Tag: edo
Olisah Metuh’s handcuffs in order —Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole said there is nothing wrong handcuffing Mr. Olisah Metuh, the Publicity Secretary of the…
MDAs, fed ministries, others owe Edo N3bn tax
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The management of the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue Service has threatened to press criminal charges against…
Lassa Fever claims one life in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo state Ministry of Health Monday announced that Lassa fever has claimed its first casualty in its latest…
Edo Muslims denied use of stadium for programme
Jethro Ibileke/Benin An Islamic programme by the Muslim community in Edo state to hold on Saturday was scuttled by…
I’m happy Oshiomhole is doing well — Emir of Kano
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Adams…
Oshiomhole/Igbinedion face-off: Edo women march in support of Gov
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The disagreement between Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the Igbinedion family continued on Monday with…
FRSC cautions reckless drivers, flags off Ember months Campaign in Edo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has flagged off its 2015 ‘Ember’ Months Campaign in Edo tagged ”Operation Safety, Drive…
Oshiomhole reshuffles cabinet
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle in the State Executive Council. He took…
Edo Sector Command of FRSC recruits Special Marshals
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on Tuesday commenced a three-day recruitment exercise…
Octogenarian arms peddler arrested in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin An 80-year-old arms peddler, Madam Comfort Izeomwen, has been arrested and paraded by the Edo State Police Command.…
World Bank defends $75m loan to Edo
The World Bank on Wednesday defended the $75 million loan it granted to Edo State Government, saying it grants significant…
EFCC arrests suspected internet fraudster over $267,000 scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said it had arrested a suspected internet fraudster for allegedly defrauding…
Edo communities hold BEDC hostage
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Hundreds of youths, women and men of Ogbenogbo, Ogbegbuya and Goodwill/Trade Fair communities in Benin City, capital of…
50 Houses Collapse As Rain Wreaks Havoc
Following the torrential rain that fell for about 22 hours in Benin City on Monday, residents of the Edo State…
Igbo In Lagos State: My Experience
By Adeseye Ogunlewe Lagos State belongs as much to the ethnic Igbo as to the Yoruba, Ijaw, Hausa, Fulani, Efik,…