Be resilient, sustain momentum, Obi tells Edo people

Be resilient, sustain momentum, Obi tells Edo people  11th March 2023 Peter Obi by David From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, called on the supporters of the party in Edo State not to be discouraged by the outcome of the presidential election but to sustain the tempo by voting for […]

Gov Obaseki orders Oshiomhole’s arrest over Edo violence

Gov Obaseki orders Oshiomhole’s arrest over Edo violence Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has ordered the arrest of his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, over his alleged role in a protest that led to the destruction of banks and the death of about three persons in the state. In a statement by the state Commissioner for […]

Oba of Benin sacks duke

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Oba of Benin , His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, (CFR) has sacked Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen as the Enogie (Duke) of Egbaen Siluko Dukedom in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Iguobaro Osaigbovo on […]

Edo pensioners go spiritual, pray at center of Ring Road for gratuities

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Pensioners on the aegis of Association of Retired Public Retirees, Edo State chapter, yesterday, staged a prayer session at the Ring Road, Benin City, praying that God should touch the heart of the governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to pay them their gratuities. They also prayed that God should touch […]

Edo, Delta Police, Military, Vigilance Group Rescue 34 Kidnapped Victims

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Police in  Edo State yesterday  said  they  rescued 34 kidnapped victims who were abducted along the Benin-Agbor Expressway on Friday. In a statement by the Command’s Deputy Police Public Relations officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said the rescue operation which had 32 children among the rescued victims, was carried out in […]

Catholic priest Christopher Odia was killed by kidnappers’

Catholic priest Christopher Odia was killed by kidnappers’ Rev. Father Christopher Odia The Edo Police Command has explained how the parish priest of St Michael Catholic Church, lkhabigbo, Etsako West local government area of the State, Rev Father Christopher Odia was killed by kidnappers soon after he was abducted while coming out for mass on […]

Obaseki gives tough job to Lucky Igbinedion

Obaseki gives tough job to Lucky Igbinedion Former Edo State, Governor Lucky Igbinedion By Kevin Okunzuwa Governor Godwin Obaseki has made former Gov. Lucky Igbinedion chairman of a peace committee set up to resolve the crisis rocking Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Obaseki said at the inauguration that the move was […]

Hausa, Igbo traders clash in Benin, scores injured

Hausa, Igbo traders clash in Benin, scores injured By Adekunle Dada Angry youths mainly traders at the New Benin Market went on a rampage after an Igbo trader was attacked with a machete by another trader of northern extraction. The clash which occurred on Saturday morning was said to have started after a brief argument […]

Edo breaks record as Obaseki announces new minimum wage for workers

Edo breaks record as Obaseki announces new minimum wage for workers Obaseki and his deputy at the May Day celebration By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday announced an increase to the minimum wage earned by public workers in the state, from N30,000 to N40,000. He made the announcement while delivering […]

Notorious robbery kingpin Ekata shot dead during gun-battle with police in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke A notorious armed robbery kingpin, Fidelis Ekata, has been shot dead by operatives of Edo State Police Command during gun-battle. Ekata was one of the inmates who escaped from the Benin City Correctional Center during the massive #EndSARS protest of October 2020. He met his waterloo on Wednesday in a gun-battle with […]

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