Category: Politics
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UK-based Edo social critic Albert Obazee was reportedly slapped during a live broadcast in Manchester, United Kingdom, in a shocking incident that has since gone viral on social media. New details have emerged revealing that the attack may have been premeditated, as a WhatsApp voice note from the assailant surfaced, showing threats against Obazee a…
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UK-based Edo social critic Albert Obazee made headlines recently after a shocking moment during a live broadcast when he appeared to be slapped. The incident, which occurred while he was livestreaming to his followers, has since gone viral on social media, prompting widespread discussion about the activist and his political work. The Incident During Livestream…
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Ordinarily, I would not respond to every political commentary, particularly when it comes from individuals whose positions are already well known to the public. However, when statements are released in a manner that may mislead our people or distort recent history, it becomes necessary to provide clarity, not to trade words, but to ensure that…
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The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has issued a blistering response to a recent publication by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain of pushing a self-serving political narrative. In a detailed rejoinder on Monday, Aziegbemi argued that Ize-Iyamu’s commentary had little to do with defending…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on the Muslim community in the state to unite behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made this appeal during a special interactive session with Islamic leaders and faithful in Benin City. Speaking at the gathering, Okpebholo said President Tinubu’s administration has…
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The Edo State Government has condemned what it described as a recent wave of misinformation orchestrated by certain political actors determined to distort the achievements of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. The government said statements credited to the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Anthony Aziegbemi, fall squarely within this pattern…
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As Edo State marked Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first year in office, the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDp) exchanged sharp criticism over the administration’s record. At a press briefing on Thursday, Edo PDP Chairman Dr Tony Aziegbemi described the past year as “a year of wasted opportunity, policy paralysis, and institutional regression.” He…
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The Edo State Government has revealed that more than 300 suspected cult leaders have been arrested across the state in the past year under the ongoing crackdown on criminal activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Noah Idemudia, Coordinator of the Edo State Special Security Squad, who noted that several buildings…
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A fresh wave of controversy has hit Edo State as the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki demanded that the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, sign a letter ceding authority and power to him. Afegbua made this shocking revelation while speaking…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo’s claim that the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project was executed without transparency is false, former governor Godwin Obaseki’s aide, Cruose Osagie, has said. Osagie explained that “everything” concerning MOWAA and its relationship with the state government was clearly spelt out. “We read with total disbelief and disappointment the comments credited…