Category archives: Politics

EDO 2024: THE THIN LINE BETWEEN TECHNOCRACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (1)*

As the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State draws closer, the spotlight is on Dr. Asue Ighadalo, a consummate technocrat whose wealth of economic expertise and exposure has positioned him as a frontrunner in the race to govern the state. Dr. Ighadalo’s background as an economist and corporate Lawyer in addition to his track record […]

NORTH CENTRAL PDP STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR RETENTION OF THE PARTY’S NATIONAL CHAIRMANSHIP IN BENUE STATE

Ahead of the upcoming PDP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting a group of members of the Party under the aegis of North Central PDP stakeholders have called for the retention of the National Chairmanship position of the Party in the North Central Part of the Country and Benue State in particular where the suspended National […]

APC Throws Weight Behind Governor Uba Sani Over Kaduna Debt Disclosure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has expressed full support for Governor Uba Sani, lauding his transparency in disclosing the state’s debt profile. The party views this as a commendable display of the governor’s commitment to transparent and inclusive governance. In a statement released by the Kaduna State APC Publicity Secretary, Salisu Tanko […]

Nasarawa Women’s Plea Echoes: Supreme Court Urged to Uphold Electoral Justice

As the highly anticipated Supreme Court judgment on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, looms, the Advocate Women for Justice (AWJ), a women’s group in Nasarawa State, fervently appeals to the Supreme Court judges for an unbiased resolution in the ongoing governorship dispute. Speaking at the party Secretariat on Jos Road on Monday, Mrs. Hanatu John stressed […]

Ohanaeze youth wing lauds Tinubu’s intervention, backs Betta Edu

Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Youth Wing has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s actions following the recent suspension of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, while condemning unnecessary media trials of the issue by Nigerians. The Youth group while rallying support for the embattled minister also commended President Tinubu for setting up a […]

Clerics Unite in Prayers for Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Supreme Court Victory

Ahead of the upcoming Supreme Court judgement following the gubernatorial election, Nigerian clerics across religious divides have united in prayer for the victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa State at the Supreme Court. The three day interfaith prayer features Pastors, Imams, Bishops, prophets and other religious leaders from different denominations and sects, with the […]

EDO DEPUTY GOV, SHAIBU CONGRATULATES PDP GOVERNORS ON THEIR SUPREME COURT VICTORIES

The Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, Deputy Governor of Edo State and PDP aspirant in the Edo 2024 gubernatorial election extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, his Bauchi State counterpart, and the Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, Alhaji Bala Mohammed, Akwa Ibom State governor Mr. Umo Eno, and Plateau State governor […]

“Edo 2024: Shaibu Refutes Betrayal Claims, Insists Support for Obaseki Incurred Political Cost”

Gubernatorial aspirant and Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has responded to allegations that he betrayed Governor Obaseki after serving as his deputy in the 2016 and 2020 elections. Shaibu emphasized that he was convinced to become the deputy governor in 2016, and there were no objections to his appointment during that time. […]

I will hit the ground running as governor, Shaibu tells Edo South leaders

Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, a strong contender in the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries for Edo 2024, today met with Edo South Senatorial leaders in Benin City. During the meeting, Shaibu expressed his gratitude to the senatorial leaders for their attendance and stressed the importance of unity within the party as they prepare […]