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Five talking points from Rochas Okorocha’s reaction to Obaseki’s electoral victory
The Edo election has come and (maybe not entirely) gone. Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) emerged winner, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)…
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Purveyors of video portraying Obaseki as queer are either ‘ignorant or desperate’
With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is one that has garnered massive media attention and we have,…
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Hot takes from the #EdoGovernorshipDebate
The Edo governorship election has been more dramatic than you might have imagined, and it all began when state executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) started a squabble with…
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#EdoDecides: The Oba of Benin preaches peace but will Obaseki and Oshiomhole listen?
It's 16 days to the Edo Governorship election and Nigerians have mixed feelings on how it will turn out, considering the recent spate of violence during off-season elections in Nigeria;…
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Opinion: Why are Dan Orbih and Ize-Iyamu waiting for a victory verdict that is unlikely?
by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Chief Dan Orbih is neither new to political bashings nor sportsman enough to take a good licking and know he should walk away to fight another…
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Just In: Appeal Court affirms Obaseki’s election
The Appeal Court on Friday affirmed the election of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Edo State. Candidate of the PDP, Ize Iyamu, had challenged…
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Opinion: PDP, Ize-Iyamu, why do you persecute the law?
by Idemudia Oviosun If, by virtue of some beneficial imagination, or a heightened sense of humour, we assumed that Heaven, that place of joy immense, saw the need for some…
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Opinion: Ize-Iyamu & Dan Orbih are victims of a cuckoo job
by Idemudia Oviosun While reading the papers, I came across a story insinuating that Donald Trump may be working for the Chinese, and not the Russians as everyone seems to…
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The Backstory: Between Prof Ayo Soremekun, the returning officer and the PDP
There's a very scathing statement out there today by Ayo Fadaka, publicity secretary Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State rejecting the appointment of Professor Soremekun as the Chief Returning Officer…
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“Obama got what he did to Goodluck Jonathan”| Read our top 10 quotes from a most interesting week
No doubt this past week has been interesting, to say the least. From a very surprising return of the #AmericaDecides2016 to the swearing-in of Godwin Obaseki as the new Edo…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed | FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Baba Suwe was not tortured – NDLEA
From the headlines this morning - a Tracklist. Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed - YNaija FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu - YNaija Baba Suwe…
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The election is a win for INEC + 4 other things to know about the Edo elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki yesterday emerged winner of the gubernatorial election held in Edo state. The Edo election is one of the most popular so far…
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#EdoDecided: Now that the election results have been announced
Against general opinion, or at-least that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki has been announced winner of the keenly contested Edo…
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Why we must pay close attention to the election in Edo
The Edo gubernatorial election is today and this is not one of those types that Nigerians are taking lightly considering the circumstances and events that led up to this day.…
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Obaseki defects to PDP
Don-Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Candidate, Godwin Obaseki has defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The former Managing Director…
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Demola Olarewaju: Introducing the #EdoDisciples
By Demola Olarewaju The politics of Nigeria since the First Republic has been characterised by the same kind of political tactics that we witness today – thuggery, empty promises, rhetorics,…
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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