The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and its accredited member organisations says the just-concluded Edo governorship election did not meet the requirements of a credible election. The observers said this on Monday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on their observations…
The Peoples Democratic Party has officially rejected the Edo State Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. During a press conference in Abuja, PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum on Monday called on concerned Nigerians to support…
…Says Edo is back to the progressive fold where it rightly belongs Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on a hard fought but well deserved victory recorded in Saturday’s governorship election in…
By Elvis Omoregie, Benin The streets of Edo State are buzzing with anticipation as the much-awaited governorship elections finally arrive. From Benin City to rural areas in Esan, Etsako, Akoko-Edo and Orhionmwon where conversations are dominated by the political future…
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the transportation of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship election in Edo. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director…
Edo State gubernatorial candidate on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, alias AI, has unveiled his strategic vision and insights on driving sustainable development and progress in the state. A fund-raising dinner, organised by Corporate Nigeria for AI,…
The Nigerian Football Premier League (NPFL) has rescheduled the Day 3 Match of the league between Bendel Insurance FC of Benin and Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan to Oct 2. The announcement is contained in a letter addressed to the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a formidable challenge in the forthcoming 21st of September Edo State governorship election, with the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, playing a pivotal role in its effectiveness. The stakes are high, as the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that…
