Category: Politics
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed a massive allocation of ₦1.01 trillion to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. Details from the budget document submitted to the National Assembly show that INEC is earmarked ₦1,013,778,401,602, one of the highest allocations in the…
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Amid Power Failures, Tinubu Government Budgets Another N7billion For Aso Villa Solar Grid After Setting Aside N10billion In 2025 The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has budgeted another N7billion for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa in 2026. This is according to details published by the Budget Office of the Federation, where the amount was listed…
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The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, has expressed deep shock, pain and disgust over the gruesome murder of a young medical science graduate of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Abu Tahir Momoh, in Auchi, Edo State. In a statement released through his Chief of Staff, Hon. Victor Oshioke, the…
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In the complex political landscape of Edo State, one name consistently sparks debate, admiration, and controversy: Tony Adun, popularly known as Tony Kabaka. From grassroots politics to high-stake power plays, Kabaka’s journey reflects the gritty interplay between street influence and mainstream governance in Nigerian politics. Early Life and Entry Into Politics Tony Kabaka is a…
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BENIN CITY: The member representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency, Hon. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning from the Labour Party (LP), on whose platform he was elected into the House of Representatives. Omoruyi announced his defection at a press conference held at the Press Centre of the Nigerian…
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Former Governor of Edo State and now senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was received by a large crowd at the Upper Siluko Road of Benin-City when he visited the family of Joyce Imasuen, a blind girl, 21, whom he adopted 14 years ago (2011). The girl is now a law graduate of the…
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Popular commentator Mama Pee has weighed in on the ongoing tension in Edo State, condemning the violation of citizens’ rights while firmly warning against what she described as unwarranted attacks on the Benin Palace. In a statement shared online and now generating widespread reactions, Mama Pee said although she does not support anyone’s rights being…
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Dr Pedro Obaseki, a respected journalist and former Managing Director of DAAR Communications, was said to have been attacked at Uwa Primary School, where he allegedly suffered physical assault, intimidation and torture before being forcefully taken away. Footage that has since gone viral on social media appears to show armed men escorting a visibly brutalised…
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Senior Special Assistant to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Collins Aghahowa, has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding comments and actions perceived as disrespectful to the Benin Palace, describing the situation as an internal conflict that has now escalated into a serious cultural and political confrontation. In a strongly worded statement circulating online, Aghahowa…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for deeper collaboration between Edo State and Italy, describing cultural exchange as a strong platform for economic growth, mutual understanding, and sustainable development. The governor made the call during a courtesy visit by the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Italy in Abuja, Mr. Iacopo…