Fifteen political parties would be contesting the September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State. This was according to the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State, Johnson Alalibo Samikiem, who spoke to journalists on Thursday at the mail bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, venue of the primary election of the Peoples Democratic…
Landowners in Enugu Raise Fears Over Compulsory Land Acquisition by Govt
Landowners around the NTA Zonal Office and the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu have expressed fears that the state government might be compulsorily acquiring their land without resorting to them. This followed the clearing of the large expanse of land in the area during the week. But the Enugu State Government has come…
Set Aside Your Anger and Return to APC, Ize-Iyamu Tells Obaseki
As he reacts to victory in Monday’s Edo APC Primary Election. Says let’ campaign in atmosphere of love and peace. Well, I am naturally very happy and at the same time I’m humbled by the overwhelming support and endorsement I’ve received from the 18 local governments. I don’t take it lightly and I want to…
Edo APC Primary Election Committee Releases Guidelines for Monday’s Conduct of Exercise
The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee headed by Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo State, on Sunday released procedures for Monday’s conduct of the exercise in the 192 wards of the state. The committee said the guidelines were in compliance with the state government’s COVID-19 regulation. A statement by the Secretary…
Weaponizing Covid-19: Obaseki Sends Another Strong Warning to APC Over Direct Primaries
With the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) climbing to 580 in Edo, the state government has insisted on the strict enforcement of regulations spelt out in its gazette, aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus and protecting Edo people. In a statement, special adviser to the governor on media and communication strategy,…
Edo has so far lost 27 to COVID-19, records 28 new cases – Obaseki
Insists on strict enforcement of regulations spelt out in gazette for political activities. The Edo State Government has announced two new deaths resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications and the discharge of 16 more patients, who have tested negative to the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres. The state also recorded 28 new cases…
National Broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari on Democracy Day, June 12th 2020
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020Fellow Nigerians, The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles. It is a day to honour our…
Edo Direct Primary Controversy: Will INEC Conduct Indirect election? Ize-Iyamu asks Obaseki
One of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has faulted the argument being canvassed by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki against the adoption of the direct mode of primary election by the National Working Committee, NWC, to select the candidate of the party for…
FG Further Relaxes Lockdown as Cases Escalate
The Federal Government has further relaxed restrictions as Nigeria enters phase two in the easing of lockdown. Boss Mustapha, chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, and secretary to the government of the federation, SGF, announced the new adjustments on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja. From Tuesday, June 2, the 8pm to 6am nationwide curfew…
Wike Reels Out Achievements in One Year
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State on Friday took a look at the performance of his government in the past one year and declared that the government had done so marvelously well despite the difficulties. But he said the mood for celebration has been dulled by the rampaging Covid-19 pandemic, which as of Friday…
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