Edo Guber Tussle : PDP Candidate Heads To Appeal Court; Appeals For Calm

Dr Asue Ighodalo By Barth Ikiebe Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has vowed to challenge the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal at the Court of Appeal, describing it as a “huge travesty of justice.” This was…

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Trump Declares National Economic Emergency; Increases Tariffs on Imports

By GNN with Agency Reports President Donald Trump is stepping up his massive global trade war, a move that’s certain to weigh on Americans’ wallets and could push the US economy into a painful recession. On Wednesday, Trump declared a national economic emergency and announced tariffs of at least 10% across all countries, with rates…

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Edo Guber Poll Tussle : Tribunal Affirms Victory of Okpebholo: Dismisses Ighodalo, PDP’s Petitions

Ighodalo, PDP & Okpebholo, APC By Barth Ikiebe The Edo State Guber Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024 guber poll. The three-man panel of the tribunal, on Wednesday in Abuja, declared the election as being validly conducted, just as it dismissed the petition brought before…

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Edo Guber 2024; Tribunal Throws Out Petition By Action Alliance

By Barth Ikiebe Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have won round one in the series of petitions challenging their declaration as winners of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. A petition instituted against them by the Action Alliance (AA) and one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje was thrown out by…

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Tribunal Throws Out Suit Against Governor Okpebholo & APC

By Barth Ikiebe Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have won round one in the series of petitions challenging their declaration as winners of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. A petition instituted against them by the Action Alliance (AA) and one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje was thrown out by…

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Nigeria’s President Begins Two Weeks Working Visit To France

Photo: President Bola Tinubu By Barth Ikiebe   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja(Nigeria ) for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage…

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FCT Police Engage in Clean Up Exercise To Mark National Police Day 2025

Photo: CP Adewale & Operatives in a Clean Up By Barth Ikiebe The FCT Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, has commenced a three day activities to mark National Police Day 2025 with Community Outreach from April 3rd to 5th. According to FCT Command Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, “This year’s…

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Nigeria’s President Sacks Mele Kyari As NNPC CEO; Names Bayo Ojulari As Replacement

Mele Kyari & Bayo Ojulari By Barth Ikiebe   President Bola Tinubu has sacked the leadership of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, led by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the dissolution of its board. This decision, effective April 2, 2025, is part of the government’s strategy to enhance the operational…

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Kogi Suspended Senator Accuses Senate President & Former Governor of Assassination Plot and Recall Process

Akpabio, Natasha & Bello By Barth Ikiebe Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation while addressing his constituents at a rally held in Ihima, Kogi Central, on Tuesday. The politician said that…

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Nigerian Government Reaffirms Support For Indigenous Oil Firms

Mr Wale Edun, Donald Wokoma & Staff By Barth Ikiebe In a bold move to propel Nigeria’s economic growth and self-reliance, the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting indigenous businesses in the oil sector, citing Lee Engineering & Construction Company Limited as a shining…

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Edo Guber Poll : Tribunal Delivers Judgement April 2nd

Ighodalo and Okpebholo   By Daniel Peters The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, deliver judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the decision…

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Right Activist Declares Interest To Contest For Kaduna Senatorial Seat in 2027 Election

By Barth Ikiebe Human Rights Activist, Senator Shehu Sani, the former Kaduna Central Senator, has declared interest to contest for Senate seat in the 2027 general election. Sani decided to stage a come-back to contest the position he occupied during the 8th National Assembly. He stated this on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his…

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NUJ FCT Council Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls At Eid -El -Fitri

By Barth Ikiebe   The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message by the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, the NUJ commended Muslim Faithfuls for their dedication, discipline, and spiritual commitment…

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Edo Residents Applaud Initiatives By Federal & State Governments To Douse Tension Over Uromi Tragedy

By Barth Ikiebe   Residents across Edo State and beyond have commended the federal and State governments for their swift and decisive response aimed at restoring public confidence and reinforcing security after the tragic incident in Uromi, Esan North East local Government. The incident, which claimed the lives of several travelers allegedly at the hands…

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FCT Police Boss Preaches Love & Peaceful Eid-El-Fitri Celebration

By Barth Ikiebe The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, on behalf of the officers and men of the Command, has extended warm Eid-el-Fitri greetings to all Muslim faithful in the Federal Capital Territory. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, the Command celebrates with the Muslim community, recognizing…

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Tinubu Thanks Nigerians For Birthday Wishes & Prayers; Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Poll

By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has thanked Nigerians for the birthday wishes and prayers, declaring that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour…

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