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 […]
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Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has voiced strong optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure victory in all local government areas during the upcoming council elections scheduled for July 11. Idahosa made this declaration while addressing party leaders, faithful, and supporters at the official flag-off […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has urgently called on security agencies to investigate allegations that the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, issued a death threat to a Facebook user. The alleged threat was directed at Blessing P Agho, who […]
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 […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, has announced that Governor Monday Okpebholo will formally present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Assembly on Tuesday, December 16. Agbebaku made the disclosure during Monday’s plenary session at the Assembly complex in Benin City, urging lawmakers to […]
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 […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led state government are at odds following the Edo State Assembly’s approval of a N100 billion loan request by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The House of Assembly approved the loan on Tuesday, stating it was intended […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has vehemently refuted accusations from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, alleging PDP involvement in the state’s escalating insecurity crisis. The PDP characterizes these accusations as a calculated attempt to deflect blame and target the opposition. PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a […]
A significant realignment has occurred in the Edo State House of Assembly as four lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II), Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West), and Sunday Ojezele […]
Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Edo Osahon, has accused leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating a clandestine effort to sway the tribunal’s decision. Osahon alleges that the PDP attempted […]