As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence anniversary, the stark contrast between celebration and the persistent challenges of corruption, mismanagement, and unfulfilled promises becomes evident. The editorial revisits historical attempts at reform, such as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission’s (ICPC) prosecutions and the House of Representatives’ inquiry into the unfulfilled $14.5 million aircraft repair contract. Many…
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, after 28 Years, on Friday, opened up on the real reasons he annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election,presumed to have been won by late business mogul-turned politician, MKO Abiola. ExcelBreakingNews recalled that tongues had wagged over the annulment of the election, which result had been partially announced…
By Ejiogu Paul President Donald Trump of the Republican Party engaged in what has been referred by many as a chaotic presidential debate with his Democrat opponent who is a former vice president of the United State, Joe Biden ahead of the November 3rd election. The debate lasted for 90 minutes, anchored by Fox…
Ondo state election will hold next week
United States of America President, Donald J. Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years, largely because he reported losing much more money…
He played down the possibility of re-joining the APC,describing it as immoral
By Ikechukwu Onyekwere The Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) has charged traditional rulers in Ondo State, Nigeria to facilitate peace and help the electorate comply with COVID-19 regulations in the forth coming election scheduled to hold on 10th October. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this request on Thursday in a meeting with the traditional rulers in…
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria has applauded the people of Edo State, Nigeria for their conduct in the Saturday governorship election in the state. He said that their disposition during the election is something the entire country should emulate. “The way they conducted themselves and I think…
Edo 2020: House of Rep Minority Leader Congratulates Gov. Obaseki By Ikechukwu Onyekwere Ndudi Elumelu, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Edo State governor. While speaking shortly after the results were confirmed, he said Godwin Obaseki deserves the victory. He stated that his good…
BREAKING: Edo 2020: Buhari Congratulates Obaseki, Edo State See Full Press Release Below; President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace and…