The Labour Party, LP, in Edo state has called on eligible voters to ignore the comments made by some political parties and individuals during the campaign for the state gubernatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 2.2 million people with permanent voter cards will be electing their new governor today (Saturday). EDITOR’S PICKS: School … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, says the security agencies will ensure that this Saturday’s governorship election in Edo is conducted free and fair under a conducive environment. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday when he visited the state to assess the readiness of members of the Armed Forces and Security agencies … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed the satisfaction of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with the commitment of Nigeria police and the Independent National Electoral Commissioner, INEC, to ensure a free, fair and credible election in the State. Obaseki stated this while addressing newsmen after a closed-door meeting of the party caucus at … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, along with other prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attended the party’s governorship campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. During the rally, Abubakar urged Edo residents to vote for Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the forthcoming governorship election in the state a do-or-die affair. Obaseki made this declaration at the PDP grand finale rally in the Ekenwan area of Benin City, the state capital, He blasted Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for low performance during his tenure. “The person I took over from … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that he had done his best for the state and that Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, would continue from where he stopped. Obaseki made the declaration on Monday during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaign rallies held at Egor and Ikpoba-Okha local governments in the … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed on Friday that a major factor in his falling out with his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was his decision to declare a state burial for the late PDP chieftain Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih passed away during Obaseki’s first term as governor, while he was still a member of the … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the new 6,000-capacity Edo Arena will be named after global afrobeats star Rema. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor made this revelation during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project in Benin City on Wednesday. Rema, who was in Benin for his homecoming concert at Ogbe Stadium, … Read more
No fewer than 111 members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Oredo Local Government Area of Edo on Saturday dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC defectors, from Ward 1 of the LGA, were led by Sidney Egede, an APC chieftain in the locality. The … Read more
The Edo Government has accused Comrade Philip Shaibu, of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo as the deputy governor of the state. This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare on Monday in Benin. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics … Read more
Governor Obaseki blames federal policies for hardship in Nigeria and outlines Edo State’s measures to alleviate suffering, including wage increases and free transport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, stated on Sunday that the hardship in the country is attributable to the policies of the Federal Government. This remark came as … Read more
Philip Shaibu, Edo Deputy Governor, rejoins APC, with Oshiomhole calling it a typical political move. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has described the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the ‘nature of politics’. The embattled Deputy Governor dumped the main opposition … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki expresses confidence that PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo will win the September governorship election, following Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu’s switch to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. … Read more
The ongoing crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with the resignation of another key member. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Felix Abubakar Isuku, a prominent figure within the party and a member of the campaign committee for the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has announced his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State has on Sunday announced his endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)Ô governorship candidate. He described the APC standard bearer as one of the two home boys among the 16 candidates. The other homeboy, he said, is the governorship … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Benjamin Obaseki, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government of Edo State, has resigned his membership in the party. Obaseki announced his resignation in a letter dated June 12, 2024, to the local government chairman of the party. Obasaki expressed his regret for resigning from … Read more
Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of destroying his campaign billboards. Akpata made the claim via a statement he released after a press conference on Friday in Benin. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has begun paying the ₦70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. Recall that Obaseki, during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, the state capital, announced the increase of the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 … Read more