Tag: Edo State
Dep. Gov. Shaibu reveals why he may turn against Obaseki
Shaibu also blamed Oshiomhole for the anomaly of 10-member 7th Assembly in the State, also accused him of setting the…
NAPTIP, DSS raid brothels in Edo, arrest 8 teenage girls for prostitution
32 persons, comprising 25 females and five males, including the hotel managers and security men, were actually arrested during the…
11 Nigerien illegal migrants, 10 kidnappers busted in Edo
The state commandant said that investigations were still ongoing, and plans were being made to return the illegal migrants back…
Gunmen abduct expatriate, shoot police orderly dead in Edo
The armed men were said to have emerged from the bush, shot sporadically, killing the police orderly on the spot,…
NGO trains 300 people for vigilante services in Edo
The security outfit is to work effectively in collaboration with government security agencies, to meet the demanding security challenges facing…
149 die in Edo road crashes
FRSC said the figure was 15.3 per cent decrease from 2020 when the Command recorded 176 deaths in road traffic…
2023: Ovia youths begin mobilisation for Igbinedion
The youths said that their support for Omosede Igbinedion was because of the numerous projects she attracted to Ovia when…
Two dead in auto crash as angry mob sets truck ablaze in Benin
The crash occurred along Sapele Road, by PZ Junction, when a Toyota bus reportedly crashed into a stationery Ford Truck.
Obaseki: No more politics of stomach infrastructure in Edo
Obaseki urged urged politicians to represent and speak for the people who voted them into power, rather than any godfather.
Edo government loans LGAs N850m to pay Dec salaries
Local governments in Edo state have been unable to pay December salaries and pension to workers and pensioners due to…
Osinbajo inaugurates furniture cluster facility in Edo
He assured that the furniture cluster would help provide jobs opportunities for those in the furniture business.
GBV: Edo to prosecute advocates of out-of-court settlement
Most cases of gender based violence are perpetrated by close relatives, friends and spouses.
Edo widows commend Obaseki over business grants
The grant is coordinated by the office of the Edo State Sustainable Development Goals
Youths foil attempt by DSS to arrest Edo monarch, Kadiri Omogbai
The incident reportedly occurred along the Auchi-Abuja expressway, when the traditional ruler was on his way to his palace.
Edo to install 200km of streets lights – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the government plans to install over 200 kilometres of street lights to light up…
Court frees Edo lawmaker-elect of forgery, impersonation charges
Ugiagbe, like the 13 others elected on the platform of APC in 2019 to Edo House of Assembly turned down…
Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for 2 Edo students
The abductors allegedly made contact with the father of the students, Kola Momodu, three days after the kidnapping.
Edo community laments neglect of road project by NDDC
The road leads to 12 communities and was awarded for rehabilitation to a contractor by NDDC in 2014.
Benin Central Hospital: Edo govt tackles APC
By Jethro Ibileke The Edo State Government has debunked allegation by the State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Edo to establish special courts for sexual, gender-based violence offences
This will involve building of new courthouses and a special courthouse with special judges assigned to these courts.
#EndSARS: Edo promises N190m compensation to victims
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that his administration had agreed to comply with the recommendations of the…
#EndSARS memorial: Peaceful protest in Edo
Security operatives took over the Museum grounds venue of the protest as early as 7.30 am.
Obaseki makes Volte-face on COVID-19 vaccination
In August, Obaseki said his government will enforce a policy of no-vaccination, no-entry into government-owned facilities and public places from…
Obaseki to relocate Benin Federal High Court
Governor Godwin Obaseki has promised to relocate the Benin Division of the Federal High Court from its present premises in…
COVID-19 vaccination card compulsory in Edo from today
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, said anyone who wanted access into any state government offices, must…
COVID-19 kills unvaccinated health worker in Edo
The 56-year-old health worker died at the Auchi General Hospital, Edo north.
COVID-19: 2 die in Edo as death toll hits 35
Two persons, including a health worker in Edo State, have died from complications of the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19).
3rd wave: COVID-19 deaths rising, Edo Govt. cries out
Edo State government has raised the alarm over sharp rise in the number of COVID-19-related deaths and infections, since the…
Sultan of Shuwa Arabs: Oba’s Palace, Edo govt react, planners split
And the owner of the Rialto Hotel, the advertised venue of the so-called coronation has slammed his doors shut as…
Outrage over plans for “Sultan of Shuwa Arabs of Edo state”
But unknown to many people in the state, the Shehu of Borno on 4 August this year, turbaned Adam Harun…