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Concerns Over Transparency and Integrity A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has rejected the outcome of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, citing concerns over the transparency and integrity of the process. The election, which declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the winner, has come under…
Obaseki Forced Out of INEC Premises by DIG Frank Mba Benin City – It was a dramatic scene at about 4:10 am when Governor Godwin Obaseki was forced out of the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin by DIG Frank Mba. Obaseki had entered the premises unannounced at around 2 am,…
In a significant political development, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu made the announcement at the inauguration of the APC Campaign Council in Benin City, marking a notable shift in the state’s political landscape. Joining Shaibu…
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) primary election for the upcoming Edo governorship election null and void. The decision comes after Asue Ighodalo, the party’s nominee, was announced the winner of the primary held on February 22nd. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the…
In a momentous ceremony filled with cultural reverence and ancestral homage, Oba Ewuare II of Benin joyfully received two repatriated artifacts from Germany, facilitated by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The artifacts, a set of wooden and bronze stools dating back to the 15th to 17th centuries and attributed to Oba Esigie…
In the wake of a tumultuous period marked by the impeachment of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed Omobayo Godwin as the state’s new deputy governor. The appointment follows the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly earlier this week, culminating in a dramatic vote…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has impeached Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, marking the culmination of a longstanding political feud between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki. The impeachment proceedings, which took place during a tense plenary session in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, were triggered by allegations…
In a significant development, the impeachment investigation panel probing Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu, chaired by retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa, has announced its decision to continue with the investigation despite legal objections. The panel’s decision came after objections raised by Professor Oladoyin Awoyale (SAN), the counsel representing Shaibu, citing an order from…
In a thought-provoking tweet, Nigerian human rights activist, academician, and philanthropist Malcolm Omirhobo, known by his handle @MalcolmInfiniti, ignited a conversation about cultural identity and harmony in air travel. His poignant message was prompted by a recent incident involving an Air Peace flight attendant’s uniform and the ensuing reactions, which Omirhobo viewed as symptomatic of…
In a surprising turn of events, the Edo House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, made the announcement during a plenary session, revealing that a petition dated March 5, signed by 21 out of 24 members, had triggered the impeachment process. According to Aiguobarueghian,…