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  The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday said it was concerned over the “reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State.” In a tweet via its verified page, the diplomatic envoy added that it was disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state. The Edo State Governorship Election … Continue reading US ‘Concerned’ Over Political Climate In Edo, Ahead Of Elections

  President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State to avoid the experiences of Rivers, Bayelsa and Zamfara States. The President stated this when he received the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC and … Continue reading Edo Election: Avoid Rivers, Bayelsa, Zamafara Experience – Buhari Tells APC

  Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly complex in Benin City, the state capital. The protesters, comprising women and youths, stormed the Assembly complex on Friday while security operatives keep watch at the facility for the second day. They pledged their support for … Continue reading PDP Supporters Protest As Security Operatives Keep Watch At Edo Assembly

  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the takeover of the State House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Friday and gave an assurance that his administration would take all … Continue reading Failed Edo Assembly Invasion, An Attempted Coup D’etat – Obaseki

  The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said his loyalty to Governor Godwin Obaseki is unwavering.  In a chat with newsmen on Thursday, Mr Shaibu revealed how former APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, wanted him to join in the move to unseat Obaseki. Shaibu said he begged Oshiomhole to let … Continue reading Oshiomhole Wanted Me To Help Him Impeach Obaseki – Edo Deputy Governor

    Drama played out on Thursday at the Edo State House of Assembly when dozens of heavily armed security operatives stormed the complex, leading to the eventual renovation of the complex. As early as 8 am, police officers comprising operatives attached to the Police Mobile Force and Operation Thunderstorm occupied the complex in Benin … Continue reading Drama As Men Smash Mace, Destroy Property At Edo Assembly

  Former Niger-Delta states Governors, Orji Kalu and Emmanuel Uduaghan on Monday denied any wrongdoing regarding their involvement in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contracts. Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, had reportedly mentioned both former Governors as beneficiaries of NDDC contracts. However, Kalu, who was Abia State Governor between 1999 to 2007, said his … Continue reading NDDC Contracts: Orji Kalu, Uduaghan Deny Wrongdoing

Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Chief Imam of Benin City, Abdulfatah Enabulele has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for the second term in office. Accompanied by some other Muslim clerics, Enabulele said Governor Obaseki has won his way into the hearts of the people of the state since assuming office … Continue reading Edo Election: Chief Imam Of Benin City, Enabulele Endorses Obaseki

  The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho has issued new Practice Directions on pre-election matters for all 36 divisions of the court across the country. The court’s acting Information Officer, Oby Nwandu, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. She explained that the practice directions were made in … Continue reading Federal High Court Gets New Practice Directions On Pre-Election Matters

  The stage appears to be set for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State following the release of the final list of candidates in the poll. With just two months to the poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 candidates will contest in the election. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman … Continue reading INEC Clears Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, 12 Others For Edo Governorship Election