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   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu. The National Commissioner, INEC in charge of Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa, Mrs May Agbmuche-Mbu made the presentation on Tuesday at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the Edo State capital. … Continue reading Obaseki, Shaibu Receive Certificates Of Return

  The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday vowed to end his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole’s stay in politics by winning re-election on September 19. Obaseki made the remarks during the closing moments of the Peoples Democratic Party campaigns in Oredo local government. Obaseki said the election, which is scheduled for September 19, is about … Continue reading Edo Election: We Will Bury Oshiomhole Politically, Says Obaseki

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will only accept credible candidates for the October 31 concurrent legislative by-elections scheduled to be conducted across eight states of the Federation. APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni, gave the warning while inaugurating the Party’s Screening and Appeal Committees for the … Continue reading We Will Only Accept Credible Candidates For By-Elections – APC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received the judgement of the Court of Appeal reinstating at least 22 political parties in the country. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, confirmed the receipt of the judgement in a statement on Monday. Channels Television had reported … Continue reading INEC To Challenge Judgement Relisting Political Parties At Supreme Court

  President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State to avoid the experiences of Rivers, Bayelsa and Zamfara States. The President stated this when he received the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC and … Continue reading Edo Election: Avoid Rivers, Bayelsa, Zamafara Experience – Buhari Tells APC

  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the takeover of the State House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Friday and gave an assurance that his administration would take all … Continue reading Failed Edo Assembly Invasion, An Attempted Coup D’etat – Obaseki

    The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has restated that the Federal Government’s Special Works Programme (SPW) is for all Nigerians and not for members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Keyamo said this in a series of tweets on his handle where he refuted claims that he ordered … Continue reading Special Works Recruitment Is For Nigerians, Not An ‘APC Programme,’ Says Keyamo

  President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a speedy and coordinated investigation into the corruption scandal in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He explained that the President gave the directive for better coordination among security … Continue reading Buhari Orders Speedy Investigation Into NDDC Corruption Scandal

  The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has walked out on lawmakers at an investigative hearing put together by the House of Representatives.  The Commission on Thursday refused to make presentations before the House Committee on NDDC. According to the acting managing director of the NDDC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, the Commission cannot partake an investigative … Continue reading NDDC Boss, Others Walk Out On Lawmakers At House Of Reps Investigative Hearing

  The National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Edo governorship election says the party is confident that its candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki will win the election. The party was optimistic of its victory after the inaugural meeting of the council held behind closed doors in Port Harcourt which was presided … Continue reading Edo Election: PDP Confident Of Victory