A two-term member of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Ojezele Osesua, has dumped Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC). Osesua, representing Esan South-East Constituency, announced his defection on Monday in Benin at a news conference held at the APC state… Edo lawmaker dumps PDP for APC …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned until Jan. 13, hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The petitioners, Dr Asue Ighodalo and the PDP, are challenging the declaration of… Edo Election Petitions tribunal adjourns until Jan. 13 …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Fear grips Edo residents as flood uproots corpses from graves …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Residents of Udaba, a community in Edo State, are in fear over the devastating effect of flooding that has uncovered graves, flushing corpses out of their resting places. The flood, which has wreaked havoc across multiple communities, has left many in … Read more
Police officer killed, expatriate injured in Edo attack …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police have confirmed the killing of an inspector when some gunmen attacked quarry workers in Ihivbe-Ogben area of Edo. The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing to newsmen on Sunday. According to reports, … Read more
Edo election: PDP files petition to challenge APC’s victory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PDP says it has filed a petition at the Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress(APC) at the just concluded governorship election in Edo. The state Chairman of PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi disclosed this at … Read more
Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa … Read more
Allegations of BVAS smuggling in Edo baseless, unsubstantiated – INEC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the allegations of BVAS machine smuggling in Edo, describing it as baseless, unsubstantiated and without merit. NAN reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had, in a petition to INEC on Oct. 10, alleged … Read more
Edo election results were manipulated …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Yiaga Africa has insisted that the 21 September governorship election in Edo State failed integrity test due to the lack of transparency in the results collation processes, which led to the manipulation of results. Yiaga Africa’s Programme Officer, Paul James, stated this on Thursday … Read more
INEC denies obstructing inspection of BVAS, election materials in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo, has denied obstructing any political party from inspecting election materials and BVAS machines used for the just concluded governorship election. In a statement in Benin on Wednesday, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, Resident … Read more
Ondo, 13 other states want Supreme Court declare EFCC illegal …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On October 22, the Supreme Court will hold a hearing in response to a lawsuit brought by sixteen state governments challenging the legality of the statutes creating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other bodies. The date was … Read more