‘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 Igbinedion administration to Abuja next week in order to begin prosecution. The governor claims that father and son converted properties, funds meant for the people of... Read More

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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 his tenure as governor. Edo State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chris Nehikhare, said at a press briefing on Thursday, that Governor’s Oshiomhole’s action reeks... Read More

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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 governor’s second term. Oshiomhole has reportedly accepted the resignation and it’s expected to take effect from the end of this month. Odion, a member of the Peoples... Read More

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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 financial impropriety and wanton recklessness under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Last week, the MD of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Uche Orji, stated that the $1bn sovereign wealth... Read More

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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 practice of political participation. Basically, it is a frantic attempt by the party to regain back its lost glory. Dokpesi, said on Friday, that while the party... Read More

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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 now responded. In response to Orubebe, calling him an ingrate and a sycophant, the governor said Orubebe is afraid of President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned probe of... Read More

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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 is the new President of the African Development Bank said it was unbecoming of Oshimhole to tag Jonathan’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) as a dismal failure.... Read More

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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 out of a total sum of N162bn it generated. The governor said that those who presided over the affairs of the NPA squandered the N160bn. Oshiomhole... Read More

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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 Bank for the Edo state government. It would be recalled that the unending rift between Buhari and the senate president, Bukola Saraki stalled the loan... Read More

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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 of the so called rift. The development loan, which is in the finals stage of approval requires a country guarantee that, by the country’s laws,... Read More

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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 in the Edo, stated that a recent media publication insinuated that Oyegun “collected gifts from Senator Bukola Saraki before the NASS election, while pretending to be in... Read More

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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 leader, his newly wedded wife has never been a model, even though she is beautiful. At a special thanksgiving mass held at the Immaculate Conception... Read More

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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 Mukhtar Yero of last-minute looting of the state’s treasury. The legislators alleged that there was a plot by the Yero to defraud government of N2.744bn... 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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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 is the capturing of 11 cult members from different parts of Edo state. The state have always been known to be the base for cult... Read More

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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 be found. Ever since the police began investigation into the killing of a former council boss in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state,... Read More

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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 back to the dark days of under development, poverty and unemployment. Oshiomhole who said this at a rally in Uromi, on Wednesday, said “Let me... 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 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 for subtle or guarded statements,- she bares her mind and spills it all, regardless of whose ox is gored or what line is crossed. In... 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 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 by President Goodluck Jonathan. Imasuen, a Bishop of Benin Diocese of the Anglican Communion, denied his involvement on Monday, March 2, in Benin, while reacting... Read More

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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 and after the 2015 general elections. ‎The Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi, gave the warning during a courtesy visit to the state chapter of the... 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 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 Government Area of the state, which he claimed was never executed. Oshiomhole made this known at the inauguration of the 24-kilometre Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe-Imiekuri-Ohu road project in... 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

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 a result of the party’s dedication “to preserve the privileges of the few.” The governor made the utterances while receiving defectors from the PDP to... Read More

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January 29, 2015

Prominent member of President Jonathan’s campaign defects to APC – See who it is

by Iyobosa Omoregie Yet another member of the campaign organisation of President Goodluck Jonathan, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). National President, Goodluck-for-Transformation and state Women Coordinator, Goodluck Campaign Organisation, Chief Evelyn Igbafe, as well as a former member of the House of Representatives and senatorial aspirant... Read More

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January 26, 2015

‘Jonathan has done nothing meaningful’ – Oshiomhole is clearly not impressed

by Iyobosa Omoregie Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says his state won’t vote for President Goodluck Jonathan, in next month’s presidential election, because of a lack of meaningful impact in the state by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Oshiomhole, the president failed to fulfil his promise to contribute to... Read More

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

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

Osiomhole’s information commissioner resigns

Oshiomhole returns with fresh allegations and a word for the media

How PDP plans to attract the younger generation

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

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

N160bn went missing in NPA in a year – Oshiomhole

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

Buhari/Saraki issue stalls World Bank loan

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

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

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

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

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

IGP helps apprehend cultists in Edo State

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oshiomhole accuses FG of N800million fraud

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

Oshiomhole’s commissioner dumps APC for PDP

PDP steals N100 on every litre of kerosene – Oshiomhole alleges

Prominent member of President Jonathan’s campaign defects to APC – See who it is

‘Jonathan has done nothing meaningful’ – Oshiomhole is clearly not impressed

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