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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Asue Ighodalo has called for an extension of voting time following the late arrival of materials in some polling units. Speaking with journalists at his polling unit 3, ward 1 at the Idimirio Skill Acquisition, he said he is waiting to cast his vote and that a…
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Voting has commenced at the Oredo Girls Secondary School in Benin City for the Edo State governorship election. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived at the polling booth with four polling units at 8:10 am after which polling started at 8:30 am. Officials of the Commission took time to explain to eligible…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed has ordered operatives of the Corps to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance with restrictions of vehicular movement. The directive issued by the Corps Marshal also mandated the Personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies,…
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Traders at the new Benin market on Saturday defied the restriction of movement order by the police to engage in a brisk business on the day of the Edo governorship election. As at 7 a.m., traders have set their makeshift stalls, selling goods along the main thoroughfare despite official warnings to maintain order for the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Sen. Monday Okpebholo remains its governorship candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary made the party’s position clear in a statement issued in Abuja. Morka said the clarification became necessary following fake news that Okpebholo had been disqualified by a magistrate…