Category: Politics

BREAKING! Sen Osunbor picks Edo 2024 Guber nomination forms, vows to reposition the state to greater glory … declares coming election a Must win for Edo APC …says I remain the most credible and highly qualified to occupy the position

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Topmost Edo APC Guber Aspirant ,Senator Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor on Thursday formally picked Edo gubernatorial nomination forms, vowing to reposition the Heartbeat of the Nation to greater glory if elected governor.   Senator Osunbor arrived the APC Secretariat at about 12.01pm along with his beautiful wife, Lady Ussieh with his large entourage signifying his wide acceptance across Edo state. The Professor of law and two term Senator of the Federal Republic while briefing the press on his mission to APC Secretariat said:   “For many of us, this coming election…

Sen Manu embarks on another massive financial support for Taraba Youths … sets up Committee to probe into immediate needs of his constituents

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The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Haruna Manu has embarked on another massive financial support for youths in his constituency. Apparently disturbed by the debilitating effect of the country’s economic downturn, Senator Manu through his representatives gave out cash gifts to youths in Taraba Central at the weekend. He equally set up a committee to quickly look into the needs of his constituents and come up with ways and means to help solve the challenges caused by the economic downturn. The Senator who is immediate past Deputy Governor of…

There’s hope for Akwa Ibom APC beyond 2027 – Akpabio

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President of the Senate, Dr Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said there was hope for the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027, beyond its current profile. He said the party in the state, having worked hard to produce three national assembly members, including himself, the chairman of the National Assembly and number three man in Nigeria, was in top gear to spring surprises in the next dispensation. Addressing stakeholders of the party from Akwa Ibom North-East (Uyo) Senatorial District, Akpabio noted that the party, amidst…

Sen Adeola Yayi congratulates Gov Abiodun on Victory at Supreme Court

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Senator Solomon Adeola( APC, Ogun West), the chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has congratulated Ogun State Governor,Prince Dapo Abiodun on his latest and final electoral victory at the Supreme Court.   The Supreme Court sitting Abuja validated the 2023 election of Prince Abiodun following similar victories at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and the Apeal Court.   Senator Adeola in a statement in Abuja stated that the final victory of the Governor once again validated the overwhelming support of majority of the people of Ogun State for his second…

Hon Abiodun congratulates Dapo Abiodun on Supreme Court victory … Says his Election fulfilled all Tenets of Democracy

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The Chairman, House Committee on Aviation & Aerospace Technology, Rt. Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun on Supreme Court judgment affirming his electoral victory in Abuja today.   In a statement personally signed by Hon. Akinlade, he noted that “the Supreme Court decision truly reflects the will of the people and upholds the principles of democracy as this judgement has not only reconfirmed Prince Dapo Abiodun’s election is legitimate but also fulfilled all tenets of democracy and our electoral…

BREAKING: S’Court upholds Abba Yusuf’s election

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The Supreme Court appears to have doused the political tension in Kano State as it has affirmed the election of governor Abba Yusuf of New Nigeria Peoples party, NNPP, as the duly elected governor of the State.   In a landmark ruling, the apex court set aside the controversial judgements of Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and that of the Court of Appeal, which declared APC candidate Nasiru Gawuna as the winner.   While delivering ruling on Friday, the chairman of the panel headed by Justice John Okoro, returned Mr…

Fubara appoints ex-Speaker, Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff

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The executive governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed the immediate-past Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Edison Ehie, as his new Chief of Staff. Mr Ehie, who thwarted the impeachment of governor Fubara last year will now replace Honourable Chidi Amadi, a kinsman to the troublesome Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.   The former Speaker had on Sunday night resigned his position as both Speaker and member representing Ahoada-East Constituency 2 in the Rivers State House of Assembly. NewsBand reported…

Gov Aiyedatiwa signs 2024 budget,vows to complete ongoing projects

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The Ondo state Governor , Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday signed into law the 2024 Appropriation bill of N395.257 billion, christened Budget of Economic Resilience. The Governor, who assented to the bill shortly after it was passed by the State House of Assembly, said the budget will focus on economic growth and development of the State. In his speech, Governor Aiyedatiwa highlighted the budget’s focus on human capital development, environmental sustainability, rural development, and completing ongoing infrastructural projects initiated by the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The governor said that…

Pahayi Community Leader commends Senator Adeola’s developmental strides …… canvasses support for him come 2027

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The Community leader of Senator Solomon Adeola(APC, Ogun West), Chief Emmanuel Olabisi Ekunola JP, the Baale of Pahayi land, a major suburb in Ilaro-Yewa, Yewa South LGA, Ogun State, has commended the senator for his massive contributions to human and infrastructural development of his homestead over the year. In his royal address at the first ever Pahayi Day Celebration held in the town’s market square, the Baale stated that the main motive of hosting this program is to “celebrate our place of birth, to bring ourselves together after all the…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo State Governor

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Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in today as the Executive Governor of Ondo state following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu died in the morning of Wednesday, December 27 after a prolonged battle with prostrate cancer. Meanwhile, Aiyedatiwa was administered the oath of office by the Chief Judge of Ondo state, Justice Olusegun Odusola However, in his speech, the new governor said it was with a heavy heart he took over the baton of leadership of the state after the death of Akeredolu. He said, “It is a…