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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent increase in petrol prices and electricity tariffs, describing the move as highly irresponsive to the suffering of the Nigerian masses. At its 18th virtual meeting, the caucus leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, criticized
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A former member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sunday Karimi, has eulogized President Muhammadu Buhari for the courage to remove subsidy from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Karimi, who represented Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urged Buhari to invest the gains from subsidy removal
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Nigerian governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) praised President Muhammadu Buhari's administration for "efficiently" managing the economy, citing giant strides in national projects like the revival of railways, the Second Niger Bridge, and road projects across the country. However, their opposition counterparts, the Peoples
Local government
As part of his campaign visit to the Ikakumo community in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, assured residents that his administration would prioritize security, agricultural support, and affordable education. The PDP standard bearer met with wailing residents, particularly
Local government
As the 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo State approaches, the Jattu Progressive Union (JPU) Uzairue has thrown its weight behind the re-election campaign of Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. In a letter to the governor and his deputy, the JPU praised their developmental strides
Local government
Violence broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in Ogoja, Cross River State, just hours before the election, leaving one person dead and several injured. The incident allegedly involved suspected thugs and high-ranking government officials, including a sitting member of the state House of Assembly and two
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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in Edo, Mr. Dan Orbih, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the September 19 gubernatorial election in the state is free and fair. Orbih made this appeal while addressing PDP supporters in Ward 5, Ikpoba-Oka
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The PDP's Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, has condemned Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for his alleged mismanagement of Edo Line and Bendel Brewery. Orbih emphasized the importance of holding Ize-Iyamu accountable for the failed projects and questioned his credibility as a candidate. Meanwhile, Governor
Local government
A former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Adjoto Kabiro, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on Adams Oshiomhole, the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to stop instigating violence in the state. The call comes after a violent attack on Peoples Democratic Party
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Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed strong opposition to the recent signing into law of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2004 bill by President Muhammadu Buhari. Secondus argued that the government has more pressing issues to address than regulating church activities,
Local government
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the World Bank has approved a $75 million facility to support the state's education sector. This comes as part of the governor's vision to holistically revamp the state's education system. The governor plans to
Local government
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced that the World Bank has approved a $75 million facility to revamp the state's education system. The funding will be utilized over three years to expand the Edo Best Educational scheme from basic to secondary levels and improve the state-owned
