Category: Politics
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A coalition of political associates, friends, and influential stakeholders across Edo South has presented Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms to Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a leading aspirant for the Edo South senatorial seat. The gesture, widely interpreted as a strong endorsement of his candidacy, underscores growing unity among political actors and grassroots supporters within the district.…
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The Edo State Government has distanced itself from alleged threats by Emmanuel Eghogho, popularly known as Egogo, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, against the participation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections. edo celebs reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s aide, in a viral video on several social media platforms,…
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A trader, Osifo Stanley, has purchased the N100 million presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the party’s ticket. Stanley, who hails from Edo State, is seeking to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the APC presidential primaries. The aspirant completed the purchase of the forms…
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Ahead of the All Progressives Congress’ primaries in May, 2026, what is unfolding in Edo South is more than a political tussle; it is a defining test of leadership. It will reveal whether Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State can rise above external factional pressures and act with strategic clarity. This will show whether past…
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… assures of people-centered representation The political temperature of Igueben, the administrative headquarters of Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State was on a high over the weekend as a renowned businessman and politician, Hon. Charles Ekholowa Enahonna, formally declared his intention to contest for the Edo State House of Assembly seat for the Igueben…
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BENIN CITY: Security operatives in Edo State have intensified the crackdown on kidnapping, raiding a suspected hideout in a forest in Amah community, Etsako West Local Government Area, and arresting two suspects. The operation was carried out by a combined team of the Edo State Special Security Squad, the Edo State Security Corps and the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan West local government area of Edo State has set conditions for the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, before he can join the party. The party insisted on formal processes and reconciliation prior to his participation in party activities. At the end of…
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“If you’re not paying subsidy and you’ve got the money, why are we still borrowing?” — Lamido Sanusi questions federal government’s economic policies and borrowing plans. “If you’re not paying subsidy and you’ve got the money, why are we still borrowing?” — Lamido Sanusi questions federal government’s economic policies and borrowing plans pic.twitter.com/QjGemTVjVJ— TheCable (@thecableng)…
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. Seeks urgent Fed intervention ABUJA – The Senator representing Edo Central, Joseph Ikpea, has called for urgent federal intervention to address what he described as worsening ecological disaster threatening communities across Esan land. Moving a motion on the floor of the Senate titled “Urgent Need for Immediate Federal Intervention to Address Escalating Ecological Degradation…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria’s development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a delegation of Enugu State stakeholders led by Gov. Peter Mbah. The president said successive governments had attempted to finance long-term projects with…