Category: Politics

Security Operatives repel Armed Attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Residence in Kogi

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Security operatives, with support from local vigilantes, have repelled an armed attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.   The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, when unknown hoodlums wielding firearms and cutlasses stormed the premises, reportedly believed the Senator was present. The attackers vandalised windows at her late grandfather’s house before being forced to retreat due to the swift response of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and members of the local community.…

Tinubu Laying Solid Foundation for Nigeria’s Prosperity – Deputy Senate President Barau

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s long-term prosperity through his administration’s policy direction and development-focused initiatives.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged Nigerians to rally behind the President in his efforts to address the country’s long-standing socio-economic challenges.   “By May 29, it will be exactly two years since President Tinubu assumed office. Though we are not yet where we desire…

Edo Govt warns PDP over alleged falsehoods against Governor Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state over what it described as repeated peddling of falsehoods and malicious attacks against Governor Monday Okpebholo and his administration.   In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government described the recent comments credited to the PDP and its Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare, as “reckless, misleading, and baseless.”   According to the statement, the PDP’s recent remarks are “a shameful display of obsession with…

Okpebholo Fires Back at Edo PDP Over Tinubu Endorsement Allegation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has responded strongly to what it described as a “desperate and inaccurate” statement by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s open expression of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government dismissed claims that Governor Okpebholo violated Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act by allegedly engaging in early campaigning.   The government said the Governor’s remarks were made in the context of…

2027: Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal visit Buhari in Kaduna, stir political speculation

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday led a team of opposition figures, including former governors Aminu Tambuwal and Nasir El-Rufai, to visit former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna.   The visit, coming shortly after the Sallah celebrations, was shared in a video posted by Atiku on social media. In his post, the 2023 PDP presidential candidate described the meeting as light-hearted, noting that Buhari entertained the delegation with his trademark humor.   “As the Waziri Adamawa, I was obligated to be in Adamawa during the Sallah…

APC mourns Director of Administration, Dr Raif Adekunle Adeniji ….. Shuts National Secretariat till Monday in honour of Late Administrator

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its Director of Administration at the National Secretariat, Dr. Raif Adekunle Adeniji.   In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC described the death of Dr. Adeniji as a devastating loss to the party, especially considering his immense contributions to party administration and grassroots mobilisation.   Dr. Adeniji, a native of Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, was born on September 20, 1959. A devout Muslim, he was a…

Edo APC asks INEC to fill vacant legislative seats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conduct bye-elections to fill the two vacant legislative seats in the state.   In a statement issued from Benin City, Tenebe expressed his dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay in filling the vacant positions, stressed that the people of the affected constituencies have been without representation for over three months. He described the delay as a violation of democratic principles and electoral guidelines.   “The people of…

Soludo clinches APGA Governorship Ticket, picks Ibezim as running mate for 2025 Anambra Election

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Anambra State Governor ,Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been unanimously nominated as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the upcoming November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The affirmation took place during the party’s primary election held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where 3,168 delegates from 326 wards across the state endorsed Soludo through a “yes” or “no” vote. Out of 3,175 accredited delegates, 3,172 voted in favour of the incumbent governor, with only four invalid votes…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hails INEC’s decision to reject recall petition, calls it ‘Victory for Democracy’

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The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has celebrated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to reject the petition seeking her recall from the Senate, describing it as a triumph of democracy over political intimidation.   Reacting to the development, Akpoti-Uduaghan declared that the move to remove her from office had failed because it was built on falsehood and undemocratic principles. She credited her victory to the will of the people and divine intervention.   “On God, it’s victory for the people. One battle down, two more to go,”…

APC hails Edo Tribunal verdict, congratulates Gov Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, which upheld the victory of its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.   In a statement issued on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the judgment as a landmark decision that validates the overwhelming support of Edo voters for the party. He emphasized that the tribunal’s verdict is a testament to the will of the people and the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process.   “We commend the…