Category: Politics
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“Let Us Stop Rigging Elections and Arming Thugs” — Senator Adams Oshiomhole Speaks Out Former Edo State Governor and current Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has issued a strong warning to political actors across Nigeria, urging them to end election rigging and cease the practice of arming thugs to manipulate democratic outcomes. Speaking at a recent political…
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The Edo State High Court has issued a landmark judgment barring the installation of any Eze Ndigbo or parallel traditional ruler within Edo State. The ruling, delivered in Benin City, has reaffirmed the authority of the state’s indigenous traditional institutions and their exclusive right to regulate cultural leadership within their jurisdiction. The case, which has…
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The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has donated a nine-classroom block to Oza Comprehensive High School, Ojah, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. According to NAN, Oshiomhole inaugurated the multi-million-naira project on Tuesday. Speaking during the event, the former Edo governor said the gesture fulfilled a campaign promise he made…
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The Edo State government has dismissed criticisms trailing Governor Monday Okpebholo’s directive to members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to wear President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap, describing the controversy as unnecessary and misplaced. It even noted that wearing Asiwaju’s cap will even create more work for tailors. Governor Okpebholo had, during last week’s Executive…
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Tension is rising in Edo North as market women have taken to the streets, crying out over alleged oppression by the newly appointed Iyaloja, Madam Iyeki. According to reports, Madam Iyeki, backed by thugs, has been terrorizing traders in Afuze and nearby markets — forcefully collecting revenue and harassing women who refuse to comply. The…
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Edo State Government said it has concluded plans to investigate the immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki by sending a letter to the State House of Assembly. It was gathered that the letter dated October 8, 2025, was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor. The letter titled, “Investigation…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — There was tension in parts of Abuja today as security operatives reportedly fired tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to multiple eyewitness videos circulating online, protesters carrying placards and chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now!” gathered…
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BENIN CITY — The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has joined media colleagues and the public in mourning the death of veteran journalist, Mr. Austin Adibe Emenyonu, who passed away on Friday night. In a heartfelt condolence message, Speaker Agbebaku said the news of Mr. Emenyonu’s passing…
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BENIN CITY – The newly inaugurated Edo State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Dr. Felix Akhabue, has pledged his full support for Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, describing it as a visionary roadmap for sustainable development and improved quality of life across the state. Dr. Akhabue made the remarks when he officially assumed office at…
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A Fresh Storm in Edo Politics Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has broken his silence following circulating claims referring to him as “Oghionba,” a Benin term meaning enemy of the Palace. In a video shared online (credit: @ctnaija), Obaseki addressed the controversy with calm composure, urging Edo people both at home and in the…