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Benin, Edo, Nigeria – By Oladipo Airenakho Hon. Samson Osagie, an APC Member representing Edo, Orhionmwon/ Uhunmwode Federal constituency in the House of Representatives has been declared winner of his party’s Edo South Senatorial District primary election held at the Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia stadium today. The Lawmaker, currently minority whip at the House of Representatives walloped his opponents, having polled …

Senator Ayogu Eze has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship ticket in Enugu State. Ayogu was elected in a peaceful election conducted at the Filbon Hotel, Enugu, though another parallel election was on-going. A total number of 672 delegates were accredited for the election. Eleven votes were declared invalid. Ayogu polled 526 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Chinedu …

By Alltimepost.com Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says he misses the spiritual guidance and intercessions of his late wife Mrs. Clara Oshiomhole, which according to him were instrumental in building the family and making him a more compassionate person. At a Memorial Mass held in her honor on Sunday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Iyamoh, Uzairue, Etsako West Local …

An Abuja High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, has restrained former President Olusegun Obasanjo from proceeding with plans to publish or have someone publish on his behalf, a new autobiography entitled ‘My Watch.” Justice Valentine Ashi made the order following an ex-parte application filed before him by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-West, Mr. …

APC, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso says President Goodluck Jonathan is incapable of tackling the problems of insecurity and corruption. He spoke at the weekend at a fund raising dinner held in pursuit of his presidential ambition where about N2 billion was raised. Friends, family members, political associates, well wishers and many other Nigerians graced the fund raising ceremony at Sheraton Hotel …

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday accused a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, of attempting to cut corners in securing the party’s ticket for the 2015 governorship election. State Chairman of the party, Dayo Bayo, told journalists at the party secretariat located along Presidential Boulevard, Abeokuta, that he was not aware of Bankole’s ambition. He …

THE All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries in Edo State is holding today amid tension. Meanwhile, majority of the party leaders in Edo Central have endorsed Chief Francis Inegbeneki ahead two other aspirants. The others are Prince Joe Okojie and Theo Oko. In Edo South senatorial district, it is going to be a tight race between the Minority Leader of …

Rivers State people, under the aegis of Rivers State Elders and Leaders, have warned President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against imminent explosion and collapse of the state, if the party presents the immediate Minister of State for Education, Mr Nyesom Wike as its governorship candidate in the 2015 general elections. Rising from a …

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has urged residents to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode. Speaking at the Lagos Sea Food Festival 2014 at the Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Fashola said supporting Ambode and the APC would ensure sustenance of programmes of his administration as well as good governance. Noting that this year’s edition of …

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has alleged that some senior lawyers are behind the increased level of corruption bedevilling the judiciary. The CJN, who made the allegation when the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, led by its National President, Chief Augustine Alegeh, SAN, paid him a courtesy visit at the weekend, insisted that corrupt …