Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a statement on Sunday, Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President will represent President Bola Tinubu at the summit. Earlier, President Tinubu said Mr Shettima would lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum while he (Mr Tinubu) will address pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating floods. At the UNGA, Mr Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines, and engage in…

The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, and All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, have both secured victories at their respective polling units (PUs) in the Edo State governorship election. According to The Cable newspaper, Mr Ighodalo gathered 200 votes at polling unit 11, Ward 1, in Ewohimi, Esan South-East LGA, defeating Mr Okpebholo, who polled 45 votes. In addition, Mr Ighodalo triumphed over the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, at his polling unit. Mr Ighodalo secured 41 votes, surpassing the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), who received 32 votes at polling unit…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned social media users against circulating unverified results of the Edo State Governorship Election, falsely attributed to the commission. According to Channels TV, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, issued this warning on Saturday. Mr Onuoha clarified that the commission has not yet received any official results from any of the 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. He further explained that the election results are currently at the ward level and must be transmitted to the respective LGAs before proceeding to the state collation centre for…

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has cast his vote at Polling Unit 19, Ward 4, located within Emokpae Primary School in Benin City during the ongoing governorship election. The Punch newspaper reported that Governor Obaseki voted at approximately 11:57 a.m. Speaking after casting his vote, he expressed his satisfaction with the voting process. He also expressed optimism that the collation of results would proceed smoothly. Details later….

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has voiced his concerns about the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election. Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that several individuals were arrested by the EFCC and the police in connection with thuggery and vote-buying activities. In a statement shared on his X account (formerly Twitter), the 64-year-old journalist expressed his disappointment, calling the election process ‘disgusting and depressing’. Mr Momodu further criticized the government, highlighting its continued failure to conduct simple, transparent elections despite numerous promises of reform. He tweeted: “I’m watching different television…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended three individuals suspected of engaging in vote-buying in Egor Local Government Area during the ongoing Edo State Governorship election. Channels Television reported that the anti-graft agency arrested the suspects, which were two men and one woman, and took them into custody around 10:00 am. The report also noted that some residents protested the arrests, alleging that the individuals were being unfairly targeted and victimized.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two political thugs affiliated with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that residents of the state gathered at polling units to elect a new governor, who will succeed the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement posted on his X page on Saturday, Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest of the two thugs, identified as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, 41, both members of the PDP from Ugbogbo quarters in Igarra-Akoko, Edo. Mr Adejobi revealed that firearms were recovered from the…

Today, the people of Edo State will cast their votes to elect a new governor, who will succeed the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki. In November 2020, Mr Obaseki and his then deputy, Philip Shaibu were sworn in and administered oath of office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Esther Edigin. He defeated the APC candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu to be re-elected governor of the state. Mr Obaseki will leave office as Edo State governor in November. Voters from all eighteen (18) local government areas will head to their respective polling units to choose from among the candidates vying for the…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu on charges of conspiracy and child trafficking. The suspects were apprehended by patrol officers from the Ojodu Division, stationed at Berger bus stop—one of the main entry points into Lagos—following a tip-off from a Good Samaritan. In a statement, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the suspects were found in possession of two newborn baby girls, estimated to be around six days old, while travelling from Abia State on 9 September. He said the investigation revealed that the suspects intended to deliver the…

Ahead of Saturday’s Edo State Governorship Election, President Bola Tinubu has urged all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and sportsmanlike approach. In a statement made available to newsmen by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President appealed to the governorship candidates, political parties, and their supporters to uphold the sanctity of the democratic process and respect the will of the people. President Tinubu emphasised his faith in the electorate’s ability to make informed choices about their future leaders, stressing that democracy thrives on principles of civility, tolerance, patience, and adherence to the rule of law. He…