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Edo 2020: APC Crisis Avenue To Regain Power – Orbih

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6 years ago

January 10, 2020

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Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih, has said his party would use the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as an avenue to win the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

Orbih, who disclosed this at Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state during PDP Leaders Tour to the the six local govetnments areas in Edo North Senatirial District, said history would repeat itself in 2020 as we had it during the PDP crisis which led to Adams Oshiomhole’s emergence as governor.

He said, “what is happening in Edo State has a historical side of the story. Some years ago, the PDP worked so hard and install a governor in person of Prof. Osunbor. After he assumed office, he started quarreling with the party; there was a big quarrel between Osunbor and chief Tony Annenih.

From left: Senator Victor Oyaifo, PDP Chairman in Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih, Hon. Sagun Sakai (PDP Edo North Senatorial Chairman and the party chieftain, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi during the tour at Igarra

“It was from that quarrel that the APC took over government from the PDP. Today, history is repeating itself; there is a querrel between Adams Oshiomhole and Mr. Godwin Obasek, I want to tell you that from that querrel the PDP will come back to power.

“I want to say, if Godwin Obasek has his way, PDP will win; if Adams Oshiomhole has his way in the crisis, PDP will still win.”

The party Chairman who described the APC crisis as unique, noted that it’s unfortunate the ruling party has abandoned its sole responsibility of serving the people who voted for them and engage in polical fight.

Earlier, chairman of the Leaders Tour and chieftain of the party, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, said purpose of the tour was to let people know the need for youths to take over leadership position.

Dokpesi who noted that in the past, Edo North PDP has been making election sacrifices, lamented that despite the election sacrifices the party has no any elective position in government.

“In the past Edo North has been making sacrifice but it’s unfortunate that as we speak we do not have any elective position as party. We have resolved to take charge. PDP in Edo North deserves the deputy gobernosrhip position; PDP deserve House Reps.: We deserve the seat of Senate and House of Assembly”, he added.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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40 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.