Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has recalled how the decision to remove fuel subsidy and increase fuel price was opposed by former governor of Edo State, Comrade Oshiomhole when he was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Atiku said Obasanjo, during his tenure, had begun a phased subsidy withdrawal, stressing that despite the opposition … Read more
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has denied asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. He denied the claim in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga. Senator Omo-Agege faulted a letter which … Read more
The Edo State government has challenged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and all governorship aspirants in the state to an open debate. The challenge was thrown on Sunday in a statement by the state’s deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, trumping Governor Godwin Obaseki’s moral uprightness and service delivery … Read more
Amidst the controversy rocking the forthcoming June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that there would be no direct primary in the state, stressing that only indirect primary could hold in the state in accordance with the rule gazetted in newspapers on Friday. The … Read more
Hajiya Gumsu Sani Abacha, the daughter to former late Head of State, Sani Abacha has debunk reports making the rounds on her involvement in politics. This is following the proliferation of campaign posters bearing her name which went viral on social media. Gumsu via her official Instagram handle told the general public to discard such … Read more
In an effort to consolidate what has been achieved in the telecommunications sector in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the reappointment of Professor Umar Garba Danbattaas the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission. Professor Danbatta’s reappointment was based on the recommendation of the Honourable Minister of Communications … Read more
A gale of defection has swept through the ruling All Progressives Congress after plethora of its members resigned their membership. At least 10,000 members of the party in the Kwara North Senatorial district of the state, on Thursday, defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defectors, who attended the declaration ceremony in representative … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party has screened three aspirants for the forthcoming governorship election primary in Edo State. Ahead of the September 19 election, the Screening Committee inaugurated by the National Working Committee (NWC) conducted the exercise on Friday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Two of the aspirants Gideon Ikhine and … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again reaffirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to deregister political parties. Justice Taiwo Taiwo stated this on Friday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Hope Democratic Party against the electoral umpire. He insisted that INEC was empowered by the Constitution to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced six governorship aspirants to be screened for the party’s primary election to elect its governorship candidate in Edo State. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu disclosed this in a statement on Friday ahead of the June 22 party exercise. He noted that the six aspirants have bought, completed, … Read more
A former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Mr. Bamidele Olumilua as a servant leader who was passionate about the unity of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former old Ondo State governor died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 80. Tinubu, in a condolence message … Read more
Six Edo State governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have submitted their expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the June 22 primary. They are Governor Godwin Obaseki, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Osaro Obaz, Dr Pius Odubu, Matthew Iduoriyekemwe and Chris Ogiemwonyi. National Organising Secretary, Emma Ibidiro, received the forms on behalf of the … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr Stewart Efe as the new Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, announced this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the appointment of Efe who replaces Mr Paul Ohonbamu takes immediate effect READ … Read more
Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has called for maximum security in Edo and Ondo states. Falana made this call on Wednesday during the Citizens’ Townhall on Voting Amidst COVID-19 ahead of the September 19 governorship elections in the two states. He noted that the move is necessary in … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has debunked news that he has plans to defect to another party to contest the governorship election stating that he is sure of victory both at the All Progressives Congress party primaries and at the main elections. Akeredolu who dismissed allegations of having plan B in case he lost at … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says the state is ready for the governorship election despite the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The governor made this known on Wednesday during the Citizens’ Townhall on Voting Amidst COVID-19 which aired on Channels Television. According to him, the state government is determined to manage the current 336 cases … Read more
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ordered the embattled Deputy Governor of the state Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo to appear before it tomorrow to produce the original copy of his disputed certificate. The tribunal’s order followed a subpoena earlier issued on Ewhrudjakpo to appear and produce the original of the exemption certificate issued to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained while it is necessary for Nigeria to continue with electoral activities in the period of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, health authorities in Nigeria have issued guidelines on how public institutions can protect their workforce and safely serve the public interest. … Read more
The Senate is asking the Federal Government to campaign against rape and abuse of female gender in the country. This formed part of the resolutions of the lawmakers following a motion raised by Senator Sandy Onoh during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Senator Onoh condemned the rape and murder of 22-year-old Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level … Read more
The Apex Leader of Ndigbo in the Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Jude Emeka Idimogu, has told Ndigbo in the state and across Nigeria that APC is the only platform that will guarantee their right to having a shot at the Presidency. The lawmaker, who represents Oshodi/Isolo State Constituency II … Read more