Category: Politics
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The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, has stated that the behaviour of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy. News earlier reported that a heated confrontation broke out on Tuesday in Abuja after soldiers prevented Wike and his entourage from accessing a parcel of…
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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday continued his one-year anniversary tour of key infrastructure projects across the state, especially in Southern Senatorial District. The inspection drew jubilant crowds and widespread celebration, as residents thronged the streets to hail what many described as a new dawn of purposeful leadership and development. From the newly renovated Army…
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The Chairman of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Osaro Osa Eribo, said the council has embarked on the rehabilitation and renovation of primary schools within the locality to boost the quality of education. The project, which includes the rehabilitation of a block of classrooms and staff offices, is part of the Council’s…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed shock over the visit of some European diplomats to the state for activities linked to the Museum of West African Art MOWAA, saying his administration was neither informed nor involved in the arrangements. The governor made the disclosure when he received a delegation of European diplomats led…
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Edo politics has never lacked drama, charisma and bold personalities. From fiery speeches to viral social-media moments, the political landscape in Edo State continues to feel like the stage for celebrity-style showdowns — and the stars are our politicians. Below, we profile the top 10 most talked-about Edo politicians right now, whose names dominate headlines,…
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The opening of a contested museum in Nigeria, meant to display West African art, has been postponed after protesters disrupted a private visit on Sunday, officials said. The Museum of West African Arts, MOWAA, had been due to officially open on Tuesday, but this will now be postponed indefinitely, officials said. MOWAA was launched five…
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The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, has announced that the state government has approved N1bn in soft loans for market women to strengthen their businesses and improve livelihoods. Abdallah made this known on Saturday during a press conference in Benin City, where she highlighted the key achievements of the…
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When you think of Nigerian politics, few names ignite as much energy and emotion as Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole. The former Edo State Governor and ex–National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a man who rose from the grassroots — a street fighter turned political strategist, a labor leader who spoke truth to power,…
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Members of the Eragbhe family kindred of Ogbona in Etsako Central Local Government Area have appealed to Edo State Gov. Sen. Monday Okpebholo to wade into the Ogbona kingship tussle in the community. They appealed at a press briefing held at the palace of the Okpe-Ukpi of Ogbona, HRH Edward Okhumode Umole, in Etsako Central…
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Former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has denied leaving a debt of N600 billion, urging the Monday Okpehbolo-led administration to verify the information with the Debt Management Office (DMO). The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, had, on Monday in Benin, claimed that the immediate past administration in the state left…