1. The meeting reviewed the flooding in some parts of the country, especially the one that destroyed almost 50 percent of Maiduguri in Borno state. The meeting also backed the President’s idea of setting up a Disaster Relief Fund to be funded by a portion of the revenue accruing to […]
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Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal Of Ganduje As APC National Chairman
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking the removal of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his ruling, Justice Ekwo upheld the preliminary objections raised by the 2nd and 3rd defendants, which centred on the claimant’s lack of […]
Your victory, a challenging call to service, Tinubu tells Okpebholo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, on his victory at the polls, urging him to see his victory as a challenging call to service. Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having […]
APC’s Okpebholo Wins Edo Governorship Election
Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged victorious in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes. His […]
NNPC, FIRST E&P unveil initiative to combat deforestation, climate change in Bayelsa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its joint venture (JV) partner, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P), have unveiled the Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, and Carbon Sequestration (ALEC) initiative. NNPC and FIRST E&P partnered with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch the initiative, which targets […]
Obaseki reveals why he visited INEC collation centre
Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor said that he went to the state collation centre to get first-hand information about the collation process across the state. The governor stormed the state collation center at the INEC office in Benin City in the early hours of the day. Although the governor […]
INEC reacts to reports of incorrect figures on Edo guber result sheet, takes action
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations of discrepancies in the Edo State governorship election result sheets. The commission has vowed to investigate and address any irregularities. Reports emerged on Saturday of discrepancies in results from some polling units, where the number of accredited voters was less […]
Edo Decides: Oshiomhole dismisses allegation of vote-buying against APC
Former Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomole on Saturday dismissed allegation against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Iyamho, Ward 10 Unit 01 in Estako West […]
Edo election: PDP demands prosecution of INEC official over discrepancy in voting results
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of an INEC Presiding Officer, Obozuwa Josephine, over alleged discrepancies in the election result sheet from a polling unit during the Edo State Governorship elections. In a statement released on Saturday, the party accused the official of […]
Daniel Dubois Knocks Out Anthony Joshua In 5th Round, Retains IBF Title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwIzeSAuVY?si=ePaFnDmm-E6UizSN Anthony Joshua has suffered the second knockout defeat of his career, falling to Daniel Dubois in their all-British heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dominated the bout from the opening round, knocking Joshua down twice before landing a decisive right hand in the fifth […]