A significant realignment has occurred in the Edo State House of Assembly as four lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II), Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West), and Sunday Ojezele […]
Politics
The Nigerian Senate has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye-elections for the vacant senatorial seats representing Edo Central and Anambra South. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, officially declaring the two seats vacant and underscoring the urgency of […]
In a move aimed at fostering unity and addressing recent internal challenges, the Labour Party (LP) has established a three-man Intervention and Truce Committee to reconcile with its members in the National Assembly. The initiative follows a series of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns within […]
Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Edo Osahon, has accused leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating a clandestine effort to sway the tribunal’s decision. Osahon alleges that the PDP attempted […]
Hundreds of young people, identifying themselves as Concerned Edo Youths, staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) on Monday, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the eighteen local government chairmen and their deputies. The chairmen were initially suspended in December following allegations of failing to submit their […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagun, preventing him from taking any steps that could influence the results of the party’s South-South Zonal meeting and Congress. The order was delivered on Monday by […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration of overseeing a significant decline in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) due to “massive leakages.” These allegations were vehemently refuted by the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), who claim record-breaking revenue generation. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman […]
Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Edeko, has passionately advocated for the passage of a bill proposing the creation of special seats for women in elective positions. Her appeal came during an event organized by the State Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Benin City on […]
The people of Akoko Edo, alive with hopes and expectations, desired a significant chapter in their political narrative with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. As we reflect on the promises made during his campaign and scrutinize the early achievements of his administration, it becomes imperative to remind not only […]
The Conference of Professionals within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a clarion call for unity among party leaders, members, and stakeholders to avert what they describe as an imminent collapse of the party. This appeal was made in Abuja on Monday by the group’s Protem National Coordinator, Obinna […]