the situation to the economic challenges faced by Venezuela. Governor Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the forum, voiced these concerns in a press conference held at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, after a…
Traditional custodians in Nsukka cultural zone of Enugu State, under the umbrella of ‘Coalition of Adada Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders,’ have described the allegation against Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as the handiwork of oil thieves and enemies of Nigeria.
Ahead of the February 3, 2024 re-run elections, the member who represented Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Denis Agbo, has expressed confidence of victory at the polls. Recall that the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State nullified Agbo’s election while considering an appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC,…
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the military governments of Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their decision to sever ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement follows the imposition of sanctions on the three West African countries by ECOWAS as part of efforts to reverse recent coups…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has issued a statement dismissing the recent announcement by Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso about their intention to withdraw from the regional bloc. The Commission clarified that it has not received any official notification from the three member states regarding their purported exit. In response…
In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, has been impeached by 18 out of the 26 members of the assembly. The impeachment took place during a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Bolanle Ajayi. The assembly elected Mr. Oludaisi Elemide, currently representing…