The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also announced the appointments of Samson Osagie as the Attorney-General and Cyril Oshiomhole as the Health Commissioner-designate. The governor revealed these appointments in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by his spokesperson, Fred Itua. According to the statement, the nominations of Messrs. Osagie and Oshiomhole are subject…

The newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured citizens he will not betray the trust reposed in him through their votes. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, succeeding Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu. The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oaths of office and allegiance during the ceremony at…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called on voters to support Sola Ebiseni, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Ondo State Governorship election this Saturday. In a post on his X page on Tuesday, Obi highlighted his discussions with Ebiseni and praised his experience as the Secretary of Afenifere, which strengthened his belief in Ebiseni’s competence and capacity to effectively govern the state. The former…

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, two key figures within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State have called on PDP stakeholders to unite and revitalise the party in order to offer a clear, hopeful path for Nigeria’s future. The two leaders made the appeal on Wednesday during the inauguration and unveiling of the Board of Governors of…

President Bola Tinubu has called on media managers to focus on factual reporting and uphold professional integrity as key pillars of the industry, highlighting their essential role in Nigeria’s development. Tinubu appealed during his address at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday, November 7. The conference, which brought together media owners, editors, and other key stakeholders, was held under the theme: “Economic Growth and Development…

Despite past criticisms of Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that David Lammy will remain in his post as Foreign Secretary, even as Trump returns to the White House. Lammy, known for his outspoken remarks on Trump, previously referred to the former president as a “woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath” during his tenure as a backbencher in 2018. He also labeled Trump a “profound threat to the international order,”…

While electoral races in advanced democracies usually center around party ideologies and policies, in Nigeria, they are often more about individual interests. This is not to say that political parties in Nigeria do not play a significant role in elections. However, the lines of distinction are so permeable, and party structures so weak, that politicians can easily switch affiliations and take over party structures to serve their own interests. Many…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election serves as a valuable lesson for Nigeria on the importance of maintaining an electoral process with integrity to achieve credible outcomes. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, Atiku expressed hope that the Trump administration would be steadfast in supporting free and fair elections in Nigeria and across the…

The Democratic Party is in disarray as the blame game begins in the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s crushing election defeat to former President Donald Trump. With Harris on the brink of losing the key swing states that determined the outcome of the 2024 election, party operatives and pundits are already pointing fingers at key decisions made during the campaign, most notably her choice of running mate. Harris, 60,…

Elon Musk announced an early victory for Donald Trump in the closely contested U.S. presidential election, despite six of the seven critical swing states still being uncalled. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening, stating, “Game, set, and match.” He added, “America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” suggesting that a Trump win…

London — In a closely contested race, Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party after narrowly defeating fellow contender Robert Jenrick. The results, announced early today, mark the conclusion of an intense competition to succeed Rishi Sunak as head of the Tories. Badenoch, who has Nigerian heritage, brings a diverse perspective and extensive experience to the leadership role. Known for her strong stances on social…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against heating up the polity ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state. The Spokesman for the APC Governorship Campaign Council in the state, Banji Okunomo, made the call while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Okitipupa. He was reacting to the PDP allegations against the APC in the state.The APC spokesman said…