By Kingsley Ohens The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, led the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State, where they were warmly received by a jubilant crowd of supporters and party members who trooped out in their numbers, rolling out…
By Kingsley Ohens The Amb. Peter Orobor Foundation in conjunction with The Association of Edo Indigenes in Abuja and The Enterprise Development Institute, Abuja, have thrown their weights behind the PDP candidate in Edo State, Barr. Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Barr. Osarodion Ogie. The groups also presented an award of “Excellent Leadership” to…
By Benjamin Atu As vibrant as John F. Kennedy was in his campaign for American president, Nixon’s attack on Kennedy’s softness was harsh simply because he dozed off. But here comes a candidate in the Edo Governorship election who is perpetually at sleep. Never having a vibrant moment, but always at the lowest ebb. No…
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Mr. Crusoe Osagie has restated that the candidate of the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata, in the September 21 governorship election cannot peddle falsehoods to attain political power. In a statement, Osagie insisted that Akpata is unprepared for governance and leadership as he remains a…
Spokesperson of the major opposition party in Delta State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, have been told to direct all matters relating to state and national security to the Commander of the Armed Forces, and the office of the National Security Adviser to Mr President. In a swift reaction to a trending story on social…
…..As Obaseki Speaks, abduce reason why Ighodalo should succeed him as Edo Gov By Kingsley Ohens The two Local Government Areas of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon in Edo South Senatorial District were Agog on Monday as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election,…
In the wisdom of an elders, “respect lies on the ground, awaiting the noble to lift it up and embody it.” However, some individuals, like Adams Oshiomhole, seem to have forgotten this wisdom. Oshiomhole’s unguarded utterances, akin to “mouth diarrhea,” erode respect and love from those who listen to him. His words lack tact and…
Toba Owojaiye In a stirring defense of women’s dignity, the tide of political discourse in Edo State has taken a sharp turn as Ambassador (Chief) Zainab Mohammed, a global women advocate has demanded a public apology from the former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole. This comes in the wake of his reprehensible and misogynistic…
…Says undermining professional ethics promotes misinformation, fake news Journalists in Delta State have been commended for applying professionalism to their reportage, and information dissemination. The Director General, Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the commendation when he hanged out with members of the State Council of the Nigeria Union…
… I’ll work to eradicate poverty in our state, Ighodalo assures them By Kingsley Ohens Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into…