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BREAKING! OVER 26.000 APC MEMBERS DECAMP TO PDP IN EDO

Today in Edo, 26,318 members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Etsako Federal Constituency of Edo State led by a former Governorship Aspirant and Deputy Director, Buhari Support Organizations(BSO), Chief Blessing Agbomhere join the People’s Democratic Party in Fugar, headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area.
Chief Blessing Agbomhere and his followers were received by the South-South People’s Democratic Party Caucus led by the South-South Vice Chairman of the Party, Hon. Emmanuel Ogidi, Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, the PDP Edo Governorship Candidate in the last election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Party’s Deputy National Women Leader, Hajia Adiza Umoru, Chief Abu Mepata, Hon. Emmanuel Momoh, Chris Nehikhare, the Party’s State Publicity Secretary and a host of other PDP Bigwigs.
Chief Blessing Agbomhere, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress who worked for the election of President Muhammadu Buhari as Deputy Director, Buhari Support Organizations and wrote so much about him in poems, odes and literatures in all the media and with the books; ‘WIND OF CHANGE: 72 LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF BUHARI THE GOOD SAMARITAN’ and another, ‘HEART OF A PATRIOT: UNDERSTANDING THE BUHARI CHANGE AGENDA FROM HIS THOUGHTS’ in support of President Buhari’s aspiration and administration has dumped him to join Atiku Abubakar, President Goodluck Jonathan and other patriots in the People’s Democratic Party opposition to save Nigeria from corruption, insecurity and disunity.

During a press interview, Blessing Agbomhere expressed his sadness over 59,857 illegal migrants from Nigeria, who are mostly the people of Etsako and Edo that have been forced to cross the the desert by trekking and sailing the Mediterranean Sea by inflated balloons to Europe between 2015 and 2017 as a result of the poverty inflicted by this administration on Edo people. Last the Deputy Head of EU Delegation in Nigeria, Mr Richard Young said “within this number of people coming from Nigeria, 2012 was 800, in 2013 the number was 2,900, in 2014 the number was 8,700 and in 2015 and 2016 the number arithmetically increased to 45,500” and among these numbers so many Etsako people have lost their life, Blessing said.
Chief Blessing Agbomhere said “the editorial opinion of international and domestic media, especially those who endorsed Buhari’s candidacy in 2015 have indicated that APC administration is failing and as much as I have resisted the temptation to criticize the administration as a mother won’t castigate her child in public, my loyalty to Nigeria and my obedience to Godly injunctions in the Holy Bible and the Noble Quran which have formed our national ethical responsibilities as enshrined in the Constitution, and my commitment to good governance will not permit me to maintain silence or remain in the APC”.
He said “rather than deepening democracy and good governance, the APC administration has squandered its goodwill, and deepened corruption and abuse of public trust”.
Chief Blessing Agbomhere said “we supported and voted for President Buhari for three good reasons; to provide leadership, to ensure security of life and property, and to curb corruption, believing that when these objectives are pursued with sincerity, every other aspect of our national life will begin to function for our nation’s development”. He said “in total violation of our party’s manifestos, the nation has never been this disunited, with insecurity threatening the survival of all citizens in Etsako, Edo and everywhere in Nigeria while the fight against corruption has been ridiculed to a mere caricature”.
Blessing Agbomhere complained that “the ‘entertaining’ dissensions and disputation between Senator Dino Melaye and Governor Yahaya Bello in Kogi, Senator Shehu Sani and Nasir Elrufai in Kaduna, Governor Nyesom Wike and Hon. Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers, Governor Ganduje and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano, my humble self and Adams Oshiomhole in Edo, and the inter-agencies rivalry under the referee-ship of this administration have turned our nation into a theater of absurdity, inanity and nonsensicality”. He laments the President’s silence over so many disastrous but avoidable situations that have caused innumerable damages to our growing democracy.
“Among other such situations was the physical attack, assault and attempted assassination on my person by Adams Oshiomhole, the former Governor of Edo State, the current Deputy Governor of Edo State, the current Secretary to Edo State Government and the former, who is still the current Chief Security Officer to the Governor of Edo State when I criticized Adams Oshiomhole on AIT’s People, Politics and Power program for deceiving President Muhammadu Buhari to commission the acclaimed 5Star Hospital; out of desperation to impress Mr President to get another plum job, Adams rented medical equipment which were later returned to their owners, the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, immediately President Buhari left Benin. And till date the hospital is still under lock and key, and has become a breeding ground warehousing rodents that are spreading Lassa Fever in Edo and Nigeria despite the billions of Edo people’s money put in the project”, and this he laments, “has dented President Buhari’s integrity”.
Talking to one of the ‘decampees’, who is the current APC LGA Youth Leader of Etsako Central, and former Secretary to the Local Council, Benjamin Enakpene said “Blessing Agbomhere is a genius and a godsend to the people of Etsako, Edo and Nigeria who is on a mission, and he is a blessing to even generation of Etsako and Nigerians yet unborn. I have studied Blessing Agbomhere over time. Blessing, popular called Mr Bee is like the BEE who produces honey, and at the same time can sting when his believe in God, in the rule of law and in good governance is under threat.
The Etsako West LGA founding APC Organising Secretary, Chief Wisdom Idaewor said “Blessing Agbomhere is a dogged apostle of productive leadership, and leadership by sacrifice, and sacrifice to making life better for the people. He is a man of many sacrifices, and someone who can spend his last to make life better for the next neighbor. We have urged Blessing to lead us to the PDP to move Etsako and Nigeria forward, as most of the things happening under the current administration never, and never happened under PDP’s administration of Nigeria, so instead of allowing APC kill Nigeria, it is better for Nigerians to kill APC”.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.10% as NBS Reports Deflationary Trend
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, marking a significant drop from 27.61 per cent recorded in January 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The report also showed that month-on-month inflation recorded a deflationary trend of –2.88 per cent, representing a 3.42 percentage-point decrease compared to December 2025. Analysts say the development signals easing price pressures across key sectors of the economy.
Food inflation stood at 8.89 per cent year-on-year, down from 29.63 per cent in January 2025. On a month-on-month basis, food prices declined by 6.02 per cent, reflecting lower costs in several staple commodities.
The data suggests a sustained downward trajectory in inflation over the past 12 months, pointing to improving macroeconomic stability.
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently attributed recent economic adjustments to ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms aimed at stabilising prices, boosting agricultural output, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Economic analysts note that while the latest figures indicate progress, sustaining the downward trend will depend on continued policy discipline, exchange rate stability, and improvements in food production and distribution.
The January report provides one of the clearest indications yet that inflationary pressures, which surged in early 2025, may be moderating.
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Alpha Morgan to Host 19th Economic Review Webinar
Alpha Morgan to Host 19th Economic Review Webinar
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On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Alpha Morgan Bank will host the 19th edition of its Economic Review Webinar, a high-level thought leadership session designed to equip businesses, investors, and individuals with timely financial and economic insight.
The session, which will hold live on Zoom at 10:00am WAT and will feature economist Bismarck Rewane, who will examine the key signals influencing Nigeria’s economic direction in 2026, including policy trends, market movements, and global developments shaping the local landscape.
With a consistent track record of delivering clarity in uncertain times, the Alpha Morgan Economic Review continues to provide practical context for decision-making in a dynamic environment.
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It is a bi-monthly platform that is open to the public and is held virtually.
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GTBank Launches Quick Airtime Loan at 2.95%
GTBank Launches Quick Airtime Loan at 2.95%
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay connected when it matters most.
In today’s always-on world, running out of airtime is more than a minor inconvenience. It can mean missed opportunities, disrupted plans, and lost connections, often at the very moment when funds are tight, and options are limited. Quick Airtime Loan was created to solve this problem, offering customers instant access to airtime on credit, directly from their bank. With Quick Airtime Loan, eligible GTBank customers can access from ₦100 and up to ₦10,000 by dialing *737*90#. Available across all major mobile networks in Nigeria, the service will soon expand to include data loans, further strengthening its proposition as a reliable on-demand platform.
For years, the airtime credit market has been dominated by Telcos, where charges for this service are at 15%. GTBank is now changing the narrative by offering a customer-centric, bank-led digital alternative priced at 2.95%. Built on transparency, convenience and affordability, Quick Airtime Loan has the potential to broaden access to airtime, deliver meaningful cost savings for millions of Nigerians, and redefine how financial services show up in everyday life, not just in banking moments.
Commenting on the product launch, Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, said: “Quick Airtime Loan reflects GTBank’s continued focus on delivering digital solutions that are relevant, accessible, and built around real customer needs. The solution underscores the power of a connected financial ecosystem, combining GTBank’s digital reach and lending expertise with the capabilities of HabariPay to deliver a smooth, end-to-end experience. By leveraging unique strengths across the Group, we are able to accelerate innovation, strengthen execution, and deliver a more integrated customer experience across all our service channels.”
Importantly, Quick Airtime Loan highlights GTCO’s evolution as a fully diversified financial services group. Leveraging HabariPay’s Squad, the solution reinforces the Group’s ecosystem proposition by bringing together banking, payment technology, and digital channels to deliver intuitive, one-stop experiences for customers.
With this new product launch, Guaranty Trust Bank is extending its legacy of pioneering digital-first solutions that have redefined customer access to financial services across the industry, building on the proven strength of its widely adopted QuickCredit offering and the convenience of the Bank’s iconic *737# USSD Banking platform.
About Guaranty Trust Bank
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, a leading financial services group with a strong presence across Africa and the United Kingdom. The Bank is widely recognized for its leadership in digital banking, customer experience, and innovative financial solutions that deliver value to individuals, businesses, and communities.
About HabariPay
HabariPay is the payments fintech subsidiary of GTCO Plc, focused on enabling fast, secure, and accessible digital payments for individuals and businesses. By integrating payments and digital technology, HabariPay supports innovative services that make everyday financial interactions simpler and more seamless.
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