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Ighodalo

Politics

PDP: Why Asue Ighodalo will win Edo governorship election

Edo PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba said this at news conference in Abuja on Sunday. The PDP spokesperson…
Edo

News

Parties nominate 44,687 agents for Edo governorship polls

He recalled that political parties were, subsequently, required to upload the details of their agents for polling units and collation…
Edo: PDP chieftains, Philip Shaibu, Ogbeide-Ihama donate campaign structures to APC

Politics

Edo election: PDP chieftains Shaibu, Ogbeide-Ihama donate campaign structures to APC

The two top members of the PDP made substantial donations to the campaign council of the APC governorship candidate, Senator…
Candidate of NNPP in the 21 September governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Azemhe Azena, has suspended from the party.

Politics

Edo gov. election: NNPP candidate, Azemhe Azena, suspended

The suspension notice by his Ward 10 executives in Etsako East local government area of the state, dated June 3,…
Former AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore campaigns for Dr. Oberiafoh Udoh, the party's candidate in Edo 2024 governorship election

Politics

Edo 2024: Sowore storms Benin city for AAC campaign flag-off

The human rights activist who is also the national leader of the party, stated this on Tuesday in Benin city,…
The Kelly Ogbaloi-led executive committee of Edo chapter of Labour Party (LP), was on Thursday sacked by youth leader of the party, Ken Omusi.

Politics

Crack in Edo LP, as group knocks chairman over rejection of INEC’s list

Recall that in the final list published by INEC, Oluyinka Faith Alufohai is listed as the running mate to the…
Okpebholo

Politics, Top Stories

Okpebholo emerges APC candidate for Edo governorship election

By Jethro Ibileke Senator Monday Okpebholo has been elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 21 September…
Court fixes date to hear a suit seeking the removal of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.

Top Stories

Edo 2024: Protests as Ganduje endorses Dennis Idahosa for APC

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Amidst confusion, controversies, and two other rival claimants, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC Dr…
Uzodimma

Politics

Edo 2024: Uzodimma chairs APC primary committee

APC had earlier cleared all the 12 governorship aspirants jostling for its ticket to contest the Sept. 22, Edo governorship…
PDP react to Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Monday Okpebholo victory in the October 2024 Edo governorship election.

Politics

Edo 2024: PDP cancels ward congress over abduction of electoral officers

He noted that the party can do without the 31 delegates from the affected area out of the 594 delegates…
PDP clears Deputy governor Philip Shaibu, Asue Ighodalo, eight others for February 22 Edo 2024 governorship election primary

Politics

Edo 2024: Shaibu, Ighodalo, 8 others cleared for PDP primaries

The 11th aspirant, Mr Balogun Sunday, failed to appear for screening, the PDP National Organising Secretary, Mr Umar Bature, told…
Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has said he was in the governorship race not because of any inordinate ambition, but to save the state from businessmen who wanted to take it ove

Politics

Shaibu: Why I joined Edo 2024 governorship race

At the party secretariat, PDP Deputy National Organising Secretary, Pascal Adigwe, while acknowledging Shaibu’s record of achievements, urged him and…
Ighodalo

Headlines, Politics

Ighodalo quits board of NB plc to pursue Edo governorship ambition

Ighodalo had recently confirmed his intention to seek the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2024…
Senator Matthew Urhoghide,

Politics

Edo 2024: Sen. Urhoghide dumps PDP, sets to join LP

Urhoghide who is a founding and loyal member of the party in the state, will complete his second tenure in…
Benin-based lawyer and writer, Jefferson Uwoghiren, speaks on the qualities desirable in the next governor of Edo State ahead of the 2024 poll

Politics

Edo next governor shouldn’t be a bridge to the past – Barrister Uwoghiren

According to him, the next governor of the Edo should neither be an ethnic champion nor stranger to developments, but…

Ondo Decides 2020, Politics

#OndoDecides2020: All eyes on Makinde

Ayorinde Oluokun/Akure As the only governor elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the South west, the…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Edo Decides 2020, Headlines, Politics

Ize-Iyamu: Why I will not withdraw pre-election suits against Obaseki

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo September 19 governorship election said…

Edo Decides 2020

#EdoDecides2020: Wike makes triumphant return to Port Harcourt

  Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike made a triumphant entry into Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State…

Edo Decides 2020, News

#EdoDecides2020: “I’m still studying the results,” says Ize-Iyamu

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The candidate of All Progressives Congress in the just concluded Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, said he…
Oshiomhole

Edo Decides 2020, Politics

#EdoDecides2020: Oshiomhole holds ground against PDP at home

Richard Elesho/Benin Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole proved his political mettle at home, according…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Edo Decides 2020, Politics

#EdoDecides2020: So far, it’s Obaseki 11, Ize-Iyamu 2 from LGAs’ results

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The announcement of results collated from local government areas in the Saturday’s Edo governorship election started just before…

Edo Decides 2020, Headlines, News, Politics

#EdoDecides2020: APC wins Owan East LGA

The All Progressives Congress, APC has won in Owan East LGA as collation of results  Saturday’s Edo governorship election continues.…

Edo Decides 2020

#EdoDecides2020: I will not obey IG’s order to leave Benin, says Wike

Ayorinde Oluokun/Benin Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Friday said that the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has…

Edo Decides 2020

#EdoDecides2020: No face mask, no voting, says INEC

Richard Elesho/Benin city The INEC National Commissioner for voters education, Mr  Festus Okoye, on Friday emphasised that the electoral commission…

Edo Decides 2020

#EdoDecides2020: How we will check credibility of results – Yiaga Africa

By Jethro Ibileke In its determination to ensure credibility of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo state, Yiaga Africa, through the…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Edo Decides 2020, Politics

#EdoDecides2020: 13 things to know about Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu

Ayorinde Oluokun/Jethro Ibileke Even with high traffic build up in the major roads that traverse the city, Benin, the capital…

Headlines, Opinion

Edo governorship poll: Who owns the land ?

Sufuyan Ojeifo writes on why Governor Godwin Obaseki may be voted out in the September 19 Edo governorship election
Lagos chapter of IPAC opposes calls to scrap State Electoral Commissions (SECs) in the ongoing process of amending the 1999 Constitution.

Politics

Edo not at war, come out and vote, IPAC urges residents

By Jethro Ibileke Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has urged residents of Edo state to go out and vote for…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Politics

Edo poll: APC, BEDC accuse PDP of blackmail

By Jethro Ibileke The All Progressives Congress, APC and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC have described the latest allegation…

Politics

Edo 2020: APC, PDP inducing voters with money, gift items, says Yiaga Africa

By Jethro Ibileke Yiaga Africa, a citizen-led NGO has raised alarm that the two major parties participating in next Saturday’s…