Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, came under heavy political Tsunami on Saturday as a well-known chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Musa Isiwele led over 3,000 other members to dump the party. The former Deputy Commissioner of Police and former National President of the Road Transport Employees Association (RTEAN), …

It was simply massive, organic and spontaneous when, on Friday, Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo stormed Wards 2 and 3, Ujabhole, Uwesan in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State in continuation of his campaign. In a carnival like reception, heralded by canon shots as a way traditional salute, the unprecedented …

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In an appearance that can only be politely described as laughable, the Edo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, finally emerged from months of avoiding public scrutiny to meet virtually with the Akoko Edo Forum via Zoom. What followed was a spectacular disaster that has left his team scrambling to limit the damage, abruptly cutting …

First part of the interview Majority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, is a lawyer of over two decades. He represents Ovia North East I. In this concluding part of an interview with a select group of journalists, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and lawmaker from Ekiadolor, argues that the state will gain nothing by …

Adams Oshiomhole’s recent declarations of an impending resurgence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State come across as a mixture of wishful thinking and political grandstanding. While he attempts to paint a picture of inevitable victory for the APC, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The people of Edo State have experienced firsthand the failures …

For over two decades, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian has been a lawyer. The Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly represents Ovia North East I state constituency. In this two-part interview, the lawmaker from Ekiadolor bares his mind on the forth coming governorship election in the state, asserting that Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly embroiled in internal conflict following what many within the party have described as a “show of shame” during the recent United States diaspora visit by its governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The fallout from the outing has cast serious doubts on Okpebholo’s fitness for office, with a growing number of party leaders said …

Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo has congratulated Edo Queens for winning the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title. According to a statement by The Asue Media Organisation, Ighodalo expressed his joy at what he described as a “historic feat” by the Benin ladies, stating that with the victory, conquering the continent …

Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo has urged children to become worthy ambassadors for their families, communities, the state, and the nation. In a goodwill message issued on Monday by his media team in Benin City, the state capital, Ighodalo emphasised the importance of raising children with the awareness that they represent their …