Press Conference by the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), @OfficialPDPNig Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum on the Unacceptable Outcome of the September 21, 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State Gentlemen of the Press, It is with deep sense of burden and serious concern for our Democracy and political stability of our dear…
With the U.S. elections approaching, American citizens residing in Nigeria are encouraged to participate by following three key steps to ensure their ballots are counted American citizens living in Nigeria have the opportunity to vote in the U.S. November 2024 elections from Nigeria by following a simple 3-step process outlined by the U.S. Mission in…
Governor Fintiri Condemns APC and INEC for Edo Election Controversy Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has voiced strong concerns over the Edo election controversy, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of collusion with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the results in favor of the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo. Fintiri, who chaired the Edo…
The price of cooking gas in Nigeria experienced a sharp increase of 69% in August 2024, exacerbating the financial strain on households already grappling with rising living costs. This surge reflects the ongoing volatility in the country’s energy sector, driven by factors such as global oil price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. According to data…
Nigeria’s External Reserves Reach 22-Month High Despite Naira Weakness Nigeria’s external reserves have reached a 22-month high of $37.31 billion, signaling significant foreign inflows into the economy. However, despite the growth in Nigeria’s external reserves, the naira has continued to struggle, ranking among the 10 worst-performing currencies globally, according to Bloomberg. The surge in Nigeria’s…
Ini Edo Confirms Engagement, Fairy Tale Wedding on the Horizon Nollywood superstar, Ini Edo, has confirmed her engagement and is preparing for a fairy tale wedding, delighting her fans. The Ini Edo engagement news was shared via a heartfelt social media post, where she expressed her happiness and excitement about this new chapter in her…
Former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Retd.), has announced that measures are being planned to prevent non-indigenes from holding key political positions in Lagos during the 2027 elections. As the Alternate Chairman of De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, based in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Olanrewaju expressed concern over the ongoing exclusion of Lagos indigenes from…
The internal crisis in the PDP deepens as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar supports members of the party’s National Working Committee aiming to remove Umar Damagum from his leadership position Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his support behind members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who are…
In a keenly contested election, Monday Okpebholo wins the Edo governorship election, bringing the All Progressives Congress (APC) into power in the state. The APC candidate secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes. Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata trailed behind with 22,763 votes. The…
The Edo governorship election results are shaping up, with the APC’s Monday Okpebolo currently in the lead as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared results for 16 out of 18 local government areas. Voters participated in this highly anticipated election held across 4,519 polling units, showcasing the democratic engagement of over 2.2 million…
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