The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reported plots by some lawmakers to impeach him. His resignation was confirmed on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who announced the development on Facebook. She stated that further details […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has deployed 500 personnel to Osun State to support security operations for the 2026 Osun governorship election. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Efosa Ogbebor, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. Ogbebor explained that the deployment forms […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has defended his administration’s appointment of 4,000 Special Assistants, saying the move is part of deliberate efforts to take governance and opportunities closer to residents at the grassroots. The governor spoke on Monday during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) members from the 18 […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all contested positions in the Edo State local government elections held on Saturday, securing every chairmanship seat and councillorship position across the state. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) announced the comprehensive results at a news conference on Sunday in […]
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has announced its decision to withdraw from the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, July 11. Mr. Osagiede Osaze, Publicity Secretary of the faction led by Mr. Kennedy Odion, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced that 12 political parties have successfully completed the nomination process ahead of the much-anticipated local government elections scheduled for July 11. The commission also confirmed the publication of the final list of candidates for the polls across the state’s 18 local […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday declined a request from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to alter the minority leadership structure of the legislature, citing failure to comply with established parliamentary procedures. The request emerged following the defection of three lawmakers who were formerly members of the […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in protecting democratic governance, emphasising that despite its shortcomings, it is far better than any form of military dictatorship. The former Governor of Edo State and ex-Nigeria Labour Congress President made the remarks as the guest speaker at […]
A suit challenging the legitimacy and tenure of Lawrence Okah as the Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was dismissed by an Edo State High Court on Friday. The dismissal comes after the claimant, Comrade Curtis Ugbo, filed a notice of discontinuance, signaling a […]
Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a strong warning against “transactional politics” on Thursday as the party formally welcomed serving lawmakers from Edo State into its fold. The event, held in Abuja, was attended by a diverse group of political figures and delegates […]