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Gov. Oshiomhole says everybody is tired of PDP
by Iyobosa Omoregie According to Adams Oshiomhole, the Governor of Edo state, the Peoples Democratic Party has run out of lies. Oshiomhole says since the ruling party has failed in…
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Incest: Man sleeps with daughters, impregnates one, defiles the other
by Iyobosa Omoregie A man has been arrested in Edo state for allegedly defiling his 9-year-old daughter. The 55-year-old man, Osaro, who was arrested by officers of the Edo State Police Command,…
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We hear Tom Ikimi is trying to go back to the APC
by Kolapo Olapoju It is rather rare in saner climes to see politicians of different ideologies defecting from one party to another, but where party ideologies are hardly defined…
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Election fallout in Edo as SSG walks out of government
by Iyobosa Omorogie Prof. Julius Ihonvbere has resigned his position as Secretary to the Edo State Government. His resignation comes following his defeat at the Edo North senatorial primary election…
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Terrible: Man rapes 11-year-old girl with Down Syndrome
by Iyobosa Omoregie In a pathetic case of child-rape, a 27-year-old man has reportedly defiled an 11-year-old girl, who has the 'Down Syndrome' disease. The man, Austin Okonkwo, has been remanded…
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Psychiatric hospital fires four over “lawlessness”
by Iyobosa Omoregie The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, has fired four members of staff, one of whom is a medical doctor, for insubordination. The affected workers are Dr. Ambrose…
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Edo state workers protest against Adams Oshiomhole in black attires
by Iyobosa Omoregie In a bid to fight for the non-payment of five months in outstanding salaries and poor conditions of service, about 100 Edo state workers calling themselves the Coalition…
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Teacher gets life sentence for raping 11-year-old pupil
by Iyobosa Omorogie A 35-year-old teacher, Bright Asiruwa, has been handed down a life imprisonment sentence by the High Court sitting in Benin City for defiling an 11-year-old pupil. Asiruwa…
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War in Edo state | Armed thugs invade lawmakers quarters, destroy cars
by Iyobosa Omorogie The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly got worse on Saturday as armed men invaded the legislators’ quarters and destroyed 36 cars belonging to members of the…
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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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Terrible: Another church building collapses in Edo (PHOTO)
by Akan Ido Another church has reportedly collapsed in Edo State with no casualties recorded. The building which belongs to the Liberty Power Bible Church Incorporated, collapsed around 1:30 pm after…
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“Ridiculous boast” – This is how @APCNigeria described GEJ’s plan to capture Edo and Rivers states
by Azubuike Azikiwe The All Progressives Congress, APC, says President Goodluck Jonathan is oblivious of reality, following his statement that the Peoples Democratic Party will win back Rivers and Edo…
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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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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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Man kills children of neighbour over chameleon meat
by Iyobosa Omorogie Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Udeh, a couple living in Benin, have called on the government to bring justice on their neighbours who allegedly killed their children. On…
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Please vote for me! Politician goes on his knees during campaign [LOOK, READ]
by Kolapo Olapoju These are really desperate times indeed! A photograph of a House of Reps member, Samson Osagie, has gone viral. In the picture, the politician is kneeling down…
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He needs your help: This 3-year-old boy was born without genitals (Viewer Discretion)
by David Cyril Charity Atoe is the mother of Timothy, a 3-year-old boy who was born without genitals at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, and whose…
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Another one! Igbinedion’s daughter to contest for House of Representatives [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Omosede Igbinedion, one of the daughters of Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, has declared her intention to contest for a seat in the federal house of representatives. The trained…
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‘Edo state actually owes me money’ – Ex-governor, Lucky Igbinedion claims
by S'ola Filani Former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion, 57, has revealed how he had to borrow money from his father, Gabriel Igbinedion and PDP chieftain, Tony Anenih, to…
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Joe Igbokwe: The APC is not the new PDP
by Joe Igbokwe Those presently flooding into APC will come in to learn that greatness never comes by accident. The new APC supporters will find out that every great thing…
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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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YNaija Editorial: Let us be clear, we totally – unequivocally – stand against the anti-gay law
We have to wonder when it became our culture imperative to marginalise, to victimise, to hate. To witch-hunt a particular section of the otherwise law-abiding population. This one came upon…
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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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“Benin pikins should start hawking around Govt house” – Top 10 reactions to Oshiomhole’s N1 million gift (TWEETS)
by 'Jola Sotubo Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo was recently in the news for telling a widow to "Go and Die". The governor, however "made amends" for his act by…
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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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Friends engage in bloody fight over girlfriend in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo Two friends, Saheed Hamza and Christopher Ugbeni engaged each other in a bloody street fight over a girl at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Christopher Ugbeni was said to have accused…
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Awful: How Edo housewife was found hanging nude in her room
by Oge Okonkwo Terrible news. The Edo state Police Command are currently trying to investigate the cause of the death of a 30-year-old woman, Margaret Atogwe, who was found hanging in…
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Mercy Johnson donates materials to 5000 widows (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson is giving back to the community in the little way she can. The actress, through her Mercy Johnson Okojie’s Foundation donated materials such as…
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“I decided to enjoy her by having sex with her” – Man impregnates his own daughter 3 times
by 'Jola Sotubo A man in Edo has been arrested by police in the state after reports that he had been engaging in sexual intercourse with is own daughter. Augustine…
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Opinion: ‘Go and Die’ widow – Has success finally ruined Adams Oshiomhole?
by Onyeagolu Tochukwu Therefore, I challenge Gov. Oshiomhole to go beyond the mere simplism of using palliative measures in tackling the problems of his people and look for more…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy