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 […]
Politics
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 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has announced plans to investigate two high-profile projects initiated during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The projects under scrutiny are the Radisson Blu Hotel development and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA), both of which have drawn public interest due […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State officially swore in 20 newly confirmed commissioners on October 14, 2025, marking a significant expansion of his cabinet and igniting speculation about a potential reshuffle within the State Executive Council. The ceremony followed months of nominations and screenings by the Edo State House of […]
With the recent endorsement by Nigeria’s National Council of State, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) has emerged as the nominee to lead the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As the country anticipates a new era in electoral leadership, here are ten key insights into the life and career of the […]
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has taken a dramatic turn as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, elected a new state executive committee led by Nosa Ogieva. The election, organized under the banner of the Legacy […]