By Francis Onome A recent poll of registered voters in Edo State conducted by EBDA indicates that Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, is the frontrunner in the upcoming Edo State governorship election. According to the poll, audited by BusinessDay, in which 1,179 registered voters resident in Edo state were surveyed, a commanding…
By Rita Ebiuwa In a recent poll conducted by Thisday Newspaper, Asue Ighodalo of the PDP has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the gubernatorial race, commanding a substantial 68% of the poll. This survey, which also evaluated the other major candidates—Olumide Akpata of the LP and Monday Okpebholo of the APC—confirms what many observers…
Immediate former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu have been advised to stopped henceforth parading himself as substantive Deputy Governor since there is an active law suit in pace to decide his faith. It has come to the attention of the Edo State Government that the former Deputy Governor, Comr. Philip Shaibu, has been carrying…
By Kingsley Ohens Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has recorded an emphatic lead in a recent poll of registered voters in the state conducted by EBDA and audited by BusinessDay newspaper. The results of the poll published on Monday morning by…
“We’ve Identifying and nurturing young leaders who can take on responsibilities and inspire their peers.” By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja As the world commiserate International Youth Day, begging from today, the massive progression has indeed excited the Kogi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria under the pragmatic leadership of Comrade Benjamin Jeremiah Ojodale….
As the world commemorate the International Youth Day, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has identified youth as a catalyst for sustainable development. In her message to the youth to mark the 2024 youth day, the minister noted that the FCT Administration recognizes the fatality of paying lip service to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put modalities in place to ensure Nigerian youths are not left out in the ongoing renewed hope agenda of his administration 1. N75 billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF): This program was launched in 2020 and aims to invest in innovative ideas, skills, talents…
At a recent townhall meeting, Olumide Akpata made assertions that were soundbites to hoodwink Edo people so he could appear informed and knowledgeable. In a statement issued by Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Communication and Orientation provided some corrections to help Olumide Akpata get better informed and knowledgeable. 1. It is not true that lecturers…
By Osagie Imasogie Last week, one of the AriseTV journalists, Rufai Oseni, challenged Senator Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress, APC, to appear for an interview on the station’s Morning Show. The information from his campaign media handlers known as Akpakomizamedia strikers this evening is that the senator has taken up the challenge to appear…
By Kingsley Ohens Many more members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okpella kingdom, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State have endorsed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo. They hinged their support for Ighodalo in their belief in the leadership of their son, Prince Tyson…