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  FORMER KOGI STATE GOVERNOR, ALHAJI IBRAHIM IDRIS (IBRO), CELEBRATES HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY TODAY! As we celebrate this great leader, let’s look back at 18 key achievements of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris (IBRO) during his time as Governor of Kogi State: 1. Transformed Lokoja City with double-lane roads, streetlights, and beautiful streets all around the capital. 2. Paid WAEC & NECO fees for about 50,000 students every year throughout his tenure, reducing the burden on parents. 3. Built the massive Lokoja Water Works, popularly known as IBRO Water. 4. Supported traditional rulers by giving them cars and paying them well, restoring dignity to the traditional institutions. 5. Prompt payment of civil servants’ salaries, with priority given to staff welfare, promotions, and training. 6. Established the Specialist Hospital in Lokoja to improve healthcare delivery. 7. Carried out a successful screening exercise without stopping anyone’s salary. 8. Provided 300 boreholes across the state to impro...

In a dramatic turn of events, Dr. Paul Chukwuma, who was once viewed as a leading candidate in the highly competitive governorship race within the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Anambra State, has officially stepped away from the party. His resignation, which came just under 24 hours before the scheduled primary elections slated for this Saturday, has sent shockwaves through the party’s ranks and raised numerous questions about the future of the upcoming contest. Dr. Chukwuma, who had been actively campaigning and positioning himself as a serious contender for the gubernatorial ticket, cited a range of undisclosed reasons for his sudden departure. His exit not only leaves a significant void in the APC’s roster of aspirants but also highlights internal dynamics and potential challenges within the party as it moves closer to the crucial primaries. Analysts and political observers note that such last-minute withdrawals, although not unheard of in Nigerian politics, often reflect deep...

  Philip Shaibu Reveals He Never Believed in Obaseki Before Swearing-In Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that he never fully believed in former Governor Godwin Obaseki even before they were sworn into office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu made this revelation while reflecting on his political journey and relationship with Obaseki. According to Shaibu, he and other political stakeholders were initially reluctant to support Obaseki’s candidacy in the 2016 gubernatorial election. He stated that it took extensive persuasion from then-Governor Adams Oshiomhole to convince them to back Obaseki, who was relatively unknown in the political sphere at the time. Shaibu further explained that Obaseki lacked both political experience and financial resources to fund his campaign, which made many within the party skeptical about his viability as a candidate. He emphasized that he and his associates played a crucial role in mobilizing resources and political support to ...