Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, of initiating her recall process using fraudulent constituents. In a statement released yesterday, Akpoti-Uduaghan asserted that all available evidence points to Bello as the mastermind behind the recall efforts. She highlighted Bello’s past…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly countered Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, following his recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies. The ruling party asserted that the administration’s achievements “need no opposition validation.” In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC labeled Obi’s remarks made…

Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin visited the families of the 16 travelers killed in Uromi, Esan North-East LGA of Edo State. His visit took place on Wednesday in the Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, where he extended his condolences to the bereaved families. In a statement from Barau’s spokesman, Ismail Mudashir, it…

On Wednesday, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal dismissed the petition brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal convened in Abuja and upheld Governor Okpebholo’s victory in the governorship election held on September 21, 2024.…

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the Accord Party’s petition claiming non-compliance regarding the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State. This follows the recent dismissal of a similar petition from the Action Alliance (AA) and Adekunle Omoaje for lacking merit. In the Accord Party’s case, the tribunal issued…

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, for a two-week working visit. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the visit will focus on evaluating his administration’s mid-term performance and assessing key milestones. The statement, titled “President Tinubu to Embark on Working Visit to…

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has warmly congratulated Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade, a former Secretary to the Osun State Government, on his 70th birthday. Governor Adeleke praised Akinbade as a pragmatic politician with a remarkable sense of service. In his message, Governor Adeleke highlighted Alhaji Akinbade’s extensive contributions to Osun State,…

The Kogi State Government has reported Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to security agencies for violating an order prohibiting rallies during Eid-el-Fitr. The Kogi Central senator defied a curfew imposed by Okehi Local Government chairman Amoka and addressed a rally in her hometown, Ihima, upon returning from a month-long trip abroad. Chairman Amoka stated that the curfew…

Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects linked to the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern descent in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area last week. According to a statement from Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, the arrests were made in Uromi based on…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja is poised to deliver its judgment on the case brought by Asue Ighodalo, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ighodalo is challenging the results of the governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, reserved its verdict…