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 […]
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A palpable tension filled the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo North) engaged in a heated exchange over recent amendments to the Senate’s standing rules. The core of the dispute centers around eligibility requirements for presiding and principal officers of the upper […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State is facing a severe leadership crisis, with a faction of the party announcing the suspension of eleven prominent members, including two former governors and two former senators. The move throws the party into deeper turmoil and raises questions about its stability in […]
A prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, has voiced serious concerns over the escalating political tension in Edo State, calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into recent events. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, held in Abuja, Chief […]
Akpabio was said to have upheld the existing law, which allows electronic transmission only after votes are counted and publicly announced at polling units. Instead of “transmission,” the word “transfer” was adopted, in line with the 2022 Act, even though no fresh debate was conducted on the floor. Click Here […]
In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a multitude of opposition politicians defected to the ruling party in a ceremony held Saturday in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West, Edo State. This mass defection is expected to strengthen the APC’s position as the 2027 elections approach. The defections occurred within […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Fred Itua of his duties as Chief Press Secretary (CPS), appointing Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele as his replacement. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on December 4, 2025, and circulated […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to embrace purposeful governance, institutional discipline, and people‑centered development as his administration enters its second year. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the PDP, reviewed […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State appears to be steering through a turbulent factional period as its State Working Committee (SWC) temporarily lifts suspensions for some party members while keeping others in limbo. The developments emerged from a meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid ongoing tensions […]
In a decisive move aimed at revitalizing local governance, the Edo State Government has directed all Heads of Local Government Administration (HoLGAs) across its 18 local councils to proceed on compulsory leave. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin City by Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, Chairman of the Edo State […]