A pro-development group in Benin City, known as the Concerned Edo Citizens, held a press conference on Monday, passionately urging electorates to vote for candidates who prioritize the people’s collective interest in the upcoming elections. During the conference, Solomon Idiogbe, speaking on behalf of the group’s conveners, called on the […]
Politics
Fifteen affiliate unions of the Edo council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have disassociated themselves from the chairman election process that resulted in the appointment of Odion Olaye. In a jointly signed press release issued in Benin on Sunday, these unions labeled the delegate conference of March 7, 2023, […]
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, called on party supporters in Edo State not to be discouraged by the outcome of the presidential election. He urged them to sustain the tempo by voting all the candidates of the party in the Saturday, March 18, state House […]
In the wake of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has lauded the people of Edo for their peaceful and orderly behavior. However, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the election outcome, deeming it unacceptable. Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, relayed the […]
Ahead of tomorrow’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, Akoko-Edo Liaison Officer, Hon Jeffrey Obasanmi has called on security agencies and traditional rulers to find ways of securing the local government. Addressing stakeholders in his office at the council Secretariat yesterday, Obasanmi noted that ‘a secured environment is a peaceful environment […]
In a major operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Comfort Muoneke, a 73-year-old woman, for her alleged possession of 20 Permanent Voter Cards. Her partners in crime, Afekhana Esther and Segun Osaimokhai, were also captured. In a statement released on Sunday via its official Facebook page, […]
Ballot Box Snatched and Officials Chased Away by Suspected Thugs in Edo Election Chaos In a shocking turn of events, suspected political thugs seized ballot boxes and voting materials at Oredo Ward 4 unit 42 on Butcher Street, forcing polling officials to seek refuge in a nearby house on Lagos […]
The Police Commissioner-Elections, CP Ben Okolo, has announced that over 11,000 personnel have been deployed to Edo state for the 2023 General Elections. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the the Governor held a Security Council Meeting with the heads of the security agencies in the State, and afterwards lauded the […]
The Edo state Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Ede Ayuba, on Election Duty, has assured that the police is fully prepared to ensure adequate security in Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly election in the state. AIG Ede Ayuba, gave the assurance while addressing officers during the inter-agencies meeting on Wednesday […]
Over 3,000 members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo North defects to the People Democratic Party (PDP) during a campaign rally held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West LGA of Edo State. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, while receiving the defectors said the challenges […]