Category: Politics

Appeal Court upholds Okpebholo’s Election Victory …… Gov urges Ighodalo to respect judgment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Court of Appeal on Thursday affirmed the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, bringing an end to the latest phase of legal tussles surrounding the election.   In a swift response, Governor Okpebholo called on the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Asue Ighodalo, to accept the court’s verdict and refrain from further abusing judicial processes. He emphasized the need for political actors to set aside differences and join hands to move Edo State forward.   The appellate…

Akwa Ibom must connect to the Centre for greater gains – Akpabio …Pledges support for Governor Umo Eno’s peace-driven leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged Akwa Ibom State to deepen its engagement in national politics, stated that the state stand to gain significantly by aligning more closely with the federal centre. He praised Governor Umo Eno’s leadership and pledged his unwavering support for the administration. Senator Akpabio made this known in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by Senator Ekong Sampson (Akwa Ibom South) at an interdenominational thanksgiving service marking the second anniversary of Governor Eno’s administration, held at the International Worship Center in Uyo,…

INEC’s Ward reforms in Warri justified — Delta Commissioner Aniagwu …. Urges Itsekiris to embrace Equity, Peace

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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has thrown his weight behind the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its recent delineation of electoral wards in Warri Federal Constituency.   Speaking on Arise News’ “Morning Show” on Sunday, Aniagwu described the exercise as a long-overdue correction of historical injustice and imbalance, particularly against the Ijaw and Urhobo communities by their Itsekiri counterparts.   He emphasized that the protests trailing the development, particularly from the Itsekiri ethnic group, were unjustifiable, noting that Warri Federal Constituency…

APC Governors, NASS Leadership endorse President Tinubu as Sole Candidate for 2027 Election

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received unanimous endorsement as the sole presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, made by the 22 APC governors and leadership of the National Assembly, reflected a strong and united front within the ruling party. The declaration was made during the APC National Summit held on Thursday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) formally reaffirmed their support for President Tinubu, pledging loyalty and commitment to his re-election bid.   The high-level…

FAAC distributes N1.681 Trillion to FG, States, LGs for April 2025

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its May 2025 meeting, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has shared a total sum of N1.681 trillion to the three tiers of government as federation allocation for the month of April 2025. This distribution was made from a gross revenue of N2.848 trillion.   According to the communique issued at the end of the meeting, the allocation comprised revenues from Statutory Sources, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and…

Warri Federal Constituency; INEC fieldwork is an accurate representation Ijaws, Urhobos

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By Our Reporter. The INEC filed work in the area of delineation and demography with regards to Warri Federal Constituency is accurate and representation of facts. The two major ethnic nationalities, Ijaws and Urhobos is also confident that Nigeria’s first Lady , Mrs Oluremi Tinubu will play the role of Mother of the nation and not the Mother of a section of the country. Therefore efforts by the Itserkiris to lean through maternal ties to influence the President’s wife is unwarranted. The Ijaws and Urhobos that made up of Warri…

APC not coercing lawmakers – Bamidele …… Says Defections herald Government of National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday said the recent wave of defections by federal lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) reflected growing national consensus and signaled that the party is now running a government of national unity.   Bamidele made the assertion at the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, during the formal defection of all federal lawmakers from Kebbi State to the APC.   Present at the event were the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Nasir Idris;…

Six Months of Impact: Gov Okpebholo delivers Reforms, Infrastructure, and Renewed Hope in Edo State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In just six months at the helm of Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has recorded sweeping reforms, revived critical infrastructure, and rekindled public confidence in government through what has been described as purposeful and compassionate leadership. Since his inauguration in November 2024, Governor Okpebholo has demonstrated a strong commitment to good governance, prioritizing the welfare of citizens, the restoration of public institutions, and the resolution of long-standing challenges in education, infrastructure, and security. Barely 24 hours after his swearing-in, the Governor flagged off the long-awaited reconstruction of the Teboga-Uteh-Ugbowo Road…

Saraki Chairs PDP Reconciliation Panel as party moves to avert crisis, stem defections ahead of NEC meeting

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In a strategic move to prevent a full-blown internal crisis and stem the tide of defections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a high-level reconciliation committee headed by former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.   The committee, which included key stakeholders such as former Governors Ibrahim Dankwambo and Ibrahim Shema, is expected to interface with aggrieved members and party leaders ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16.   Highly placed party sources confirmed that the intervention followed increasing concerns about divisions within the…

I’ll Campaign with Remi Tinubu in 2027, not returning to Aso Rock – Patience Jonathan declares

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Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared her full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, firmly stated that she has no intention of returning to the Presidential Villa.   Speaking at the Women Icon Leadership Awards held in Abuja on Saturday night, an event organised by Accolade Dynamics Limited, Jonathan emphasized her commitment to the principle of rotational leadership, which she described as essential for national unity.   “I believe in turn-by-turn leadership. When it’s your turn, I’ll support you. When it’s not,…