By Usman Aliyu The Edo Government on Monday distanced itself from alleged threats against opposition figures by one Emmanuel Eghogho, an aide to Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eghogho, a Special Assistant and self-acclaimed hypeman to the governor, was captured in aContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The International President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Ityohegh, has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks and intimidation against nationals of other African countries in South Africa. Ityohegh whose DNKI is into humanitarian activities, said this in a statement inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Gbenga Abiola, immediate past Vice Chairman of Agege LGA of Lagos State, on Sunday declared his intention to contest Agege Constituency I seat in the 2027 elections. Abiola, also a former Sole Administrator of the council, said he had been groomed to succeedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Chris Imumolen-led Accord Party says it was not part of the coalition meeting of opposition political parties held on Saturday in Ibadan, alleging that its name and logo were used without authorisation. Imumolen, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the factionalContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Sen. Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, on Saturday met with elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo South, seeking their support for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a consultation meeting in Benin, Imasuen said hisContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye An Abuja-based businessman, Mr Olanrewaju Jim-Kamal, on Saturday officially declared his intention to contest the Lagos State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jim-Kamal, during his declaration before loyalists and leaders of Dynamic Group,a political movement, said it was the turn of indigenesContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A diaspora group, Diaspora4Jandor, has endorsed Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) for Lagos governorship under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2027. The group,with members in Canada, United Kingdom and U.S., said this in a statement issued by its Global Coordinator, Mr AkeemContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Young Progressives Party (YPP) has approved a timetable for the conduct of its congresses, primaries and national convention ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also fixed N50 million for presidential nomination fee, N20 million for governorship, N8Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it is strengthening its free medical outreach to underserved rural communities in Edo as part of efforts to deepen its contribution to the state’s socio-economic development. Mr Julius Fasina, Coordinator of NYSC in the state disclosedContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Sen. Tony Nwoye on his emergence as Senate Minority Whip, describing it as a reflection of his credibility and the party’s growing influence. A statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary,Continue Reading
