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Edo 2024: Civil Society Organizations Raise Concerns Over Result Collation Process, Citing Transparency Issues

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By Kingsley Ohens A coalition of accredited civil society organizations observing the 2024 Edo State governorship elections has expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the ongoing results collation process, citing disruptions at various ward and local government collation centers in reports issued on Sunday in Benin City. They cited instances of intimidation against INEC officials…

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Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex governor of Kano State

Edo 2024: Ganduje, Stop Gloating

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  By Thompson Eferakeya On Monday, September 23, Daily Trust reported Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex governor of Kano State, gloating over the highly controversial and questionable ‘victory’ of his party in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The paper reported him as saying that…

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Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim

Terver Akase urges Benue Attorney General Fidelis Mnyim to resign, citing misleading guidance to Gov Alia’s Administration.

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Mr. Terver Akase, a former Media Adviser to Benue State’s immediate former Governor, advises the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to resign if he can no longer provide legal advice to the Governor. We read a newspaper report in which the Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim,…

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Zulum Begins Relief Distribution for Maiduguri Flood Victims

Zulum Begins Relief Distribution for Maiduguri Flood Victims

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…Says N7.5b donated for Maiduguri flood relief Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has initiated the distribution of relief materials to approximately 2 million individuals affected by the Maiduguri flood. The flood occurred earlier this month following an overflow of water from Alau Dam. Initial reports indicate severe destruction of homes and infrastructure. The…

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Gov Oborevwori Receives Report from Delta Military, Paramilitary Youth Enlistment Committee

Gov Oborevwori Receives Report from Delta Military, Paramilitary Youth Enlistment Committee

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The Delta State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment in the Military and Paramilitary Services submitted its report to Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, JP, on Monday. Dr. Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the State Government, accepted the report on the governor’s behalf, underscoring the government’s continued concern regarding Delta’s inability to fill its allocated slots,…

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Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau

CIISM Congratulates Oghenesivbe on His Appointment as Director-General

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…Commends Gov Oborevwori’s visionary leadership, governance accomplishments Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, is hailed by CIISM’s Governing Board as an exemplary communication strategist and media manager, marked by consistent demonstrations of expertise and professionalism. The Institute in a congratulatory message to Dr Oghenesivbe and signed by…

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Yiaga Africa

Edo 2024: Yiaga Africa Pours Cold Water On Edo Guber Election, insists Exercise Fails Integrity Test

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By Kingsley Ohens Foremost election monitoring group, Yiaga Africa, has poured cold water on the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday, saying it failed all integrity test or standards. In its final report on Monday titled “Post Election Statement on the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship Election fails the integrity test/standards,” which…

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Dr Asue Ighodalo

Edo electorate remains firmly supportive of Asue Ighodalo, resisting intimidation.

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  By Rita Ebiuwa Edo State’s electoral process revealed its resilience in a critical chapter, as citizens cast ballots in support of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Although turnout was modest, voters demonstrated unwavering resolve and commitment to the state’s advancement. Confronted with electoral irregularities and suppression, they firmly exercised their democratic rights…

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