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LP fixes February 22 for Edo guber primary

The Labour Party (LP) has fixed February 22 for the conduct of its primary election for the Edo state governorship poll. According to a communique issued on Wednesday by Obiora Ifoh, LP’s national publicity secretary, the decision was reached on…

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JUST IN: Hoodlums attack Shaibu’s campaign vehicle in Edo

A Sienna vehicle belonging to Philip Shaibu Governorship Campaign Organisation was attacked on Monday, January 15,:in Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area in Edo Central Senatorial District. The vehicle was driven by the coordinator of the…

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Edo central PDP stakeholders shun Shaibu, endorse Ighodalo

The governorship aspiration of Asue Ighodalo got a boost on Thursday as the Edo Central Senatorial Caucus endorsed his candidacy ahead of the February 22, 2024 Peoples Democratic Party’s primary election in Edo State. Already, the party leaders in Edo…

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms PDP’s Dauda Lawal As Zamfara Governor, Dismisses Matawalle’s Petition

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor of Zamfara State. Regarding the allegation of over-voting, the apex court held that the Independent National Electoral Coomission (INEC) failed…

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Tinubu meets with APC governors at Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting is being held at the council chambers of the presidential villa in the federal capital territory (FCT). The agenda of…

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Court declares Anyanwu as valid PDP national secretary

A federal high court in Abuja has declared Samuel Anyanwu as the valid national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a judgment on Tuesday, Inyang Ekwo, presiding judge, also restrained the national leadership of the PDP from appointing…

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Kwara PDP demands explanation from lawmakers over diversion of FG Rice palliatives

The Kwara State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in strong terms, the unfortunate alleged diversion and sale of trailers load of federal government rice intervention intended for distribution to the people of various constituencies in Kwara State…

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JUST IN: Supreme Court may deliver judgment in Kano, Lagos cases Friday

The Supreme Court had scheduled hearing in 21 appeals in relation to disputes over the last governorship election for this week. The cases relating to Ebonyi, Plateau, Delta, Adamawa Abia, Ogun, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states are to be heard between…

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2024 Edo Guber: Two Aspirants Step Down For Ighodalo

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Special Committee in Edo Central senatorial district has adjourned the screening of governorship aspirants from the zone, initially scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024. The decision was reached during the committee’s meeting, which took place…

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Fresh Crisis in Benue APC as Gov Alia Suspends Party Primary Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State plunged deeper into chaos on Saturday as Governor Hyacinth Alia suspended the party’s primary election for the Guma 1 State Constituency bye-election, triggering allegations of sabotage and manipulation. The drama began just…