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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Who is afraid of Buhari? Nation Buhari speaks about…

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President Jonathan flags off first phase of the $1billion Azura-Edo Power Plant

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has flagged-off the first phase of the $1billion Azura-Edo Power Plant. The power plant, which is the first fully privately financed Independent Power Plant (IPP)…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Ngilari swears-in new acting CJ, 2 Edo lawmakers arraigned for assault, PDP panel says it can’t be compromised, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 10, 2014.   Governor Bala Ngillari of Adamawa State on Friday swore-in Justice Ishaya Banu as the new Acting Chief Judge of…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Oshiomhole says Ikimi can’t help PDP in Edo, Youth groups support Buhari, and more

We deliver your news brief for Monday, 29 September, 2014.   The Peoples Democratic Party’s leaders in Edo on Monday said that President Goodluck Jonathan’s credibility gave him party’s endorsement…

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@PDPNigeria is the only party ready to lead – Goodluck Jonathan

by Iyobosa Omorogie President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Benin said the country had reduced its poverty rate by 50 per cent. Jonathan said this while speaking at the South…

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In the beginning, God created Adam and… | Basketmouth wants you to fill in the Gap (LOOK)

by S'ola Filani Comedian Basket Mouth is sure keeping his fans entertained on Instagram this Thursday morning. The comedy king, posted a photo of himself and the  Governor of Edo…

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Okay! These are the billions Oshiomole is presenting as Edo state budget

by Iyobosa Omorogie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has presented the state’s 2015 budget to the state House of Assembly for approval. According to the state governor, the budget, tagged…

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Oshiomhole received the right dose of lashes from his mother

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole has attributed his prowess in leading a state to his mother, Alhaja Aishetu Oshiomhole; stating that whatever he is today is…

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Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole, is set to join the All Progressives Congress's (APC) presidential ticket race. Already vying for the ticket are former Vice-President, Atiku…

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This is how the PDP plans to re-elect Goodluck Jonathan as President

by Tony Tamuno The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region has said it plans to deliver the zone 100 per cent to President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015…

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Sanusi resumes royal duties, rules Kano from Govt. House

by Akan Ido The crisis following the selection of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano is yet to abate as the newly crowned royal is yet to relocate to…

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Delegates abandon Confab for the wedding of Jonathan’s daughter, WAEC says exam cheats will pay N200,000 fine & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo WAEC: Exam cheats to pay N200,000 fine A bill which seeks for stiffer penalties against examination malpractices passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. The…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola endorses Oshiomhole for president in 2015

by Oke Efagene The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday said that his Edo State counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole, is a formidable presidential candidate and he would vote for him,…

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Terrible: KAI official assaults trader in Edo (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Edo state has been in the news a lot lately, particularly involving the governor of the the state, Adams Oshiomhole. In November, social media was abuzz after…

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Meet the plantain chips seller who got Oshiomhole’s N1million largesse (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has shown constant benevolence towards less privileged residents of his state. The governor recently gave a widow N2 million and awarded her…

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Go and Cash: Oshiomhole gives young plantain chips hawker N1million gift

by Oge Okonkwo It seems the 'Go and Die' widow hasn't been the only one smiling to the bank as a result of the benevolence of Edo state governor ,…

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Gov. Oshiomhole involved in auto accident in Edo, survives

by Isi Esene Governor Adams Oshiomhole earlier on Saturday survived a motor accident while returning to Benin City, the capital of Edo State from Iyamho Village. The accident was said…

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Stella Oduah, Adams Oshiomhole, Doyin Okupe & 7 more people who should have resigned in 2013

by Wilfred Okiche Here is a cool story. In November, a supermarket roof collapsed in Latvia, killing 54 people. The response was swift. The prime minister Valdis Dombrovskis announced his…

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“Come, sit on my laps and I will show you…”: See the Top 10 Worst Quotes of 2013

by Wilfred Okiche We love our public figures. But every once in a while, they cannot resist themselves and forget to keep their mouths shut. They mouth off things they…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

by Oke Efagene Former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, who passed away last month was yesterday laid to rest in his home town in Ugbegun, Edo State. To honour Iyayi, the…

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Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters

  ....governor Oshiomhole’s apology, overplayed and self serving as it is is just what we need to remind ourselves that we are after all in a government practiced by the…

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#GoAndDie: N2 million gift does not vindicate Oshiomhole – Edo PDP kicks

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite tempers being cooled after a gift of N2 million and a job given to the now popular Edo widow by the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, the…

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“Yes, Patience Jonathan is my Jesus Christ!” – See the top 7 quotes from 2013

by Ekekeee As always, if you dig deep into any year, you would find quotes that exasperated, tickled, annoyed, frustrated, shocked and delighted us. Thanks to these good guys, we…

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Have you bought your own “#GoAndDie” t-shirt? (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Like, #OgaAtTheTop before it, it appears some entrepreneurial Nigerians have set about taking advantage of the latest cinderella story - the widow insulted by the Edo governor,…

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‘I made the comments in anger’: Oshiomhole apologises over statement to widow

by Oge Okonkwo Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole has apologised  for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour which took place a fortnight…

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Why I have not re-married since I lost my wife – Adams Oshiomhole reveals

by Akan Ido Governor Adams Oshiomhole recently clocked five years as governor of Edo and the landmark occasion was celebrated in style. Oshiomhole talked about his journey so far as…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Oshiomhole signs death penalty law for kidnapping in Edo

by Oge Okonkwo The bill which prescribes death penalty to kidnappers has been signed into law by the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole. Apart from the death penalty, the kidnapping…

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Desperate measures: Cultists, police attend ‘security summit’ in Edo

File photo Against the background of incessant kidnappings and other violent crimes in Edo State, members of various cult groups in the state came together in Benin, weekend, in a…

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“I am tired, I want to go home”: Arik stowaway, Daniel Ohikhena speaks as Edo gov’t sends him to boarding school

The stowaway teenager, Ricky Daniel Ohikhena, who, on August 24, this year hid in a wheel well of an Arik Air craft from Benin to Lagos, has said he did…

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Hauwa Gambo: Why it is (now) difficult to feel sympathy for Suntai (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo No man, or group of people, has the right to punish an entire people simply because he wants to hold on to the trappings of office. We…

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