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Edo Election : Ighodalo Accepts Supreme Court Ruling, Alleges Injustice

July 11, 2025

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing the

Supreme Court Affirms Election Of Okpebholo As Edo Governor

July 10, 2025

The Supreme Court of Nigeria today upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State, putting an end to months of legal tussle that trailed the

Edo Tribunal Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory As Governor

April 2, 2025

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 21 September 2024 governorship poll The tribunal’s three-member panel

Flood Hits INEC Office In Edo

Edo 2024: Thugs Assault PDP Lawyers, Forensic Experts, Others At INEC Office

October 10, 2024

A team of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawyers and forensic experts were, on Wednesday, attacked and assaulted at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State by thugs

Federal Might Edo politics And jubilations In Akwa Ibom

Federal Might, Edo Politics And Jubilations In Akwa Ibom

September 29, 2024

Many Nigerians have never heard of the expression “federal might’’ as an important factor in gubernatorial elections until Gov. Godwin Obaseki started talking about it in the weeks leading to the September

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Winners, Losers In Edo Election After Fierce Political Battle

September 24, 2024

The just concluded Edo Election has proven to be one of the most fiercely contested in the state’s history. From the moment polling units opened, it was clear that the stakes were

Obi Reacts To Poor Performance In 2025 UTME, Calls For Aggressive Investment In Education

Obi Reacts To Edo Guber Election, Says IReV, BVAS Must Be Allowed To Work

September 24, 2024

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed dismay over the conduct of the 2024 governorship poll in Edo State on Saturday, saying what

Asue Ighodalo

Edo Election: PDP’s Ighodalo Hails Supporters, Says Mandate Brazenly Stolen

September 24, 2024

Asue Ighodalo the People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, 21 September has commended his supporters for believing in his vision for the development of

APC Edo State Chairman Jarret Tenebe

Edo APC Chairman, Tenebe Reveals Top Three Issues on Okpebholo’s Agenda

September 23, 2024

Still basking in the euphoria of the party’s victory in the gubernatorial election, Edo State APC Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, has revealed three immediate issues the in-coming governor will tackle. He noted that

#EdoDecides2024: INEC Announces 16 LGAs Out Of 18 In Edo Gubernatorial Election

#EdoDecides2024: INEC Announces 16 LGAs Out Of 18

September 22, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared results for 16 out of 18 local governments in the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial election. The results were announced by the state returning officer,

Edo Election: REC Assures Voters Of Electronic Transmission Of Results

INEC Investigates Over-voting In Edo Election

September 22, 2024

Following series of complaints online, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is investigating cases of over-voting in the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. Prime Business Africa reports that

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#EdoDecides2024: Ighodalo Wins His Polling Unit

September 21, 2024

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has won his polling unit. Ighodalo garnered 200 votes at his polling unit 11, ward 1, in

#EdoDecides2024: Police Arrest Vote Buyers, Thugs, Fake Journalist

#EdoDecides2024: Police Arrest Vote Buyers, Thugs, Fake Journalist

September 21, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives arrested some suspected vote buyers, political thugs and a fake journalist in Ekpoma, Edo State hours before Saturday’s governorship election in the state. In a

EdoDecides2024: APC Candidate, Okpebholo, Wins Polling Unit

#EdoDecides2024: APC Candidate, Okpebholo, Wins Polling Unit

September 21, 2024

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has won his polling unit in 003, Udomi, Uwessan Ward 1, in Esan Central Local

Obaseki Applauds Turnout Of Edo Voters Calls For Smooth Results Collation

Obaseki Applauds Turnout Of Edo Voters, Calls For Smooth Results Collation

September 21, 2024

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has applauded Edo voters for coming out en masse to cast their votes despite the heavy rain on Saturday. Obaseki spoke shortly after voting at his polling

Davido Slams INEC Over Edo Election Issues, Calls For Accountability

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#EdoDecides2024: Davido Slams INEC, Calls For Accountability

September 21, 2024

Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed his frustration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regarding the Edo State governorship election. Davido voiced his displeasure on social media,

Edo Election: Voting Disrupted As BVAS Malfunctions During Poll

#EdoDecides2024: Voting Disrupted As BVAS Malfunctions During Poll

September 21, 2024

A malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine has disrupted voting in Ikpoba Okha, Ward 7, Unit 39, during the Edo election. Voting, which started around 8 a.m., came to a halt

#EdoDecides2024: INEC Extends Voting Time In Areas Where It Started Late

September 21, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has extended voting time in areas where voting process started late in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. The Commission made this known in a

#EdoDecides2024: Ighodalo Expresses Confidence In Winning Election

September 21, 2024

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, has expressed confidence in winning the 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. Ighodalo stated this shortly after casting his votes at Idionrio Primary

#EdoDecides 2024: Akpata Tasks INEC On Free, Fair Election

#EdoDecides 2024: Akpata Tasks INEC On Free, Fair Election

September 21, 2024

The Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Mr Olumide Akpata, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to ensure that there is a free and fair election. Akpata, who

Edo Election: Oshiomhole Hails INEC For Peaceful Poll

September 21, 2024

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting peaceful election in the state. He stated this shortly after casting his vote at Iyamo

Emokpae Model Primary School, Mission Road, Benin City one of the centres of ongoing election

EdoDecides2024: Four Reasons Why Registered Voters May Not Vote-INEC

September 21, 2024

As the much awaited Edo Gubernatorial election got underway this morning, INEC officials have been lecturing voters on the dos and don’ts of the exercise taking place pari-pasu in all the 18

Edo Election: Delays Hit Polling Units Amid Heavy Rainfall

Edo Election: Delays Hit Polling Units Amid Heavy Rainfall

September 21, 2024

The Edo election, holding on Saturday, experienced delays due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of the state, particularly in Edo Central Senatorial District. The affected areas included Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan

Edo Election: REC Assures Voters Of Electronic Transmission Of Results

REC Assures Voters Of Electronic Transmission Of Results

September 21, 2024

The Edo 2024 gubernatorial election has begun with assurances from the Edo State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the process will be transparent. Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for

Edo Election: Police Arrest 2 Political Thugs In Pre-Election Raid

Edo Election: Police Arrest 2 Political Thugs In Pre-Election Raid

September 21, 2024

In a strategic effort to maintain peace ahead of the Edo Election, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two political thugs in an overnight raid. The operation, which was carried out in

Edo Election: EFCC Deploys Operatives To Curb Voter Inducement

Edo Election: EFCC Deploys Operatives To Curb Voter Inducement

September 21, 2024

Edo Election: EFCC Deploys Operatives to Stop Voter Inducement The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has taken decisive steps to combat voter inducement. On Friday, the EFCC confirmed it has deployed

Edo Election: Tension As PDP Refuses To Sign Peace Accord

Anxiety As Edo Guber Election Holds Today

September 21, 2024

As Edo people go to the polls today, 21st September to elect their next governor for the next four years, there is a palpable air of anxiety pervading the political landscape of

Edo Election: A Test For Democracy In a Land Of Tension

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Edo Election: Anxiety As Voters Cast Ballots

September 21, 2024

The Stage is Set for the Election There is a palpable anxiety in Edo State as voters elect the next governor of the state from among the 17 candidates contesting for the

Obi and Akpata at Edo Rally

Obi Warns Against Violence, Rigging In Edo Guber Poll

September 20, 2024

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has warned political parties and their candidates in the Edo State gubernatorial election against engaging in violence

Edo Election: Mercy Johnson’s Husband Survives Assassination Attempt Amid Political Tensions

Edo Election: Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Okojie Survives Assassination Attempt

September 20, 2024

The upcoming Edo election has taken a dangerous turn with the foiled assassination attempt on Henry Okojie, a federal lawmaker, representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East constituency. Okojie, Mercy Johnson’s husband, narrowly escaped

Edo Election: IGP Restrict Movement, Ban Security Escorts To Ensure Peaceful Poll

Edo Election: IGP Restricts Movement, Ban Security Escorts To Ensure Peaceful Poll

As Edo State prepares for the governorship election slated for Saturday, 21st September, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has imposed strict security measures to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election. Key among these directives is the restriction of movement

September 20, 2024

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