Tag: Edo State
Attack on Edo legislative quarters an act of terrorism, Lagos lawmaker
Eromosele Ebhomele The chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Segun Olulade, has…
Why Gov Oshiomhole Now Bears Eric
Jethro Ibileke Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the governor of Nigeria’s south-south state of Edo, needs no introduction wherever he goes. His…
Jonathan, PDP, Police responsible for attack on Edo lawmakers – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the apparently-orchestrated attack on Edo legislative quarters on Saturday, saying the attack…
Night guard murdered over revenue collection crisis
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A security night guard at the popular Lagos Street market in Benin, identified as Oboh John, has reportedly…
Police warn Edo politicians against violence
The Edo Police Command on Sunday warned politicians against sponsoring and masterminding violence in the state. The warning was contained…
Invest in Nigeria, Jonathan urges Private Investors
Jethro Ibileke/Benin President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Power Roadmap of the country has set out the key foundational…
In Pictures: PDP thugs run riot, destroy cars, homes of lawmakers
Edo state continues to descend into political violence as thugs believed to be working for the Peoples Democratic Party stormed…
Edo APC lawmakers arraigned over assault of PDP lawmaker
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Philip Shaibu (Etsako West II) and Hon.…
PDP Thugs Disrupt Jonathan’s Visit To Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Thugs loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Friday disrupted the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Edo…
Edo Speaker, Majority Leader detained by police in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The police in Benin have arrested and detained the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Uyi…
Suspended Edo PDP Lawmaker Attacked By Unknown Hoodlums
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin A PDP lawmaker in Benin, Edo State, Hon. Rasak Momoh, was last night attacked by unknown persons at…
Oshiomhole preaches sacrifice as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, has urged Muslims community in the state to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice as they…
Edo prison inmates acquire computer engineering skill
Jethro Ibileke/Benin No fewer than 23 inmates of the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS), were Thursday empowered with computer engineering skills…
Jonathan empowers Edo residents with sewing machines, clippers
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Over 120 residents of Agenebode, administrative headquarters of Etsako East local government area of Edo State, have been…
Another Church Building Collapses In Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Less than two week after a church building collapsed in Benin, capital oof Edo State, another church building…
Edo commissions rebuilds army children’s school
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Wife of the Chief of Army Staff and President, Nigerian Army officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Felly Minimah,…
Man, 60, rapes 9 year old girl
The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday paraded Friday Akpan, 60, for allegedly raping his boss’ nine-year old daughter. The…
Edo budgets N157bn For 2015 fiscal year
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of N156.551 billion for the…
Oshiomhole dismisses allegation of financial recklessness
The Edo Government has dismissed an allegation of financial recklessness made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It said that…
Man Goes Crazy, Hacks 4 Siblings
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A middle-aged man, simply identified as Mike, has reportedly butchered four children of his neighbour in Okha II…
23,000 benefit from Edo lawmaker’s free mobile medical service
Mrs Elizabeth Ativie, member of the Edo House of Assembly, said on Tuesday that 23,000 persons benefitted from her mobile…
Lawyers, Edo traffic officials clash In Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Officials of the Edo state War Against Indiscipline (WAI), on Monday clashed with some lawyers in Benin, the…
Oshiomhole, an asset to Nigeria – Reps
The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has described the contributions of Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,…
Trailer driver shot dead in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 25-year old articulated lorry driver identified as Anthony but popularly known as Oshiomhole, was Monday morning shot…
Oyegun: Political John The Baptist Of Our Day – Okorocha
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Imo state governor and Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has described Chief John Odigie Oyegun…
Voters Registration: Edo monarch alleges plot to disenfranchise Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the commencement of voter’s registration exercise and distribution of voters’ permanent cards in Edo state later…
Edo police kill notorious armed robber, smash syndicate
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A notorious armed robber identified as Samson Ahigbe, was Wednesday shot dead by operatives of the Edo state…
Edo APC stronger after purge, says Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has described the defection of some prominent members of the All Progressives…
Job Creaton: NABTEB To Partner Secretary Schools On Skill Acquisition
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Prompted by the urgent need to prepare and empower secondary school leavers for the harsh economic realities in…
Insurgency has boosted Air Force capacity – CAS
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosun, has disclosed that Nigerian Air Force has actually benefitted…