Category: Politics
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In 2015, APC spread this poster all over Nigeria telling Nigerians to vote out President Jonathan because of the Dollar/Naira exchange rate According to APC, the fact that a Dollar was then 216 Naira was an unpardonable sin. APC went to win the elections and have been in power ever since Today, some 10 years…
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BENIN – The minority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Barr. Charity Aiguobarueghian has berated the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) over what he described as systemic exploitation of citizens and impunity in the power sector. Aiguobarueghian, who represents Ovia North-East Constituency I, alleged that communities are being compelled to pay additional…
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The member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents through sustained empowerment initiatives. Speaking during a mega empowerment programme on Saturday held at Ikhueniro, in Uhunmwode local government are of Edo State, Osawaru said the intervention was part of deliberate…
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A public dispute has sparked reactions in Edo State after a woman accused a member of the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, of failing to repay an alleged loan she claims to have provided during his election campaign. In a video circulating online, the woman is seen expressing frustration and emotional distress, alleging that she…
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A former presidential aspirant and Edo State governorship candidate, Patience Ndidi Ofure Key, has criticised remarks attributed to Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, over an alleged promise to “deliver 2.5 million votes” for the President in the 2027 general election. Ofure Key described the comment as undemocratic and disrespectful to the people of Edo, insisting…
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former Edo governorship candidate, Patience Ofure-Key, has advised Governor Monday Okpebholo to prioritise immediate governance and the welfare of the state’s citizens over 2027 electioneering. The 2024 Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate gave the advice in a statement on Thursday in reaction to Mr Okpebholo’s pledge to secure 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in…
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President Bola Tinubu bowed and kissed Queen Camilla’s hand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ3PjNpCTis
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Hon. Paddy Iyamu, Edo State Commissioner for Education and Coordinator of the City Boy Movement in the state speaks with PATRICK OCHOGA on economic reforms, political developments, his alleged ambition for the National Assembly, and ongoing reforms in the education sector As the Edo Coordinator of the City Boy Movement and the state’s Commissioner for…
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The Edo South Women for Good Governance has urged leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress in Oredo Federal Constituency to rally behind Hon. Paddy Iyamu as the party’s preferred candidate for the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, describing him as the most suitable figure to represent the constituency at the…
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The Edo State publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Osa-Ogbegie, has announced his resignation from the party. Osa-Ogbegie in a statement issued on Thursday said the opposition across the country has failed to organise itself despite a structured political alternative that strengthens democracy. Also throwing his support behind the Governor of Edo…