4 d. ago PDP, Edo Govt in war of words over alleged N3.51 billion spent on travel

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Government have engaged in war of words over allegation by the opposition party that the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration squandered an alarming ₦3.51 billion on travel in the first half of 2025. The PDP in a statement signed […] The post PDP, Edo Govt in war of words over alleged N3.51 billion spent on travel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection

Tribune Online Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection The transport unions banned from the tax collections are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection Tribune Online

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1 week ago Coalition Figures Must Unite To Rescue Kaduna, Strengthen ADC, Says Lukman

A prominent figure in Nigeria’s opposition movement, Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has called for unity and selflessness among members of the emerging coalition using the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lukman emphasised that the effort to build a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

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1 week ago Governor Aiyedatiwa Rallies APC Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Second Term Bid

Ondo state Governor Aiyedatiwa and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have endorsed President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The endorsement was made on Friday, during a meeting of the APC Leaders Caucus held at the Government House in Akure. Speaking at the gathering, Governor Aiyedatiwa called for unity within the party, urging all support groups to […] The post Governor Aiyedatiwa Rallies APC Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Second Term Bid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Falana Warns Okpebholo To Retract Threat To Peter Obi’s Life Or Face Legal Action

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has warned the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, to withdraw his threat against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or face legal consequences. Falana’s response followed a controversial remark made by Okpebholo during a political rally held in Uromi, Esan North-East, on […] The post Falana Warns Okpebholo To Retract Threat To Peter Obi’s Life Or Face Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi

Edo State government has addressed the controversy between Governor Monday Okpebholo and former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi over his planned visit to the state. Recall that Governor Okpebholo had warned Mr. Obi to get a security clearance from the state government before entering the state. The Governor’s remark which was made on […] The post Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has spoken on his recent warning to Peter Obi on seeking security clearance before visiting the state. Clarifying his comment in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday, Okpebholo said his words were not a threat but a directive on issues of protocol. According to him, […] The post Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo

Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent caution to Labour Party’s Peter Obi, demanding that the former presidential candidate secure official clearance before entering the state. Backing the governor’s stance, APC state chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, said on Saturday, that the warning was necessary due […] The post PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi

Labour Party caucus in the senate has condemned the comments made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the visit of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to the state. Recall that during a public event on Friday, Governor Okpebholo warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, […] The post “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LP Senators Slam Edo Gov Over Peter Obi Remarks, Demand Apology

The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the National Assembly has condemned a recent statement by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in which he warned the LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, against visiting the state without prior security clearance. In a joint statement released on Saturday and signed by Senators Victor Umeh, Ireti Kingibe, […]

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3 w. ago Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi

Tribune Online Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi "As a champion of democracy, nation-building and sustainable development, Mr Peter Obi deserves protection and..." Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Don’t Enter Edo Without My Permission, Blame Yourself If Anything Happens To You” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued warning to former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against coming to the state without his approval. The Governor led this out on Friday while receiving Marcus Onobun, the last federal lawmaker in the state, into ruling All Progressives Congress. Governor Okpebholo made it clear that Obi’s security […] The post “Don’t Enter Edo Without My Permission, Blame Yourself If Anything Happens To You” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don’t visit Edo without security clearance – Okpebholo warns Obi

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has warned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, against visiting the state without obtaining necessary security clearance. He said the former Anambra governor’s July 7 visit to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences, Benin City, where he donated N15 […] The post Don’t visit Edo without security clearance – Okpebholo warns Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi

Tribune Online Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday issued a stern warning to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, saying he could not Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi Tribune Online

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