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Janeth J November 12, 2015

‘I didn’t promise to make everyone happy’ | Oshiomhole to prosecute the Igbinedions

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to prosecute former governor, Lucky Igbinedion and his father, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion. Oshiomhole says he would take the files containing alleged fraud perpetrated during the Lucky…

Janeth J November 5, 2015

Oshiomhole’s probe of Lucky Igbinedion is ‘political witch-hunt’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described Edo State government's proposed probe of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, as political witch-hunting. Igbinedion was accused of making $31million fraudulent withdrawal from the state’s coffers during…

Janeth J October 16, 2015

Osiomhole’s information commissioner resigns

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Edo state, Louis Odion, has resigned from his cabinet. Odion was first appointed by Adams Oshiomhole in 2011 and retained his position for the…

Kolapo Olapoju September 19, 2015

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…

Janeth J September 12, 2015

How PDP plans to attract the younger generation

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party e-Membership Registration Committee, Raymond Dokpesi, said the party is undergoing an all inclusive process of re-branding itself in order to conform with global best…

Janeth J August 26, 2015

Oshiomhole replies Orubebe, calls him a ‘clown and noisemaker’

A back and forth has officially began between the Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole and former Minister of the Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe. Orubebe threw the first blow and Oshiomhole has…

Janeth J August 19, 2015

Adesina criticizes Oshiomhole for calling GEJ’s agricultural programme a “scam”

Immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, has criticized Edo State Governor, Adams Oshimhole, for calling the Agricultural Programme of former president Goodluck Jonathan as a scam. Adesina, who…

Kolapo Olapoju August 19, 2015

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…

Janeth J August 4, 2015

Buhari backs down, writes Saraki to request $75m loan for Edo

‎President Muhammadu Buhari has finally decided to put the interest of the nation before his grievances. He has written to Senate seeking approval for a $75 million loan from the World…

Janeth J August 1, 2015

Buhari/Saraki issue stalls World Bank loan

The unending rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is causing some major challenges as a World Bank loan sought by Edo state has been stalled because…

Kolapo Olapoju June 24, 2015

Oyegun did not collect bribe from Saraki – APC springs to its Chairman’s defence

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has defended National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, on the supposed allegation that he was induced by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The APC…

Kolapo Olapoju May 18, 2015

Oshiomhole: My wife is not a model… but she’s a model in my heart

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says his wife, Iara Fortes, is not a model, however, she is a model in his heart. According to the former Labour…

Janeth J May 15, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Kaduna APC assembly members accuse Yero of looting, PDP wants Buhari to be like Nelson Mandela, and more

Thirteen days to the end of the Peoples Democratic Party administration in Kaduna State, the All Progressives Congress caucus in the Kaduna State House of Assembly has accused outgoing Governor…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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,…

Janeth J May 14, 2015

IGP helps apprehend cultists in Edo State

by Ranti Joseph According to reports, police have been working to keep the society safe unlike what it used to be in the past. Recent hurdle conquered by the police…

Kolapo Olapoju April 21, 2015

“Forget Ondo, another disease has killed 30 in Delta” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Rivers PDP Chairman is not on the run but can't be found. Felix Obuah says he is not running from the police, yet he's nowhere to…

Janeth J April 9, 2015

They will bring money to share, but don’t be confused again | Oshiomhole takes a swipe at PDP

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole has urged the people of the state not to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in order not to go…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju March 18, 2015

My husband is our messiah || 7 fresh quotes from peaceful Patience

by Kolapo Olapoju It is gradually becoming a daily affair, and from the look of things, she's not losing steam just yet. Wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, is not one…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju March 3, 2015

They didn’t give me any money || Edo CAN Chairman speaks on N7billion bribery allegation

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Edo state Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria, Bishop Peter Imasuen, has distanced himself from the N7billion bribe allegedly paid CAN at the national level…

Janeth J February 25, 2015

Don’t let politicians use you for election violence – Edo CP warns youth

by Ranti Joseph The Police in Edo State on Wednesday warned youth in the state to resist calls by politicians to serve as instruments of violence before, during…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Janeth J February 16, 2015

Oshiomhole accuses FG of N800million fraud

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole on Monday has accused the Federal Government of allegedly spending N800 million for a water project in Okpella, Etsako East Local…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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,…

Kolapo Olapoju January 29, 2015

PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges

by Iyobosa Omoregie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, of oppressing Nigerians. Oshiomhole said Nigerians have continued to suffer under the 16-year leadership of the PDP as…