Criticisms have trailed the arrest of human right activist, Omoyele Sowore by men suspected to be operatives of Department of State Security Service shortly after his arrival at the at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, according to Sahara Reporters may not be unconnected with the August...
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Shettima rallies Oba of Benin for Okpebholo
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Saturday rallied support for Edo State governorship Candidate of All Progressives Congress Senator Monday Okpebholo in September 21st poll in the State. He assured that with the support of traditional institution in the State led by Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin and...
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Yiaga Africa alleges inducement of Edo voters
Yiaga Africa, Election Monitoring Group has alleged inducement of eligible voters, involving distribution of cash, presents and food items to entice voters throughout the pre-election campaigns, ahead of Saturday September 21st Edo State governorship poll. The citizen-led Election Movement under the Watching The Vote (WTV) Working, laid the alleged inducement that characterizes the governorship campaigns/rallies...
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Don’t gloat, APC ditches ‘Okpebholo’s convoy crash’
The All Progressives Congress has reacted to an unconfirmed report of a fatal road incident speculated to have involved the convoy of its Candidate in Saturday September 21st 2024 governorship poll, warning that it’s inhumane to gloat. An official of the party in the State said late Friday on Whatsapp, rejecting attempt by fifth Columnists...
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Rigging: Alex Otti begs Edo voters to keep vigil
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appealed to voters in Saturday September 21st 2024 governorship election in Edo State to vote Candidate of Labour party, Olumide Akpata watch their votes count after exercising their franchise, keep vigil and defend them to provent electoral fraud. He made the appeal at the governorship campaign on Thursday...
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7 Corpses of security agents recovered in Zamfara
Security operatives have recovered bodies of four personnel of the Nigeria police and three soldiers of the Nigerian Army killed by bandits on Thursday morning in Zamfara State. The victims were ambushed by gunmen who attempted to invade Setraco Nigeria Limited construction and abduct expatriates in the company after a distress call on the axis....
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17 parties sign peace accord, Ighodalo’s PDP detour
17 political parties Candidates contending for September 21st Edo State governorship election on Thursday in Benin City signed the Peace Accord, which is a moral obligation to uphold principles of transparency and commitment that de-legitimizes the process in an election. But, the chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemin and the party’s Candidate, Asue Ighodalo...
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Why I want to govern Edo, by Okpebholo
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Saturday September 21st Edo State governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo says his desire to reposition the State is the reason why he wants to be Governor of the State. He made the disclosure at the APC governorship campaign at Ivbiaro Community in Owan West Local government Area...
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Baby escapes death in accidental gun discharge
There was panic when a firearm of a Guard reportedly fell to the ground and discharged, while bubbling away with a baby at Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) newsroom. A baby whose mother, a staff of the Media Organization, had put down for his regular afternoon nap, exploded, narrowly escaped death. But a private security...
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Group demands end to violence ahead of Edo poll
A citizen-led human right group, Talakawa Parliament has called on contending political parties and supporters and their Candidates in Edo State governorship election to end hostilities ahead of September 21st election. The Speaker of group, Marxist Kola Edokpayi who made the appeal at a Media briefing, called on political gladiators to embrace peace and refrain...