In accordance with Electoral Laws, the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter has officially concluded campaign activities for the September 21 governorship election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally concluded its ongoing campaigns, according to a statement issued Thursday morning in Benin City by Rev Olu Martins, Deputy Director General Media and Publicity,…
….Markets in Benin have pledged their total support By Kingsley Ohens As the campaign period neared its end on Thursday, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, secured prominent endorsements ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Godwin Obaseki led a delegation, including Ighodalo and other prominent party leaders, on a visit to multiple markets…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates and stakeholders to work towards the party’s total victory in the October 19 local government council election. In a statement issued on September 19, 2024, by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kogi State,…
Concerns have been raised by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Transport regarding the stalled 58-kilometer Kwandere/Keffi road project, which was more than 50% complete. The Committee has instructed the State Ministry of Works to dispatch a team to evaluate the road and provide recommendations to the relevant authorities, enabling contractors…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the frequent harassment of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello by the EFCC, citing concerns over selective justice under his administration. At a Townhall meeting organized by Mrs. Abiodun…
….LP Candidate reportedly receives support from Gbajabiamila, Tinubu’s Chief of Staff By William Osayande In the lead-up to Saturday’s Governorship Election in Edo State, findings suggest that Labour Party Candidate Olumide Akpata is a cousin of incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki, potentially raising issues of fairness and familial influence in the electoral process. The Edo Elders…
On Wednesday, Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s gubernatorial candidate for Edo State, garnered widespread support from esteemed activists, civil society groups, legal professionals, journalists, and influential political figures statewide. ‘Asue Ighodalo is the best man for the job. We’re looking forward to his election’’ the professionals said. They also described the APC governorship candidate…
…Says Okpai Power Step Down FG, AGIP, NNPCL deal Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, emphasized that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s energy policy features a comprehensive framework for providing reliable power supply to all three senatorial districts, leveraging Public-Private Partnership opportunities. He stated that the PPP proposal would…
IDRIS AHMED, Lokoja. Former Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello’s scholarship initiative has yielded impressive results as 50 Kogi students transferred from Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, have successfully graduated with medical degrees. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, failed to meet the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) accreditation criteria for Medical programmes, prompting suspension and consequently leaving students…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly member representing Doma South, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, has officially switched allegiance from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the state’s governing party. Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the House, announced the defection during proceedings in Lafia, the State capital on Wednesday….