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After falling out with the APC as a result of the controversial primary, Olusola Oke, at the prompting of Southwest political leaders, defected to the AD, because it originated from the region and people would easily identify with it. Here are seven reason why the AD candidate may shine at...

Here are the official results of the Edo state governorship elections for 17 out of the 18 LGAs, as released by INEC. Godwin Obaseki of the APC has been declared winner by INEC. See results below: 1. Owan West APC: 12,862 PDP: 10,132 2. Egor APC: 26,177 PDP: 19,514 3. Esan North East...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that results released by the Indipendent Nation Electoria Commission (INEC) are fake and that the figures contradict the once announced at various units and as collated at various wards across the state. The PDP in a press statemen said that its...

After a postponement that raised comments, controversies form many quarters, elections into the gubernatorial office of Edo state was finally held on 28th September 2016. The election was contested by 19 candidates of which Osaige Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Godwin...

Tension, suspense, accusations among candidates, parties and residents as Edo State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins collation of results from across the 18 Local governments in the state’s governorship vote held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The Resident Electoral...

Here is a video showing the agent of a political party, allegedly to be APC Nigeria at Ibi-Iwe Agbado Primary School in Oredo Local Government Area Of Edo State Unit 0024 buying votes.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, is in the lead at Oredo area of Edo state, according to election results monitored by Dailytrust. See some of the results coming from the polling booths. Please note that these results are yet to be confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission...

The Lagos State government has denied claims by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, that the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is in Benin. According to the state government, although Ambode was the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress’...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun has jocularly told journalists on Wednesday that he was ready to get his own share of financial inducement of voters participating in the Edo state governorship election. Addressing reporters after casting his ballot at...

A female police officer who was caught by an agent of the APC while collecting money from a chieftain of the PDP at unit 28, ward 7 in Ikpoba Okhai LGA was arrested by APC supporters who handed her over to the police. According to reports by Vanguard, the female police officer was locked up...

Agent of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, inducing voters with N1,500 at the on-going Edo state gubernatorial elections. Voting juct commenced at PU 12/02/01/001, Egor LG where SituationRoomNG sighted party official inducing voters with cash. Meanwhile, All Progressives Congress Party...

A young Nigerian, Farouk Abdulmutallab, who was jailed in the United States in 2012 for terrorism offences appeared on the INEC voters’ register and may vote in Edo state election today. Governor Adams Oshiomhole drew attention to the existence of AbdulMuttalab’s portrait in a fake voters...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released hotlines Nigerians can call to report any emergency during the Edo state governorship election. INEC-Hotlines:09050858629, 09050858649, 07086945927, 08105119010, 08120183063, 09025038466, 0814667603, 08180958709, 08180958717

Today is the much anticipated Edo state Governorship elections. Nigerian Bulletin will bring you live updates curated from top sources. Readers can also send photos and stories on the Edo elections to [email protected] 8:43am: Reclaim Naija is reporting that Materials arrived at...

Nigerian army troops are in patrol in Benin city ahead of the Edo state governorship elections which is scheduled to hold tomorrow.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors and the National leadership of the party will on Tuesday storm to Edo state capital, Benin city for the grand rally for the Governorship Election of September 10. The state Chairman of...

The flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 Edo governorship elections, Godwin Obaseki, emerged top from the gubernatorial debate organized by Channels Television between the candidates in the governorship race – ahead of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the factional candidate of...

The Independent National Electoral Commission said it has stopped over 100 officers, who are currently undergoing investigations for alleged corrupt practices, from taking part in the conduct of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The commission said the action was taken in order...

The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Edo State, south-south Nigeria, is alleging that there are indications that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) plans to rig the September 10 governorship election. The governorship candidate of APGA in the state, Osaro Onaiwu, said he would...