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Edo Guber: APC Unveils 256-Member Campaign Council

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Edo Guber: APC Unveils 256-Member Campaign Council

APC Denies Post-primary Election Crisis in Edo State

In preparation for the upcoming September governorship election in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a 256-member State Campaign Council. Naija News reports that the council will be led by former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, as Chairman.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin by State Acting Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe. He revealed that Senator Matthew Urhoghide has been appointed as the campaign council’s Director-General (DG), with Mr. Joe Ugheoke serving as its Secretary.

Key members of the council include:

  • Peter Akpatason: Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Operations
  • Mike Onolememen: Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Administration
  • Chief Lucky Imasuen: Coordinator for Edo South
  • Odi Okogie: Coordinator for Edo Central
  • Abu Lawani: Coordinator for Edo North
  • Mr. Bisi Idaomi: Director of Administration
  • John Osakue: Director of Operations
  • Samson Osagie: Director of Contacts
  • Dr. Ernest Umakhihe: Director of Finance
  • Orobosa Omo Ojo: Director of Publicity
  • Kazeem Afegbua: Director of Media Relations

Earlier, Oshiomhole confidently stated that the APC would regain power after the tenure of Governor Godwin Obaseki. He made this declaration on Sunday at the new APC secretariat on Ikpokpan Road, off Boundary-Sapele Road in Benin, where he welcomed a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Nosa Adams, along with thousands of PDP members into the APC.

Oshiomhole emphasized that Edo State will thrive once more under the leadership of APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo. He assured that the party will work diligently to ensure the defeat of the PDP, Labour Party, and other contenders in the upcoming election.

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Fani-Kayode Fires Warning: Peter Obi Will Dump Kwankwaso When It Matters Most

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Nigerian ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of being politically unreliable, alleging that he would eventually abandon former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

It would be recalled that during its national convention, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term, a move widely seen as creating an opening for Obi’s candidacy and reportedly supported by Kwankwaso.

Reacting to the development in a statement on Sunday, Fani-Kayode cautioned Kwankwaso against trusting Obi’s proposed one-term arrangement.

According to him, Obi has a history of falling out with political allies and

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AMVCA 2026 Shock: Funke Akindele Misses Out Despite Massive Online Hype

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele missed out on the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), losing to her colleague Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Akindele, despite widespread expectations, left the ceremony without a win even though her film Behind the Scenes received four nominations across major categories.

The movie, which grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, was nominated for Best Movie, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.

However, Ejiofor clinched the Best Supporting Actress award in a highly competitive category that included top stars, with Akindele also among the favourites due to strong online buzz surrounding her performance.

Other nominees in the category included Bisola Aiyeola (Gingerrr), Sola Sobowale (The Covenant), Nadia Dutch (Aljana), Amal Umar (The Herd), Juliebrenda Nyambura (MTV Shuga Mashariki), and Olamide Kidbaby (Oversabi Aunty).

Ejiofor’s winning role in The Herd saw her portray the wife of a kidnapped man played by Daniel Etim-Effiong in a socially driven satirical drama focused on insecurity and societal challenges in Nigeria.

Although The Herd had a modest box office performance compared to Behind the Scenes, it gained stronger traction on streaming platforms and secured multiple AMVCA nominations.

Ahead of the awards, Akindele had topped several online prediction polls, but the final decision rested with the AMVCA jury chaired by veteran actress Joke Silva.

In the Best Supporting Actor category, Bucci Franklin emerged winner for his role in To Kill A Monkey, beating nominees including Lateef Adedimeji, Gabriel Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Femi Branch, Uzor Arukwe, and Simileoluwa Hassan.

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“It Is A Lie” — Lere Olayinka Debunks Claims Of Supreme Court Ruling Against Wike-Backed PDP Faction.

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Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming that the Supreme Court nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Abuja on March 29–30, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports suggest that Olayinka’s reaction follows claims tied to a Certified True Copy (CTC) of a recent Supreme Court judgment in the PDP leadership dispute, which allegedly favoured one faction over the other.

There were also claims that the apex court declared the Abuja convention invalid and upheld the suspension of key figures in the Wike-backed faction, including Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Kamaldeen Ajibade.

However, speaking in an interview with ARISE Television on Saturday, Olayinka insisted that such claims were false, stating that the issue of the March 29 convention was never before the Supreme Court.

He argued that the Supreme Court only dealt with matters that originated from the Court of Appeal, stressing that the apex court cannot rule on issues not presented before it.

Olayinka explained that the case in question concerned the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu, which he said was addressed at the appellate level and affirmed by the Supreme Court.

He further maintained that if a matter or individual was not referenced at the Court of Appeal, it could not suddenly become part of the Supreme Court’s judgment, insisting that claims about the convention being nullified were misleading.

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