Tag: Edo State
Edo Gov Polls: ACN Alleges Plot By PDP, INEC To Rig
The Edo State Chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of colluding with…
Edo State: Children of Dead journalist to benefit from N15m trust
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State will reconstruct and equip a school at Olomu, Edo, home of one of the…
Ex-INEC Boss Advises Jega On Edo Poll
A retired INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sylvester Egbase has advised INEC to improve on its logistics shortcomings before the July…
Oshiomhole, supporters defy rain to begin campaign
Supporters and members of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on Saturday in Benin defied the early morning rain to…
Senator Ojudu Decries Killing Of Oyerinde
Senator Babafemi Ojudu has decried the murder of Olaitan Oyerinde, the principal private secretary of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo…
Oshiomhole Wants Agriculture Subsidized
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has called for continued subsidy on agricultural produce as a means of protecting local…
Ekpoma bank workers urge action on banditry
Bank workers in Ekpoma in the Esan West Local Government Area of Edo have vowed to paralyse commercial activities in…
Student Falls From Mango Tree, Dies
It was a sad day at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State when Stephen Etuk, a newly admitted student of…
Edo gets $75m aid from World Bank
World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $75 million concessional credit to the Edo State Government for its…
Robbers give Auchi banks the fright
Banks in Auchi area in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state, west of Nigeria, have vowed to remain…
Oshiomhole appoints ex-school head permanent secretary
Mr Uyi Orhue, a former Principal of Western Boys High School, Benin and 17 others were on Tuesday sworn-in as…
Tension At Psychiatric Hospital Over MD’s Appointment
There is tension and confusion at Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Edo state, southsouth Nigeria, following protest by members of staff…
Biz Man, Six Students Arrested For Robbery
An Edo state-based businessman and six students of the Institute of Management and Technology, Usen Edo State have been arrested…
Edo State Hosts MBGN
The 2012 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN pageant will hold in Benin, capital of Edo State…
Pa Omobuan Passes On
The death has been announced of Pa David Omobuan Oyamendun (a.k.a. Owesena) who was aged 103. Pa Oyamendun was a…
Gov. Oshiomhole Picks Edo ACN ticket
Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has emerged winner of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) primary held on Saturday in…
BENDEL BREWERY IMBROGLIO: Edo Gov Vows To Own Company
Following the remand order placed on the state Attorney General of Edo state, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, the state government says…
Oshiomhole Rewards SSS For War Against Kidnappers
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday commended members of the State Security Service (SSS), for their relentless pursuit…
46 Wrestlers For Oshiomhole Tourney
At least 46 renowned world wrestlers will feature in the forthcoming Comrade Adams Oshiomhole International Pro-Wrestling Championship 2012. The wrestling…
GUS 8 Enters Contest Of Champions Phase
With the emergence of the last 10 contenders in the jungle of Ososo Hills, Akoko Edo, Edo State, all is…
Early Morning Robbery: Lecturer’s Husband, Daughter Killed
Tragedy struck early this morning at the GRA, Benin residence of a female Biochemistry lecturer at the University of Benin,…
International Friendly: We’re Here For Serious Business —Zambia Coach
Though the match is supposed to be a friendly tie, Zambia’s Chipolopolo is not taking the game lightly as they…
Diesel Scarcity Killing Hospitality Biz — Hoteliers
Hoteliers in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have lamented the prevailing high cost of diesel, saying…
Oshiomhole Appoints Odion Commissioner
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has appointed Mr Louis Odion as commissioner. His name will be forwarded to…
Oshiomhole Condoles Aniagolu, Igbokwe
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has described the passing of Justice Anthony Aniagolu, retired Justice of the Supreme Court…
Nigeria Paraded Overaged Players, ‘U-23 Eagles Not There Yet ‘ –Tanzania
Chief Coach of Tanzania’s U-23 team, Jemhurki Kihwelo, has attributed their 0-3 loss to Nigeria’s Dream Team V in a…
Igbinedion Varsity VC, Others For LASU Lectures
Vice Chancellor of the Igbinedion University, Edo State, Professor Emmanuel E. Osaghae, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Adeyemi…
Police Sergeant To Die By Hanging
A police sergeant, Kalejaiye Ola, is to die by hanging for shooting to death Paul Erimafa with his service AK…
National Challenge Cup: Handsworth, Police Machine Clash In Benin
Handsworth Football Club of Sango Ota, Ogun State, are set to confront Police Machine of Markurdi on Monday in the…
Police Foil Kidnap Bid, Kill 1
The police in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Southsouth Nigeria, have foiled a kidnap attempt and killed one of…