Category: Politics
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Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has been formally warned of impending legal action by Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, over allegations of defamation. The Letter Before Action, dispatched by the legal firm Banwo & Ighodalo, accuses Tenebe of making false and damaging statements in…
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The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, has revealed plans to spread development of infrastructure to Site ‘B’ of the Ugbowo Campus of the University. Prof. Omoregie disclosed this when he met with the Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse in Abuja. He emphasised the importance of…
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Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures. Against the backdrop of a point of order raised by the leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Akpabio dismissed reports in the media…
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The Edo State election of 2024 has sparked intense debate over allegations of electoral malpractice. This election, involving major political parties like the PDP, APC, and LP, revealed deep-seated issues in Nigeria’s electoral processes. Here’s an overview of the controversy: Allegations of Rigging Reports from election observers and civil society organizations indicated widespread irregularities. Some…
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Edo State, situated in the southern region of Nigeria, has a storied history of governance since its creation in 1991 from the old Bendel State. While the state has been blessed with visionary leaders, it has also endured administrations that were marred by controversies, mismanagement, and underachievement. This article takes a critical look at five…
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The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, are in talks to adopt a new political party ahead of the 2027 polls. Sources told The Africa Report that Abubakar and Obi met recently, where they discussed plans to adopt a new political…
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Imo West Senator Osita Izunaso says he attended a meeting in London during which late Anambra South senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, promised Senate President Godswill Akpabio that he would join the ruling party, APC. Mr Izunaso stated this on Tuesday during the valedictory session organised by the Senate in honour of the late senator. The senator…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) transition committee has clarified that outgoing Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was not invited to the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new governor due to his alleged efforts to undermine the event. Naija News reports that Okpebholo, the APC candidate, won the 2024 governorship election and is set…
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A group of political leaders and other stakeholders from Edo State has insisted that the out-going Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki must account for the over N1.5 trillion the State got in the last eight years through Federal allocations, generated revenues, loans, grants and other financial incentives. The leaders also urged the Economic and Financial Crimes…