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Edo Votes for New Governor as Police Stop Violence
The Edo State governorship election is underway today, with residents heading to the polls to elect a new leader who will take over from Governor Godwin Obaseki.
This election marks the end of Obaseki’s eight-year administration after he served two consecutive terms.
The political atmosphere in Edo has been tense leading up to the election, with security forces already taking action to prevent violence and maintain order.
The Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of two suspected political thugs in Edo.
The suspects, identified as 43-year-old Edwin Obanor and 41-year-old Audu Tajudeen, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were apprehended during overnight operations aimed at curbing electoral violence.
The police also seized firearms from the suspects, as part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal weapons and disrupt any attempts to manipulate the electoral process.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peaceful election by targeting those who seek to undermine it.
Today’s election is significant for Edo State, as the electorate will be choosing a new governor from a list of 17 candidates.
The major contenders include Asue Ighodalo of the PDP, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
Edo, once a stronghold for the APC, experienced a shift in political dynamics when Governor Obaseki left the party in 2019 and joined the PDP, following internal conflicts within the APC.
This defection changed the political landscape in the state, making the race even more competitive.
Aside from the three leading candidates, the election features a diverse group of 16 male candidates and one female candidate from various political parties, including the Action Alliance (AA), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and several others.
Notably, nine of these political parties have endorsed the APC, consolidating their structures to support Okpebholo in his bid to reclaim the state’s leadership for the party.
As voting progresses, the political scene in Edo remains unpredictable, with each party vying for influence and the opportunity to lead the state for the next four years.
Security remains a top priority, with authorities keen to prevent any disruptions that could compromise the integrity of the election.
The results of the election will shape the future of Edo’s political landscape and could potentially serve as a bellwether for other upcoming off-cycle elections across Nigeria.
The people of Edo are eager to see how today’s vote will unfold, as they look toward a new chapter in the state’s governance.
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani declines invitation to judge the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
It was reported that the position of a judge was offered to Shehu Sani by Ben Murray Bruce, founder of Silverbird Group. However, Sani rejected the offer to judge the event.
Ben Bruce takes to social media to invite the former senator to be present at the event and sit as a judge.
Shebu Sani then responded by stating “You should have send me a formal letter and with full benefits attached to it after I have passed the Judgment. I appreciate the honour from a good friend. Unfortunately, I’ll be unavailable on that day. I wish you a successful outing.”
Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni expresses dissatisfaction with the Governor of Lagos State over traffic issues.
It can be reported that Lagos has been suffering through a serious traffic phase. The reason behind this was revealed to be the Independence Bridge repairs.
Governor Sanwo Olu then pleaded with Lagosians to bear with the traffic as the repair is necessary. “Let’s think outside the box. If you don’t have business to do in Victoria Island in the next 2 to 3 weeks, conduct your business online and plan ahead.”
However, Mr Macaroni reacts to the Governor’s plea by stating “If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people.”
He lamented on the serious effect that this traffic has taken on people’s day to day life and shared that the government didn’t consider its people.
Michelle Obama recently shared that when she first met Barack Obama, he wasn’t “financially sound.”
The couple crossed paths in 1988 when Barack joined a law firm in Chicago, where Michelle was already working. On a recent podcast episode she hosts with her brother, Craig, Michelle reflected on the importance of financial stability in a relationship.
During a conversation with British author Jay Shetty, Craig asked Michelle, “Would you be attracted to a guy who’s not financially stable when you meet him?”
Without hesitation, Michelle replied, “Uh, I married one.”
Craig, who seemed to have set her up for that response, laughed and jokingly said, “Don’t you like that alley-oop I just threw you? In basketball, you just point—you don’t even have to say it.”
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