Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has taken a commendable step in alleviating the burden of the federal government’s fuel subsidy removal by approving a free transport service for passengers traveling […]
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53 suspected cultists arrested in Edo state
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mohammed Dankwara, has announced the arrest of 53 male individuals linked to cult-related activities in the state. The CP issued a warning to […]
Unknown gunmen kill community leader in Edo state
Tragedy struck as unknown gunmen targeted and assassinated a well-known community leader, Solomon Ehinoma, at a church in Edo State. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in the […]
IG disciplines Edo officers involved in running over handcuffed man, disbands unit
Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has stated that the police officers accused of running over a handcuffed man in Edo State are undergoing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. […]
Farmer accused of raping 9 year old girl in Edo state
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man named Sunday Ejeh for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred in the Ugbogi community of Ighobazuwa, located […]
Obaseki to inaugurate Edo state executive council members on Tuesday
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed members of the Edo State Executive Council on June 13, 2023. The members of the […]
Imansuangbon dumps PDP ahead of Edo state governorship election
Former PDP governorship aspirant and prominent party member, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speculations had […]
Protesters in Edo State disrupt activities, express outrage over high petrol prices
Protests erupted in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, as hundreds of residents took to the streets to demonstrate against the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy. The protesters, […]
National Industrial Court declares suspension of trade union activities in Edo State’s tertiary institutions unconstitutional
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Benin City, Edo State has declared the directive of Governor Godwin Obaseki to suspend trade union activities in tertiary institutions in the state […]
Edo distributes 3.3 million books to primary and junior secondary schools over five years
The Edo Government has announced that it has distributed a total of 3.3 million books to 848 primary and 306 junior secondary schools in the state. The announcement was made […]
Edo residents cautioned against using Norvasc tablets
The Edo State Government has cautioned its citizens against the sale and use of Norvasc 5mg tablets manufactured by Viatris Inc, a US-based drug manufacturer. The warning came after iron […]