Tag: edo
Brutal cult clash in Edo leaves two dead
A reprisal cult clash at Iyakpi, near Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State,…
Obaseki goes for Oshiomhole’s jugular, probes hospital contract
Mr Cruise Osage, Special Adviser to Edo Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday…
APC condemns Edo, Bauchi Houses of Assembly inauguration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the charade being presented as the inauguration of new State Houses of Assembly…
Kidnappers abduct Catholic priest in Edo
The Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Fr Peter Egielewa, on Sunday, released a statement that one of his…
Edo records impressive workers’ turn-out after Eid-el-Fitr holiday
There was impressive turnout of civil servants in Benin on Thursday as work resumed after the 2-day public holiday declared…
Tribunal rejects PDP candidate’s plea to recount ballot papers in Edo
The Election Petition Tribunal in Benin has rejected the prayer by the PDP candidate in the March 9 Etsako Federal…
One killed, as gunmen abduct seven others in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have allegedly shot and killed a passenger at Okada junction, Benin/Lagos highway, during…
Edo preparing for NSF 2020, builds more facilities ahead
The Edo Government is building and revamping more sports facilities ahead of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) the state…
Edo to begin payment of N30,000 minimum wage immediately – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Wednesday said the state would commence implementation of the new national minimum wage immediately.
Police in Edo arrest 346 suspects
The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday disclosed that it arrested no fewer than 346 suspects for various crimes in…
Groups launch initiative to assist trafficking victims in Edo, Delta
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with UK Aid, an NGO, officially launched…
Edo disburses N21.5m to families of 8 deceased civil servants
Families of eight deceased civil servants who died in active service were on Monday presented with cheques totaling N21.5 million…
Edo to demolish illegal structures on moats, river banks, others
Edo State Government said it is set to commence demolition of illegal structures and buildings on moats, and river banks.
200 youths trained in fish farming in Edo
No fewer than 200 youths had been trained under the Federal Government Vocational Training and Strategic Empowerment Scheme on fish…
Edo pays N100m counterpart fund to deepen basic healthcare reforms
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Government has paid a total of N100 million as counterpart fund for the Basic Health Care…
Traditional ruler abducted by unknown gunmen in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The traditional ruler of Ukhiri, a community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo State, Godwin Osayande Aigbe,…
Oral health screening: 1,000 residents to benefit in Edo
The Edo Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) Mr Anthony Osaguona, says 1,000 persons are expected to benefit from…
NDLEA arrests graduate for peddling cocaine in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Operatives of Edo State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 23-year old Polytechnic…
INEC Declares ”Orhiomwon” LGA Elections In Edo Inconclusive
In a press conference today at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the resident electoral commissioner - Emmanuel Alex…
Edo records 20 death in 8 crashes
The Edo Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says no fewer than 20 persons lost their lives in…
Atiku takes Edo with slim margin
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar narrowly won the presidential election in Edo state with 7849 votes more than his main rival, President…
APC wins Etsako House of Rep in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Johnson Oghuma…
APC wants collation in Edo centre halted over interference
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for a halt to collation of votes at Eghosa Grammar School, the collation…
Profile Of Dennis Idahosa, APC House of Reps candidate For Ovia South West Constituency
Hon. Dennis Idahosa was born into a well cultured family from Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government Area. As father…
Profile Of Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama, PDP House of Reps Candidate For Oredo Constituency
44 year old Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama was born on April 16th, 1974 to the family of late (Sir) Godfrey Ogbeide-Ihama…
15, 000 security operatives to monitor polls in Edo
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, has disclosed that no fewer than 15,000 security operatives would be deployed…
Osinbajo presents 2-bedroom apartment to best teacher in Edo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presented keys to a two-bedroom apartment to the best teacher in Edo, Mrs Noragbon Osaru…
Edo confirms 9 deaths from Yellow Fever outbreak
Nine people have lost their lives in the Yellow Fever outbreak that ravaged parts of Edo state recently.
Yellow Fever: Edo urges residents to embrace vaccination, sanitation
Edo State Government has urged residents of the state to take advantage of the vaccination drive put in place by…
Edo proposes budget of N175.7bn for 2019 fiscal year
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill of N175.7 billion to the State House…