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CRPP Zonal Chairman,  Isibor Condemns Gun Shooting In Oyegun's House Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Zonal Chairman Coalition of Registered Political Parties CRPP, Dr Samson Isibor has condemned in totality the shootings at Chief John Odigie Oyegun's house yesterday during the meeting of ADC party at the former Governor's house, in Benin city. According to Dr Samson Isibor, described the unfortunate incident as outrageous, uncalled, which he said Edo State is not known for this dastardly act, "all these are happening during this current government tenor. It is given us a course for concern." "we condemned the APC government in the state.The state government is required to protect the citizens of the state not to witch hunt, intimidate members of the opposition. it's the beauty of democracy to  have pluralistic political parties in the country instead of trying to eliminate the opposition members. "We are there for advising the APC government...

Peter Obi Optimistic On Building A New Nigeria, Welcomes Akpata To ADC Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, said in Benin yesterday that a new is possible when the right people are elected as leaders. This is as he assured that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is totally committed to a new Nigeria despite the political move by those in power to do everything possible to stop the party. Obi, who made the statements at the ADC secretariat in Benin where the former party governorship candidate, Olu Akpata and members of the Obidient Movement formally defected to the ADC. Obi stated: “Let me assure all of us here, we are committed to a new Nigeria. They might do everything possible to stop us, but I assure you our commitment is total. “We must build a country that works for everybody. It is not working for everybody today. We must build a country where nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody. I...

Olumide Akpata Decamps To ADC In Edo, Expresses Gratitude To  Members  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Barrister Olumide Akpata, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Benin city. Akpata was received by the State Chairman of the ADC, Kennedy Odion; former governors of Edo State and leaders of the ADC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, former Senate Chief Whip, Roland Owie; Hon. Murphy Omoruyi, member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency at the House of Representatives, alongside Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, amongst others. Akpata, who was handed the party card by the State Chairman, said he took the decision to join the ADC after Peter Obi joined the party on December 31, 2025, stressing that he joined the party to add value. Akpata, who expressed gratitude for the warm reception...

Obi Assassination Attempt:Kenneth Okonkwo Indicts Edo Govt. As Sponsored Of Attack  By Editor  Veteran Nollywood actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the assassination attempt on Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections,  was sponsored by the Edo State government or its agents. It would be recalled that gunmen on Tuesday attacked Peter Obi, former Edo State Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun along with other chieftains of the ADC in Edo State. During an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’, Okonkwo recalled a previous threat issued by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpehbolo to Peter Obi against entering the state without his clearance. According to him,  “The attack on Peter Obi in Edo State was an attempted assassination by the government or their agents. “I was in touch with the former Edo State Governor, John Odigie Oyegun, who de...

Obi, Odigie Narrative How They Escape Assassination In Edo …We got intelligence Of attack – Odigie-Oyegun …APC, Edo Govt deny complicity, ADC, Atiku, Akpata, Owie react Fear gripped Benin City, Edo State capital, yesterday, as Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential Candidate, Chief Johnb Odigie-Oyegun, former Edo State Executive Governor and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), escaped assassination from gunmen. Few minutes after leaders of the ADC, including Mr. Peter Obi received Barr. Olumide Akpata, former governorship candidate of the LP into the party, gunmen attacked the facility at the state secretariat of the party along Ogbelaka Street, Between Off Sapele and Off Sokponba Roads, Benin City, and the residence of the National Leader of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Narrating his ordeal, Obi declared: “It is time to speak up. It is time those in government act. They are not going to be there forever. What they allowed to hap...

NIGER DELTA GAMES | Team Edo Hauls Gold in Swimming, Other Sports, Maintain Dominance BENIN - Team Edo’s Swimming, Weightlifting, Kokowa contingent has delivered an extraordinary performance at the ongoing Niger Delta Games tagged Edo2026, harvesting gold medals and reaffirming the host state’s dominance. Leading the charge was Peremobere Joy, who powered her way to gold in the Individual 100m Freestyle, showcasing speed, precision, and confidence from start to finish. In the longer distance event, Mary Dimeji demonstrated remarkable endurance and tactical strength to secure gold in the 400m Freestyle, thrilling spectators with a commanding performance. The relay teams added further brilliance to Edo’s medal harvest. In the 4x400m Medley Relay (Male), the quartet of Albert Akintokun, Biloha Simeon, Precious Tissa, and Kolade Otunla combined strength and seamless coordination to capture gold in impressive fashion. Equally outstanding was the 4x100m Freestyle Rela...

Edo2026: Team Edo Ahead Of Medal Table As Enabulele Begs Team Edo To Remain Focus For Victory  Iduozee Efe Paul  Host,Team Edo has taken the lead in the ongoing  second edition of the Niger Delta Games,tagged Edo '2026' after unprecedented dominant display in swimming and weightlifting events to surge forward with 22 gold and 12 silver against second and third placed Delta (14 Gold) and Bayelsa (13 Gold) respectively. As at  7pm,Edo had won seven or more gold medals as their chess, traditional wrestling and other athletes were dominating. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele,in a chat with sports journalists, expressed satisfaction with Team Edo’s impressive outing so far, attributing the success to strategic planning, discipline and early preparation ahead of the competition. According to him, the 12-day closed camping with  intensive training he arranged for the athletes played a cruci...