Gov Ododo Hails Yahaya Bello At 46

Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has commended his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, for his exemplary leadership and extraordinary vision, which led to the state’s transformation. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday in Lokoja by Ododo’s special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah, on Bello’s 46th birthday. Ododo also described Bello as a quintessential leader of repute as he felicitates with him on his 49th Birthday Anniversary. According to him, Bello is a quintessential leader of…

Kwankwaso Accuses Federal Gov’t Of Meddling In Kano Affairs

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of succumbing to ill-advice from those he described as enemies of Kano State. Kwankwaso made the remark during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of 82 kilometres rural road networks in his hometown of Madobi by the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The accusation follows the ongoing Emirate tussle where federal…

Additional South East State Will Ensure Justice – Igbo Unions

The National Association of Igbo Town Unions, (ASITU), has said the creation of an additional state in the South East would ensure justice for the geo-political zone. The group stated this while throwing its weight behind the agitation for the creation of an additional state in the geo-political zone, which it described as a step in the right direction. This was made known by the national president of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe while addressing newsmen in…

Edo Poll: PDP Carpets Shaibu For Calling Ighodalo Outsider

The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, for describing the party candidate, Asue Ighodalo, as an outsider ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. The party described Shaibu’s reason for his statement about Ighodalo as weak and urged him to resign from the party and support the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Monday Okpebholo, whom he has openly declared for. Shaibu, a…

Speaker Abass’ Team Best For 10th House – Deputy Spokesman

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has described the leadership of the Green Chamber led by Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas as the best team for the job. Agbese, reflecting on the last year under the Speaker, said no one else could have been able to lead the parliament the way Rt. Hon. Abbas has done. The lawmaker said the Speaker has demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding the House with wisdom, integrity, and…

Centre Commends 10th Reps On Inclusive Appropriation

The Centre for International and Strategic Studies, has said the 10th House of Representatives for its inclusiveness especially in the area of appropriations. Country representative of the Centre for International and Strategic Studies, Professor Ifure A. Ifure, said this in the centre’s appraisal of the Green Chamber after one year. Ifure said the 10th House has revolutionised the budgetary process with fresh ideas and innovations, replacing the traditional closed-door approach. The academic noted that under Hon.…

Edo Guber: Ex-deputy Governor, Shaibu, Backs APC Candidate

Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Philip Shaibu, yesterday declared that his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, is within his inalienable right. He also added that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, is an outsider unlike Okpebholo who he described as a homeboy. Shaibu, who stated this yesterday in Benin City, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, is a product of godfatherism, a lexicon…

Kwara Commission Releases Timetable For LG Polls

Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has released the timetable for local government elections billed for September 21, 2024. KWASIEC chairman Okanla Baba released the timetable, which indicated that the agency will meet with the leadership of all the registered political parties on June 21, 2024. It showed that political parties’ primaries will be held between June 24 and 30, 2024. The political parties are to obtain and return nomination forms for the chairmanship and councilorship…

Ladan Joins Jema’a LG PDP Chairmanship Race

Hon Isiyaka Abdu Ladan has declared interest in the position of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State. With a rich history of grassroots involvement, including previous roles as ward PRO, youth leader, chairman, and council vice chairman, Ladan’s candidacy represents a continuation of his dedicated service to the people. Addressing a gathering of party executives, stakeholders, unit chairmen, and supporters, Ladan emphasised his intention to contribute meaningfully to the…

Obi In Benin For LP, Seeks Royal Blessing Ahead Of Edo Poll

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday led the Edo State governorship candidate of the party, Olumide Akpata, on a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, to seek his blessings ahead of the election. Obi while thanking the Oba for his fatherly role, said the nation can only be great if there are free, fair and credible elections. He said he believes that with the prayers of…

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