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BREAKING: Shaibu rejoins APC, says now is the time to take Edo back
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, formally joined the All Progressives Congress on Saturday after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. Along with well-known PDP members from the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group, the deputy governor announced his return to the APC in Benin, saying he was doing so to benefit the organization. Shaibu stated: “On behalf of the…
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Vote buying increased by 5% in 2023 general elections- NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said vote buying increased by 5 per cent in the 2023 general elections. In a report released on July 11 titled, ’Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and trends third survey on corruption as experienced by the population’, NBS said the elections recorded 22 per cent of vote buying, which is five per cent higher…
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Death of my Police aide must be avenged – APC candidate, Okpebholo vows
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State has demanded justice for his Police orderly who was killed by suspected political thugs on Thursday in Benin City. There had been reports that the Police orderly identified as Inspector Akor Onu was killed after leaving the Benin airport…
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Hold Shaibu, APC responsible for incident at Benin airport- Edo Govt
The Edo State government has said the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) should be held responsible for the violent incident at the Benin airport on Thurday. The State government also called for the arrest and prosecution of Shaibu following his alleged involvement in the incident. It would be recalled that the violent incident resulted…
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Osun LG polls: OSSIEC confirms elections in constitutionally recognised councils
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has announced that the forthcoming local government election will only be held in constitutionally recognized local government council areas. The Commission has also adjusted the timetable and schedule of activities for the election. OSSIEC Chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye, revealed this on Friday after the Commission’s deliberations on the legitimacy…
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Assassination Attempt: How APC Guber candidate, Okpebholo cheated death
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate for governorship in Edo State in the September 2024 election, just barely avoided being assassinated on Thursday afternoon at the Benin Airport. Unfortunately, Inspector Akon, his police orderly, tragically perished in the attack. Senator Okpebholo was reportedly ambushed in his motorcade as he was leaving the airport after arriving from Abuja, by thugs allegedly…
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BREAKING: Ndume rejects chairmanship of Senate Committee On Tourism
Senator Ali Ndume has broken the silence on his removal as the Chief Whip of the Senate, saying that his action did not warrant his sack. Ndume also declined the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism, arguing that he lacks the experience and exposure to lead such a sensitive group. The Borno South lawmaker said this in his country…
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APC criticizes PDP Govs for blaming Tinubu, Buhari for economic woes
Kunle Sanni The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized governors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for blaming President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor for the country’s economic challenges and the alleged destruction of institutions built during the PDP’s 16-year reign. In a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Enugu on Wednesday, the PDP governors…
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Atiku slams Senate over Ndume’s removal as Chief Whip
Kunle Sanni The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, accusing it of enabling executive recklessness. On Wednesday, the Senate removed Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, from his position as Chief Whip. He was replaced by Senator Tahir Monguno from Borno North. This decision followed a plenary session,…
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BREAKING: Edo APC Guber candidate, Senator Okpebholo injured, policeman killed in violent attack
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has been injured after a thug attack. The APC candidate has been reportedly admitted to an undisclosed hospital following the attack on his convoy by suspected political thugs in Benin City. Godswill Inegbe, Legislative Aide to Okpebholo, in charge of Media & Communication, stated this in…
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