Presidency blasts PDP over attacks on Buhari, Ize-Iyamu

The Presidency has said the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lacks the moral right to query President Muhmmadu Buhari’s endorsement of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. It’s reaction trailed the PDP’s comments on and condemnation of President Buhari’s endorsement of Ize-Iyamu on […]

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Jegede, Ondo PDP candidate seeks Obasanjo’s blessings

Eyitayo Jegede, Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has sought the support of former president Olusegun Obasanjo ahead of the election. Jegede, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state made this known on Saturday via Twitter. He […]

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Oba of Benin says palace remains neutral in politics

Governors Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun); Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Mallam Nasir El-rufai (Kaduna) at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, shortly before the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaigns…yesterday. Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare N’Ogidgan 11, has explained that the Palace of the Oba of Benin […]

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Ondo APC aspirants team up for Akeredolu

By Banji Ayoola Governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who lost the party’s primary to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, have teamed up, pledging to work for his re-election. They made the pledge in Akure on Sunday at a meeting of the party’s Advisory Council, which was presided over by the party’s National Leader, Senator […]

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PDP tells Tinubu: Let Edo people decide their governor

Deputy Governor Raises Alarm Over Influx Of Hired Assassins, As APC Holds Rally Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has berated a former Lagos State governor and All Progressive Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for accusing Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State governor and PDP candidate for the September 19 […]

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How poor power supply repels investors from Nigeria

FG Should Divest Share In JV To Cleaner Energy — Stakeholders Renewable Energy Laws Stalled In Nigeria — Olawuyi Tax Structure, Tariffs, Credit Critical To Investment—Expert Nigeria is currently missing out on the $49 trillion projected renewable energy investment as International Oil Companies (IOCs) and others are shunning the country amid massive divestment into cleaner […]

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Akeredolu raises alarm over alleged smear campaign

By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has raised alarm over an alleged smear campaign to discredit him before the October 10 governorship election. The governor, as candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the election, is seeking a return for the second term. In fact, a statement by his Senior Special […]

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Edo: Malami directs IGP to provide security for 17 lawmakers

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is seeking police protection for the 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Edo State House of Assembly. He has directed the police authorities to provide the lawmakers with security, following a petition from their counsel as the political situation in the […]

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AGF directive to Police IG on Edo assembly crisis illegal -PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the directive by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to provide security for certain individuals “parading” as members-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly is unconstitutional. Malami had, in a letter dated August 5, 2020, […]

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PDP, Wike warn against plot to remove Obaseki

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would resist every attempt to unlawfully remove Governor Godwin Obaseki from office or rig the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. This is as the Edo State Chapter of the PDP, called on the police to arrest any person or group […]

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