…says sins of fathers are being visited on their political sons BENIN CITY – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated traditional rulers in Esan land for rejecting candidate of the All Progressives Congresses (APC) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, at the palace of the Onojie of Igueben, …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that Edo people should not be blamed if they resort to self-defense against former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, who is unleashing violence and using assassins against perceived opponents. The governor said this …

EKPOMA – Diocese of Esan, Anglican Communion has called on government at all levels to stem the alarming rates of rape in the country by enforcing appropriate legislation to curb the social menance. Archbishop Emeritus of Bendel Province, Anglican Communion, and Bishop of Esan Diocese, The Most Rev’d Friday Imaekhai …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has uncovered a baby-selling syndicate operating between Benin City and Anambra State, rescuing a one-week-old baby who was sold for over N300, 000. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the traffickers …

… ‘efforts to frustrate devt in our state to serve wishes of godfathers will be resisted’ BENIN CITY – A Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), Concerned Citizens of Edo State has berated the former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of the Oyaneke of Ugboshi-Afe Kingdom, Oba James Adekoye Ojeifo, whose death was announced recently. The governor, in a statement, commiserated with Ugboshi-Afe and the entire Akoko-Edo community, noting that the Oba was a uniting force …

…assures of safety, says “we will not be responsible for killing those we ought to be protecting” BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accused the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of resorting to violence, lawlessness and disregard for the rule of law with …

…APC candidate blames Oshiomhole for his woes, ex-APC national chair disagrees, says no smoke without fire BENIN CITY – Efforts by candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu to make inroads into Edo Central Senatorial District, were on Monday rejected as he …

… APC candidate responsible for grounding Bendel Brewery, Edo Line, will do worse if allowed to return – Orbih BENIN CITY – The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has resumed his ward-to-ward campaign for re-election as governor in the September …

…pledges support for governor’s quest to transform Edo, better lives for residents BENIN CITY – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been honoured as the Most Innovative Governor of The Year 2019, by the Nigeria …