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Pro-Wike PDP Reps members reject call for Damagum’s resignation
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as supporters of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike have resisted calls for the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum to step down. The pro-Wike federal lawmakers are led by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, a native of Nyesom Wike’s home state…
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IFMSL clears air on Wike’s contract termination
The management of Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd (IFMSL) has written to the FCT minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, seeking resolution to the termination of International Conference Center (ICC), Abuja management. The FCT minister, had terminated with immediate effect, the contract of IFMSL for the management of ICC, Abuja. The minister awarded the contract for the immediate comprehensive renovation of the…
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BREAKING: 60 PDP Reps threaten to defect
A total of 60 lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have threatened to decamp if the acting national chairman, Umar Ililya Damagum, does not resign. The lawmakers said Damagum should be replaced by someone from the North Central in line with the constitution of the party. They accused Damagum who…
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Edo CJ swears in Omobayo as Deputy Governor
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa has inaugurated Omobayo Godwins as Deputy Governor. This occurred hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly. The 37-year-old engineer who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief Judge of Edo State Justice Daniel Okungbowa. In a day…
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My impeachment, a threat to Nigeria’s democracy- Shaibu
The impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has said his impeachment was a threat to the nation’s democracy, describing it as a “flagrant abuse of power” by the House of Assembly. Shaibu made this known in a video posted on his X handle. https://t.co/makWClHdlw WesternPost had reported that the House of Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday in a…
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5 things to know about new Edo Deputy Governor, Omobayo Godwin
Following Philip Shaibu’s impeachment, Omobayo Godwin has been sworn in as the deputy governor of Edo State. The State Assembly approved Omobayo’s nomination by Governor Godwin Obaseki and he was promptly sworn in by Edo State Chief Judge, Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa on Monday. Omobayo was born on July 19, 1986. He is from Akoko Edo Local Government Area. He holds…
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BREAKING: Obaseki names 38-year-old engineer new Edo deputy governor
Thirty-eight-year-old Omobayo Godwin, an engineer, has been named by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki as his new deputy. He is scheduled to take office soon. This occurred soon after the state House of Assembly impeached Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor, on Monday. Shuaibu was fired for disclosing information about the state government, according to the panel established for the…
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BREAKING: Edo State Deputy Governor impeached
Members of the Edo State House of Assembly have impeached the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, for engaging in perjury and leaking of the government’s secrets. He was impeached during plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Shaibu’s impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man committee set up to investigate allegations of misconduct…
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Rumours of dumping LP, false- Obi
By Innocent Raphael The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has labelled as false, recent speculations suggesting he was planning to dump the party. Obi stated this on Sunday when he donated a borehole to Pantami Sheep Market in Gombe State, insisting that he stands for peaceful resolution of issues in the party. Speaking about the…
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Justice Forum, Mandate Movement at war over control of Lagos APC
The struggle for the control of Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) between the two dominant political groups, the Justice Forum (JF) and The Mandate Movement (TMM) has started in earnest as the 2025 local government elections draw nearer. In every election cycle in the State, JF and TMM always show strength over who should control the politics of the Lagos…
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