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Police arrest 63-year-old man for defiling 2-year-old child

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

The Police Command in Edo said it had arrested a 63-year-old grandfather for defiling a two-year-old girl. The Spokesman for the Command, Mr Chidi Nwabuzor, said that the incident happened in Urhonigbe community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state. Nwabuzor said that the police had

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Delta deposits N3m for treatment of Agbor gas explosion victims

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2021 0

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba As part of efforts to assist victims of the gas explosion which occurred on Friday in Agbor, the Delta State government has deposited the sum of three million naira for the continuation of their treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, […]

Sports

National Sports Festival gets February date

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2021 0

By Ben Alaiya …States to register athletes with LOC Going by indications from the Sports Ministry and the Edo State Government, the National Sports Festival (NSF), earlier scheduled for last year should now hold next month in Benin City. All the 36 states of the federation and the Federal capital, Abuja are expected to be […]

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Court nullifies Ize-Iyamu’s, running mate’s candidacies

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2021 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Edo State High Court has held that All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, Audu Ganiyu Abudu, presented false information to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in his Form EC9 to enable him contest the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election. The case with suit number: B/3582020 was brought against Abudu by

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G Flamez To Provide Free Medical Services For Nigeria’s 60th Independence

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

Gabriel O. Ehigie aka ‘G Flamez’, said he has concluded plans to provide free medical services for residents of Oredo local government in Edo State. Gabriel O. Ehigie popularly known as ‘G Flamez’, a UK based singer, songwriter and entrepreneur is also the Founder and CEO of FLAMEZONE LTD. He told our reporter that the […]

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Obaseki celebrates victory, says lions have been caged permanently in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that his re-election in the just concluded governorship election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into the zoo to be caged permanently from Edo politics. READ ALSO: APC congratulates Obaseki, says Edo election represents true democracy Daily Times Nigeria gathered that Obaseki disclosed […]

Politics

APC accepts defeat, says Edo election represents true democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

 Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has said that the peaceful conduct of the just concluded Edo governorship election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. READ ALSO: Supreme court will finally decide Edo election — Hope Uzodinma Daily Times Nigeria gathered that he said this in a […]

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Senate minority caucus hails Obaseki, says victory buried godfatherism

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate Minority Caucus has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki over his resounding victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Daily Times gathered. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Caucus said as sweet as the victory, it also signals a new dawn […]

Politics

BREAKING: Finally, Obaseki votes after clash between supporters

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

After over one hour of waiting on the queue, Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki has finally voted. READ ALSO: LIVE UPDATE: Obaseki, Ize-Nyamu battle for Edo governorship seat (photos/videos) Daily Times Nigeria gathered that there was chaos at his polling unit 19, ward 04 in Oredo local area as a fight broke out between party […]

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Edo 2020: Wike’s life in danger, under siege by 300 policemen, says Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

The Rivers State Government on Friday raised the alarm that the life of Governor Nyesom Wike is in danger, following policemen’s barricade of the hotel he (Wike) lodged in Benin, the Edo State capital. READ ALSO: LIVE UPDATE: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu battle for Edo governorship seat Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the policemen were about 300 […]

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Edo Election: Saturday will be the end of Oshiomhole’s era — PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo says the era of dominance by Adams Oshiomhole in the politics of the state will be halted after Saturday’s governorship election, Daily Times gathered. Spokesman of the PDP in Edo, Chris Nehikhare made the statement when he featured on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. He also said […]

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Edo Election: INEC officials, ad-hoc staff on oath of neutrality, Yakubu affirms

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana Few hours to Saturday’s governorship election in Edo state, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has charged officials on duty and ad – hoc personnel to maintain neutrality in handling their assigned duties, Daily Times gathered. The chairman, in a statement in Abuja Friday said it […]

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EDITORIAL: The Edo State governorship election

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2020 0

On Saturday 19th September, that is tomorrow, the people of Edo State will go to the polls to elect a governor. There has been palpable tension in the state. While the incumbent governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki is seeking reelection under the umbrella of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie IzeIyamu is hoping to be […]

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Edo Election: DSS, INEC must stop manipulating election results — PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on security agencies especially operatives of the Directorate of State Security Service (DSS) to stop being used by politicians to replace election results, Daily Times gathered. National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus expressed deep worries about ignoble roles played by plain cloth security […]

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Edo 2020: Wike, Tambuwal, Makinde Other PDP Leaders arrive Benin

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) including Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike; Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal; Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, among others are currently in Benin, Edo State capital campaigning for Governor Godwin Obaseki. READ ALSO: Edo, Ondo: Rigging should be treated as coup… Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the leaders were

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“You’re only interested in Edo treasury” — Reactions trail Tinubu’s video

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

In preparation of the coming Edo 2020 Gubernatorial election, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu in a video has decided to advise the people of Edo. In a recent video, Bola Tinubu was seen advising the people of Edo State to reject the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin […]

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We created 157,000 jobs under 4 years in Edo — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki  has revealed that his administration has created at least 157,000 jobs so far in Edo State. READ ALSO: Edo 2020: I want INEC to conduct free, fair elections.. The governor, who is running for a second term, made this known on Sunday during the governorship debate organised by Channels Television in partnership […]

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EDITORIAL: Edo gov election and spectre of violence

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

It is gubernatorial election time once again in Edo State. The spectre, speeches, songs and drums of violence are perceived and heard again everywhere in the state and beyond. Citizens of the state are particularly uncomfortable about the conspicuous weight of violence heralding the forthcoming election. It is dangerous. It is unhealthy. Above all, it […]

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Group lodges petition against Obaseki, urges ICPC to probe Edo state Govt contracts

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, CGGEJA has demanded a forensic audit of the entire life of Edo State Government from 2016 when Governor Godwin Obaseki assumed office to date. The group accused Governor Obaseki of diverting State funds to his private enterprise as well as his stakes in other business […]

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Edo, Ondo elections: Arrest anyone carrying illegal arms, IG orders

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of the police (IGP), has requested a restriction on those carrying arms illegally in the country, Daily Times gathered. Ahead of the Edo and Ondo elections, slated for September 19 and October 10 individually, some political rallies have been characterised by rascality. There is increased tension in Edo over assaults by presumed […]