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Adams Oshiomhole
July 4, 2015

APC Governors were asked to resolve the NASS crisis and this was the outcome

It was expected that the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, over the sharing of National Assembly positions, would be resolved at the National Executive Committee meeting of Friday, July 3. But we were disappointed because the issue was not the key subject matter during the meeting as the NEC chose not to dwell on it.... Read More
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July 3, 2015

“Private jet owners will begin to sell them very soon” | Oshiomhole makes a prediction

Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has predicted that public officers and politicians would soon start getting rid of their private jets. Oshiomhole said this would soon happen because President Muhammadu Buhari had begun blocking financial leakages in the country’s economy. He made this known on Friday, at a public lecture titled “Labour and the Nigerian Economy:... Read More
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May 15, 2015

“She understands my weaknesses” – Gov. Oshiomhole speaks about his new bride

by Kolapo Olapoju Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, got married today, May 15, to Lara Fortes, in Benin, and he had nothing but sweet and kind words to say about his new bride. While speaking to journalists during the wedding, Oshiomhole, described his wife as “very understanding, caring and loving lady and also thanked his family... Read More
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May 15, 2015

Gov. Oshiomhole’s marriage is trending – Top tweets about Edo Governor’s wedding

by Damilola Jagun The wedding ceremony of Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, to model, Lara Fortes, has sparked off frenzied discussion on Twitter. The ongoing wedding is already trending on #NigerianTwitter, with several conversation, jokes being made out of the affair. Here are the 20 most interesting tweets about Oshiomhole’s wedding:   Mock ke? Oshiomole is... Read More
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April 10, 2015

Akpabio needs a lesson from Oshiomhole on ‘how to allow the opposition use your stadium’

by Azubuike Azikiwe We are certain that- Godswill Akpabio needs a lesson from Adams Oshiomhole on ‘How to allow the opposition party use your stadium’. Just in case you haven’t heard, the Akwa Ibom State Governor has refused the All Progressives Congress the use of Uyo Township Stadium for the hosting of President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari... Read More
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April 2, 2015

We’ve reduced PDP’s 60 year rule prediction to 16 – Oshiomhole tells YNaija

by Kolapo Olapoju Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says that many people did not think it was possible for the All Progressives Congress to win the presidential election as well as the majority of the Senate election. Oshiomhole made the disclosure to YNaija following the announcement of Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect of Nigeria. According... Read More
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March 15, 2015

“Fashola’s skewed accusation, Nigerian troops on a winning streak” – See our Winners and Losers of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree or disagree..   WINNERS 1. Atiku uncharacteristically, embraces fidelity Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is not exactly known for hanging around a political party whenever... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Thanks to Oshiomhole, the First Lady and Buhari’s wife will not clash on Saturday [DETAILS]

by Iyobosa Omoregie Adams Oshiomhole has intervened to settle what could have become a major affront between Patience Jonathan and Aisha Buhari. The pair were somehow, billed to use the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, March 14, for their respective rallies. The APC had applied first and received approval, after which the PDP also applied,... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Nigeria is a hell that should have been like heaven – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Abdusalami pleads for ‘benefit of doubt’ for GEJ Former Head of State, Abdusalami Abubakar, says we should give President Jonathan the benefit of the doubt. Abubakar said Jonathan has promised not to further postpone the elections and as such, should be trusted for now. He said: “As our President, let us... Read More
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February 26, 2015

10 key takeaways from Muhammadu Buhari’s Chatham House speech (READ)

by Isi Esene The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) was at the Chatham House on Thursday morning to discuss Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria’s Transition. The event which was chaired by former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Sir Richard Gozney had many Nigerians in attendance including... Read More
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February 19, 2015

A parcel of land causes rift between Gov. Oshiomhole, Oba of Benin’s son

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, and a member of the Benin royal family, Prince Ekpen Erediuawa, are presently enmeshed in a discord of sorts over a parcel of land. Prince Ekpen Erediauwa resigned his appointment as Executive Director (Government House), after alleging that Oshiomhole harassed and threatened his life over the land... Read More
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February 9, 2015

They can shift elections, but they can’t postpone Christmas – Adams Oshiomhole

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has enjoined eligible voters in the state to be calm over the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday, February 7. While receiving some defectors in Benin on Monday, Oshimhole said the postponement showed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was... Read More
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January 31, 2015

Oshiomhole’s commissioner dumps APC for PDP

by Iyobosa Omoregie One of the commissioners of the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dennis Idahosa, Commissioner for Investment and Public/Private Partnership, on Friday, January 30, defected to the ruling party. Idahosa cross-carpeted to the PDP alongside some leaders of the APC... Read More
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January 29, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Clark says GMB can’t rule a democratic state, Daar blames GMB supporters for rigging poll, Oshiomhole accuses PDP of stealing kerosene money, and more

Ijaw elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, on Thursday said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, is incapable of ruling a democratic state. Clark, who stated this in al statement to the 22 aggrieved former governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa-Ibom State, also urged the politicians... Read More
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January 21, 2015

Opinion: Dear Gov. Fayose, is everything alright?

by Femi Owolabi The [crass] foolishness of Governor Fayose is too much burden on the sensibilities of the sons and daughters of Ekiti. In Ekiti, where I proudly hail from, when somebody’s behavior seems funny, irrational and that would become irredeemable, you pinch or slap the person and ask him, ‘Awe, ihun ai lora e?’... Read More
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January 17, 2015

Why Buhari’s execution of my father doesn’t matter – Ismail Lawal explains in exclusive interview

by Isi Esene After losing his dad at the age of two to a retroactive law put in motion by then military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, Ismail Lawal, son of Ojuolape Lawal (30) – one of the three men executed for drug trafficking in 1985 has thrown his support behind the All Progressives Congress... Read More
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January 9, 2015

Buhari didn’t collapse, he only tripped on his wrapper, says campaign aide

by James Sambo An aide of Muhammadu Buhari says the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress is far from ill. It was rumoured that he may be handicapped by health issues as he campaigns across the South-South region in Nigeria. However, a campaign aide of the erstwhile head of state told Sahara Reporters that... Read More
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December 10, 2014

Election fallout in Edo as SSG walks out of government

by Iyobosa Omorogie Prof. Julius Ihonvbere has resigned his position as Secretary to the Edo State Government. His resignation comes following his defeat at the Edo North senatorial primary election which held on Monday. The ticket went to Francis Alimehena who defeated Ihonvbere by just 16 votes. Ihonvbere who contested the election to fly the... Read More
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November 30, 2014

The latest protest in Ivory Coast reflects the way many ordinary Nigerians feel about their own government

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Thousands of Ivorians marched in Abidjan last Tuesday to protest the government’s ban of the sachets used to bag water, usually called pure water in Nigeria. The government banned the sachets last month to cut down on litter and clean up the environment, but protesters said the move has put many people... Read More
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November 19, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal reconvenes House tomorrow | Senators not keen on emergency rule extension | How I was forced to resign, Tukur laments | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Emergency Rule: Tambuwal reconvenes House. Leadership And here’s why he withdrew from the presidential race. Leadership Ret. Capt. Ewang says Buhari has done many good things. Vanguard Oyegun says APC primaries will have no k-leg.... Read More
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October 30, 2014

Edo state workers protest against Adams Oshiomhole in black attires

by Iyobosa Omoregie In a bid to fight for the non-payment of five months in outstanding salaries and poor conditions of service, about 100 Edo state workers calling themselves the Coalition of Unions of the State-Owned Tertiary Institutions staged a protest against the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday. The  protesters who were mainly  from the... Read More
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October 29, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP has eyes only for GEJ | …Kwankwaso says APC can stop him | Atiku says he’s here to stay | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP has eyes only for GEJ. Leadership …Kwankwaso says APC can stop him. Leadership Jonathan wants no violence though. Leadership As Patience Jonathan interferes in Oyo poltics. Punch Atiku says he ain’t going nowhere. Leadership... Read More
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October 27, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP dissolves Ondo exco, clears road for Mimiko | GEJ wants Amaechi to stop being a rascal | APC’s tired of ‘fake’ Nigerian Presidents | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Buhari is on the march again. Punch Oshiomhole preaches change. Leadership This is what stomach infrastructure looks like. Punch PDP clears road for Mimiko, dissolves Ondo exco. YNaija GEJ wants Amaechi to stop being a rascal.... Read More
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