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Monday Okpebholo Sworn In As Fifth Governor Of Edo State

Amid fanfare, the Governor-elect of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been officially inaugurated as the new Executive Governor of the State. New Telegraph reports that Okpebholo’s inauguration follows his victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia...
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Sowore Speaks On Coalition With Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has clarified why he can’t form a coalition with the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Sowore said he had been contesting for the presidency long before Obi gained national prominence. According...
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Shaibu Credits Obaseki For Reuniting Him With Oshiomole

The outgoing Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has opened up about the reasons behind his political journey. This was as he said his allegiance to Governor Godwin Obaseki played a pivotal role in his party shifts over recent years. New Telegraph detailed how Shaibu’s loyalty to Obaseki influenced his decision to leave the All...
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Obaseki Bids Edo Farewell, Reflects on Achievements

As Edo State prepares to welcome new leadership with the swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Executive Governor and Dennis Idahosa as Deputy Governor of the State on Tuesday, Governor Godwin Obaseki highlighted the key milestones that defined his time in office. In a heartfelt farewell address, the outgoing Governor marked the end of...
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Sanwo-Olu Swears In New Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman

…Urges unity, continuity in council …I accept with determination to serve, say new LG Boss Nine days after the passing of the former Chairman, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in the Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) as the council’s substantive Chairman. According to a statement...
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I Can’t Jealous Incompetence, Nepotism

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described as ludicrous, President Bola Tinubu’s claim that he is jealous of him. Atiku in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said he cannot jealous a leader who inflict pains on his people. He told Tinubu that his economic policies and approach...
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FHC Nullifies Ebonyi PDP Congress

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, on Monday nullified the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward, Local and State Congresses conducted by a faction of the party in the state. The faction had few weeks ago, conducted Ward, Local Government and State Congresses to elect new leaders of the party. In a...
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Shekaru Advocates Structural Adjustment Of Presidential System

Former Kano State governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has called for structural adjustment of the presidential system of government practised in Nigeria, which he said, is plagued by high costs and inefficiencies in governance. Shekarau however, supported the retention of the presidential system of government because it prioritises “The interests of the entire nation over narrow...
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