Benin City, Nigeria – Tensions escalated yesterday at the premises of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their lawyers were reportedly attacked by individuals alleged to be hired thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The APC has condemned the attack, describing it as a premeditated and violent act aimed at disrupting the tribunal proceedings. According to reports, several APC members and legal representatives suffered injuries after being assaulted with weapons such as battle axes and bottles. Eyewitness accounts…
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PDP Vice Chairman endorses Governor Okpebholo’s Early Achievements
Benin City, Edo State – The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for his remarkable strides within his first month in office. Chief Orbih, speaking as the father of the day at the first anniversary celebration of an online TV platform, expressed confidence in the Governor’s leadership, emphasizing his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State. “You have started well. Our prayer for you is to finish well,” Chief Orbih said. “For…
JUST IN: John Mahama secures Historic Victory in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Election
Accra, Ghana – December 8, 2024: Former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, marking a remarkable political comeback. His main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded defeat on Sunday, ahead of the official results announcement. According to provisional results, Mahama secured 56.39% of the votes (976,644 votes), while Bawumia garnered 42.64% (738,493 votes). In his concession speech, Bawumia congratulated Mahama and acknowledged the NDC’s strong performance in both the…
No Native Doctor, Prophet responsible for my victory- Gov Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has again reiterated his trust in God, revealed that he contested the September 21 governorship election without seeking help from native doctors or prophets. The Governor made this disclosure on Sunday at Winner’s Chapel, Akho in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where he worshipped alongside top members of his administration. “I want to thank God for his wonderful deeds in my life, as no one can accomplish this except Him alone. My life is filled with testimonies, and God has…
Edo APC carpets PDP over criticism on Okpebholo’s administration
The Edo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday carpeted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on its criticisms of the current administration of Sen Monday Okpebholo saying the party lacked today’s governance realities. Addressing a press conference at the party’s state secretariat, the Acting State Chairman of the party, Emperor Jarret Tenebe said landmark projects Okpebholo has embarked upon like the Ramat Park Fly Over which the PDP had criticized was captured in the reviewed budget of 2024 and that the allegation of alleged attack on its…
Those who wrote and announced fake results now crying of rigging- Gov Okpebholo chides PDP
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo at the weekend declared that those who conjured election results and announced same on social media during the governorship election are the same people crying that the polls were rigged Governor Okpebholo was speaking at Esan Central Local Government Council Secretariat, venue of the homecoming reception held in celebration of his victory by the Esan people of Edo Central. According to Governor Okpebholo, “it is sad that criminals are crying today that they lost the election, saying they will continue to lose,…
Edo PDP’s Delusional outburst and its Open Threat To Nigeria’s Judiciary
On Friday, 29th of November, 2024, Osita Chidoka decided to throw his toys around, on behalf of the Peoples’ Democratic Party as bad losers do. In a well-orchestrated plot hatched by the delusional Peoples’ Democratic Party, in connivance with a serial defector featherweight politician from Anambra State, Osita Chidoka, tried to bully and blackmail the judiciary into circumventing the will of Edo people. The shameful display, which was unfortunately aired on a once-respected national television, Channels TV, reeled out numbers purchased from ‘Oluwole market,’ and impetuously concluded that the 21st…
Gov Okpebholo hails Tinubu over remedial works on Ekpoma section of Benin Express Way
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appreciated the developmental efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with regards to the ongoing construction works on the Ekpoma section of the Benin Express Way. Governor Okpebholo who inspected ongoing works on the road alongside the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Teneb, as well as other top government officials, said the level of work done was impressive. The Governor said he was honoured and happy that his party, the APC is bringing good governance and the…
JUST IN : Edo Govt lifts ban on State Security Corps
Edo State Government has lifted the suspension imposed on the Edo State Security Corps in September 2024.The move was to fortify the security architecture of Edo State. The decision made by the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, mark a comprehensive shift in the state’s quest for enhanced safety and security. The suspension, which was initiated by the Inspector General of Police ahead of the September 21 2024 Gubernatorial Election, was based on the constitutional stipulation that election security is the sole responsibility of the Nigeria Police Force, assisted by…
Tinubu felicitates with Atiku Abubakar@78
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the Occasion of his 78th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by Sunday Dare,Special Adviser to the President on Media & Communications, President Tinubu said the former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The President recalled many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the…