Senator Monday Okpebholo emerged victorious in Thursday’s rerun All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Edo State, securing 12,433 votes to defeat 11 other aspirants after the previous poll was declared inconclusive. The final outcome was officially announced in Benin by the new Chairman of the election committee and Governor of Cross River State, Bassey … Read more
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a violent assault on journalists covering the party’s gubernatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred on February 16, 2024, at the Lushville Hotel in Benin, saw journalists beaten and their equipment destroyed. … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election witnessed confusion as two candidates emerged for the upcoming September 21, 2024, governorship election. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, also the Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, announced Dennis Idahosa as the winner with 40,453 votes, held at Protea Hotel. … Read more
Fubara era looks to be coming to an end as in a seismic shift within the Rivers State House of Assembly, 27 lawmakers, formerly aligned with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. Under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, this move has set the stage for potential … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious in a sweeping victory across all 18 Local Government Areas during the Edo State local government election held this past Saturday, as announced by the state’s independent electoral commission. This election encompassed all 18 local government areas of the state, spanning Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South … Read more
Former transportation minister, Ibrahim Bio claimed that it is clear that Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, is leaving the PDP. In response to Wike’s ministerial nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bio revealed this during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. According to Bio, it is clear that Wike will leave … Read more