Massive deployment of soldiers: As Edo decides on governor today

by Isi Esene There is a massive deployment of armed men in the streets of Edo State in preparation for the governorship poll which takes place today. The military men are stationed in strategic locations in Benin, the state capital, Ekpoma, Uromi, Auchi, and other towns. In Benin, the soldiers, who mounted checkpoints on some... Read More

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June 18, 2012

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For over 12 hours, students and staff members were cowed in fear on their campus located in Okada, Benin City, Edo State as the machete-wielding factions went on a... Read More

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June 17, 2012

Decay, retrogression, desperation: These are a few of Tinubu’s favourite words (about the PDP)

by Lekan Olanrewaju You could be forgiven for forgetting that other states exist in Nigeria besides Edo, what with the constant bickering the Peoples Democratic Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria have engaged in over rulership of the state after the next election. This time it’s former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who... Read More

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June 12, 2012

‘Is it in Edo State that you will defeat ACN?’ – Adams Oshiomole thinks the PDP is ‘funny’

by Lekan Olanrewaju News of political parties in Nigeria throwing barbs at one another is nothing shocking, and apparently the Edo State Governor has no problem with that. Governor Adams Oshiomole in his latest “message” to the People’s Democratic Party expresses how hilarious he finds the notion of the party securing victory in Edo State. Speaking to journalists... Read More

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May 17, 2012

Let the ‘Hunger Games’ begin: Edo State PDP calls for seven days fasting and prayers

by Lekan Olanrewaju Do you believe in the power of fasting and prayers? Well, so does Africa’s largest political party, the PDP. The Edo State chapter of the party has invited residents of the state to embark on a 7-day prayer and fasting session to implore divine intervention to save the state from apparent troublesome occurrences.... Read More

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May 14, 2012

Question Time: “Why do you think blackmail can help you?” – Edo group asks PDP

by Lekan Olanrewaju Political feuds are nothing new in this country, or anywhere in the world for that matter. But we’ll all agree that whenever major parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party, the PDP choose to exchange words, the claws truly come out. A group has once again lashed out at the PDP, with the... Read More

Edo state, Oshiomole, PDP

May 8, 2012

Speak up, please: Oshiomole offers N10 million reward for information on killers of Principal Secretary

by Lekan Olanrewaju Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for justice. The governor had previously given police a 14-day ultimatum to find the culprits responsible for the assassination of his Principal Secretary, Oyerinde Olaitan, who was shot in his home in Benin City last week. The governor, who... Read More

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May 6, 2012

Leave us out of this – PDP insists it isn’t involved in killing of Oshiomole’s aide

by Lekan Olanrewaju As people everywhere try to figure out the “80 year old godfather” Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole blamed for the murder of his Principal Secretary, the Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has come out to deny any involvement in the occurrence. Olaitan Oyerinde, Special Adviser and Principal Secretary to Governor Adams... Read More

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May 5, 2012

“When he dies he will be in perpetual fire”- Who is the “80 year old godfather” Oshiomhole is ‘cursing’?

by Lekan Olanrewaju Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, has spoken out over the assassination of his Special Adviser and Principal Secretary, Olaitan Oyerinde. Oyerinde was on Thursday murdered by unknown gunmen in his home in Ugbor GRA, Benin City. The governor has now reacted to his death, insisting that a “man in his 80’s” was... Read More

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Massive deployment of soldiers: As Edo decides on governor today

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

Decay, retrogression, desperation: These are a few of Tinubu’s favourite words (about the PDP)

‘Is it in Edo State that you will defeat ACN?’ – Adams Oshiomole thinks the PDP is ‘funny’

Let the ‘Hunger Games’ begin: Edo State PDP calls for seven days fasting and prayers

Question Time: “Why do you think blackmail can help you?” – Edo group asks PDP

Speak up, please: Oshiomole offers N10 million reward for information on killers of Principal Secretary

Leave us out of this – PDP insists it isn’t involved in killing of Oshiomole’s aide

“When he dies he will be in perpetual fire”- Who is the “80 year old godfather” Oshiomhole is ‘cursing’?

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