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 his bank statement… kinda. YNaija GEJ says Buhari kinda lied. Nation Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president . Nation EFCC requests the company of Edo... Read More

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October 11, 2014

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) in the country is situated in Ihovbor/Orior Odemwende communities of Edo state. Jonathan called on communities around the country who are hosts to several federal, state... Read More

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October 10, 2014

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 the state. Ngillari said the Judiciary arm of government remained the only system that had continued to maintain its integrity as it strives to strengthen... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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 for the second term. The Edo PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, in an interview in Benin, said “nobody is contesting President Jonathan’s second endorsement. “PDP... Read More

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September 28, 2014

@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 South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) political rally in Benin, tagged ‘Unity Mega Rally.’ He said that the PDP, as a party, believed in stomach infrastructure... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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 state, Adams Oshiomhole, asking his fans to complete the caption “In the beginning…. God created Adam and……………” Of course, many of them tried their hands... Read More

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September 24, 2014

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 “Budget of Developmental Consolidation,” which stands at an estimate of N156.551 billion, is aimed at taking the state to the next level. The 2015 budget... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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 as a result of the upbringing he got from his mother. According to Oshiomole, his mother, who he described as a “a strict disciplinarian’’ who... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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 Abubakar; Senator Bukola Saraki; Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha; and former military Head of State, Rtd Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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 general election. The National Vice-Chairman (VC) of the party in South-South, Cairo Ojougboh, stated this on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He... Read More

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June 11, 2014

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 the palace. Sanusi is said to be holding court at the Government House, Kano due to the precarious security situation in the state. Protests had... Read More

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April 3, 2014

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 bill is sought to reform the existing West African Examination Council Act, 2004, to put stricter penalties of paying up to N200,000 for offenders.Read more…. Edo... Read More

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January 8, 2014

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 son a scholarship. He also extended an offer of a government sponsored education to Daniel Ihekhina, a teenager who stowed away on an Arik flight... Read More

December 28, 2013

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 to have occurred at Ewu Village, along the ever busy Benin-Auchi Road around 9:45am today. Ewu is located in Edo Central Senatorial District. Reports say a Peugeot... Read More

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December 23, 2013

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 resignation, taking political responsibility for the accident. His government’s austerity measures made it possible for the supermarket to be built with cheaper, inferior quality materials.... Read More

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December 23, 2013

“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 really should not be saying and depending on the severity of such gaffes, we love them even more for dishing out the soundbites, or pour... Read More

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December 8, 2013

#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 Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, announced plans to immortalize the late activist and writer. The governor made this announcement during the reception held at Ugbegun... Read More

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December 7, 2013

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 people, for the people and of the people. It was the video seen around the world. A comrade-governor on an environmental inspection tour- that he... Read More

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December 7, 2013

#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 state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is unsatisfied. The widow, Joy Ifije, was openly reprimanded by the governor and told to “go and... Read More

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December 6, 2013

“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 didn’t have to dig up our own list this year. Enjoy the hilarity! 1. “My heartfelt congratulations to the British Royal Family on the birth... Read More

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December 6, 2013

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, Adams Oshiomhole and told to “Go and die”. A blogger posted this t-shirt and asks that you grab your copy… … Now!

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November 29, 2013

‘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 ago in Benin. Gov. Oshiomole made the apology on Friday saying he now regretted the comments which has become the subject of discussion on social... Read More

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November 16, 2013

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 Edo governor, the politics of the state, style of administration, the death of his wife, Clara, and more. Read excerpts from the interview below: ... Read More

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October 19, 2013

#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 law of the state also prescribes tht demolition of any premises used by the kidnappers. Some of the suspects paraded by the Edo state Police... Read More

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October 14, 2013

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

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 move they said was to tackle insecurity in the state. However, the cult groups during their summit with the theme Interactive Peace Summit: Strategy for Social Cohesion, which... Read More

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September 12, 2013

“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 not know that he took a risk when he did that, promising not to do it again. “I regret it. I want to go home,... Read More

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August 30, 2013

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 live in a sick nation. One that punishes its own people with the most ham-fisted, hopeless leadership one can find this side of the globe.... Read More

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oshiomhole received the right dose of lashes from his mother

Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

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

Sanusi resumes royal duties, rules Kano from Govt. House

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

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola endorses Oshiomhole for president in 2015

Terrible: KAI official assaults trader in Edo (WATCH)

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

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

Gov. Oshiomhole involved in auto accident in Edo, survives

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

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

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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