Category: Politics
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across professions in Edo have been urged to join politics to amplify their voices, influence policy decisions, and strengthen inclusive governance structures. Marie Oligbi-Edeko, Edo lawmaker, made the call on Wednesday in Benin at the maiden ‘Convergence of Women in Leadership and Impact Awards’. The event, organised by the League of Women Voters of Nigeria,…
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Edo APC Laments ‘Poor Treatment’ Of State Delegates At National Convention After ‘Promising Tinubu 3.5Million Votes’ The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has openly criticised the poor treatment meted out to delegates from the state during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. Tenebe, speaking with…
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Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Emperor Jarrett Tenebe has lauded the party’s convention that led to the successful return of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the APC. Yilwatda, alongside all the members of the National Working Committee (NWC), was returned unopposed by over 8,000 party delegates in Abuja…
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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