In the wake of the recent Edo State gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have firmly denied claims that they announced election results prematurely. This statement comes amid controversy surrounding the conduct of the election and the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Clarification from PDP Governors The PDP governors, during…
The African Peoples Party (APP) has announced its intention to appeal a recent ruling regarding the status of lawmakers aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The party insists that the seats of these pro-Wike lawmakers should remain vacant, citing concerns over their allegiance and the implications for governance in the state. Background of…
Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his intention to run for president in the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasising that his primary goal is to “rescue Nigeria” from its current economic challenges. Kwankwaso made this statement during a visit to the Osun State…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested following a midnight sting operation conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The arrest comes amidst ongoing investigations into allegations of money laundering and fraud involving a staggering ₦80.2 billion. Details of the Arrest Bello’s arrest was executed after months of evasion, during which…
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Edo State elections, has initiated legal action against former governor Adams Oshiomhole over alleged defamatory remarks made during a recent television interview. The lawsuit, which seeks ₦20 billion in damages, stems from comments Oshiomhole made on Arise News, where he…
On September 2, 2024, the Niger Delta Volunteers, a group representing repentant militants in the Niger Delta region, issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), demanding immediate action to address alleged injustices faced by ex-militants in Akwa Ibom State. The group’s demands highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of former militants and…
Edo Votes on September 21st. With less than 40 days to go, the major political parties in Edo State are jostling for the votes of the people. Akpakomiza has extended free transportation which has been active in Esan land for the past year to Edo South. PDP on the other hand has been running free…
It took guts for Biden to step down. It took wisdom for him to endorse Kamala Harris. Any other decision would have caused a bloodbath in the Democratic Party. All is calm now and all appears to be well. There’s no bigger evidence of that than the big crowds showing up everywhere to welcome Kamala…
After over one month of protests and over 100 recorded killings, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh has fled her country by helicopter. Sheikh Hasina, was beloved at a time. Through the years, the arrogance of power blinded her as it unfortunately happens to many in the corridors of power. What happens is that the leader…
Barely three months before the Edo State governorship election, the campaign council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, when elected governor of the state, would right the wrongs of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. DAILY POST reports that Kassim Afegbua, media consultant to the campaign council, gave…
