The days, weeks and months ahead may witness further clashes, and severer bloodletting between alleged political thugs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, over petitions filed by dissatisfied seven… Edo guber petitions: Thuggery may ‘replace’ evidence at tribunal – By Ehichioya … Read more
Edo 2024: PDP, APC battle over alleged attempts to ‘doctor’ poll materials – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> It’s rare for an election loser in Nigeria to move apace to lodge a petition at the tribunal for a retrieval of the alleged “stolen mandate” they often claim the people have given … Read more
Edo 2024: Heading to tribunal, Ighodalo dashes Okpebholo’s hope for ‘congratulation’ – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The typical politician shows only one part of their persona when campaigning for elective office. They tell the public that they seek the political position simply – and solely – to render service to … Read more
Edo 2024: Finally, Edo people have spoken with their PVCs – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> As you read this copy, the results, and the winner of Saturday, September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State is known – and declared as such by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) – in one … Read more
Edo 2024: All eyes on INEC, Police amidst PDP, APC bickering – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life settings, said that: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. But that’s … Read more
Edo 2024: Okpebholo ‘can’t talk,’ yet replies critics in fiery speech at rally in Benin City – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In the lead-up to the primaries for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the triple issues of not being a “homeboy,” unable to communicate in Esan language, and speak publicly … Read more
Subversion allegation against Ajaero and NLC’s threat to shutdown Nigeria’s economy – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The August 21, 2024, edition of Vanguard highlighted reactions of local and international civil society, human rights and labour organisations to the Nigeria Police invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe … Read more
Tinubu’s hardship palliatives and Obaseki’s ‘rice hoarding’ scandal – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rice – the most popular Nigerian staple food – has suddenly become an issue, and may contribute to futher scrambling of the campaign of the Edo State chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that’s already reeling from … Read more
Hardship protest: Lawmakers’ salary cut and Kalu’s part-time legislative advocacy – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In an novel move that many Nigerians have hailed as in the right direction – even as they hold that it doesn’t go far enough – members of the House of Representatives have donated half of their … Read more