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Godwin Obaseki
August 29, 2023
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Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal – Julius Abure; ‘Underperformance Won’t Be Tolerated,’ Tinubu Tells Ministers At Inaugural FEC Meeting | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Peter Obi Will Be Declared President by Tribunal – Julius Abure Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has confidently declared that Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, will be declared the President... Read More
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April 27, 2021
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Pantami: Doctored videos against me on the way, NERC: Electricity tariff may rise in July | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Pantami: Doctored videos against me on the way Embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has on Monday, 26th April, raised an alarm that some undisclosed persons were planning to release doctored videos against him –... Read More
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April 9, 2021
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#Edo2020: Meet ‘Gagbe Water,’ Nigeria’s Swimming Queen | The #YNaijaCover

Swimming queen, Ifiezegbe Gagbe was the star performer on Day 8 of the ongoing National Sports Festival, as she clinched her sixth gold medal at the fiesta with a convincing performance in the 800m Freestyle final on Friday. Ifiezegbe, a native of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, had on Wednesday 7th, broken the Festival record... Read More
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December 31, 2020
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Makinde, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu | Here’s how the state executives performed in Q4, 2020

A major theme that has differentiated the worst governors from the best is the management of insecurity crisis in their respective states. Most Northern leaders have shown to be, unfortunately, quite lacking in this field. Nevertheless, there were still a handful of governors worthy of praise for their significant strides in ensuring the development of... Read More
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November 12, 2020
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BREAKING: Godwin Obaseki, Phillip Shaibu inaugurated for second term in Edo

Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have been inaugurated for a second and final term in office. The ceremony which differed largely from the usual, because of the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, at the Hard Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.... Read More
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November 12, 2020
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Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list include Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Malkam Umar, Bello Husba, Yan Kolo, Ibrahim Abu Maryam, Baka... Read More
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October 22, 2020
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Hours after killing of peaceful protesters across the country, Osinbajo breaks silence, Obaseki asks prison escapees to return in 48 hours | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Hours after killing of peaceful protesters across the country, Osinbajo breaks silence Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has finally broken his silence in a series of tweets, expressing sadness over the loss of some peaceful protesters across the country. On Tuesday evening, armed men in military uniform opened fire on protesters who had assembled at... Read More
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September 25, 2020
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#TheYNaijaCover: There’s an ongoing ‘credible elections promo’ and President Buhari has a hand in it

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, commended Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu for paying him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa after beating his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), in the just-concluded Edo Election. In a heated election process, Godwin Obaseki representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had defeated APC’s candidate, Osagie... Read More
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September 20, 2020
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#EdoDecides2020: The drama continues as Edo APC faults outcome, argues ‘fabrication’ of results

As with many other gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has faulted the September 19 results, saying many of the figures were ‘fabricated’, and the party’s representatives were discriminated against during the voting. This is a surprising development, considering, during the final collation and calling out of results, the... Read More
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September 20, 2020
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020

The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a second term. Polling a total of 307,955 votes, he beat his closest challenger, Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled a... Read More
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September 20, 2020
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BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election | #EdoDecides2020

In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Progressive Congress’ (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu got 223,619 votes, making the margin 84,336 votes. Obaseki won... Read More
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September 18, 2020
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#EdoDecides2020: 19 odds that would determine the outcome of the September 19 Governorship Poll

The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a governorship election in a state with a population of about 5 million people and less economic importance to the country as Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa or... Read More
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September 12, 2020
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On Desmond Elliot and Obaseki; here’s why young people should consider shunning godfatherism in politics

“He who pays the Piper dictates the tune.” This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Godfatherism is a style of political leadership that is harmful to the political and socio-economic growth of our nation. Unfortunately, it has eaten deep into the fabric of our polity. Thus, as a catalyst of... Read More
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August 21, 2020
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Nyesom Wike, Abdullahi Sule, Godwin Obaseki…Here’s YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for July

Cases from the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be on the decline in Nigeria, thus the focus of governance in the states shifted from health to other sectors. Insecurity in the form of banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, cattle rustling and ethnic/religious clashes however, rose to an alarming proportion in many states in Northern Nigeria, posing a huge... Read More
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Tinubu and Obaseki
August 8, 2020
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Were Nigerians critically waiting for Tinubu’s comment on the Edo State drama?

‘In defense of constitutional democracy: The recent actions of the Governor of Edo State represent the gravest possible assault on constitutional democracy and the rule of law and escalation of violence and tension in the state he purports to govern.’  these are the words of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressive... Read More
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Godwin Obaseki
August 6, 2020
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EDHA Crisis: Obaseki reintroduces Oshiomhole’s political crisis ‘handbook’ | The #YNaijaCover

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo of vandalising Anthony Enahoro Complex, the state House of Assembly building. APC, through Chairman of Edo State APC Media Campaign Council, John Mayaki, accused Obaseki of vandalising the complex to impose an illegal minority rule. This is the Edo government reintroducing Oshiomhole’s politcal... Read More
Cover Stories
July 8, 2020
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#Edo2020: ‘We’ll ‘chop’ your dollar and send you into coma’ | Wike fires back at Ganduje

What is Nigerian politics without some occasional drama? The war of words between the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election, Nyesom Wike, and his counterpart in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, appears to be spicing up steadily; with constant scathing banter exchanged between the... Read More
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June 30, 2020
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#YNaijaPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list

Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In this light, we dig deep – through the surface and below water level – to highlight the 100 most influential political players in the country. This year, we are doing the same, and have selected... Read More
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June 24, 2020
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All you may have missed on the Wike and Edo PDP drama

The political climate ahead of the September 19 Edo Governorship Election was on Wednesday, heated up as Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike announced his decision to pull out of the reconciliation meetings aimed at resolving the crisis in the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Following the disqualification of incumbent Edo... Read More
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June 23, 2020
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All you should know about the APC National Secretariat trend

Embers of a political crisis keep bellowing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the latest development in the series of political drama that has befallen the party, is news of the Police barricading its National Secretariat in Abuja. BREAKING: Police seal APC National Secretariathttps://t.co/PCYIOfBW20 pic.twitter.com/NmnrnSoNQl — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 23, 2020 Acting on... Read More
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June 23, 2020
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APC: Nigerians react to Yahaya Bello’s statement on Obaseki’s exit

Following the movement of Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), former party mate and Governor-colleague, Yahaya Bello commented on its implications for the ruling party. Speaking to State House Correspondents on Monday, Governor Yahaya Bello expressed sadness that Governor Obaseki decamped from the APC... Read More
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June 23, 2020
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UPDATED: Obaseki in another ‘battle for breath’ with latest court order on Edo PDP primaries

Editor’s note: Please note that this story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development on the issue. The odds seem to be stacked against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his ambition to return for a second term. With news reaching Nigerians early Tuesday that the Edo Governor has been restrained by a Court... Read More
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June 22, 2020
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Edo APC: Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu emerges party flagbearer for September 19 election

After weeks of “gbas-gbos” in the internal politics of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a candidate has finally emerged as flagbearer for the party at the September 19th Edo Governorship election. According to the results declared by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state; Chairman of the Edo APC Primary Election Committee, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu... Read More
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June 19, 2020
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Governor Obaseki intensifies battle for guber seat, officially joins PDP

Nigerians have been debating for the better part of the week whether or not incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki would be defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).  In what came as unsurprising news, Godwin Obaseki has taken to his Twitter handle to announce his defection to the opposition, PDP in furtherance of his political... Read More
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June 17, 2020
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Victor Giadom: The drama on the APC National Chairmanship enters new season

The spicy political drama in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been ongoing in the last few days. It all started when festering disagreements between incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the suspended National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole cost the Governor a chance to run for a second term run on the platform... Read More
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June 16, 2020
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All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Barely four days after incumbent Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was controversially disqualified from contesting in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, as a result of festering disagreements between himself and the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, political events in the state seem to be assuming a new trajectory. Following the... Read More
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June 1, 2020
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YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May

It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number of them, May marked either their first year anniversary as Chief Executive or the first year anniversary of their second term in office. However, with the coronavirus pandemic still a thing in the country, our... Read More
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February 25, 2020
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From servant leader to feminist and ‘brighter grammarian’ | The YNaija Governors’ Ranking for February

Perhaps the most radical policy by a governor this month is the Okada and tricycle ban in Lagos, enforced by the Sanw0-Olu administration, which has unleashed hardship on Lagosians. No going back on the policy, according to him. In other places like insurgency-ravaged Borno, governor Babagana Zulum is dedicated to stamping out terrorist attacks in... Read More
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September 24, 2019
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking for September: The good, the bad and terrible

If anything, the month of September has been a political compass in showing where respective state governance might possibly be headed. The governors have since settled into offices, and learning anything from last month’s ranking, it is that some elected governors are eager to fulfill their campaign promises and bring desired progress to their constituents.... Read More
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