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NigerianEye: “LIVE UPDATES: Edo Governorship Election 2020” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “LIVE UPDATES: Edo Governorship Election 2020” plus 29 more


LIVE UPDATES: Edo Governorship Election 2020

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 11:33 PM PDT

We officially welcome you to the NigerianEye LIVE COVERAGE of The 2020 Edo Governorship Election - (Please continue to refresh this page for LIVE updates from Edo...

PDP cries out - "Our governors being harassed in Edo state"

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:55 PM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that men of the Nigeria Police have surrounded the premises of Westend Hotel, Benin City, accommodating governors elected under the platform of the...

FBI uncovers fresh evidence against suspected internet fraudster, Hushpuppi

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:51 PM PDT

The tide seems to be rising in the United States against suspected internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi,after the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) unveiled how he...

Nigeria records 221 new cases of COVD-19

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:46 PM PDT

Nigeria on Friday recorded 221 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 56,956, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Only one death was reported in...

Edo 2020: 1.7 million eligible to vote– INEC

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 02:11 PM PDT

No fewer than 1.72 million persons are eligible to vote in the September 19, Edo governorship polls while 483,796 eligible voters will not participate. This is according to a document obtained from...

Visa ban: Don’t disrespect Nigeria, Buhari government tells US, UK

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 01:48 PM PDT

The present administration has frowned on the statements issued by the United States and the United Kingdom on the governorship elections holding in Edo State on Saturday (today) and Ondo State on...

There’s need to take another look at amended NBC code -Osinbajo

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 02:08 PM PDT

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government needs to revisit the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) amendment of the broadcasting code.   Osinbajo said this on Friday during a...

Another UNILAG council member resigns as crisis rocking institution persists

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 02:07 PM PDT

  A member of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos, Mr Bayo Adaralegbe, has resigned his appointment, joining the council Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the institution, Dr Wale...

Wike under siege in Edo

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 01:02 PM PDT

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm over a "siege" at a hotel Nyesom Wike, governor of the state, is in Benin, capital of Edo state. Wike, who is the chairman of the...

Aside Oshiomhole and Igbinedion, here are the heavyweights who will shape Edo election

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 12:56 PM PDT

  The Edo governorship election is less than 24 hours away and there is heightened expectations of how the exercise will turn out. The build-up to the poll has been dramatic and filled with...

Edo poll: 13 things to know about Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 12:35 PM PDT

  Even with high traffic build up in the major roads that traverse the city, Benin, the capital of Edo State was calm on Friday morning.   Though the 14 political parties participating in...

Buhari has enough enemies, stop making more for him - Lauretta Onochie tells name droppers

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 12:32 PM PDT

  President Buhari's media aide, Lauretta Onochie has slammed name droppers who she accused of claiming to have President Buhari's backing when embarking on illegal, unconstitutional and...

COVID-19: Osinbajo explains reason behind Buhari’s survival funds for small businesses

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:56 AM PDT

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said the Federal Government was deeply committed to creating a more business-friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to...

We have spent N366.5 million on COVID-19 – Plateau Gov, Lalong

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 10:08 AM PDT

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Friday disclosed that the State has committed N366.5 million in its fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. He explained that the state also received...

Contenders and Pretenders: Meet the 14 candidates in Edo Governorship race

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:50 AM PDT

  It is a matter of hours to September 19th, 2020 when the people of Edo State will once again file out to observe an important democratic ritual. That day, the people will once again defy the...

Atiku speaks on alleged appointments, running for 2023 presidency

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:50 AM PDT

  The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar on Friday distanced himself from reports that he is making moves for the 2023 presidency.   Atiku...

EPL: Guardiola finally breaks silence on failing to bring Messi to Man City

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:49 AM PDT

  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has refused to dwell on missing out on a move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi this summer.   Messi was heavily linked with a move to The Etihad after...

Liverpool sign Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 09:21 AM PDT

Liverpool signed Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million) on Friday. Thiago agreed to a "long-term contract" with the Premier League...

BBNaija 2020: Laycon has achieved enough, I want him evicted – Neo

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:48 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Neo has given a reason why he wants Laycon evicted from the lockdown house. Neo during his diary session on Thursday night said Laycon has achieved a lot since...

EPL: Arteta reveals why Aubameyang turned down Barcelona’s offer to remain at Arsenal

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:53 AM PDT

 Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has disclosed that captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, decided to turn down Barcelona's offer to stay at Emirates because the FA Cup champions are "as big" as the...

ANALYSIS: The battleground, comfort zones… how Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu stand across LGAs

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:52 AM PDT

  Since the campaign started in July, there has been no rest for the two major candidates and their parties. By the time campaign ended on Thursday night, the two politicians and their teams...

FBI uncovers new evidence against Hushpuppi

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:40 AM PDT

 New evidence has surfaced in the case against Hushpuppi, an embattled Instagram celebrity, who was arrested in UAE over money laundering and cyberfraud allegations.   The evidence was...

Bale arrives at Tottenham to seal loan move

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:30 AM PDT

Gareth Bale has arrived at Tottenham's training ground after flying from Spain to complete his move back to the club from Real Madrid. Bale completed a medical in Madrid on Thursday as he closes on a...

Edo 2020: Your political lives in danger if APC wins, Wike tells PDP leaders

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:16 AM PDT

  The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday as a fight for the destiny of the Niger Delta region. The governor spoke on Thursday...

Ohanaeze backs US restriction ban on Nigerian electoral offenders

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:08 AM PDT

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council,(OYC), an Igbo socio-cultural organization, has lauded the United States of America for imposing a visa ban on politicians undermining the Nigerian democratic...

BREAKING: Ogun workers suspend strike

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:58 AM PDT

Organised labour in Ogun State has called off its one-week warning strike after a marathon meeting with the officials of the state government. Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state,...

BREAKING: Obaseki’s deputy speaks on arrest, fingers Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:50 AM PDT

 Phillip Shaibu, Edo State Deputy Governor, has spoken on his alleged arrest by security agencies.   Shaibu said it is untrue that he was caught with illegal arms.   His spokesman,...

UK govt reacts as Buhari signs Police Bill

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:35 AM PDT

  The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has hailed the signing of the Nigeria Police bill 2020 into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday.   Writing on her...

Europa League play-off draws confirmed (Full fixture list)

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 07:30 AM PDT

  The draw for the Europa League play-offs was conducted on Friday.   Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur are probably the biggest club at this stage of the competition.   Spurs will be...

We’re being blackmailed to make $3m payment on scholars abroad -NDDC

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 08:32 AM PDT

  The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is verifying the beneficiaries on its scholarship scheme.   Some beneficiaries of the scheme on Wednesday staged a protest at the...

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