Category: Politics
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.As Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell PMS at N935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy, which has led to reduction in…
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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. This was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, to PUNCH Online on Friday evening. Duza said, “Yahaya Bello has…
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The Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of all elected chairmen and vice-chairmen across the 18 local government councils has sparked widespread outrage, with critics describing the move as a blatant violation of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. The House acted on a petition submitted by Governor…
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, commended Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts during his tenure as President of Nigeria. In a statement shared with PUNCH Online, the monarch made the remarks during a two-day courtesy visit to the former President at his country home in Daura, Katsina State. The visit, the statement…
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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…