Edo 2020: APC Congratulates Obaseki On His Re-Election, Commends Peaceful Election

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as the governor of Edo State. The chairman of the APC national caretaker committee, Mai Mala Buni said in a statement that the peaceful conduct of the election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. He said…

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Buhari Rejoices With Obaseki, Restates Commitment To Free, Fair Elections

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. He congratulated him on Sunday in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory. The President also commended…

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Poll: Political Tension May Lead To Declaration Of Emergency In Edo, INEC Warns

LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that the fierce political tension brewing in Edo ahead of the September 19 governorship poll may lead to a declaration of a state of emergency in the state, if not carefully managed. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye,…

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Labour Party Carpets Malami, Tinubu Over Involvement, Comments On Failed Takeover Of Edo Assembly

LAGOS AUGUST 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Labour Party has berated the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in their attempt to unleash mayhem on the people of Edo State and dubiously take over governance of the state. In a statement, the party condemned in strong…

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Edo Govt Busts Child-Selling Syndicate, Recovers A Week-Old Baby

LAGOS AUGUST 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-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 have been arrested and charged…

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Obaseki: Don’t Blame Edo People If They Resort To Self-Defense Against Oshiomhole’s Use Of Violence

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-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 after inspecting the residence of…

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