Edo State, Nigeria A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Emmanuel Odigie, from Edo Central Senatorial District, has condemned what he described as the imposition of an “incompetent candidate” by a select few in Abuja. In an interview with Arise News on Friday which was monitored by our correspondent, Odigie expressed deep dissatisfaction with the process that led to the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the APC’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2024 Edo State election. Odigie did not mince words as he criticized the internal divisions within the APC and the flawed selection process. Odigie said:…
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By Jane Uyi Ahead of the September 21 governorship election, there is a pertinent question on the lips of every Obidient, and even non-Obidients in Edo State just now: ‘What is Mr Peter Obi up to in Edo State?’ Of course, Peter Obi needs no introduction in the Nigerian political space. He is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections who caused a lot of upset even though he did not win that election. That feat was made possible through the emergence of an organic movement aptly christened ‘The Obidient Movement.’ It was the…
The Delta State House of Assembly, Thursday, lifted the suspension of Hon Mathew Onojighofia Omonade who represents Ughelli North 1 Constituency in the Hallowed Chamber, on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). With the lifting of the suspension, all the rights and privileges as a member of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly were immediately restored as announced by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. The Lawmakers at plenary adopted the recommendations of the Adhoc Committee that investigated the alleged gross misconduct of Hon Omonade that led to his suspension from legislative functions as a member…
In it’s quest for a formidable professional Radio broadcast service, BridgeRadio 98.7fm Asaba has launched it’s digital signals far beyond our national shores, with the use of precise professional applications like the Mixlr, Radio Garden and other online platforms to facilitate efficient content delivery and connectivity. Feedback received so far indicate that the Nigeria communities in some major American cities especially in Houston Texas, have taken to the Radio station as their source of daily information about Nigeria and also as a source of trending gist and latest Nigeria musical acts. An ardent listener to BridgeRadio’s Sunday’s Evening Reggae Republic…
The Burutu LGA political elders and leaders of the PDP met at the Canewood Hotel, Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday 12th June, 2024 to confirm and ratify the choice of Chief Mrs. Georgina Evah, as Vice Chairmanship candidate of the party in the Delta State LGA elections of 13th July 2024. The chief admin. of Delta Ijaw Patriots Forum, a socio – political platform for the Ijaw intelligentsia of Delta state, Elder Grade – one Clark, was present at the occasion to record the proceedings of the august meeting. An event that turned out to be a huge success. The…
As part of the fulfilment of his electoral promises to accommodate the interests of diverse groups, that represents the great people of Delta South effectively and to bring governance closer to the people, the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has appointed 23 Advisers to oversee different portfolios. Senator Joel-Onowakpo made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri, Delta State, saying that it was in fulfillment of his campaign promises to carry his constituents along in taking decisions on how to bring the dividend of democracy to them. Those appointed were, Prophet Jones…
By TONY EKE There’s something intrinsic about the M.O.R.E.Agenda of the Oborevwori administration which gives it a greater signification than its generic denotation. Beyond the musicality of the acronym is the worth of the mantra which resonates with a broad spectrum of Deltans that appreciate the enrichment of the State’s socio-economic ambience in the past year that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori had been in the saddle as Governor of Delta State. His serial policy initiatives and multiple projects, whether ongoing or completed, continue to generate benefits to the diverse parts of the State. An acclamation of the worthy performance of…
By Fred Edoreh The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, has said even though it is widely and deeply entrenched as the party of the people in the area, it will not take the people nor the forthcoming local Government elections for granted, but will vigorously campaign for its candidates across the communities and push harder for the all round development of the area to ensure that the people continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy. This was disclosed at the inauguration of the Isoko South PDP Campaign Council presided over by…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe with media team reports. Council chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, has assured the people that the council under his leadership would ensure adequate security, unity, peaceful coexistence, socioeconomic and infrastructure development. He gave the assurance on Wednesday during the LGA PDP campaign train visits to royal fathers in Agbon Kingdom, Abraka kingdom and the President General of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Chief Ese Gam, and Ethiope East UPU President Generals, saying that he shall emulate the good governance strides of the state party…
B George Etakibuebu “Don’t reinforce failure ” – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, 02/04/2023 Today makes it a whole year since the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic was inaugurated on 13/06/2023. It is a fitting and appropriate time to review the performance of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Has he performed well enough to want to be the governor of Edo State? Has his voice been loud and clear in defence of the Esan people who occupy the five local government areas of the senatorial…