The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo Central has taken a dramatic turn ahead of the forthcoming senatorial election, abandoning its own candidate, Prince Joe Okojie, and declaring open support for his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Joe Ikpea. The move, announced on Tuesday in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government […]
By Sophia Afolabi In a major push to modernise public transportation, the Imo State government has launched an ambitious digitised Mass Transit Programme, featuring the construction of state-of-the-art bus terminals across key locations in the state. Announced over the weekend, the initiative marks a significant step in the administration’s broader infrastructure transformation strategy and is […]
By Sophia Afolabi To show a strong political support, stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Anambra South Senatorial District have donated ₦100 million to back Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election campaign ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial poll. The donation was announced during an endorsement rally organised in the district. Jonathan Uzoigwe, convener […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in the State. The Governor made the declaration while receiving a delegation of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement has announced plans to hold a “One Million Man March” in support of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Friday, July 19. In a statement released in Umuahia, the group said the solidarity march will take place simultaneously in […]
Opposition alleges rising kidnappings, killings across Imo, demands accountability on public funds By Sophia Afolabi The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Hope Uzodinma’s recent State of the State address, describing it as “deceitful, empty and disconnected from the realities on ground.” The PDP, in a statement signed by its […]
A powerful gathering of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and party leaders from across Edo State and the South South region, converged on Benin City, the State capital at the weekend, where they demonstrated unity and strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. At the interactive session, stakeholders also unequivocally threw their […]
By Sophia Afolabi Pro-Biafra group, the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has threatened to oppose the re-election bid of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, if he fails to address the recurring killings of residents in the state, particularly in the Ikpakpara, Agu-Amed autonomous community in Eha Amufu Isi-Uzu local […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the recent visit of the Senator representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, to Governor Alex Otti, describing it as a personal engagement that does not reflect the party’s position. In a statement signed by Acting […]
His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his recent and historic defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Okpebholo commended Governor Eno’s bold and courageous decision to align with the progressive ideals and national vision of the […]
