Day: February 12, 2025

PDP, Ighodalo have no future in Edo, except to join APC – Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A civil society group has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have lost relevance in Edo State and should either join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or step aside from the political scene.   The group expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC would emerge victorious at the election petition tribunal, dismissing concerns over the party’s decision to present only one witness before closing its case.   “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will emerge victorious at the tribunal. All the…

Edo Tribunal: Okpebholo’s Victory Certain, says Edo Alliance Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo Alliance Group has expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious at the ongoing election petition tribunal, despite the party presenting only one witness before closing its case. In a statement released in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Osato Idemudia, dismissed concerns over the number of witnesses presented, cited legal precedents where parties secured tribunal victories without multiple witnesses. “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will win at the tribunal. The judicial theatrics by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…

Senate ‘ll overhaul procurement system, ensure transparency – Sen. Ipinsagba

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac   The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, Senator Jide Ipinsagba, has assured Nigerians that the Senate is committed to reform the country’s procurement system to align with global best practices and restore public confidence.   Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Ipinsagba, who represents Ondo North Senatorial District, emphasized that the Senate is working closely with the Bola Tinubu-led administration to enforce zero tolerance for corruption in government business.   According to him, the committee is set to unveil measures ensuring that all Ministries, Departments,…