Category: Politics
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The Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Blessing Ebhodaghe, has directed commercial drivers operating in the council to wear All Progressives Congress, APC, branded caps or risk sanctions. Ebhodaghe issued the directive during a visit to a motor park in the local government area, according to a video circulating on social…
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BENIN CITY — The Benin Youth Leaders Forum (BYLF), in collaboration with Youth Advocacy for Change, has called for greater and more meaningful participation of Nigerian youths in governance, democratic processes and community development, declaring that young people must no longer remain spectators in the affairs of the nation. President of BYLF and Chairman of…
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The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Nigerian political leaders to close ranks and work together in the interest of national development, stressing the need for greater cooperation between the ruling party and the opposition. The monarch made the call in Benin City yesterday when the Director-General of…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, released on Saturday in Abuja, featured candidates sponsored by 18 political parties competing for the office. The News Agency of…
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ABUJA: The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has promised to introduce a N500,000 monthly living minimum wage for Nigerian workers if elected president in the 2027 general elections. The activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters also said his party would provide 24-hour electricity, make education free and accessible at all levels,…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo says it is ready for the 2027 general elections, with its Oredo chapter resolving internal differences ahead of the polls. Mr Lawrence Okha, State APC Secretary, disclosed this on Friday in Benin after a closed-door meeting with ward leaders from Oredo Local Government Area, elected and appointed party…
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BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Chief Emmanuel Iyase and Agbogun Emmanuel Sunday as Special Advisers in his administration. The appointments were announced in a Government Special Announcement dated September 3, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. Chief Emmanuel…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated four government boards and committees, charging their members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee and the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA).…
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Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new package will benefit about 250,000 military personnel across the services. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the Presidency, the…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign to the United Kingdom, rallying Edo indigenes in the diaspora to join the drive to deliver 2.5 million votes for the President. in the 2027 elections This is as he appealed to members of the diaspora to judge his administration by its performance…