..New Deputy gov pledges loyalty to Obaseki ..Shaibu describes his impeachment as dictatorship ..AAC candidate, CRPP boss condemn ouster of ex-Edo deputy gov By Titus Akhigbe Following the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as deputy governor of Edo State, on Tuesday, by the Edo State House
By Titus Akhigbe Abductors of the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, have reportedly opened talks with his family members, a family source disclosed on Sunday. The family source, who asked not to be named, disclosed to some journalists in Benin city, the state capital, that the abductors made […]
By Titus Akhigbe Following last Tuesday’s resolution of the Edo State House of Assembly, the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa has set up a seven-man panel to probe the petition against the embattled Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Philip Shaibu. Recall that the House of Assembly had on March 6, 2024, […]
By Orji Onyekwere Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Uyi Oduwa Malaka says the State Government will deepen its synergy with the management of Okomu National Park, on the preservation of historic relics within Udo to promote tourism. The Commissioner made government’s position known recently while on an awareness visit to Okomu […]
…drums support for Senator Monday Okpebholo In his usual commitment to the progress of the party, a governorship aspirant in the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State primaries and immediate past Zonal Organizing Secretary of the APC, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, has urged the acting APC State Chairman, Khalifa Jarret Tenebe, to reposition and […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the September 21, 2024 election in Edo, Barr. Asue Ighodalo, on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to transform the state in the area of development if voted into power. He gave the assurance while addressing party supporters who thronged the Benin Airport to welcome him […]
The Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism recently held a conference where the government offered free healthcare services to 15 well-known Edo musicians. The beneficiaries are: Akabaman, Willie Eghenova, Mikey Jaga, Dombraye Aghama, Super Seven Dollar, King Ben Igbadomen, Vincent Ugabi, Eritio Solee Solee, Dr. Fabomo, Richard Ugiagbe, Evang. Omo Chikobay,
Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Uyi Oduwa Malaka has on behalf of the Edo State Government joined the rest of the world on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day marked on every 21st February. The day is set aside by the UNESCO to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has commended the contributions and significance of Radio and Theatre Art Workers in the society. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Iryn Omorogiuwa who represented the Honourable Commissioner, Uyi Oduwa Malaka, gave the commendation during the 2024 World Radio and Television day, a day set […]
By Titus Akhigbe The member representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, yesterday, emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the September 21 Edo State governorship election following the conduct of the party’s gubernatorial primaries. Chairman of the party’s Seven-man Governorship Primary Committee
By Titus Akhigbe A frontline governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Edo State, Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon, has said he remained the only aspirant that can secure victory for the party in the September governorship election. Imansuangbon popularly fondly called ‘Rice Man’ said the Edo governorship polls was between the masses, the state government and […]
By Tom Okpe Leadership of the Labour Party, (LP) has been inundated with inquiries on the format for the sale of forms for the delegate elections for the Edo State party Governorship Primaries, clarifying that only state leadership are authorised to sell delegate forms. The party, according to its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh in […]
Two former senators that represented Edo North Senatorial District, Francis Alimikhena and Yisa Braimah have emerges delegates to the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The primary election comes up on The Thursday, February 22, 2024. The two federal lawmakers were elected as part of the 17 national delegates on Saturday at […]
…fixes February 14 for supplementary polls in Taraba, Enugu By Tunde Opalana As party primaries for the 21st of September 2024 Governorship election in Edo state get underway, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on all political parties to adhere to the Timeline and Schedule of Activities for their primaries in selecting candidates […]
By Orji Onyekwere Building on existing efforts at curtailing irregular migration and equip vulnerable persons, Edo State Government is pushing for a sustainable partnership with the international Organisation for Migration (IOM). Speaking at a follow up meeting with officials of IOM this Monday, in the Conference room of the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and […]
By Tom Okpe An aspirant of the forthcoming Edo State Governorship election, Maj Gen Charles Arhiavbere, (Rtd) has stated that he has the capacity to dislodge the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)’s structure in the State. The administration of the PDP, led by the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki had ruled the State for two tenure, and […]
…condemns abduction of officials in Etsako Central, charges IGP on swift investigation By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the National Working Committee (NWC) and other stakeholders for the peaceful and credible conduct of the ward delegates’ election to elect three ad-hoc delegates across the 18 Local […]
An aspirant for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 2024 Gubernatorial Election in Edo state, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere has raised the alarm over what he described as a plot by the leader of the party in the State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole to foist one Dennis Idahosa as the party’s flagbearer […]
…asks party to give him ticket if desirous of retaining power By Tunde Opalana Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has send warnings to powers that may want to suppress his governorship ambition that he is not afraid of intimidation . Shaibu, a strong contender for this year’s Edo State governorship election on […]
…says N30m nomination fees realistic, lowest amongst other parties By Tom Okpe The Labour Party, (LP) has informed that, it has deemed it pertinent to make some clarifications as regards the Guideline for the Edo State Governorship Primaries, released recently as approved by its National leadership, maintaining that the Guideline is in line with the […]
