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Edo 2024: APC campaign in Ekperi goes violent with sporadic shooting, one person killed

The governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekperi, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday,

Edo 2024: APC afraid of defeat, cook up lies to veil their plan to rig guber polls

The infantile statement by the Media Consultant to Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council, Kassim Afegbua, in which he made spurious allegations about plans to rig the September 21 governorship election,

Edo 2024: Appeal Court throws out Justice Ekwo’s judgement for lack of jurisdiction, reaffirms Ighodalo’s candidacy

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the judgement by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court for lack of jurisdiction and reaffirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the authentic candidate of the PDP for the September 21 governorship election.

Edo 2024: Has Oshiomhole gone bipolar?

The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has recently been making headlines for the wrong reasons,

Obaseki applauded for changing face of sports, making history with sports devt in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has received commendation for raising the bar in sports development in the State, leading to the various laurels and successes recorded in the State’s sports sectors.

Appeal Court Judgment: Certified True Copy exposes Philip Shaibu's lies

The Certified True Copy (CTC) of yesterday’s Appeal Court judgement has exposed the lies told by the ousted deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, about his impeachment.

Edo PDP raises alarm over rogue policemen attacking, kidnapping party chieftains

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG),

REVEALED: Real reasons why Okpebholo abandoned mother of his two daughters

All may not be well in the home of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo as investigations have revealed the real reasons why the APC candidate abandoned the mother of his two daughters, Clara and Elizabeth.

Stop rubbishing Anenih's legacy, son's heritage; Esan Agenda warns Oshiomhole, Okpebholo

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole and Edo APC Governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo have been cautioned to desist from rubbishing the legacy of Chief Tony Anenih and his son.

Edo 2024: Oshiomhole hands off our Esan children

It has become expedient to address a recurring trend with the former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who has waxed stronger in a campaign of calumny against the Esan people in the run-up to the 2024 governorship election campaigns.

Concerned Edo Citizens Forum warns APC candidate, Okpebholo to stop attacks on Arise TV

A socio-political group, the Concerned Edo Citizens Forum has warned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September 21 Edo governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, to cease his attacks on Arise TV and its presenter, Rufai Oseni,

Edo 2024: The folly in Afegbua's futile attacks

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is filled with interesting characters that have, with their actions and utterances, become even more irksome since their misadventure in selecting a mute and incoherent candidate

Edo 2024: APC jittery over impending loss

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has, as is customary of them, made spurious allegations about Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent trip to different local government headquarters in Edo North Senatorial District.

Obaseki's sterling laurels in fiscal transparency, accountability haunting Edo APC

We are perplexed to learn of the quite laughable and incredibly ridiculous statement by the All Progressives Congress, in which they attempted to misinform and mislead the public about the fiscal management of Edo State under the sterli

Edo guber: APC delusional, out to mock Edo people, campaign with lies, propaganda

It was quite depressing and disappointing to read a statement by the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) where he fruitlessly sought to shift the blame for the pervasive hardship and sufferings faced by Edo people ...

Edo govt warns against violence, clash with #EndBadGovernance protesters as APC insists on rally from August 1

The Edo State Government has expressed shock at the resolve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to orchestrate crisis and cause mayhem in the State by its decision to kick-start its state-wide rally on August 1, 2024

#EndBadGovernance Protest: APC plans to engage hoodlums to infiltrate protests, destroy govt property, Edo govt alerts

The Edo State Government has said that it has uncovered a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State to infiltrate the #EndBadGovernance protests in the State to attack and destroy key public infrastructure in Benin City, the State capital.

Samson Osagie’s questionable political pedigree blinds him to Obaseki’s laudable achievements

The vacuity in Samson Osagie’s reasoning is laid bare in his most recent interview during a talk programme organized by The Standard Gazette in London, United Kingdom,

The APC’s obnoxious obsession with Edo State Security Network

After the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, which resulted in the escape of over 2,000 inmates from prisons across Nigeria, Edo State experienced a sharp increase in criminal activities, including rape, armed robbery, burglary, and theft.

NEW LOCATION UNLOCKED: Content Creators take over Benin City Mall/Shoprite to earn US dollars

Since operations commenced at the Benin City Mall on Sapele Road, there has been an upsurge of young people, who have thronged the expansive grounds of the mall to kick-start or horn their content creation journey and earn foreign dollars

Edo 2024: Impeached Shaibu hurriedly decamps to APC to avoid prosecution of slain police officer

The impeached Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on Saturday hurriedly decamped to the All Progressive Congress (APC) after video evidence implicated him in the death of a police officer in Benin City.

Legal Opinion Faults Shaibu's Forceful Enforcement Of Executory Order Of Court

LEGAL opinion from informed legal quarters has faulted the impeached former deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu's stone age

Shaibu unleashes terror on Edo residents under the pretext of enforcing court judgement

The impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Thursday, unleashed terror on residents of the State in the guise of purportedly enforcing a Federal High Court judgement reinstating him in office.

Akoko Edo renaissance forum expresses gratitude to Governor Obaseki for elevating our people.

We read with utmost disdain and disappointment the very embarrassing statement by some crisis profiteers under the guise of a fly-by-night group, the Akoko Edo Youth for Progressive Change (AEYPC)

Revealed: Okpebholo in panic mode, registers for adult classes in Maths, English, Social Studies in preparation for guber debate

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has enrolled for adult education classes in preparation for the

Akpata's family members, friends warn that Labour Party candidate's inherent arrogance’ll make him a terrible governor

…’He will become a slave master if elected’

Edo Panel beaters Guild kicks over APC candidate, Okpebholo’s disregard for his artisanal body

The Edo State chapter of Panel beaters Guild, an artisanal body of panel beaters operating in the State, has berated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo,

Okpehbolo, Ize-Iyamu bicker over mismanagement of campaign funds

There is palpable tension in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State over the mismanagement of funds for the gubernatorial election of the party’s candidate, Senator Monday Okpehbolo, it has been gathered.

Asue Ighodalo, Edo Elections and the Media

Responsible media is a key ingredient for healthy democracy.

Abuja Court Ruling: Adaze Enwanta faces disciplinary c’ttee for deliberately misleading public, misrepresenting judgement

…may be disbarred, says legal sources

AAU holds 112 Inaugural Lecture in Style

In a land mark recognition of its giant strides in the citadel of learning, the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) has held its 112nd inaugural lecture, with a call to show support and kindness to people infected with diseases.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 14)

Like many young men of Edo origin, Osamudiamen was smart, aspirational and daring.

Edo APC’s attempt to politicise flooding and how not to be an emergency journalist

It was not unexpected that the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was going to politicise the recent flooding incident in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 13)

Bruce Ijirigho, Godwin Obasogie and Charlton Ehizuelen. These three names would probably only ring bells in the minds of readers of this piece who are over 50 years old.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 12)

Iyekogba in Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) Ward 2 struggled with underdevelopment for decades.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 11)

The human being moves on pretty quickly. It must be some sort of coping mechanism installed by God himself.

Obaseki pays N70,000 new minimum wage to Edo workers

The Edo State Government has paid the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the State, in fulfilment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from the month of May, 2024.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 10)

In 2009, after working for about nine years, I thought it was time to go back to my hometown in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, to fulfil a family tradition.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 9)

In my line of work, the implement I find most useful and disturbing, in equal proportion, is my mobile phone.

Why Afegbua, APC are having nightmares over Edo's economic growth under Obaseki

For right thinking members of the society, economic growth is a welcome development because it translates to more jobs, improved infrastructure, greater productivity and enhanced living conditions. Growth begets progress.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 8)

Back in the 80s, when I just got into Immaculate Conception College (ICC), I found it odd that my classmate, Efosa Igbinovia would not go out when the bell tolled for break time.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 7)

Growing up in Benin City in the mid-1980s, everyone knew the houses in the neighbourhood where they owned video cassette players.

2024: Senator Monday Okpevbolo's Troubled Personal Life Raises Concerns Ahead of Governorship Election

Senator Monday Okpebholo, also known as Akpakomiza, is a prominent figure in Edo State politics, currently serving as the Senator representing Edo Central

The Primacy of Truth (Part 6)

Pensioners in Edo State had an interesting uniform in 2016 when Governor Godwin Obaseki just took office. It was an all black outfit which indicated that they were perpetual mourners.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 5)

Just before the Edo 2020 gubernatorial election which returned Governor Godwin Obaseki to office for a second term, not less than five markets in Benin City went up in flames.

The Primacy of Truth (Part 4)

Our mothers were being humiliated in marketplaces. From Mission Road to New Benin and from Cooke Road to Forestry, enforcers were on the prowl, forcing genuine traders who eke out their living from the sweat of their brows to pay fees that could

The curious case of Monday Okpebholo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2024 Edo governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, is a curious character, whose mystique has continued to befuddle many.

Investigation: Olumide Akpata’s Harvard-trained wife, Osayamon left him two months after marriage

Details have emerged as to why Osayamon Ogbebor, ex-wife of the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata left the marriage barely two months after the longtime love

I am Labour Party authentic Gov Candidate - Anderson

In a significant turn of events, the Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party has chosen Uwadiae Asemota Anderson, a seasoned lawyer and Managing Partner of Neplus Ultra, as its gubernatorial candidate for Edo state.

Breaking News: Bobrisky flaunts newly acquired boobs

Edo 2024: Friday Itulah, Kenneth Ahbulimen step down for Asue Ighodalo

Two leading aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State, Friday Itulah and Hon. Kenneth Ahbulimen have stepped down, declaring support for Asue Ighodalo,

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples, not their 'marriage'

A landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples and not their union as couples according to reports by the International Media Aljazeera.

The Train has left the Station

As 2024 knocks, for us in Edo State, it is not going to be just another year. It is an off-cycle election year for Governor of a State that’s so endowed, it is bigger than over 60 countries by land size, and by population.

PDP National Working Committee Engages Edo State Leaders in Preliminary Discussions Ahead of 2024 Elections

In a significant preparatory move towards the Edo State 2024 governorship election, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a meeting with key leaders from the Edo State chapter of the party.

As Obaseki has accepted to make sacrifices for progress in Edo PDP, will Orbih also make concessions?

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at a meeting with party leaders at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters, in Abuja, said he is ready to make the necessary sacrifices to ensure peace in the party

Panic in APC as Oshiomhole woos Aig-Imoukhoude in search of candidate to match Asue Ighodalo’s intimidating corporate profile

There is palpable panic and tension in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State as former National Chairman of the Party and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comr. Adams Oshiomhole

REVEALED: How Shaibu siphoned funds for NSF, moved bread from Edo North to Benin to feed athletes

Details have emerged as to how the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu siphoned several billions of naira organizing the 2020 National Sports Festival hosted by the State in 2021

Akerele, a tainted opportunist attempts to escape ignominy with attack on Obaseki's legacy

After a disastrous end to what should have been a promising and glowing career in public service, former Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Taiwo Akerele, is attempting to stage a comeback to the limelight with a recent dig at his former boss.

As Ighodalo unsettles the Edo political space (Part One)

Without a word spoken about the forthcoming governorship contest in 2024, one individual has more than most, unsettled the political stratosphere in Edo State. That man is Dr. Asue Ighodalo.

Governor Godwin Obaseki's approval of payment of LG gratuities backlog owed for 29 years is a masterstroke

The news that the Edo State Governor, His Excellency Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of a 29-year backlog of gratuity for pensioners in the Edo State Local Government Staff Pension Board,

6 Major Findings about Tinubu from the CSU Documents

Both pro- and anti-Tinubu news outlets and blogs are selectively reporting the documents that Chicago State University handed over to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday.

Erasmus Ikhide, Trojan’s Fallacy of media blackmail against AAU

By nature, one always dismisses the writings of Erasmus Ikhide, a self-acclaimed publisher, global editor and self-edified columnist of a foolishly pugnacious online media platform called Trojan News Media.

Between Shaibu’s desperation and Obaseki’s respect for democracy

News trickled in Wednesday evening that the Ondo State House of Assembly has commenced the process of impeaching the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,

Is Shaibu too big to follow directives from his principal, the governor?

While much raucous has been made from the drama by the Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, over his alleged shutting out from office, a letter has emerged indicating that the deputy governor was, in fact, notified

Shaibu notified of relocation to new office last week

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, was informed of his relocation to a new office last week, fresh details have shown.

Shaibu disregards protocol, forces his way into Obaseki's personal office

In what has been described a total disregard for protocol, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, attempted to force his way into the personal office of the Governor, along with his security aides.

In a desperate move, Shaibu forces his way into Obaseki's personal office

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Monday, attempted to force his way into the personal office of the Governor, along with his security aides.

BREAKING: Desperate Shaibu forces his way into Obaseki's personal office

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, attempted to force his way into the personal office of the Governor, along with his security aides.

BREAKING: Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu attempts to force his way into Gov's Office

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, attempted to force his way into the Governor's Office on Dennis Osadebey Avenue, GRA, Benin City.

LGA Polls: Arewa Community, Oredo traders, others endorse Dr. Tom Obaseki for Oredo chairmanship

It was a rain of endorsements ahead of Saturday’s local government elections as the Arewa Community and traders in Oredo local council

Edo LG poll: PDP alerts on NDDC, APC’s plan to buy votes with N150m

The Chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has raised the alarm over plot by a director with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and leading member of the All Progressive Congress (APC)

My support for Tom Obaseki based on his credibility, experience, says Edo gov

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Oredo Local Government Chairmanship, Dr. Tom Obaseki is not based on their familial relationship but on the candidate’s credibility

Senator Owie commends Edo govt for implementing Traditional Rulers, Chiefs Edict of 1979

Former Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Roland Owie, has commended the Edo State Government for the implementation of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979,

Oba of Benin remains uncontestable head of all traditional rulers and chiefs in Edo State

The Edo State Government has restated that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, remains the uncontestable head of all the traditional rulers and chiefs in Edo State.

Eholor burnishing his battered image with false patriotism to the Edo heritage

Edo people take great pride in the unique history and rich cultural heritage that set them apart from every other civilization.

Shaibu joins APC next week, to be received by party’s NWC

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu has finalized plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending the speculations amid the political turmoil between the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy.

The failure of common sense

Any keen student of politics who fails to study biographies as a vivid insight and correctives to the study of institutional structures and systems will always be opaque at the troubled joy that explain certain political developments.

Like the biblical sinner, Deputy Governor, Shaibu flees when no man pursues

The most outstanding characteristic of a spoilt child is the attitude of entitlement and the self-embattled Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has displayed this feature manifestly in the last six years.

Mayaki and the dangers of half-baked education

Being educated is an interesting phenomenon. What is most interesting is that half of it is more dangerous than none of it. When you are not educated, you are more likely to admit your ignorance and lack of knowledge

An honest advice to save Elempe’s residual self-respect, dignity

I want to begin this piece of advisory to Dele Elempe with one of the last quotes by American rights activists, Martin Luther King Jr.

Mayaki’s infantile tantrums reveals him as textbook definition of a stalker

As Edo people brace for the commencement of political fireworks for the 2024 governorship election campaigns, it is not surprising that some political hacks who feed off majorly on the high-octane energy of mudslinging politics have revved up

Elempe’s flimsy attacks can’t dim Obaseki’s unparalleled legacies

When successes which are meant to be celebrated are being attacked not on any constructive metric but on the basis of malice, strife and sheer hate, it is only sane to call the public attention to the ill-fated stunt, ...

How Edo State First Lady's tireless campaign against Domestic Violence aligns with Int’l Treaties

In a recent incident that has shocked many in Edo State, Nigeria, a man identified as Mr. Jason Okhiria shot his wife following a domestic dispute.

‘Nollywood actor’: I’ll develop entertainment industry, Obi replies El-Rufai

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted to the statement by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, that he (Obi) was acting Nollywood and could not win the presidential election.

Again, Arteta wins EPL Manager of the Month

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has again won the English Premier League Manager of the Month award following a fine run of results in January.

Quality education solution to illegal migration, trafficking – Edo

The Edo State Government has said quality education which EdoBEST offers will end illegal migration and youth unemployability.

Nigerian billionaire Mmobuosi nearing £90m Sheffield takeover

Sheffield United are reportedly close to being bought out by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi in a deal worth £90million.

Tinubu worried about plight of masses –APC chieftain

A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has labelled the party’s presidential candidate Bola Tinubu

POS fraud: How slack guidelines, banks’ apathy cost Nigerians huge losses

Regarded as one of the positive innovative interventions in the financial sector, the Point of Sales system has undoubtedly made banking easy and promoted financial inclusion, especially in rural areas

Atiku is Nigeria’s public enemy, says APC PCC

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has urged Nigerians to reject the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the February 25, 2022, poll.

NiMET workers give 14-day strike notice

Another disruption in the aviation industry is imminent as three workers’ unions have threatened to ground operations at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency over wages over failure to implement minimum consequential adjustment wage.

NNPCL, Daewoo sign N342bn Kaduna refinery rehabilitation deal

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Daewoo Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited, on Thursday, signed a contract of $740.67m

New naira: Some banks inefficient, greedy —Buhari

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday in Abuja, expressed doubts about the commitment of banks, in particular, to the success of the new naira policy.

Yabatech gets acting rector

The Chairman of the Governing Council, Yaba College of Technology, as approved the appointment of Uduak Inyang-Udoh as acting Rector of the College effective from Monday, January 30, 2023.

Parents’ validation spurred me to success – CU best-graduating student

Fatima Dashe, who graduated with first class honours in Accounting, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0, and emerged as the overall best-graduating student at Covenant University on January 6, 2023, tells ALEXANDER OKERE about her academic journey

Imo, Osun lead as attacks on INEC offices hit 51

With twelve incidents, Imo State in south east Nigeria recorded the highest number of attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) between 2019 and 2022, an INEC publication, entitled “Attacks on INEC Offices 2019-2022”

Obaseki assures support for Lighthouse polytechnic to boost TVET

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that his administration will collaborate with the management of Light House Polytechnic on making the institution a centre of excellence for technical and vocational education in the state.

NPFL: Bayelsa United suffer three-point deduction, fined N1.7m

Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Bayelsa United, have been docked three points and three goals

NASS set to transmit Nigeria Peace Corps Bill to presidency for assent

All is set for the transmission of the bill seeking for an Act to establish the Nigeria Peace Corps to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. This was made known through a motion on the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday.