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The Edo State governorship election is a tight contest between PDP's Asue Ighodalo and APC's Senator Monday Okpebholo. As INEC uploads 97% of the results, both candidates lead in their strongholds. Allegations of vote-buying emerged, but the election has remained largely peaceful, with a high...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded over 95% of results from the Edo State Governorship Election on its Result Viewing Portal. With 17 candidates vying for the position, analysts highlight a competitive race primarily between Asue Ighodalo (PDP), Monday Okpebholo...
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain patient amid rising living costs, stating that the country cannot rely on “a free bowl” without addressing economic issues. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in nation-building and acknowledged the urgent need for improvements in...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it has not yet received results from the Edo governorship election. REC Anugbum Onuoha emphasized that results are still being processed and warned against premature announcements on social media, reiterating INEC’s...
Labour Party’s candidate, Olumide Akpata, lost his polling unit to Peoples Democratic Party’s Asue Ighodalo in the ongoing Edo governorship election. At polling unit 11 in Oredo LGA, Ighodalo secured 41 votes, Akpata 32, and APC's Monday Okpebholo garnered 19. The election remains competitive...
PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo has raised concerns over security threats in the Edo State election. He accused armed men of arresting party members at polling units, alleging voter intimidation. Heavy rain also delayed the arrival of INEC officials, causing frustration among voters at...
The Edo State governorship election saw Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata and APC candidate Monday Okpebholo cast their votes. Both expressed optimism about the electoral process amid challenging weather conditions. Voter turnout remained strong, reflecting citizens' commitment to democratic...
President Bola Tinubu celebrated his wife Oluremi's 64th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, expressing gratitude for her unwavering support and strength. He emphasized her role as a source of inspiration for many Nigerians, particularly young women, and wished her joy, peace, and happiness for...
Prof. Rhoda Gumus, INEC's National Commissioner for Edo, vowed not to accept bribes during the upcoming governorship election. In a recent interview, she emphasized her commitment to a transparent electoral process, assuring citizens that all accredited voters would have the opportunity to cast...
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to serving Nigeria and achieving meaningful results over personal gain during a meeting with former presiding officers of the National Assembly. He highlighted the need for unity and collaboration to address the nation's pressing challenges...
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