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Edo APC Gov Candidate Gets Party’s Certificate Of Return

<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-24-at-18.44.32-1000x600.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-24-at-18.44.32-1000x600.jpeg 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-24-at-18.44.32-590x354.jpeg 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-24-at-18.44.32-400x240.jpeg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>The governorship candidate of the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/apc/">All Progressives Congress</a> (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday received his certificate of return from the leadership of the party.</h2> <p>Okpebholo last Thursday defeated Dennis Idahosa and 10 other aspirants to emerge the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election.</p> <p>The presentation of certificate comes in the wake of protest and threat of litigation by Idahosa who claimed the re-run poll was a sham, deliberately arranged by the National Working Committee to favour the winner.</p> <p>The certificate was presented at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja by the National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who was accompanied by the National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru and some NWC members.</p> <p>Addressing the media after the presentation, Ganduje expressed optimism that the APC will record overwhelming victory in the September governorship poll in the state.</p> <p>The party chairman also dismissed insinuation that the contest may have been overturned to favour Okpebholo, adding that he has records and video evidence to back up his claim.</p> <p>He said, <em>“The full cooperation, harmony and unity of all aspirants and members of our party is all we need now to win Edo in the coming election now that the primary is over.</em></p> <p><em>“The party has a product that is refined, well packaged and sellable to the electorate in the person of Okpebholo and is therefore ready to win Edo."</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/24/edo-apc-gov-candidate-gets-partys-certificate-of-return/">Edo APC Gov Candidate Gets Party’s Certificate Of Return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Edo Guber: Apprehension As Idahosa, Tony Kabaka Storm APC, Protest Against Governorship Primary

<p>"I am not here to make trouble, I am a lawmaker but one thing is that we want is justice," said Idahosa.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/edo-guber-apprehension-as-idahosa-tony-kabaka-storm-apc-protest-against-governorship-primary/">Edo Guber: Apprehension As Idahosa, Tony Kabaka Storm APC, Protest Against Governorship Primary</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Dogara’s Mother Laid To Rest As Obasanjo, Buhari, Akpabio, Others Pay Tribute

<p><img width="644" height="390" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dogara-Mother-Laid-To-Rest-1nq.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Dogara's Mother Laid To Rest As Obasanjo, Buhari, Akpabio, Others Pay Tribute" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dogara-Mother-Laid-To-Rest-1nq.jpg 644w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dogara-Mother-Laid-To-Rest-1nq-300x182.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px" /></p> <h2>The late mother of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, was laid to rest in Gwarangah, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on Saturday, with former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari among the notable attendees.</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the funeral service for Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur, who passed away at 103 years old, was held at the COCIN Center in Gwarangah.</p> <p>Obasanjo conveyed heartfelt condolences to <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Dogara">Dogara</a>, acknowledging the sorrow of losing a mother, and encouraged him and his family to cherish the memories of her rich life and the love she shared.</p> <p>Represented by former SGF Boss Mustapha, Muhammadu Buhari described her passing as an inevitable aspect of human life, acknowledging her well-lived and beneficial life to humanity, despite never meeting her in person.</p> <p>Also speaking, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi of Bauchi Central Senatorial District, lauded Mama Saratu's exemplary life and highlighted her invaluable contributions to humanity, noting that the community would deeply feel her absence.</p> <p>During his address, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, encouraged Dogara Yakubu and his immediate family to find solace in the knowledge that Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur led a life dedicated to serving humanity.</p> <p>Similarly, the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, represented by Prof Musa Maisamari, the Wakilin Wajen Bauchi, conveyed that the demise of late Mama Tukur was deeply felt, not only by her family but also by the entire community of Bauchi State, emphasizing that despite the suddenness of her passing, her life was esteemed as honourable and influential.</p> <p>At the church service, Dogara emotionally recalled his mother's exemplary qualities, lauding her courage, impact, and devotion to God, expressing gratitude for her legacy, and pledging to share her story with the world in the future.</p> <p>Bidding farewell to his mother, Dogara stated, “<em>Mama’s life modeled guts, gumption, grit, gravitas and groundedness.</em></p> <p><em>“Mama was also relentless and as bold as a lion with a more compelling, impactful presence. I am grateful beyond words to have fallen heir to your legacy of reckless boldness, which defined your walk with God and the multitudes you touched in special ways.</em></p> <p><em>“I am comforted by the fact that my soul knows that you are at peace with the Lord when you are told these gracious words, well done, thou good and faithful servants enter into your rest.”</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/24/dogaras-mother-laid-to-rest-as-obasanjo-buhari-akpabio-others-pay-tribute/">Dogara’s Mother Laid To Rest As Obasanjo, Buhari, Akpabio, Others Pay Tribute</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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