09 Feb, 2026
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How hoodlums attacked me at UNIBEN –Akpata

Olumide Akpata, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that a senior official of the Edo State Government orchestrated the attack on him and other participants during an interactive session organized by the University of Benin Staff Club. Akpata, who was present as a guest at the event held last Friday, described how […]

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What you need to know about new Edo Deputy Governor

Engr. Marvellous Omobayo Godwins, born on July 19, 1986, in the Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State, began his professional journey uniquely, which positions him for this pivotal role. A holder of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University […]

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Just In: 38-yr-old Omobayo Godwins Sworn In As New Edo Deputy Governor

A few hours after the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as deputy governor of Edo State by the State House of Assembly, 38-year-old Omobayo Godwins has been sworn in as a replacement. It was reported that the impeachment of Shaibu on Monday followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up […]

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Gov Election: Group plans digital training for Edo voters

As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, Muyicx’s Human Capacity Development Academy Limited will kick off a Digital Campaign Education initiative on April 11, providing free training for selected party officials and voters. Ugiagbe Osamuyime, CEO of MHCD Academy, emphasized the need for this training to address low voter turnout and educate political parties on […]

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Impeachment: How Shaibu leaked govt secrets, Assembly tells panel

The Edo State House of Assembly clarified on Wednesday the alleged actions by the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, which it claimed constituted impeachable offenses including leaking government secrets and committing perjury. Represented by its Deputy Clerk, Joe Ohaifa, the Assembly presented its case during the inaugural sitting of the seven-man panel tasked with probing […]

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Nigeria’s situation can be changed, says Obasanjo

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Welcomes Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emphasizing Sacrifice and Unity Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital, where he was warmly received by Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday. During the visit, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of sacrifice and selflessness […]

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BREAKING: Ex-NBA President, Akpata, emerges Edo LP guber candidate

The immediate past national chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party for the September governorship election in Edo. Akpata, who was a senior partner and the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group at Templars law firm in Nigeria until his resignation […]