Ahead of the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Edo State governorship election, 18 Labour Party (LP) aspirants have appealed to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to reduce the fees for the forms. Notable endorsers of this appeal include Barrister Efosa Ogieriakhi, Engr. Michael Osho … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Edo State has unveiled a specialized “Situation Room” dedicated to managing reports related to the upcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State and other pertinent state and national matters. The Chairman of the Edo State NUJ Council, Comrade Alenkhe announced this significant development at the Press Centre in … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious in a sweeping victory across all 18 Local Government Areas during the Edo State local government election held this past Saturday, as announced by the state’s independent electoral commission. This election encompassed all 18 local government areas of the state, spanning Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South … Read more
In a decisive move within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, clinched the governorship ticket after securing victory in the parallel primaries. With a resounding 301 votes, Shaibu emerged triumphant, while the faction led by Governor Godwin Obaseki had not yet commenced their voting process. The delegates, affirming … Read more
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a violent assault on journalists covering the party’s gubernatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred on February 16, 2024, at the Lushville Hotel in Benin, saw journalists beaten and their equipment destroyed. … Read more
Uphill Veteran Football club , ikpoba hill Benin city, at the weekend held its end of year party at their western boys high school mini sports complex ground but will close its programs for the year after the maiden oba of Benin cup tournament 2023. The Veterans used the occasion to host the new Edo … Read more
In the fast-evolving landscape of the Edo 2024 Governorship election, a formidable aspirant has surfaced in Labour Party (LP). Meet Amb. Princess Asha Emily Okojie, a distinguished humanitarian, and philanthropist, whose unwavering determination and focus are propelling her towards clinching the LP ticket and realizing her gubernatorial ambitions in the forthcoming election. What sets Princess … Read more