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Chris Nehikhare

September 1, 2025

Edo PDP rejects planned LG by-elections, says exercise illegal

Mr Nehikhare accused the state government of breaching democratic norms and judicial pronouncements.

PDP logo
August 2, 2025

Edo PDP attacks Gov. Okpebholo over claim on Benin-Asaba road project

Mr Nehikhare advised the governor to deliver on his mandate with original projects that genuinely benefit the people.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
April 3, 2025

Okpebholo Vs Ighodalo: Reactions trail Edo governorship tribunal’s ruling

Mr Orbih blamed the PDP’s struggles on former Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Okpebholo and Ighodalo
September 10, 2024

We extended school resumption over fuel hike, security threats: Edo Govt

The resumption of public and private schools was initially scheduled for September 9 but was postponed to address safety concerns.

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki
August 12, 2024

Edo accuses Shaibu of impersonating as deputy governor

Mr Nehikhare urged the public to disregard such correspondence from Mr Shaibu.

Philips Shaibu (credit: per 2nd news)
August 7, 2024

APC planning to incite riots, disrupt peace in Edo: Commissioner

Mr Nehikhare said the government had alerted the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service (SSS) of the plan.

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki
August 2, 2024

APC, Obaseki’s govt fight over looted rice during #EndHunger protest

The All Progressives Congress and the Edo government are trading words over the ownership of the rice truck looted at a warehouse in Benin.

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki
July 19, 2024

Edo govt. calls on FG to investigate Benin airport attack

Mr Nehikhare disclosed that the state government would no longer fold its arms and watch thugs cause mayhem in the state.

Philip Shaibu and Godwin Obaseki
July 7, 2024

Black Axe’s 7/7 Rituals: Edo warns against unlawful gathering of Aiye cultists

Edo government has warned against unlawful gatherings by members of cult groups across the state in the guise of celebrating their anniversary on July 7.

cultists and Godwin Obaseki (credit: punch)
June 9, 2024

Edo govt. to flush out cultists after attack on soldiers in Okomu community

“It is not right in any way for the military to be attacked in any community in Edo.”

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki