Tag: Edo State
Edo State Government Terminates 10 Road Contracts, Approves New Projects
The Edo State Government has terminated 10 road contracts as part of efforts to ensure uniformity of standards, avoid overlapping, and expedite project completion. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paul Ohonbamu, following the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin City. Ohonbamu explained that the…
APC Eyes Further Political Wins Following Edo Victory: Ganduje Sets Sights on Ondo and Anambra
Following the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) victory in the Edo governorship election, the party’s national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has outlined ambitious plans to consolidate its political dominance. In a statement made on Monday, September 23, Ganduje emphasized that the party is well-prepared to secure the governorship seat in Ondo during the upcoming election…
Edo Election: INEC Announces Start of Collation of Results at 10 a.m.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collation of results for the Edo State Governorship election will commence at 10:00 a.m. today, Sunday, September 22, 2024. This update was provided by Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Edo State, in a statement addressing the public, political stakeholders, and election observers….
EDO ELECTION: Authorities Apprehend Political Thugs and Seize Firearms During Overnight Operations
As voters head to the polls in Edo State today, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its crackdown on electoral violence, successfully arresting two political thugs and seizing illegal firearms during overnight operations. The arrests come at a critical time as the state braces for a high-stakes election. The two suspects, Edwin Obanor, 43, and…
Edo Election: Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Okojie, Escapes Assassination Attempt
Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State and husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning. The attack reportedly occurred at his residence in Uromi, where armed men, believed to be political thugs, targeted him. The motive behind the attack…
Edo Deputy Governor Philips Shaibu Hints at APC Membership Amid Political Shift
Benin City, Nigeria – The recently reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, made headlines on Friday by revealing that he has been unofficially affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) for some time. During an appearance on Arise TV’s morning show, Shaibu clarified that although he has not formally severed ties with the…
Edo State Speaker Suspends Lawmakers Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has announced the suspension of three lawmakers, citing their alleged involvement in a plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the Assembly. The suspended lawmakers include Donald Okogbe of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), representing Akoko-Edo…