Tag: Edo election

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election | #EdoDecides2020

In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial…

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Rubbin’ Minds to air a special episode ahead of Edo State election

Nigeria's number one talk show, Rubbin' Minds is bringing a special episode on Sunday, September 13 in collaboration with Enough is Enough Nigeria, and The Future Project ahead of the…

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Just In: Appeal Court affirms Obaseki’s election

The Appeal Court on Friday affirmed the election of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Edo State. Candidate of the PDP, Ize Iyamu, had challenged…

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Opinion: Obaseki and the promise of tomorrow

by Nasamu Jacobson It seemed April 14th, 2017 would not come. Every Edo person at home and abroad, and I dare say all Nigerians, looked forward to that day, some…

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Just In: I will appeal tribunal ruling on Edo election – Ize-Iyamu

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has rejected a ruling of the election tribunal which upheld the declaration of Godwin…

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Edo election: Ize-Iyamu leads protest against outcome in Benin

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Friday led a protest against the outcome of the polls. APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki…

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Edo election: INEC issues return certificate to Obaseki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate of Return to the Edo state Governor-Elect, Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had won the September 28th governorship election in the state. The Resident Electoral…

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Twitter goes hard on Eldee, Peter Obi takes The Platform… | Our winners and losers from last week

We could not help but take note of the individuals who enjoyed landslide victories and successes last week. But more than winners, there were loads of people who stayed on…

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APC denies conniving with INEC to rig Edo election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo on Monday denied allegations that it connived with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the governorship election in the state. The…

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Unlike Oshiomhole, Obaseki will not appoint any opposition member into his cabinet

Governor-elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki says no member of any opposition political party will make it into his cabinet. Obaseki who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Budget Padding: Dogara sealed my office to destroy evidence – Jibrin Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has accused Speaker of the…

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Buhari had a hand in messy Edo election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being party to the sham it observed during the Edo election. In a statement released by its National spokesman, Dayo…

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Edo election: Deputy Governor-elect, Shuaibu denies threatening collation officer

The Deputy Governor-elect of Edo State, Phillip Shuaibu on Thursday said he didn't threaten the Collation Officer for Etsako West Local Government Area, while results were being collated. The Collation Officer, Prof.…

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Edo election: Obaseki’s victory not the peoples’ choice – Tom Ikimi

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Tom Ikimi,has claimed that the Edo sate governorship result was manipulated to favour the All Progressives Congress. In an interview with Punch on Thursday, Ikimi…

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#EdoDecides: APC set for victory as Obaseki leads with 64,867 votes

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to win the Edo State governorship election as its candidate Godwin Obaseki has won in 12 of the 16 Local Government Areas announced…

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#EdoDecides: Obaseki in early lead

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Obaseki has taken an early lead in the Edo election over his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart Pastor Ize-Iyamu. The…

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#EdoDecides: Obaseki’s running mate protests election cancellation

The running mate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki in the Edo election, Philip Shaibu on Thursday stormed the collation centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

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#EdoDecides: Results to be collated on Thursday – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would begin the collation of results for the Edo election on Thursday. The Edo state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Sam Olumekun disclosed this…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Edo governorship election ongoing The Edo governorship election took place today and results have started filtering in. 2. House…

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#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole says even though the election has been peaceful so far he has received reports of card readers being stolen, as well as cases of sporadic…

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#EdoDecides: PDP alleges electoral malpractice by APC, security agencies (WATCH)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that its rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is using some policemen and soldiers to perpetrate electoral malpractice at the ongoing Edo governorship…

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Demola Olarewaju: Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s pathway to final victory in Edo

On the 12th of November this year, the eight year tenure of Governor Adams Oshiomhole comes to an end as he hands over to his successor. There are a number…

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Deji Adeyanju: 5 things Edo voters must do today

As voters in Edo State go out later today to elect a candidate to fill the office of Governor of Edo State for the next four (4) years, they must…

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The Media Blog: That’s how the Nigerian Army packed 10 journalists from one media house

The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it's good stuff, let's put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing…

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Ondo primary: I will reply Tinubu soon – Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun says he will respond to Tinubu's claim on the role he (Oyegun) played in the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu…

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Edo governorship: APC planning to rig election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it had plans to rig Wednesday's governorship election in Edo state. It said the Director…

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Edo election: 10 arrested persons not journalists – Army

The Nigerian Army has debunked claims by an online news media (not YNaija) that it arrested ten journalists on Thursday. In a statement issued by its spokesman Colonel Sani Usman,…

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Drones will be used for Edo election – Army

Barely a week to the Edo governorship election security agencies are putting final touches in ensuring a hitch free process. As part its plans, the Nigeria Army says it would…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners

From the papers this morning - a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria - YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls -…

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Oshiomhole is too old to be telling lies – Wike

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has called on his Edo state counterpart Adams Oshiomhole to stop telling lies at his old age, according to The Punch. Wike made the remark on Wednesday…

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