Tag: Obaseki

Davido and Chioma’s son has now been confirmed to have passed away; UK, US terror alert unneeded, situation not so bad – NSA

Davido and Chioma's son has now been confirmed to have passed awayBuhari off to London for ‘medical check-up’UK, US terror alert unneeded, situation not so bad - NSAObaseki sacks roads,…

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Pastor Adeboye rechristened me Abraham and declared me father of nations – Tinubu; Ooni of Ife weds sixth wife, rumoured to marry seventh in coming weeks | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Pastor Adeboye rechristened me Abraham and declared me father of nations - TinubuPeter Obi cannot win, Obidients will soon run out of steam – ObasekiAtiku doesn’t want me to campaign…

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YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Hoodlums threaten progress of #EndSARS protests in Edo

Since the intensity of the #EndSARS protest has grown beyond expectations, some oppositionists have employed several means in an attempt to end it and deter protesters from the goal. To…

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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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Obaseki emerges as Edo PDP guber candidate | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the September 19 governorship election in the state. Obaseki emerged the party's candidate…

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Monster finds way into the ruling party | The #YNaijaCover

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APC, Ajimobi, Oshiomhole and all the unfolding drama in the ‘governing party’

Politics is something that many people will agree comes with drama. For something as serious as that, it sometimes gives off the feeling of some reality TV show where everyone…

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#Edo2020: Godwin in the Lions’ Den | The #YNaijaCover

A seven-member screening committee constituted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting in the party’s primaries billed to hold on the 22nd of…

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For Godwin Obaseki, the battle line is drawn | #YNaija Cover

In today's Cover, Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu has emerged as a consensus candidate from the Oshiomhole’s faction that will battle for the All Progressives Party’s ticket with the incumbent Governor…

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The Late 5: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees; Fulani jihadists are seriously working to take over Yorubaland – Nnamdi Kanu | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari's ministerial nominees Following Buhari sending the list of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, the Senate has decided…

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The Late 5: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are ”masters” over women in marriage sparks outrage; Algeria qualify for #AFCON semi-finals | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are woman aren't equal in marriage sparks outrage A viral video showing Pastor Chris…

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The Late 5: Gbajabiamila not convicted of any crime – Jibrin; Dokpesi to lead one-man protest to National Assembly Thursday | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB yet to fix cut-off mark - spokesperson The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not published the national…

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In a bid to woo investors to Edo, Obaseki slashes C – of – O to 50,000

Edo state Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has shown time and again that he is fit for the job and concerned primarily with the betterment of the average Edo state indigene.…

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145 TVC staff fired, N17bn worth of office furniture | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

192 - Governor Obaseki of Edo state appointed this number of Special Assistants who will help the state connect with people in the rural areas. N17 billion - The amount…

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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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Opinion: All you should know about the Edo Election Petition Tribunal

by John Mayaki   My attention has been drawn to reports that some people are quite out of touch with the details of the Edo Election Petition Tribunal and that…

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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 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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The Thread: #EdoDecides but the PDP is not having it

Even before the conclusive results of the Edo elections were officially announced, results trickling out from various ward showed APC in the lead, causing members of the PDP intense annoyance. Demola…

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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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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. Abusidiqu sues EFCC Blogger, Abubakar 'Abusidiqu' Usman has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court for violating his fundamental rights.…

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‘PDP caused this hardship we are all going through’ – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the current economic difficulties of Nigeria. Speaking at the campaign rally for Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the…

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Opinion: Between “Internet Governor” and Oshiomhole’s “third term”: A nay vote

by Sufuyan Ojeifo Many Nigerians, especially Edo indigenes and residents, had patiently waited for the gubernatorial campaign flag off of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State, so as…

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Just In: Godwin Obaseki wins Edo state APC guber primary

Godwin Obaseki has been declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress for the 2016 Edo state governorship election after he polled 1618 votes out of the 2,873 delegates that…

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