Tag: Edo State
Obaseki promises 60 percent cabinet posts to youths, relaxes curfew
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet…
#EndSARS: Gov. Obaseki meets protesters, reviews curfew
By Jethro Ibileke Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reviewed the 24-hours curfew imposed on the State last Monday when…
#EndSARS: ‘Hoodlums’ celebrate members who escaped from prisons in Benin
By Jethro Ibileke Some suspected hoodlums have held parties to celebrate the escape of their gang members and friends’ from…
#EndSARS: Gov. Obaseki declares 24-hour curfew in Edo
Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered a 24-hour curfew in Edo state until further notice. The curfew takes effect from 4pm
Two die, six injured in Edo early morning crash
By Jethro Ibileke Two persons were killed on Tuesday in an early morning road crash that occurred along Ahor-byepass, in…
Edo state second worst hit by COVID-19 deaths after Lagos: NCDC statistics
Latest data on the COVID-19 situation in Nigeria, released by NCDC, showed that Edo state is second to Lagos as…
#EdoDecides2020: Edo State Governorship Election Live Updates
Voters across Edo State troop out to vote in an election that will decide who occupies the Dennis Osadebey Government…
Edo State in the grip of election fever
A group of men with few women numbering about 30 were seated in a bar located in an uncompleted building…
Prophet Samuel decrees peaceful election in Edo
By Daniels Ekugo Abuja popular clergy and General Overseer of Shiloh Word Chapel, Prophet I.O. Samuel has prayed for peaceful…
Oshiomhole campaigns for APC in Etsako West, Central LGAs
Former Edo State Governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, canvassed votes for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives…
Edo COVID-19 death toll hits 100
The Commissioner for Health in Edo, Dr Patrick Okundia, said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 death toll in the state…
Ize-Iyamu receives royal blessings, Obaseki didn’t
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Edo Governorship election, began his campaign on…
Photos & Videos: APC flag-off rally in Edo State (Roll call)
The All Progressives Congress today flagged off its campaign for the 19 September governorship election in Edo State.
Analysis: Battle for the Soul of Edo State
Edo State, South-South Nigeria is in turmoil. Many gladiators and political forces are scrambling for her soul. The current governor,…
7 gunmen arrested at Edo Assembly sent by Obaseki, APC alleges
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo state, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki, of sponsoring seven armed men allegedly arrested…
Edo Deputy Speaker impeached for supporting Ize-Iyamu
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached.
Forget apology, Oshiomhole can’t be trusted again – Edo PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State, on Monday said former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade…
Video: The moment Oshiomhole apologised for the Obaseki error
In a trending video, former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole apologised for his egregious error in supporting Godwin Obaseki…
Oshiomhole begs for forgiveness over Obaseki error
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said he regretted supporting Mr Godwin Obaseki…
Video: The moment Godwin Obaseki was booed in Benin
A visit to the Oba of Benin by Governor Godwin Obaseki and his new friends in the Peoples Democratic Party,…
Environment Commissioner Oni-Okpaku dumps Obaseki
Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability. Mrs. Omoua Oni-Okpaku, has resigned from Governor Godwin Obaseki's government.
Gunmen storm residence of Edo commissioner, leave deadly note
Unknown gunmen attacked Hon. Damian Lawani’s residence in Udaba Ekphei community, Etsako local government, Edo state.
Obaseki: Why Oshiomhole hates me
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has alleged that suspended national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adams Oshiomhole is…
Obaseki dumped by staunch ally Peter Esele
Mr Peter Esele, a former staunch APC ally of Gov. Godwin Obaseki, has dumped the governor, as he said he…
PDP denies damaging Ize-Iyamu’s billboards
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said neither the party nor the state government was responsible for the…
Oshiomhole breaks silence: Defeat of Obaseki will be authenticated Sept. 19
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has broken his silence and vowed that the defeat…
Wife of late Edo Speaker Garuba, chauffeur kidnapped
The wife and chauffeur of late former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Zakawanu Garuba, were kidnapped on…
Ex-Edo Assembly speaker Zakawanu Garuba dies of COVID-19
A former speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Zakawanu Garuba, has died of COVID-19 complications in Abuja. He was…
Nothing shows Edo is oil producing state – NRM candidate Ozono
Mr Stevie Ozono, the candidate of National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the Sept. 19 Edo governorship polls, said the present…
Oshiomhole’s nemesis Stephen Oshawo reveals reason for action
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole's fall as chairman of the All Progressives Congress was choreographed from his ward in Edo State and…