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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Edo, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Party Politics, State News
Monday, July 23rd, 2018
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday lamented that ministers are taking advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s “fatherly disposition” by not being up and doing in the various ministries they head. He also threatened to prevail on Buhari to sack such ministers from the federal cabinet, adding that if […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
An Evangelist, Benjamin Uzoma, has been arraigned at the Edo Family Court for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a 10-year old girl. He allegedly committed the offence at No 6 Oviawe Street, Aduwawa Quarters in Ikpoba-Okha local government area. The accused was said to have forcefully removed the pants of the victim, applied cream to […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Monday, March 5th, 2018
By SIMON EBEGBULEM • Dania of Auchi Kingdom, Edo govt vow to tackle human trafficking menace BENIN CITY – The recent CNN report on human trafficking in Edo state, indicated that despite the efforts by the state government to stop traffickers in the state, the trade is still booming. What is even more shocking is […]
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Edo, Governors, Latest Politics, State News
Friday, February 2nd, 2018
Buhari Meets Obaseki to discuss human trafficking, others — 3rd February 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari and Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki had their first official meeting, since the latter assumed leadership in his state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on November 12, 2016. Obaseki told State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting […]
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Benue, Edo, Kogi, Latest Politics, State News
Sunday, January 21st, 2018
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THERE are indications that the Islamic State in West Africa, ISWA, have infiltrated the North Central and some South South States of the country to carry out its dastardly act. Garba Shehu Already, the security operatives especially the Department of State Services, DSS, is said to be on top of […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Saturday, October 14th, 2017
— 14th October 2017 EDO State Government said it has reduced the state 2017 budget to N127.92 billion from N153. 9 billion earlier estimated. The decision was taken by the state’s execu- tive council on Friday in Benin and communicated through a statement by Mr Paul Ohonbamu, the state Commissioner for Communication and Ori- entation. […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Monday, August 21st, 2017
A video showing a chief in Benin, identified as Chief Dr. Oguigo, being humiliated and labelled an enemy of the land for not paying homage to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, is trending on social media. Facebook user, Chuks Mgborie-Chukwu, who shared the video on his timeline, said a […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Saturday, March 18th, 2017
MANY wept yester-day in Benin City as the remains of the late two-time former governor of defunct Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia were laid to rest at his residence. There were also eulogies from those present with a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, retd, saying that “ Sam only moved to another barracks […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Friday, March 10th, 2017
Late Chief Samuel Ogbemudia he news of the death of Dr Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, former military and Civilian Governor of the defunct Midwest and Bendel state, has been confirmed by members of his family. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogbemudai died at on Thursday at a private hospital in Lagos at the […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
A courageous boy riggled himself out of a crowd to shake hands with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Benin City, Edo State during presidential visit. See photos: wp_posts
