Supporters of former Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on Saturday left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressives Congress (APC). According to report, the former Speaker last month defected to the ruling APC, which he left in November, 2018. This was announced by … Read more
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the 11 has called on political parties participating in the Edo 2020 election to go about their campaigns peacefully. The Royal Majesty made the call when he received a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on a courtesy visit at his Palace in Benin on Saturday. Read Also: … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council for Edo state governorship election has replied the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over his attack on Governor Godwin Obaseki. Tinubu had attacked Obaseki, berating and accusing him of gravely assaulting democracy and making a mockery of the Nigerian constitution. He said … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State has reacted to the endorsement of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governor noted it was disappointing and a dilemma that president Buhari could endorse Ize-Iyamu despite facing trial for corruption to the tune of N700m. Obaseki revealed this through his … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has accused the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, of being behind the political crisis rocking the state House of Assembly, adding that the governor’s woeful leadership in the state will hopefully come to an end soon. In a statement released on Friday August 7, … Read more
The United States National Counterintelligence and Security Centre has alleged that China, Russia and Iran were interfering in the 2020 electoral process. Director of the centre, Mr Willian Evavina, said in a statement that the findings were part of a report on foreign election interference released on Friday. Read Also: Trump Campaign’s Push Turned Down, … Read more
The U.S. has expressed worry over reports of deteriorating political climate in Edo and interference by security forces in political matters, ahead of the September gubernatorial election. The U.S Embassy in Abuja, in a statement called for free, fair and credible elections where the will of the Nigerians would be reflected in results. Read Also: … Read more
Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly signed into law the Companies and Allied Matters Bill, 2020. Ekohotblog reports that the bill will replace the extant Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, revealed that the law will see to the reduction of filing … Read more
Earlier today, some spiritualists in Edo State on Friday joined women in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on a solidarity march to the Edo State House of Assembly in Benin City over the crisis in the assembly, Igbere TV reports. The women walked from the Government House along Osadebey Avenue to the Anthony Enahoro Complex, … Read more
The federal government of Nigeria has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to provide security for the 17 Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers. This was contained in a letter issued by Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, It followed a petition to his office by Idahosa-West … Read more
The Edo State People of Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Mr Chris Osa, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Nehikhare said the meeting between Buhari and Ize-Iyamu was ill-advised and could dent … Read more
Several protesters in the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday embarked on a solidarity march to the Edo State House of Assembly in Benin City. The women, who walked from the Government House along Osadebey Avenue to the Anthony Enahoro Complex, along Ring Road, said they were in solidarity with the embattled … Read more
The United States has announced a 10-million-dollar (N3.8 billion) reward for information on foreign interference in its elections. The Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, announced the offer in a statement on Wednesday. Read Also: Canada Joins `Vaccine Nationalism’ Race The move is targeting foreign government agents seeking to compromise the country’s federal, state or local … Read more
– President Buhari has invited the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Edo State, Ize-Iyamo to the presidential Villa for discussion. – It is gathered that the governorship candidate is already in Abuja to meet with the President. Report indicates that President Muhammadu Buhari has invited Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has denied the allegation of bloated contracts, using his company, Afrinvest Ltd., to siphon state’s funds. Obaseki’s denial is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie and made available to the News Agency of (NAN) on Tuesday in Benin. Read Also: … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has elected Fatai Adams as the new Chairman in Ondo State, Ekohotblog report. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP (PDP) is now ready to battle with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in governorship election which is scheduled October, 2020. The new chairman, who was said to be the immediate PDP … Read more
Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, says Gov. Godwin Obaseki-led administration, has restored the pride and dignity of Edo and her people. Mr Benjamin Atu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) media to the deputy governor, quoted Shaibu in a statement, on Tuesday in Benin. Read Also: Insurgency: NAF To Build Base In Gombe According to the … Read more
Mr Yakubu Chocho, Acting Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, says all is now set for the state congress to elect new leaders of the party in the state. Chocho told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos that arrangements had been put in place to receive the national officers … Read more
The Electoral Committee for the 2020 elections into the Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) Board on Tuesday defended the re-election of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as chairman. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected the election, which also produced officials of 20 Local Football Councils (LFCs). Read Also: NBC Increases Hate Speech Fine From N500,000 To … Read more
– The trio of former Vice President Atiku, Saraki and Kwankwaso have declined that they would not leave the PDP. – The statement was released by Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe. – The former Vice President stated that he would not return to a ship that is already sinking. A former Vice President and 2019 Presidential … Read more