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Mazi Emeka July 19, 2016

Demola Olarewaju: Introducing the #EdoDisciples

By Demola Olarewaju The politics of Nigeria since the First Republic has been characterised by the same kind of political tactics that we witness today – thuggery, empty promises, rhetorics,…

Azeez July 19, 2016

Stepmother, 2 teachers sentenced to death for murder in Edo

A stepmother, Betty Stephen, and two teachers have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Abudu High Court in Edo State, over the murder of a two-year-old girl. The…

Adebayo Emuleomo June 29, 2016

Sheriff’s PDP: Venue of Edo primary election blocked off by police

Police officers have blocked off the entrance to Samuel Ogbemudia stadium road by Akenzua junction, Edo state - venue of the governorship primary of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of Peoples Democratic…

Azubuike Azikwe June 26, 2016

‘Unholy alliance’ with Oshiomhole, ‘association’ with Sheriff | PDP suspends guber aspirant

Defeated governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo state, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has been suspended by the opposition party. Iduoriyekemwen, who lost the primary election to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu,…

Mazi Emeka June 26, 2016

PDP Edo primary: Sheriff, Markafi in battle of supremacy

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, took a new turn as the Ahmed Markafi-led executive of the party overturned the decision of the Ali Modu…

Azubuike Azikwe June 25, 2016

Oshiomhole fires aide who called APC guber candidate ‘unsellable’

The Edo state Executive Director of Poverty Alleviation and Mobilisation, Evelyn Igbafe, has been sacked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Igbafe's termination was announced in a statement released on Friday, by…

Mazi Emeka June 20, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Saraki, Ekweremadu to appear in court tomorrow Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, will on…

Adebayo Emuleomo June 19, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers give ‘last warning’ to Oshiomhole, Ayiri Emami, others

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has once again warned political opportunists and chieftains of the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the guise of defunct militant group, Movement forthe Emancipation of…

Mazi Emeka June 19, 2016

Just In: Godwin Obaseki wins Edo state APC guber primary

Godwin Obaseki has been declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress for the 2016 Edo state governorship election after he polled 1618 votes out of the 2,873 delegates that…

Mazi Emeka June 8, 2016

Panic in Edo over ‘headless body’

Residents of Auchi community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, were on Tuesday, thrown into panic after they found the headless body of man in front of…

YWriter May 24, 2016

Oshiomhole fires commissioner, and his reason doesn’t even ‘try’

by Chi Ibe Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole today fired his commissioner for commerce and industry, Abdul Oroh. His chief press secretary, Peter Okhiria confirmed this, saying the sack was with…

Mazi Emeka May 21, 2016

Economic crisis: ‘This month will be worse than last month’ -Oshiomole

Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Friday,disclosed that the month of April was the worst for monthly allocations that state government receive from the federal government and that this month…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 3, 2016

Edo speaker, deputy speaker impeached

Lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Victor Edoror and Deputy Speaker, Bright Osayande after accusing them of misconduct. The Speaker and his deputy were…

Adebayo Emuleomo April 28, 2016

‘Jonathan gave PDP governors N2bn each’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the former President Goodluck Jonathan of playing favorite with governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party during his administration.…

Mazi Emeka April 8, 2016

How Deeper Life pastor got away after abductors ‘fell asleep’

Strange turn of events led to the escape of a Pastor, Gilbert Akioyamen, from the arms of kidnappers, who abducted him on March 24, 2016, at Ukhun road, Ekpoma, Esan…

Mazi Emeka February 5, 2016

Oshiomhole’s wife, Iara denies filing for ‘divorce’

Iara Oshiomhole, the wife of Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday, denied reports that her marriage may be troubled and that, she had filed for divorce. The governor's wife…

Kolapo Olapoju January 18, 2016

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,…

Janeth J January 16, 2016

Reno Omokri to Oshiomhole: ‘When your name ends with HOLE, you will be afraid of holes’

A former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri has criticised the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole on his comments about former president, Goodluck Jonathan.…

Adebayo Emuleomo January 15, 2016

‘Jonathan is inside the hole he threatened to throw me in’ – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomole, governor of Edo state has revealed that former president Goodluck Jonathan threatened him after he stated his support for Muhammadu Buhari in the heat that led up to…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 21, 2015

White Witches of Nigeria publicly declare support for Buhari

Believe it or not, there is an association of witches in Nigeria. And no, its nothing like Nollywood paints it to be- witches dabble into politics and matters of state…

Kolapo Olapoju December 15, 2015

‘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…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 3, 2015

From Nollywood to state house? Veteran producer, Don Pedro Obaseki wants to succeed Oshiomhole

Veteran Nollywood producer, Don Pedro Osaro Agbonifo Obaseki has declared his intentions to run for the governorship position of Edo state come 2016. Read his letter of intent: Dear Friends, Sisters and…

Adebayo Emuleomo November 24, 2015

Our party is not in power to lament – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomole has called upon the Federal Government to join hands in the fight to kick quackery out of the medical profession. The governor sad this when the Minister…

Kolapo Olapoju November 24, 2015

‘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…

Adebayo Emuleomo November 23, 2015

The circus is complete: Who won the Oshiomhole-Igbinedion marching competition? (See Photos)

Barely a week ago, a group of elderly women in Edo state protested half-naked and half-draped in red attires against, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, in respect to his comments about the…

Janeth J November 16, 2015

“Edo is safe, but Oshiomhole collects N500m monthly security vote” – PDP

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the performance of governor Adams Oshiomhole, as abysmal. The PDP organised a press conference on Monday, to speak…

Janeth J November 15, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju November 15, 2015

‘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,…