By Kingsley Ohens Accredited civil society organizations observing the 2024 Edo State governorship elections have released a joint statement expressing concerns over the transparency of the results collation process, citing disruptions at multiple ward and local government centers, as reported Sunday in Benin City. They pointed to incidents involving the intimidation of Independent National Electoral…
By Kingsley Ohens The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election protested the illegal interruption of the governorship election result collation, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of not adhering to its own rules. Chairman of the Campaign Council and Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, addressed…
By Edwards Okhai Balogun The electoral developments in Edo State since yesterday, Saturday, have laid bare a deeply troubling reality: the audacity of vote buying, the falsification of figures, the manipulation of electoral processes, and the violent intimidation of voters. All notably orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its bid to ‘capture Edo…
Alhaji Sanusi Abdul, a renowned real estate developer and philanthropist, received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from European American University (EAU) at a ceremony held on September 21, 2024, at the Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) in Ikeja, Lagos, near the African Shrine. “Professor Josephine Chinjioma Egbuta, Vice Chancellor of EAU, presented the award,…
By Kingsley Ohens Following immense pressure from Governor Godwin Obaseki and other Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders, the Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the collation of governorship election results until 10 am on Sunday, September 22. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, made the announcement in a statement early this morning, following heightened pressure…
Former Edo CPS, John Mayaki asked Edo residents to stay awake through out the night to protect the future of Edo State By Yahaya Idris With results emerging from the Edo State elections, Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be coasting to victory. Nevertheless, as the Independent National Electoral Commission…
…Pressuring INEC to terminate the election process The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claims that, with preliminary results indicating an imminent loss, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is attempting to coerce the military into withdrawing from collation centers, where they have maintained stability and order. According to Dr. Tony Aziegbemi,…
…..Minister Called to Account Before National Assembly Over Charges of Fraud, Misconduct, and Unilateral Decision-Making Reports indicate that Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, may be called to appear before the House of Representatives next week to respond to allegations of misconduct, fraud, and mismanagement within the ministry. This follows a petition submitted to the…
The Labour Party’s candidate in the ongoing Edo state gubernatorial election, Olumide Akpata, has been defeated at his polling unit by the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Location: PU11, Ward 06, Oredo LGA Results PDP: 41 APC: 19 LP: 32
Surgical interventions for body enhancement, notably liposuction, are increasingly sought after throughout the country. The interest in the procedure from men and women across various age groups has led to increased sales of body-enhancing creams and pills. Some of these treatments are ineffective and have damaging side effects. Head Pastor of Universal Peace Temple, Kwaku…