Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Captain Hosa Okunbo, has called on Edo State’s sons and daughters at home and the Diaspora, to cooperate with Governor Godwin Obaseki to build a vibrant democracy and economy.

A man has been arrested in northern India after slashing his pregnant wife’s stomach with a sickle, leaving her critically ill and causing the death of their unborn baby boy, police and her relatives said. The woman was in intensive care in a hospital in the capital, New Delhi, said police in Budaun district in […]

By Rasheed Sobowale Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, in his press briefing after being presented the certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), extended a hand of fellowship to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the former chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomhole. In his address, Obaseki said; “on a […]

…as Appeal Court President sets-up panel By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Court of Appeal President, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has established a Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Secretariat in Edo State. Justice Dongban-Mensem equally constituted a three-member panel of Justices to entertain petitions by parties and candidates that are aggrieved with the outcome of the governorship […]

By Gabriel Enogholase Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his deputy Philip Shaibu have been presented a certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Receiving the document as governor-elect in the September 19 governorship election at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City, Obaseki commended President […]

APC congratulates Obaseki, says it’s victory for democracy How 2023 permutations ruined party’s chance Buhari, Buni, Ganduje meet in Aso Rock APC was going to win, I don’t know what happened, says El-Rufai How Oshiomhole, Tinubu cost APC, Ize-Iyamu dearly ― Ojo Party leaders to meet this week 70 CSOs laud INEC, Police over conduct of […]

The supporters of Governor  Godwin Obaseki of the Edo State, on Monday, took their victory dance to the streets of Benin City, the state capital, and other parts of the state to celebrate their victory in the September 19 governorship election.

A social commentator and businessman, Tajudeen Osagie, has commended the people of Edo State for a peaceful election, devoid of violence.

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on his re-election as governor of the state last Saturday. Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party and Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni in a statement issued in Damaturu described the election as a victory for […]

Edo State Deputy Governor and deputy governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has commended voters for turning out en masse to reelect him and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki in Saturday’s governorship election in the state, with a vow to fulfill all promises made during the electioneering campaign. Shaibu while receiving members of the Edo […]

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has said respect for President Muhammadu Buhari was the only reason the party is still intact, warning that there could be an imminent implosion in the party if the leadership failed to address some issues.

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Solomon Agwanana, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Hon Philip Shuaibu, party leaders and members in Edo and the South-South over the party victory in last Saturday gubernatorial poll in Edo State. Agwanana said the victory of Obaseki signified […]

…Buhari, Atiku, Bode George, governors, others hail Obaseki …It was a contest between Edo people and Oshiomhole — Owie …Poll massively rigged, we’ll decide on next step —APC …I’m studying situation, ‘ll meet with my party for action, says Ize-Iyamu By Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Gabriel Enogholease, Festus Ahon, Ozioruva Aliu, Johnbosco Agbakwuru,  Dirisu Yakubu, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja One of the election observers of the just concluded Edo Governorship Election held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, Yiaga Africa, Sunday, scored the outcome of the election. In a statement with the subject, ‘Process and Results Verification Statement on the 2020 Edo Gubernatorial Election’ signed by Yiaga Africa WTV Working […]

By Rasheed Sobowale Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has described the victory of Godwin Obaseki in the just concluded gubernatorial election as the end of godfatherism in Edo State. Governor Wike who doubled as the PDP’s chairman, Edo Campaign Council, said; “Governor Obaseki volunteering to be used to fight for the interest of Edo […]