Tag: Edo State
10 wounded as gunshots rock PDP campaign train in Edo
About 10 persons sustained wounds from gunshots at a rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin, Edo state. The rally, which was held on Sat [...]
35 parties endorse Obaseki in exchange for N5m each – APC allege
The Edo State Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) allege that 35 fringe parties have endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki of th [...]
Ize-Iyamu denies pouring acid on student as undergraduate
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the governorship election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said contrary to reports, he never po [...]
NYSC rectifies Obaseki’s name, issues him new certificate
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a new certificate to Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo State. The governor partook in the scheme in 1 [...]
Trial of Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s N700m fraud case suffers setback
The trial of the Edo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and four others at the Federal High Court, [...]
I regret not joining PDP before now – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he regretted not joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) long before he did. Ruing his about 13- year [...]
I almost quit with my re-election bid – Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he was tempted to quit his reelection bid but continued with the support of his family and some governors. [...]
Obaseki emerges governorship candidate in PDP primary
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the September 19 governorship election in the state. The P [...]
Giadom declares Edo governorship primary illegal
Victor Giadom, a chieftain of the All Progressives Party (APC) who had declared himself as the acting national chairman of the party, says the governo [...]
Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu dumps APC
The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a letter dated June 15 and a [...]