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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APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Godwin Obaseki, Oshiomhole

June 12, 2020

Obaseki battles for political survival, ‘screened out’ of APC guber primaries

As Nigerians are celebrating the democracy, many people have expressed what this day means to them, reflecting on how far we have come as a nation and where we are headed as it concerns the idea of democracy in Nigeria. In a fresh trend, however, Nigerians have taken to social media to talk about the... Read More

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APC, disqualify, Governor Obaseki, Oshiomhole, Screening Committee

May 28, 2020

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 Godwin Obaseki in the main primaries slated for June 22. The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2016 election in... Read More

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July 25, 2019

The Late 5: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole; Reps to investigate all abandoned projects since 1999 | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole There is still high rate of poverty in Nigeria despite government’s effort in pulling the country out of recession, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adam Oshiomhole, has said. Oshiomhole said this at the Maiden... Read More

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January 9, 2019

The Late 5: Nigerian troops close Maiduguri-Damaturu highway amidst fresh Boko Haram attacks; Police arrest two for disrupting APC rally | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today Police arrest two for disrupting APC rally Following the melee that broke out on Tuesday at the APC rally in Ikeja, Lagos, in which MC Oluomo and another NURTW chieftain were stabbed, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects and declared wanted a chieftain of NURTW, Mustapha... Read More

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August 17, 2016

‘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 All Progressives Congress (APC), at Ikhin and Amoya, in Owan East local government area of Edo state, the Governor said that the PDP used state funds... Read More

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APC, Edo state, Governor, naira, nigeria, Obaseki, Oshiomhole, PDP

August 8, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense Twitter interview. Ize-Iyamu, in the interview, without mincing words berated the government of the day led by Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) even as he boldly declared that he had never been... Read More

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July 31, 2016

‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Saturday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari was fixing Nigeria’s economy after years of destruction by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Govenor, who stated this at a campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afuze, Owan east local government area of the state, noted that the present economic... Read More

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APC, boko haram, Buhari, Edo, nigeria, Oshiomhole, PDPm Central Bank

July 22, 2016

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 to make some sensible inference and possibly a starter-opinion-projection on the likely candidate to beat in the September 10 election. This was after the Peoples... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Ambode visits Oshiomhole (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a courtesy visit to his Edo state counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole at the Government house in Benin city, Edo state. Present at the visit were the Edo state APC gubernatorial candidate Godwin Obaseki and Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon, amongst others. See photos below:

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July 7, 2016

‘Can’t you see the hand of God in PDP crisis?’ – Oshiomhole

The hand of God is in the leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The governor said this on Wednesday while addressing Muslims in the state as part of efforts to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration at the Government House in Benin. While accusing the PDP of looting funds meant for... Read More

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July 1, 2016

Oshiomhole extends olive branch to his ‘younger brother’

Despite insinuation that Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state had failed to back his Deputy, Pius Odubu’s, quest to emerge as the All Progressive Congress governorship candidate, the Governor has announced that he and Odubu have reconciled. The Governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the reconciliation meeting between members of the APC. He... Read More

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APC, Edo, election, Governor, Odubu, Oshiomhole, PDP

June 29, 2016

Sheriff’s PDP: Venue of Edo primary election blocked off by police

Police officers have blocked off the entrance to Samuel Ogbemudia stadium road by Akenzua junction, Edo state – venue of the governorship primary of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The primary election is scheduled to hold on Wednesday but according to reports, the gates of the stadium have also been cordoned off... Read More

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May 24, 2016

Oshiomhole fires commissioner, and his reason doesn’t even ‘try’

by Chi Ibe Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole today fired his commissioner for commerce and industry, Abdul Oroh. His chief press secretary, Peter Okhiria confirmed this, saying the sack was with “immediate effect. In making it clear that this wasn’t an amicable parting, the governor couldn’t be bothered to keep a complex reason for the abrupt... Read More

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May 1, 2016

How Oshiomhole’s Deputy survived assassination attempt

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu, was almost killed on Saturday, when his campaign entourage was attacked by gunmen in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. A policeman, an operative of the Department of State Security and three other persons were reportedly injured from the attack. Odubu is said to have... Read More

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April 22, 2016

Oshiomhole on collision course with Edo State Assembly – Here’s why

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has informed the state House of Assembly that they went outside the limit of their powers when the chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the state were asked to hand over to the Heads of Service in the councils. The Edo state House had, on April 18, 2016,... Read More

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April 12, 2016

Fulani herdsmen attacks ‘can escalate beyond…’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says the repeated clashes between Fulani herdsmen and local farmers can deteriorate if not properly managed. In a statement signed on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Peter Okhiria, Oshiomhole said the state would neither ban grazing nor farming. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting, which... Read More

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Edo, Fulani herdsmen, Oshiomhole

April 6, 2016

I’ve successfully defeated the ‘vicious godfathers’ in Edo – Oshiomhole

Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole, said on Tuesday, that he has nothing more to prove, having successfully floored the political godfathers in the state. Oshiomhole, whose second tenure in office ends on November 12, 2016, also affirmed that he has laid a solid foundation for the development of the state for future governments. While speaking... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

March 21, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lamorde trial delayed due to 2016 budget | SERAP warns CBN to withdraw job offers or get sued | More Stories

El-Rufai says payroll verification exercise helped save N500 million monthly. Leadership Lamorde trial delayed due to 2016 budget. Punch NEPC to create 1.5 million jobs in the next five years. Vanguard Withdraw job offers or face legal action-SERAP warns CBN. Leadership Sacked Imo SSG says his removal was an act of God. Vanguard This is... Read More

CBN, CCT, Imostate, Orubebeb, Oshiomhole, SSg, tracklist

February 7, 2016

‘I saw 106 APC members die in an accident… Buhari might be assassinated’ – Cleric

A Benin-based cleric, Prophet Jordan Iwuala, has prophesied that President Muhammadu Buhari may be assassinated. Iwuala, General Overseer of the Redemption Tabernacle Church of All Nations, disclosed this while stating his 2016 prophecies for the country. The cleric said that in order for Buhari to avoid being assassinated, he should allow certain elders to use... Read More

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APC, boko haram, Buhari, lagos, Oshiomhole, prophesy

January 21, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: New planet to replace Pluto | Bad news for looters | Faleke in trouble |More stories

There is no reliable data yet on unemployed youth – Ocholi. Leadership Kanu pleads not guilty to charge. Vanguard This is why Olisa Metuh was handcuffed. Leadership Fayose says Lai Mohammed should name the 55 Nigerians that stole N1.34trn. Vanguard FG to produce Dasuki in court on February 16. Punch Army orders officers to declare... Read More

Faleke, Fayose, metuh, Oshiomhole, PDP, tracklist

January 16, 2016

Reno Omokri to Oshiomhole: ‘When your name ends with HOLE, you will be afraid of holes’

A former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri has criticised the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole on his comments about former president, Goodluck Jonathan. This is coming after Oshiomhole stated that Jonathan threatened to put him in a hole. Omokri said on Saturday that he was disappointed in Oshiomhole... Read More

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November 16, 2015

“Edo is safe, but Oshiomhole collects N500m monthly security vote” – PDP

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the performance of governor Adams Oshiomhole, as abysmal. The PDP organised a press conference on Monday, to speak on Oshiomhole’s 7-years as governor. State Chairman of the party, Dan Orbih stated that contrary to the testimonies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and... Read More

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Edo state, Orbih, Oshiomhole, PDP

November 14, 2015

‘My motives are not personal’ | Oshiomhole speaks on probe of Gabriel and Lucky Igbinedion

Incumbent governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, says his decision to probe former governor, Lucky Igbinedion, is not personal Oshiomhole says his actions are in the best interest of Edo people, stressing that everyone who lives in the state must be subjected to the rule of law. While addressing solidarity protesters at the House... Read More

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November 12, 2015

‘I didn’t promise to make everyone happy’ | Oshiomhole to prosecute the Igbinedions

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to prosecute former governor, Lucky Igbinedion and his father, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion. Oshiomhole says he would take the files containing alleged fraud perpetrated during the Lucky Igbinedion administration to Abuja next week in order to begin prosecution. The governor claims that father and son converted properties, funds meant for the people of... Read More

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Edo state, igbinedion, Oshiomhole

November 5, 2015

Oshiomhole’s probe of Lucky Igbinedion is ‘political witch-hunt’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described Edo State government’s proposed probe of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, as political witch-hunting. Igbinedion was accused of making $31million fraudulent withdrawal from the state’s coffers during his tenure as governor. Edo State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chris Nehikhare, said at a press briefing on Thursday, that Governor’s Oshiomhole’s action reeks... Read More

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Edo state, igbinedion, Oshiomhole, PDP, PROBE

October 16, 2015

Osiomhole’s information commissioner resigns

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Edo state, Louis Odion, has resigned from his cabinet. Odion was first appointed by Adams Oshiomhole in 2011 and retained his position for the governor’s second term. Oshiomhole has reportedly accepted the resignation and it’s expected to take effect from the end of this month. Odion, a member of the Peoples... Read More

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October 10, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani pleads for prayers | Spies to monitor state governors | Lai Mohammed deserved his nomination |More stories

Northern governors set to unveil Boko Haram sponsors. Leadership Amaechi to refund alleged stolen billions from Rivers. YNaija Jonathan bags international appointment. This Day Diezani insists she has cancer, says she needs prayers. Leadership ICPC gets spies to monitor state governors. YNaija Ex-public office holders that violate use of siren would be prosecuted. This Day... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, Oshiomhole, petition, Rivers, tracklist

September 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP ready to gain from Saraki’s misfortune | Oyegun explains why Bayelsa primary is rescheduled | Gbagi tells Saraki to resign | More stories

Falae: Farmers serve govt ultimatum, vow action against herdsmen. Premium Times How PDP reportedly plans to benefit from Saraki’s misfortune. YNaija Why we’re rescheduling Bayelsa guber primary – Oyegun. Leadership MASSOB cannot be banned in Nigeria – Ralph Uwazuruike. YNaija Resign now, ex-minister Gbagi tells Saraki. Leadership Why Governor Mimiko should be blamed for Falae’s... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, el rufai, falae, Oshiomhole, Saraki, tracklist

September 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole back with fresh allegations | IGP vows to get Saraki before Monday | Fayose goes after Fayemi’s sister | More stories

Oshiomhole returns with fresh allegations and a word for the media. YNaija Ganduje cautions against negotiating with fake group. This Day Buhari’s wife wants male commissioner swapped for a woman. YNaija Facing arrest, Saraki cites politics in CCB prosecution. This Day “Jonathan has no money” | 7 things Alamieyeseigha said about GEJ. YNaija My abductors... Read More

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Were Nigerians critically waiting for Tinubu’s comment on the Edo State drama?

Obaseki battles for political survival, ‘screened out’ of APC guber primaries

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

The Late 5: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole; Reps to investigate all abandoned projects since 1999 | Other stories

The Late 5: Nigerian troops close Maiduguri-Damaturu highway amidst fresh Boko Haram attacks; Police arrest two for disrupting APC rally | Other top stories

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

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out

‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

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

Ambode visits Oshiomhole (PHOTOS)

‘Can’t you see the hand of God in PDP crisis?’ – Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole extends olive branch to his ‘younger brother’

Sheriff’s PDP: Venue of Edo primary election blocked off by police

Oshiomhole fires commissioner, and his reason doesn’t even ‘try’

How Oshiomhole’s Deputy survived assassination attempt

Oshiomhole on collision course with Edo State Assembly – Here’s why

Fulani herdsmen attacks ‘can escalate beyond…’ – Oshiomhole

I’ve successfully defeated the ‘vicious godfathers’ in Edo – Oshiomhole

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lamorde trial delayed due to 2016 budget | SERAP warns CBN to withdraw job offers or get sued | More Stories

‘I saw 106 APC members die in an accident… Buhari might be assassinated’ – Cleric

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: New planet to replace Pluto | Bad news for looters | Faleke in trouble |More stories

Reno Omokri to Oshiomhole: ‘When your name ends with HOLE, you will be afraid of holes’

“Edo is safe, but Oshiomhole collects N500m monthly security vote” – PDP

‘My motives are not personal’ | Oshiomhole speaks on probe of Gabriel and Lucky Igbinedion

‘I didn’t promise to make everyone happy’ | Oshiomhole to prosecute the Igbinedions

Oshiomhole’s probe of Lucky Igbinedion is ‘political witch-hunt’ – PDP

Osiomhole’s information commissioner resigns

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani pleads for prayers | Spies to monitor state governors | Lai Mohammed deserved his nomination |More stories

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP ready to gain from Saraki’s misfortune | Oyegun explains why Bayelsa primary is rescheduled | Gbagi tells Saraki to resign | More stories

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole back with fresh allegations | IGP vows to get Saraki before Monday | Fayose goes after Fayemi’s sister | More stories

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