Tag Archives: Edo State
Ewuare II Crowned 40th Oba Of Benin
The ancient city of Benin City, capital of Edo state took the centre stage on Thursday, when the high and mighty in the Nigeria, converged in the city for a double celebration, namely, the birthday and the coronation of the
#EdoDecides: APC Candidate Wins Edo Governorship Election
Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party candidate in the gubernatorial election in Edo State, has won the contest in the two-way race with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winning most of the votes. Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the PDP
#EdoDecides: PDP Rejects Collation Results Ahead of INEC Pronouncements | APC Reacts
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on Wednesday, ahead of the announcement of the outcome. The party rejected the results in a press conference addressed by its Chairman in the state, Mr Dan Orbih, onThursday in Benin. The
How Igbinedion Connived with Ize-Iyamu to Divert N4bn Loan – Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the former Governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Igbinedion of diverting N4 billion bank loan in connivance with then Secretary to the State Government and PDP gubernatorial candidate, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu. In
Endorsement of Ize-Iyamu tears Benin Palace Chiefs Apart
Some chiefs in the palace of the Oba of Benin have disagreed over the endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, for the September 28 governorship election. A group of the chiefs belonging to the Egha Evbo’ Nore
BREAKING: Edo Election to Hold As Scheduled – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the Edo State governorship election will hold as scheduled. The National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a press briefing at the state headquarters of the commission. Details later…
Anxiety as APC, PDP Governors Storm Benin in Battle for Edo State
Palpable tension engulfed Benin City monday as leaders and governors of the nation’s two main political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), prepared to storm the Edo State capital today for the final campaigns
Edo PDP Candidate, Ize-Iyamu, Still Under Probe –EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, is still under investigation for his alleged role in the disbursement of N23bn campaign funds, which emanated from
Local Govt Worker Slumps and Dies During Protest over Non-Payment of Salaries in Edo
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday during the protest by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Edo state chapter. One of the protesters, Peter Ayewoh, from Esan North-East local government council slumped and died as they were protesting
PDP’s Edo Gov Candidate, Ize-iyamu, Loses Campaign Director to APC
Mallam Balarable Saidu, the campaign Director of the governorship candidate of Edo state People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-iyamu has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saidu led hundreds of supporters of the PDP to decamp to APC
