Imansuangbon joins Labour Party, declares PDP dead in Edo
According to Vanguard News, renowned Edo politician and esteemed educationist Kenneth Imansuangbon has recently made a significant move by joining the Labour Party in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 governorship election in the state. The decision marks a pivotal moment in Imansuangbon's political career, as he takes a bold step towards pursuing his aspirations under the banner of a new party.
NASS: I Might Look Small, But I Have Had The Privilege To Preside Over A Governing Party -Oshiomhole
The former governor of Edo state and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has reacted towards the tussle by various candidates for both the Senate president and speaker of the house of assembly. The senator-elect who was a guest on a programme on Arise News, pointed out how he was not going to interfere in the ongoing issue at the National Assembly by members of his party, stressing that though, he may look small, but has had the privilege to preside over a governing party.
Southeast Has Produced 5 Senate Presidents, Akpabio Delivered Over 150,000 Votes For The APC - Afegbua
Kassim Afegbua, a former commissioner for information and orientation in the state of Edo, has claimed that the South-East clamor to produce the next president of the Senate is driven by entitlement. During his appearance on Arise News, the outspoken Public Affairs Commentator made this statement.
Today's Headlines: Imasuagbon dumps PDP; NLC gives reasons for suspending strike
Imasuagbon dumps PDP Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers Former Governorship aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Barrister Ken Imasuagbon, on Wednesday resigned his membership of the PDP. The frontline Edo politician became a household name in Edo State and beyond for his philanthropic gesture. In a letter sent to the chairman of the party in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, and chairman of his local government, Esan South-east ward 2, Imasuagbon was, however, silent on his reasons for quitting the PDP.
Tinubu Holds Inaugural Meeting With Nigeria’s 36 State Governors
President Bola Tinubu is held inaugural meeting with the 36 governor of the states of the federation, known as the Nigeria Governors’Forum (NGF), at the State House, Abuja. The meeting commenced at about 12.40pm, the Governors that attended the meeting includes; the Governor of Adamawa, Abia, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Jigawa, Kano, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Plateau, Taraba, Kebbi and Zamfara States, while the deputy governors of Niger and Edo are representing their states.
Ex-Edo gov aspirant dumps PDP
Photo showing Ken Imasuagbon, Former PDP candidate for governor of Edo State, Nigeria. Ken Imasuagbon, a former PDP candidate for governor of Edo State, withdrew his membership in the party on Wednesday. According to PUNCH NEWS, In the forefront The politician from Edo did not provide any explanation for his decision to leave the PDP in a letter he sent to Tony Aziegbemi, the state party chairman, and Esan South-East ward 2, the head of his local government.
Edo court sends 19 internet fraudsters to prison
According to Guardian News, nineteen individuals involved in Internet fraud were handed prison sentences by the Edo State High Court in Benin City on June 6, 2023. The announcement was made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through their Twitter account. Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli presided over the sentencing of the convicted fraudsters.
President Tinubu holds first meeting with 36 Governors in Aso Rock
A report has emerged that President Bola Tinubu is holding a meeting with the governors of the several states in the presidential palace in Abuja. This meeting is the first time that the President has had the opportunity to interact with all 36 governors of the country' s states.
President Tinubu Holds Meeting With Nigerian Governors
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a meeting with the Governors of states in Nigeria under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’Forum (NGF). The meeting started at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at 12:36 p.m. Governors from Zamfara, Kano, Taraba, Kogi, Ogun, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Ebonyi, Lagos, Rivers, Osun, Jigawa, Benue, Taraba, Delta, Enugu, Rivers, Oyo, Plateau, Kebbi, Abia, Imo, and Bauchi were present at the time this report was written.
Edo Governor increases workers' minimum wage, approves three days work a week
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has responded to the removal of fuel subsidies and the subsequent increase in fuel prices by implementing measures to alleviate the financial burden on workers. In a bid to reduce commuting expenses for employees, the Edo State Government has approved a reduction in work days from the usual five days a week to three days a week for civil and public servants.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu Holds First Meeting With NGF; Edo Court Jails 19 Internet Fraudsters
Tinubu Holds First Meeting With NGF Photo Credit: Pm News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presently holding his maiden meeting with governors across the 36 states of the federation under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the State House, Abuja. In attendance at the meeting which, according to DailyTrust, started around 12:36 pm are the governors of Zamfara, Kano, Taraba, Kogi, Ogun, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Ebonyi, Lagos, Rivers, Osun, Jigawa, Benue, Taraba, Delta, Enugu, Rivers, Oyo, Plateau, Kebbi, Abia, Imo, Bauchi.
Tinubu Holds First Meeting With Nigeria Governors’ Forum
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding his maiden meeting with governors across the 36 states of the federation under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the State House, Abuja. In attendance at the meeting which started around 12:36pm are the governors of Zamfara, Kano, Taraba, Kogi, Ogun, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Ebonyi, Lagos, Rivers, Osun, Jigawa, Benue, Taraba, Delta, Enugu, Rivers, Oyo, Plateau, Kebbi, Abia, Imo, Bauchi.
Today's Headlines: PDP Chieftain, Imasuagbon Dumps Party, Atiku Lines Up Three INEC Ad hoc Staff
Imasuagbon Dumps PDP Photo credit: Sahara reporters Former Governorship aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Barrister Ken Imasuagbon, on Wednesday resigned his membership of the PDP. The frontline Edo politician became a household name in Edo State and beyond for his philanthropic gesture. In a letter sent to the chairman of the party in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, and chairman of his local government, Esan South-east ward 2, Imasuagbon was, however, silent on his reasons for quitting the PDP.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu meets governors at Villa, I won’t disappoint Nigerians - SGF Akume
Tinubu meets governors at Villa The President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, is currently meeting members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, an assembly of the 36 State Governors, at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although Tinubu met with governors of his party last Friday, Wednesday’s meeting is his first with all State Governors across various parties.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu Meets Governors At Villa, I Won’t Disappoint Nigerians - SGF Akume
Tinubu meets governors at Villa The President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, is currently meeting members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, an assembly of the 36 State Governors, at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although Tinubu met with governors of his party last Friday, Wednesday’s meeting is his first with all State Governors across various parties.
Imansuangbon dumps PDP
Barrister Ken Imansuangbon, a former Governorship Aspirant and Chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from the party. The Edo lawmaker, who is known for his free rice dissemination each December in Edo state spread the word about this in a proclamation he by and by marked and replicated his Esan South East ward 2 Executive, the Nearby Government and State Director of the PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, however didn't express his motivations to stop the PDP.
Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Govs
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors of the 36 states of the federation, under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was his first meeting with the governors since taking office on May 29.
Subsidy Removal:Gov Obaseki Releases Statement As He Assures Workers Of Increasing The Minimu Wage
In a tweet that was made but the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki a few hours ago, he released a statement that workers should be rest assured that the minimum wage will be increased due to the increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as a result of the subsidy removal.
Edo High Court Sentences 19 Internet Fraudsters to prison for Fraud.
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba and M.itsueli of the Edo State High Court convicted and sentenced 19 internet fraudsters to prison for fraud in Edo State on Tuesday. This report was divulged by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday via its website. The defendants were arraigned separately on one count of charges bordering on retention of proceeds of crime, fraudulent representation, and unlawful possession of fraudulent documents.
Today's Headlines: Fuel Subsidy: Edo Govt Reduces Work Days, Increases Minimum Wage, Govs Backs Tinubu's Fuel Subsidy Removal Decision
Fuel Subsidy: Edo Govt Reduces Work Days, Increases Minimum Wage Photo Credit: Premium times Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday reduced the number of work days that civil and public servants would have to commute to their workplaces from five days to three days a week, amongst other measures.