Politics

Edo 2024: Imansuangbon Promises To Revive Sports Using Ogbemudia’s Template

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2 years ago

October 3, 2023

Kenneth Imansuangbon

“I will work earnestly to ensure that Edo State regained its glorious past when it was recognised as the leading state in sports in Nigeria,” Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon, a leading governorship aspirant has assured if emerged as governor of the state 2024.

He made the promise in his congratulatory message to the players of Bendel Insurance FC of Benin for their “very daring performance” in their outing against the Renaissance Berkane of Morocco in the CAF Confederation Cup contest last weekend.

The LP guber hopeful praised the team and her officials for a job well done.

The Riceman stated that despite some shortcomings as regards to the hostile nature of the Moroccan fans in the second and final legs of the qualifying stage match played on their home soil “players of the mighty Bendel Insurance FC of Benin went all out to ensure that they were not disgraced.”

“I am assuring the people of Edo State that on my emergence as governor of Edo State in 2024 I will put machinery in motion to ensure that the state regained its glorious past when it was recognised as the leading state in sports in Nigeria.”

Going further, he asserted that he will proudly fall back on the method that the late governor of the then Bendel State, Brigadier Samuel Ogbemudia adopted in achieving the feats that culminated in the athletes of the state origin winning laurels all over the world.

He added: “If it means going into the archives to dig out the method the late Brigadier Samuel Ogbemudia the then Governor of Bendel State adopted in nurturing talents who won laurels all over the world trust me to do so proudly.

“By reviving our sports sector and bringing the best out of our athletes majority of who are in the age bracket of youths we are sure of making sports the big business that it ought to be. A large chunk of foreign currencies that will accrue to our youths from sports will no doubt be invested mainly in the state thus acting as a support in creating more jobs and beautifying the towns in the state.

“When this is done we can then proudly beat our chest to affirm that Edo no be Lagos since we will be playing a healthy game of catch up with our neighbours.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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6 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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6 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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6 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.