POLITICS

From Bad to Worse: Is This A Further Decline of Police Operations in Nigeria?

Eben Enasco The third stanza of Nigeria’s national anthem envisions a nation “where no man is oppressed” and where “peace and plenty” reign. Amidst the future possibility, however, the country faces numerous security challenges, including oppression, militant Islamist groups, organized…

The Right Man For The Job Chief Henry Iriogbe APC Aspirant for Senate, Edo Central

By Paul Okojie As Edo Central prepares for a replacement for the Senator and Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo in the heart of the Central Senatorial District of Edo State, a seasoned leader with deep roots in both healthcare and legislative affairs,…

OPINION: INEC, SECURITY OPERATIVES: The Octopuses in Nigeria’s Electoral System

Eben Enasco The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is once again under scrutiny for suspected malpractice following the 2023 General election and 2024 off-cycle gubernatorial election in Edo State. Reports have highlighted similar findings of manipulations and frauds in the…

OPINION: How Governor-Elect Senator Monday Okpebholo Can Propel Development Across the Three Senatorial Districts – Paul Okojie

As Senator Monday Okpebholo is getting ready to assumes the mantle of leadership as the newly elected Governor of Edo State in November, expectations are high for a transformative tenure that will foster sustainable growth across the state’s three senatorial…

Esan High Chief Stainless Ijeghede Advices Asue Ighodalo To Embrace and Congratulate Sen. Monday Okpebholo as Edo Governor-Elect

After a week of the Edo State election a High Chief from Esan Land, Chief Stainless Ijehgede has released a letter through his aide advising Asue Ighodalo, on the right step to take. Dear Asue Ighodalo, I write to congratulate…

Senate Pass Bill to Establish Nigeria Mines Rangers Service to Combat Illegal Mining

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) to its second reading. This proposed legislation, aimed at combating illegal mining and artisanal operations, was read for the second time on Thursday, following majority…

Political Parties Collapsing Structure: A Reoccurring Fraud in Nigeria’s Electoral System

By Eben Enasco Nigeria’s electoral system is plagued by a recurring issue, including political parties collapsing their structures to join stronger parties, often for financial gain. This phenomenon undermines the democratic process and betrays the trust of party members. Globally,…

Hon. Odi Okojie Congratulate Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor-Elect on Winning the Governorship Election in Edo State

The house of representative member for Esan North East and South East Constituency, Honourable Odi Okojie has sent a congratulatory message to the Governor- elect Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy Hon. Denis Idahosa on their merited victory in the…

OPINION: APC Victory- Can One TV Set Have Multiple Remote Controls?

By Eben Enasco The Edo State gubernatorial election has come to an end, and Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress APC, has been declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Sen. Monday Okpebholo of the…

Ex-Senate President Ahmed Lawan Congratulates Edo Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo

The President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has congratulated Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election. Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win…