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Oshiomhole to Chief Igbinedion: ‘You must respect my office’

In furtherance of his face-off with the Igbinedion family, the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole has accused the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, of disrespecting his office. According to Oshiomhole,…

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My government will not play ‘rice and garri’ politics – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday, said the people of Edo State will no longer be impressed by the politics of 'rice and garri'. The governor's comments was in reaction to…

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‘My enemies are falling, I’m covered with the Blood of Jesus’ – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole believes there are attempts by some 'enemies of progress' to disrupt ongoing projects in the state. Oshiomhole is hellbent on not abandoning any project after he leaves…

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Opinion: Oshiomhole- the Labour leader is different from the shameless Governor

Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole is a popular name known to the poor and indigent in the country. This is consequent on his popularity when he was President of the Nigerian Labour…

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$2bn arms funds: Why Okonjo-Iweala must not be exempted from prosecution – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has outrightly called for the prosecution of the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over her role in the alleged diversion of funds meant for…

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Opinion: How Oshiomhole went from ‘Comrade Governor’ to ‘Empty Barrel’

Leadership is a grave responsibility. As such, a leader is expected to demonstrate a few fundamental qualities some of which are honesty, integrity and a pursuit of knowledge. While these…

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Opinion: My dear Governor’ Oshiomhole has become the Prince of Jesters

I have read, first with discomfort, and then with something akin to horror, the words that have been attributed to my dear governor, Adams Oshiomhole. I call him 'my dear…

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‘It’s offensive to talk about reducing minimum wage’ – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state says it is offensive for his fellow governors to entertain the thought of reducing workers' minimum wage from N10,000 to N18,000. Oshiomhole said state governors should…

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Why Okonjo-Iweala should be ashamed – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says the former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, should be ashamed of the looting of the nation's treasury during her tenure. Oshiomhole said Okonjo-Iweala's conscience…

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Why Oshiomhole is after me – Okonjo-Iweala

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the immediate former Minister of Finance, has called on the Federal Government to caution Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, over his recent attempt to link her to the alleged…

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Oshiomhole drags Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala into arms procurement scandal

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has questioned the roles of former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former President Goodluck Jonathan, in the disbursement of funds meant for the…

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In the same breath, Oshiomhole took one swipe at Dasuki, another at his fellow governors

Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole is skilled in the art of using one stone to kill two birds- in this case, using a fora to address multiple issues. At a conference…

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Why ‘it makes sense’ for Buhari to be Petroleum Minister – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said President Muhammadu Buhari, is justified in appointing himself as Petroleum Minister. Oshiomhole said so many things had gone wrong with the ministry and…

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‘I called the Igbinedions thieves and they’ve not denied it’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole says he's not afraid of the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and his son, former Governor Lucky Igbinedion. Oshiomhole also reiterated his claim…

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Why I cannot support minimum wage cut – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he doesn't support the position of his fellow governors to reduce the monthly minimum wage being paid to workers. Oshiomhole said as a former…

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Oshiomhole is one of the best Governors in Nigeria – Femi Falana

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has commended the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, for doing a tremendous job in his 7 years at the helm of affairs. Falana stuck his neck out to…

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‘Oshiomhole, the biggest thief that calls everyone a thief’ – Igbinedion

Former governor of Edo state, Lucky Igbinedion, has accused the incumbent governor, Adams Oshiomhole, of mismanaging the Federal Allocations and Internal Generated Revenue of the state, in the last seven years. Igbinedion,…

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Why I’m just probing Igbinedion… after 7 years as Governor – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole says the former PDP-led Federal Government lacked the willingness to fight corruption, hence his inability to probe the administration of former Governor, Lucky Igbinedion, until now.…

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Oshiomhole’s driver arrested in Edo Government House

One of the drivers in the convoy of Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has been arrested. The governor's driver was apprehended on Friday night at the Edo State Government House in…

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How Timipre Sylva held me hostage, hijacked Bayelsa primaries – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has given an account of the events of the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress, in Bayelsa. Oshiomhole, who was selected to oversee…

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Oshiomhole returns with fresh allegations and a word for the media

Edo State Governor, has been described by some as 'Minister of attack, information and EFCC'- all in one. Living up to the hype, Oshiomhole, continues to feed Nigerians with details of…

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Governor Oshiomhole sacks 4 commissioners

Adams Oshiomhole, the governor of Edo State, has sacked 4 commissioners. The termination of the appointment of the commissioners was announced via a statement released on Wednesday by Prince Kassim Afegbua,…

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What Oshiomhole has to say about Buhari’s appointments

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the recent appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari. Oshiomhole believes that the nation is at a point, where the issue of geopolitical…

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Oshiomhole is not done yet, calls Orubebe a ‘shameless illiterate’

Shots fired, rifle recoils, shoot again. This has been the story of Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsdat Orubebe, in the past few…

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“Oshiomhole is an ingrate and a sycophant” – Orubebe

Ex-Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, the man who disgraced himself during the announcement of the presidential election, has labelled Adams Oshiomhole, an ingrate. Orubebe described Oshiomhole, the Governor…

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Jonathan, PDP marginalized the Igbos – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, governor of Edo state, says that the Igbo ethnic group was grossly marginalized by President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party. In an interview with Vanguard, Oshiomhole…

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N160bn went missing in NPA in a year – Oshiomhole

The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged N160bn went missing in the Nigerian Ports Authority in a certain year. Oshiomhole revealed that in the said year, NPA remitted N2bn…

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“We are looking at everything” | Oshiomhole heads probe into Jonathan’s administration

A comprehensive and thorough probe of the administration of the immediate past president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has commenced. The National Economic Council, Ad-hoc Committee on the Management of Excess Crude Account Proceeds…

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“One minister under Jonathan stole as much as $6bn” | Oshiomhole’s alarming allegation

Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that a minister under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, stole nothing less than $6bn from the coffers of the country. Oshiomhole,…

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“No state government has got one naira from the bailout” – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo State says that no state in the country has received any money from the Federal Government as bailout fund. Oshiomhole said this on Saturday, July 25,…

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