#BBB NEWS| Edo Decides: APC Candidate Wins Edo Governorship Election

Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party candidate in the gubernatorial election in Edo State, has won the contest in the two-way race with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winning most of the votes.

Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the PDP came second in the votes collated and announced by INEC.

#BBB NEWS| Governor Oshiomhole Sacks Four Commissioners

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday terminated the appointment of four Commissioners in the State Executive Council for lack of performance.

According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs Kassim Afegbua, who said the move is in line with government's commitment to strengthen the system towards optimal performance.

The sacked commissioners are Chief Lucky James, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Mrs. Maigida Blessing, Commissioner for Women Affairs; Mr. Patrick Aguinede, Commissioner for Basic Education and Mr. Chris Ebare, Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources.

#BBB NEWS| Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Marries Cape Verdean Model, Iara Forte [PHOTO]

Edo State Governor, Adam Oshiomhole has married his Cape Verdean Iara Forte, five years after he lost his wife, Clara.

The wedding was solemnised Friday at the marriage registry of Auchi Etsako West Local government Council of Edo state.

A reception ceremony was later held at the governor’s Iyamho country home.

Iara Forte, a Cape Verde national, and former air hostess at Emirate Airlines, is in her early thirties, aides of the governor say.