The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo has sent warm felicitations to High Chief Tom Ikimi on his 80th birthday anniversary, which falls today. Ikimi served as Foreign Affairs Minister between 1995 and 1998. In a statement he personally signed in Benin, the state capital, on Wednesday, Ighodalo described Ikimi as “a consummate …

The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state on the successful completion of the fasting period in the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid el Fitr celebration. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Ighodalo said: “I want to use this opportunity …

Ahead of September’s governorship election in Edo State, the influential Otu-Umagbae Socio-Cultural group on Sunday endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo; and his running mate, Barrister Osarodion Ogie. Led by its President, Chief Bright Ogbebor; and General Secretary, Osagie Agbonwaneten, the endorsement happened during the April meeting of the group, hosted by Col. Victor …

When I was working in a factory in Okpella, Edo State, the only bank there had to close down because of incessant attacks by armed robbers. They used to visit the bank every two weeks to rob. And any security man who tried to prove that he is a gallant officer was immediately gunned down and sent to an early …

A coalition of youth organisations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, under the aegis of the Patriotic Nigeria Youth Movement (PNYM), on Friday declared its total support for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. During a solidarity visit to the candidate in Benin City, the state capital, the group, led by its National Coordinator, Comrade City …

The Edo State State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Harrison Omagbon has debunked reports of defection from the his party to other parties, describing them as fake news and “mere propaganda”. He urged members of the party to remain calm and not panic or worry. Accusing opposition parties in the state of peddling falsehood with a …

Ahead of the September governorship election in Edo State, encomiums have begun pouring in for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, by critical stakeholders of the party in the state over his choice of Barrister Osarodion Ogie as running mate. Several chieftains of the party applauded Ighodalo’s wisdom in not only going for the best …

Corporate lawyer and businessman, Mr. Asue Ighodalo has won the Edo State governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), beating about nine other candidates including the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu in the election held in Benin City on Thursday. The election was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the Edo State capital with Ighodalo polling 577 votes …

A former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, who is now a serving Senator, is clandestinely plotting with a prominent Nigerian businessman and the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to ensure victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) major contender, Asue Ighodalo. As former governor of the state and former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress …

Sterling Bank Limited has announced a strategic change in its Board of Directors, with Mr. Olatunji Mayaki assuming the role of Chairman of the Board effective 1st January 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Asue Ighodalo from 31st December 2023. According to a statement by the Company Secretary, Temitayo Adegoke, “the resignation of our erstwhile Chairman is in line with …