Governor Okpebholo reveals ‘divine battle’ over bat incident …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The new Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has recounted some remarkable experiences from his campaign journey leading to his eventual election as Governor. Describing the process as a “battle,” Okpebholo credited his victory to God and the support of the Edo people. He … Read more
Ganduje in Kano over burial rites of 5 police officers who died on …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday stormed Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. Ganduje’s visit was in sympathy for the families and victims of the tragic accident involving … Read more
INEC issues certificate of return to Okpebholo after Edo election …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially awarded the certificate of return to Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, after his victory in the Edo State governorship election. The presentation took place on Thursday at the INEC headquarters … Read more
Labour Party members sold their votes – Olumide Akpata …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s (LP) candidate for Edo State’s September 21 governorship election, has argued that the events of last Saturday cannot be classified as elections. Despite finishing well behind in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) results, Akpata said he … Read more
IGP Praises Personnel, security agencies for professional conduct during Edo guber election …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Following the recent conclusion of Edo State governorship election, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has commended the Nigeria Police Force personnel and other security agencies for what he called exceptional professional conduct. According to the … Read more
“Labour party was rigged out of Edo governorship election” — Reps Caucus …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives’ Labour Party members have criticized Edo State governorship election outcome, deemed unrepresentative by observers and the civil society. The leader of the caucus, George Ozodinobi who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday said the … Read more
Five policemen die in road crash on their way …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Five policemen died on Tuesday in a road accident on their way from Edo to Kano State. Kano Police Commissioner, Salmam Garba, who confirmed the death of the five officers, said the accident occurred along Kano-Zaria express way. About eight … Read more
Federal Might, Edo politics and jubilations in Akwa Ibom – By Etim Etim …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Many Nigerians have never heard of the expression ‘’federal might’’ as an important factor in gubernatorial elections until Gov. Godwin Obaseki started talking about it in the weeks leading to the September 21 election in his … Read more
Oshiomhole Mocks Obaseki After APC’s Victory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senator representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead following the outcome of the September 21 governorship election. The election saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, emerge victorious, as announced … Read more
Edo governorship election failed integrity test – Yiaga Africa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Yiaga Africa has said the Edo State governorship election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) failed its integrity test. The civil society group said it reached the conclusion after it deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology … Read more