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…
The Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, has expressed satisfaction with the mock accreditation exercise in Edo State, confirming the commission’s readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible governorship election in the state. “We intended to test…
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Edo has condemned Sunday’s assault on the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Mr Collins Aigbogun. The association, through its state chairman, Mr Newman Ugiagbe, described the act at Illeh…
The Campaign Council of the APC for Edo Governorship Election has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to subject party candidates in the poll to compulsory drug tests. The council made the call in a statement by…
A chilling affidavit has been filed in the High Court of Justice, Edo State, detailing the harrowing experiences of Pastor Mrs. Lizzy Ogbeide, a vocal advocate against human trafficking and female genital mutilation. The affidavit, sworn by Mr. Kingsly Ehiorobo…
