Politics

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Friday, attributed cooperation of traders to the successful completion of the reconstructed Oba market in Benin, which was razed by fire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a midnight fire razed the Oba market in June 2020. Okpebholo, who led his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa and top government officials and party leaders on …

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has challenged fellow aspirants, including Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book. Hayatu-Deen, in posts shared on his social media handles on Friday, described the Orange Book as a landmark ethical framework in contemporary Nigerian politics. …

Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement he issued to Journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Fubara said his move followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with his family, friends and associates. The governor said he …

The former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday after appearing before the screening committee, chaired by Sam Egwu, Obi, said that the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to due process and accountability. “This is democracy in action because …

No fewer than five members currently serving at the National Assembly (NASS) from Cross River lost their return bid to the Green and Red Chambers following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the primaries for both the Green and Red Chamber were concluded between Saturday and Monday. NAN also …

The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress in Edo State deepened on Monday as a faction loyal to the former governorship candidate of the party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, declared him winner of the Edo South Senatorial District primary election for the 2027 National Assembly polls. The fresh declaration came barely hours after the Mohammed Ajana-led APC National Assembly Primary Elections …

*Ize-Iyamu, Imasuen Reject Results The former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Monday recorded a major political upset in Edo State as he defeated the incumbent Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Neda Imasuen, and former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to emerge the party’s candidate for the 2027 …

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed nomination forms allegedly issued by its former National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing them as “worthless papers”, warning party members and aspirants against patronising him. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa made this known in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, the leadership has received numerous enquiries following …

Moments after official declaration of winners, controversy continued to trail the House of Representatives primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State as aggrieved aspirants/contestants rejected the outcome of the exercise in some federal constituencies, alleging irregularities, manipulation and violence. The member representing Esan West/Esan Central/Igueben Federal Constituency and former Speaker of the Edo State House of …

Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday officially declared winners of its House of Representatives primary elections and presented certificates of return to successful candidates across the nine federal constituencies in Edo State. Chairman of the party’s House of Representatives Primary Election Committee for Edo State, Muhammed Ajana, announced the results at the party’s state secretariat in Benin, describing the …