Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has set a poser over an uncertain future of Labour Party, ahead of 2027 general elections. This followed the sack of the LP former national chairman, Julius Abure by the Supreme court in pursuit of his own priorities over the interest of the...
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Okpebholo: PDP, Asue wasting money on litigation
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo on Friday mocked the Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party in the September 21st Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo and his party, accusing him of wasting stolen money on litigation. He predicted that Asue Ighodalo’s petition at the appeal will crash at the appellate court, noting that...
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Okpebholo floors Ighodalo, PDP at tribunal
The Edo state governorship Election tribunal has dismissed the petition of Asue Ighodalo, Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress Candidate in the September 21, 2024 for lacking merit. The three-member panel led by justice Wilfred Kpochi in a landmark judgement, affirmed the declaration...
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Rivers anti-emergency rule agitator in police net
A self-proclaimed Niger Delta agitator is in police net for planning to lead a protest against emergency rule in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu declared emergency rule in Rivers State due to worsening political crisis in the State on March 18th March 2025. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, retired, following the suspension...
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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the unabated political crises that led to destruction of oil pipelines by militants. Tinubu disclosed this in a nationwide emergency broadcast where he expressed deep concern over the situation. The President who issued this proclamation as required by section 305(5) of the...
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Admiral Ibokette Ibas appointed Rivers Milad
Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) has been appointed as Administrator for River State, following the declaration of State of emergency by the President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu on Tuesday, issued the directive in a nationwide broadcast, amid the ongoing political crises in the State. But he clarified that this declaration does not affect the judicial arm...
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Fubara invites Wike’s allies for talks, sets agenda
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has presented 4-point agenda for deliberation at the proposed meeting with Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the State House of Assembly members in Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. Fubara invited Wike’s ally and Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule and other Assembly members to a meeting...
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Pro-Wike lawmakers issue ultimatum to gov Fubara
The Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers house of Assembly has issued 48 hours ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 appropriation bill. The lawmakers loyal to the immediate past Governor of the State and MInister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike issued the ultimatum during plenary on Monday. The Assembly resolution comes...
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Why we called 4 witnesses in Edo election petition — APC
The Edo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has advanced reasons for calling four witnesses testified before the Election Petition Tribunal where the victory of its party and declaration of the ruling party’s governorship Candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo by the Independent National Electoral Commission, is being challenged. Some members and supporters of Candidate...
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2027 polls: Electoral Reform priorities for Nigeria
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, several key reforms have been recommended to improve the electoral process and address issues that have historically challenged the Country’s democracy. It is crucial to focus on the efforts of various stakeholders and the National Assembly to facilitate further amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. These amendments should...