4 h. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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8 h. ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Judgement day: Security personnel barricade roads leading to Benin High Court

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Security personnel have barricaded the roads leading to the Benin City High Court along Sapele road ahead of the judgment that is going to be delivered by the Election Petition Tribunal later today. Recall that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 2024 governorship election, […] The post Judgement day: Security personnel barricade roads leading to Benin High Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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5 d. ago Senator Nwebonyi’s outbursts to Oby Ezekwesili too crude for a woman regarded as a pride to the nation – PDP women leader

Carpets nursing students for disrespecting First Lady By Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) women leader and former governorship aspirant, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, has frowned at the recent public outbursts of Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of Ebonyi North against former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, describing it as a dangerous trend that […] The post Senator Nwebonyi’s outbursts to Oby Ezekwesili too crude for a woman regarded as a pride to the nation – PDP women leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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6 d. ago PDP Governors Challenge Fubara’s Suspension At Supreme Court

Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have Instituted a suit before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, challenging the six months suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalaye Fubara. The governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara, are questioning what powers the President has to carry out such action (suspension). Mentioned […]

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7 d. ago Constitution Amendment: VP, Governors, Deputies May Lose Immunity

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill to qualify the immunity conferred on the president, remove the one for the vice president, the governors and their deputies. Sponsored by Hon. Solomon Bob(PDP, Rivers), the proposed legislation seeks to curb corruption, eradicate impunity and enhance accountability in public office and related matters. […]

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7 d. ago Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove the immunity granted to the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies. The sponsor of the bill, Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers), stated that the proposed amendment aims to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. Titled […] Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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7 d. ago PDP govs drag Tinubu, N’Assembly before Supreme Court over Fubara’s suspension

Governors of states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party have instituted a suit before the Supreme Court, challenging the six-month suspension of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers House of Assembly members were suspended for six months by President Bola Tinubu after he declared a state of Read More

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8 d. ago Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has condemned the recent imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision and restore democratic governance in the oil-producing state. Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency

Tribune Online Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency The stakeholders urged Governor Makinde, whom they described as the leader of the party in the state, “to decentralise power, allow for all-inclusive participation, and address other issues affecting the party.” Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labor Party member, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending elected officials in the process. Okonkwo deemed Tinubu’s actions as treasonable and criminal, questioning the constitutionality of the declaration. He expressed concerns over the implications of this move, highlighting the potential undermining […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Opposition’s coalition against Tinubu, a wild goose chase — PDP Chieftain

Tribune Online 2027: Opposition’s coalition against Tinubu, a wild goose chase — PDP Chieftain A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has expressed his views on the formation of a coalition of opposition political parties aimed at ousting the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the 2027 elections. He described this initiative as noble, given the ruling party’s […] 2027: Opposition’s coalition against Tinubu, a wild goose chase — PDP Chieftain Tribune Online

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1 week ago Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern five-day ultimatum to the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Osa Nehikhare, and a fellow party chieftain, Shedrach Udugbai, demanding an immediate and unreserved apology over what he described as reckless and defamatory statements made against him on multiple platforms. Alleged defamation: Okpebholo demands apology from PDP chieftains, gives ultimatum Tribune Online

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1 week ago Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it read more Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

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1 week ago I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido

By Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has appealed to the opposition elements, including those currently exiting the All Progressives Congress (APC), to come back home to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where together, they would build a greater Nigeria for the good […] The post I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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