Politics

The governor defected to the APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Mbah announced his defection in a broadcast from the Government House in Enugu on Tuesday after weeks of …

The planned defection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State to the All Progressives Congress has divided key members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that while some PDP chieftains loyal to the governor hailed the move, others vowed not to join him. The APC had on Wednesday dissolved the Enugu State Executive Committee of …

Following the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, a ministerial vacancy has been created for Enugu State. Contenders for the position include two former governors — Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — as well as a defence strategist, Dr. Davidson Nnamani. Both Chime and Nnamani are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast. Bayo Onanuga. Special Adviser to …

By Eben Enasco Edo State branch of the Labour Party (LP) has issued a Certificate of Return to Paul Okojie, declaring him their party’s candidate ahead of the August By-election of Edo Central Senatorial District. The Certificate of Return serves as an official recognition of Paul Okojie’s victory, empowering him to represent the district in the vacated Senatorial seat. With …

By Eben Enasco Bishop Samuel Omede, a former Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has been appointed to chair the Labor Party’s, LP’s campaign committee for the 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election. He was inaugurated alongside Hon. Richard Edosa, a member representing Oredo East Constituency, and five other members during the party’s ceremony at the secretariat in Benin …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, inaugurated over 200 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Committee for Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) for the September 21 2024 Governorship Election in the State. L-R: Executive Chairman, Oredo Local Government Area, Dr. Tom Obaseki; PDP Chairman in Oredo LGA, Hon Henschel Usiobaifo; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; …

As the world enter the new year 2024, frontline Edo APC Gubernatorial hopeful, General Charles Airhiavbere rtd, mni, has again enjoined party faithful to ensure only a candidate with the capacity and the reach to win, emerges flag-bearer in the Edo2024 Governorship elections. Airhiavbere who made the call in a New Year message addressed to all APC members in the …

By Victor Ofure Osehobo In a matter of days , the year 2024 will dawn on the world and for Edo state it is a new dawn because the elections to replace Governor Godwin Obaseki looms large, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is confronted with the crucial task of “electing a candidate who not only embodies loyalty, …

In a matter of days , the year 2024 will dawn on the world and for Edo state it is a new dawn because  the elections to replace Governor Godwin Obaseki looms large, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is confronted with the crucial task of *electing a candidate who not only embodies loyalty, competence, capability, commitment, …