The recent governorship election in Edo State, held on September 21, 2024, has sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding allegations of vote-buying and the overall integrity of the electoral process. Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, has voiced strong criticisms of the election, asserting that it was marred by unethical […]
Edo Updates
In a resonant statement issued shortly after the conclusion of the Edo State governorship election, the candidate representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, has publicly contended that his electoral mandate was unjustly appropriated by individuals he accuses of having detrimental intentions for the state. The assertion comes in […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a decisive win in the Edo State governorship election, outpacing his main opponents. Okpebholo garnered 291,667 votes, surpassing Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who secured 247,274 votes. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party trailed behind with […]
In preparation for the upcoming governorship election on September 21, the Edo State Government has officially designated Friday, September 20, as a work-free day. This initiative aims to facilitate workers and voters in making their way to polling locations, ensuring they have ample time to participate in this vital democratic […]
In preparation for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, a massive deployment of 35,000 police officers has arrived in the state to maintain law and order. This extensive deployment of law enforcement personnel underscores the commitment of security agencies to create a conducive atmosphere for the electoral process, thereby […]
The Edo State Government has unveiled EdoCert, a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at transforming the issuance and verification of academic certificates for students throughout the state. Conceived as a crucial component of the wider DiCert digital public infrastructure, EdoCert receives robust backing from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, underscoring […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki has constituted a taskforce to tackle development control and environmental challenges in Edo State, appointing Hon. Matthew Ikhide as chairman. According to Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, the taskforce aims to address pressing environmental and development concerns. “The governor has approved the […]
The Edo State Government has declared an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all educational institutions within the state, a decision attributed to the recent surge in fuel prices. The announcement was made through an official memo by Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, during a […]
Family and well-wishers of late Professor John Ovuezirie Akeraino Idiodi from all around the world will on Monday, September 9, 2024, converge at the Main Auditorium of the University of Benin Ugbowo for an Evening of Tributes for the departed professor of Theoretical Physics. A programme of events released by […]
The Edo State government has confirmed eight suspected cholera cases out of 16 reported incidents, reassuring citizens of its preparedness to tackle the situation. Collaborating with World Health Organization (WHO) officials, the state has placed all affected individuals and their contacts under close surveillance. According to Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, Director […]