Members of the dissolved Edo State Civil Service Commission have filed a lawsuit with the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), contesting their removal from office, which they argue is unconstitutional. They are seeking reinstatement and demanding damages amounting to N250 million in compensation for what […]
Politics
Edo State’s governorship election tribunal witnessed intense proceedings on Thursday as three witnesses testified, including Victor Eseigbe, a politician from Akoko Edo Local Government Area. Eseigbe, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the election was marred by irregularities. Led by petitioners’ counsel Ken Mozia, SAN, Eseigbe identified and […]
On Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed a tense exchange as two lawyers entered appearances on behalf of the Edo House of Assembly in a contempt charge against Godwin Omobayo, the former deputy governor of Edo State. The proceedings commenced before Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the […]
The ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated dramatically on Wednesday when a group of suspected thugs stormed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, interrupting the 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The PDP has been grappling with a leadership dispute, primarily between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Udey-Okoye, […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has publicly dismissed rumors suggesting a conflict with Governor Monday Okpebholo, labeling such speculation as unfounded and stemming from the actions of mischief-makers. Idahosa made these remarks during a meeting with members and executives of the Edo Parliament of Nigeria at the Government House […]
The Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal, convened in Abuja, expressed dissatisfaction with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for their failure to produce witnesses during a scheduled hearing. The tribunal had set aside the day to address the PDP’s petition, which seeks to overturn the results […]
In a significant development arising from the recent Edo State governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed a defamation lawsuit amounting to ₦500 million against Jarret Tenebe, the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. The case has […]
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published an alarming report on Monday, shedding light on alleged irregularities surrounding the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The investigation suggests that the election may have been manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. In the […]
Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa, a former presidential aspirant for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed strong discontent regarding the performance of lawmakers across Nigeria’s legislative bodies, claiming they have significantly failed the citizens they represent. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Tafawa-Balewa, who […]
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially announced its move from Benin City to Abuja, effective Monday. This decision was communicated through a notice issued by the tribunal’s secretary, Mua’azu Bagudu, on Friday. In the statement, Bagudu informed all parties involved in the ongoing election petitions that the tribunal […]