PDP to head to court over Edo polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the result of the Edo State Governorship election. The party said the review will allow INEC to declare the result that was obtained from the genuine votes cast at the polling units. PDP acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, … [Read more…]

Ebonyi: Gov. Nwifuru Approves Appointment of New Permanent Secretaries [PRESS RELEASE]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Following the results of the Selection Committee for the appointments of Permanent Secretaries, the Governor of Ebonyi State , His Excellency Rt. Hon . Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointments of the following as Permanent Secretaries:. ABAKALIKI LGA * Dr. Ezeogo Lawrence M. * Barr. Nwede Samuel * Dr. Simon … [Read more…]

A’Ibom @ 37: Gov Eno, Akpabio, Others Preach Peace, Unity at State Anniversary Service

…affirm A’Ibom as Nigeria’s Model State Akwa Ibom State has been described as a model State in Nigeria by its Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to institutionalizing peace and unifying the various interests in the state, to ensure optimum benefit for the citizenry. These sentiments were expressed by the Governor at … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: ‘Hope he learns his lessons’ – Shaibu taunts Obaseki

The embattled deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state vindicated him. Speaking on Arise Television, Shuaibu expressed delight with the victory of the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo in the poll. Shuaibu, who has had a strained relationship with the state … [Read more…]

‘Edo Election Was Transaction, Not Election’, Says Olumide Akpata, LP Guber Candidate

Following the announcement of the results for the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Labour Party candidate Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata has said that the election was a transaction in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) bought the votes of Edo people rather than engaging in free and fair election practices. … [Read more…]

‘Gross undermining of our democracy; State capture’ – Peter Obi speaks on Edo Guber 

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the conduct of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State, describing it as a gross undermining of Nigeria’s democratic process Reacting to the election results on Monday, Obi, via a statement on his X account, expressed dismay over the election, … [Read more…]

EFCC Condemns Caricature of the Commission by Skit Makers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again condemned the illegal and irresponsible use of its operational identities for skit-making. The EFCC warned skit makers and social workers that it would not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement. This is contained in a statement by the … [Read more…]

APC’s victory in Edo proof people support my policies – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said on Sunday that the victory of his party, APC, in the Edo State governorship election shows people support his polices. The president said this in a congratulatory message to Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate in the election. The message was contained in a statement by Mr Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. “President … [Read more…]

Average price of 12.5kg cooking gas hits N16,500 in Niger-Delta, Southeast states

The average price of a 12.5kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) in the South-south geopolitical zone reached N16,524 in August according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) watch for August reveals that the average price of 12.5kg cooking gas in the country stood at N15,552. This … [Read more…]

Adamawa Governor Condemns Edo Election, Calls Exercise ‘Shameful’ 

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Sunday condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 governorship poll. But in a statement, Fintiri said he wept for Nigeria’s democracy, … [Read more…]

Borno, Yobe suffer blackout again following vandalization of transmission line three months after repair

Damaturu in Yobe state and parts of Borno state have been thrown into darkness as vandals suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist group have once again destroyed the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line just three months after repairs by the TCN. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the destruction in a press statement signed … [Read more…]

IT’S OFFICIAL – APC Wins Edo Guber Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo winner of the governorship election in Edo State. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who scored 247,274 votes to come second, while Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party … [Read more…]