UncleSam's BLOG news Senator Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected Governor of Edo State, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were officially sworn in on Tuesday. The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath of office to the state’s top officials at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.During the ceremony, both leaders pledged to uphold …
Read More »Seyi Makinde warns against Nigeria becoming a One-Party state
Governor Seyi Makinde expressed concerns that Nigeria risks becoming a one-party state if citizens do not take steps to protect multiparty democracy in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub, Makinde emphasized the importance of a balanced political landscape, urging Nigerians to avoid concentrating power …
Read More »Nigerians in Libya face arrest following CAF verdict
Libya’s migrant crisis has severely impacted Nigerians and other West African migrants seeking better lives in Europe. Many have fallen victim to human traffickers, facing exploitation, abuse, and modern-day slavery.According to PUNCH, the crisis stems from economic instability in Libya, fueled by political unrest and lack of governance. Poverty and …
Read More »No leadership vacuum despite Tinubu, Shettima’s absence, Presidency claims
The Presidency on Wednesday said that the absence of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the country does not create any leadership vacuum. While Tinubu departed for the country on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave, Shettima left Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria …
Read More »FG declares October 1 public Holiday for Independence Day
The Federal Government has announced Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday This is to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the government.In a statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, praising …
Read More »FG begins minimum wage payment
Nigerian government has stated that civil servants under its payroll will start receiving the new N70,000 minimum wage payment from Thursday, September 26. The Tripartite Committee on the new national minimum wage had said civil servants across Nigeria would see their salaries adjusted following the implementation of the new minimum wage.The decision …
Read More »Alleged Missing Money: No $49bn Missing Under My Watch, Ex-president Jonathan Speaks
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, revisited claims that over $49billion oil money was missing from the government coffers under his watch in 2014, noting that the narrative was not true. Jonathan made the assertion during the launch of a book, ‘Public Policy And Agent Interests: Perspectives From The Emerging …
Read More »Politicians bought votes with Bread and N5,000 at Edo Polling Units – CSOs
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), say politicians bought votes from electorates at the Edo state governorship election with as low as N5000 and a loaf of bread. “Situation Room observers reported widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across …
Read More »Oshiomhole Overwhelmingly Wins His Polling Unit
APC 403.PDP- 1LP- 0 ; The polling unit is one of hundreds where elections were held in Edo to elect the person to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured an overwhelming victory in the polling unit of its former chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, in Saturday’s governorship election …
Read More »Edo Election: EFCC arrests suspected vote-buyers
In a bid to maintain electoral integrity, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three individuals suspected of vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election The arrests occurred in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am. EFCC officials took three suspects, …
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