Category: Politics

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described his electoral victory in the September 2024 governorship election as a divine mandate to drive development and progress in the state.   Speaking at the Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja on Sunday, Governor Okpebholo expressed his gratitude to God for his victory, stating that his emergence as Governor was an answer to the prayers of the Edo people.   “I have come to return all the glory to God for the electoral victory He granted me. In 2023, I testified…

In a bid to foster economic stability and social harmony, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Vanguard, a leading support group for President Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to cultivate a culture of contentment and avoid actions that could harm the nation’s economic progress. During a lavish End-of-Year and New Year celebration held in Abuja, the National Convener, Sola Olofin, addressed members and guests, emphasizing the importance of supporting the administration’s efforts to improve the nation’s well-being. Olofin highlighted the group’s dedication to humanitarian outreach, particularly for the less privileged, as part…

Tayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Saturday morning at an undisclosed hospital. Oluwatuyi, who was appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in January 2024, had previously served as the SSG during the administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.   In December, Oluwatuyi was involved in a serious auto crash along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway. The vehicle he was traveling in veered off the road, leading to his hospitalization at the intensive care unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital…

By Dauda Zhin.   Concerned leaders of People’s Democratic Party PDP in Delta state has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state of his conclusion to defect to All Progressives Congress APC.   A statement issued on Saturday jointly signed by Theophelius Ekiyor, Ochuko Oghenekome, and Ezekiel Chukwudi in an open letter to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori tagged “We, the CONCERNED LEADERS OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) in Delta State, are compelled to address you in this open letter regarding the very disturbing rumours of your alleged plans to defect…

In a major administrative shake-up, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dissolved his cabinet, relieved the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammad Ubandona-Aliyu, and all commissioners of their duties.   The announcement, made through a statement signed by Mohammed Illiyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs and Special Duties in the Office of the SSG, confirmed that the dissolution takes effect from Friday, January 3, 2025.   “All outgoing commissioners are to hand over the affairs of their ministries and all government property in their possession to the Permanent Secretaries…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by a factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, accusing Governor Monday Okpebholo of orchestrating attacks on three Local Government Area (LGA) headquarters in the state.   In a statement issued by the APC Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, the party described the accusations as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.” The PDP faction had alleged that Governor Okpebholo deployed armed thugs to seize control of the council headquarters in defiance of court orders.   Tenebe…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized the factional Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), accused it of attempting to destabilize the State with baseless allegations and inflammatory rhetoric.   In a statement signed by the APC State Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, the party described the PDP’s accusations of “lawlessness” and “extermination of constitutional democracy” against Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration as unfounded and defamatory.   The APC defended the recent suspension of local government chairmen and vice chairmen by the Edo State House…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his New Year message, describing it as a “gloom-ridden wishlist” aimed at scoring cheap political points.   In a statement issued by Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, the party accused Obi of painting a misleading picture of Nigeria’s political, economic, and security situation. The APC emphasized that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has achieved significant progress since taking office, contrary to Obi’s assertions.   Morka outlined several…

In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s food crisis, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Nigerians of state governors’ commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural reforms aimed at reducing food prices and ensuring food security.   Governor Okpebholo made this known on Wednesday after joining Vice President Kashim Shettima, fellow state governors, and National Assembly leaders on a New Year visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.   Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Governor Okpebholo described the President as deeply passionate about…