Category: Politics

Ignore PDP statement, Governor Okpebholo did not sack any civil servants – CPS

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fred Itua,Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor,in a release has described statement issued by the factional chapter of the PDP in Edo as a joke taken too far. The CPS said PDP is yet to recover from the crushing defeat it suffered during the 21st September governorship election in Edo State.   The statement read;   “Governor Monday Okpebholo, since his inauguration on Tuesday, has since hit the ground running and trying to fix the mess created by the immediate-past MoU governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. “For…

How I emerged victorious in the Governorship election – Gov Okpebholo reveals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday night in Benin, revealed how he won the 21st September governorship election in Edo State.   He attributed his victory to the grace of God, constant prayers, and the support of Edo people.   Governor Okpebholo gave the testimony at his post swearing-in Thanksgiving Service held at the Samuel Ogbumudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital, where he urged Nigerians to trust in God alone irrespective of their challenges in life.   Governor Okpebholo also gave a vivid account on how…

APC mourns Lagos Mainland Party Chairman, Emmanuel Poluyi Boluwaji

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness, over report of the passing of the Chairman of Lagos State Mainland Local Government Area chapter of the Party,Hon. Emmanuel Poluyi Boluwaji, fondly called “Pecker” by friends and associates.   The Party statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary read;   “our great Party mourns a skilled mobiliser and progressive political leader who dedicated his time, talents and resources to strengthening the Party’s solid political structure in the state. We remain ever thankful for his record of selfless service to the…

Gov Okpebholo appoints Musa Ikhilor SSG, Samson Osagie State Attorney-General, Dr Oshiomhole Health Commissioner-designate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced Barr. Musa U. Ikhilor as Secretary to State Government (SSG); Hon. Samson Osagie PhD as Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice; and Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner-designate for Health.   The nomination of Osagie and Oshiomhole will be confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly when forwarded by the Governor.   Barr. Ikhilor was born on the 6th of August 1980 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. Barr. Ikhilor attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he…

APC Youth disowns Group over protest against Matawalle ….. Urges DSS to investigate Akida’s links with Zamfara Gov

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The protest by some group against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawale in Abuja on Tuesday, has been described as a “futile effort by mischievous elements and enemies of the Federal Government”, to distract the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry in the north.   A statement issued on Tuesday night by the President of Zamfara APC Youth Integrity Network (ZAYIN), Alhaji Idris Ibrahim, specifically alleged that Tuesday’s protest against Matawale at the headquarters of the Department of State Security (DSS) in Abuja, which was the second…

Tinubu congratulates Senator Okpebholo, on inauguration as Edo state Governor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration today as the Governor of Edo State. In his message, President Tinubu urged Governor Okpebholo to diligently work to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and make a significant impact during his tenure. Following his triumph in the state governorship election held on September 21, 2024, Okpebholo officially took over from former governor Godwin Obaseki. Reflecting on the transition, President Tinubu noted that after eight years under Obaseki’s administration, Edo State…

APC holds Ondo State Governorship Election Campaign Grand Finale On Wednesday

Emporium Reporters

The All Progressives Congress (APC)has scheduled its Ondo State Gubernatorial Campaign Grand Finale Rally, as follows:   Date: Wednesday, 13th November, 2024   Venue: MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, Ondo State   Time: 10am   The Ondo state gubernatorial election is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 16th November, 2024.   Signed:   Felix Morka, Esq. National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC)

BREAKING: Monday Okpebholo sworn in as Edo State Governor

Emporium Reporters

Senator Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the governor of Edo State   The swearing-in took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.   The event had the presence of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the outgoing Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, and the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulraza Abdulrahman.   His swearing-in alongside his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, came two months after the duo clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House.  …

NiDCOM Boss rejoices,as more Nigerians win elections abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Four more Nigerians have won elections into various elective positions, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia, Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia, Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA and Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA. In a congratulatory message to them, NIDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa hailed their victory at the polls. The NiDCOM boss applauded them for breaking such records in the political arena of their different places of residence and setting standards. While Dr Oye Owolewa was re-elected as the Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia…

Kukah Centre, EU- SDGN, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Partner IPAC, INEC, Political Parties, hold 3- Day Political Party Development Workshop

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Kukah Centre, European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria EU- SDGN, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund in collaboration with Inter- Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and Political Parties in Nigeria, the Technical Working Groups TWG has concluded three days program on political party development workshop. The program held at BON Hotel, Mcfelly Hall from Monday 4th ,November to Friday, 8th , November took place at Government Reserve Area GRA , Ikeja Lagos. This was also in partnership with 16…