Video: Wedding reception ends after bride discovered her groom is married with 7 kids in Edo State
Wedding reception ends after bride discovered her groom is married with 7 kids in Edo State
Edo State
Obaseki, verbal diarrhoea and revisionism (2) By Kassim Afegbua
When my attention was drawn to a response by one Crusoe Osagie, Media Adviser to Governor Obaseki, on my earlier position on his boss, I […]
FEC approves N27bn for road project linking Ondo, Edo States
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N27 billion for the rehabilitation of a 27km road linking Ondo and Edo. Minister of […]
Kassim Afegbua resigns from PDP
By Chimezie Godfrey A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Afegbua has resigned his membership of the party over non-compliance with zoning of […]
Esan Okpa holds maiden Assembly in Uromi
In a bold move to reinforce its new vanguard role in Esanland, the Esan Okpa Initiative (EOI), a leading socio-cultural and non-partisan organization, plans to […]
Obaseki aide dumps PDP for APC
Mr Ikponmwosa Omorodion, a former Special Adviser to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress […]
Obaseki inaugurates Edo creative hub to immortalise late Victor Uwaifo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has inaugurated Edo creative hub to immortalise late ‘guitar boy’, Prof. Victor Uwaifo. Obaseki said during the inauguration at the […]
Anambra: Poll projects Andy Uba to win
With days to Anambra 2021 Governorship Election, Hallmark International Consulting Company (HICC), an Abuja based independent research and political risk consultancy firm, has projected that […]
Anambra 2021: Poll projects Andy Uba to win
By Chimezie Godfrey With days to Anambra 2021 Governorship Election, Hallmark International Consulting Company (HICC), an Abuja based independent research and political risk consultancy firm, […]
NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg heroin, other drugs in 6 states
Operatives of the NDLEA have intercepted more than 2,060 kilograms of heroin and other assorted drugs in six states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, […]
COVID-19: NCDC records two deaths, 167 fresh cases Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 167 new cases and two additional deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in […]
EFCC Arraigns Woman, Two Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday October 13, 2021 arraigned the trio of Jessica Roselyn Edoleyi, Charles Endurance and […]
Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Two internet fraudsters, Igboin Alex and Osagie Pius Ekiende , have been convicted by Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin […]
Open Grazing: Obaseki meets Buhari, advocates implementation of livestock programme
Gov. Godwin Obaseki has called for full implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Programme (NLTP) to address the problem of clashes between farmers and herders. The […]
Man Bags Five Years Jail Term for Employment Scam
Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, today October 7, 2021 convicted and sentenced one Obawaeki Jude […]
EFCC Arraigns Two Alleged Fraudsters for Impersonating Anthony Joshua
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday October 11, 2021 arraigned the duo of Ukhuriegbe Glory Irekpitan and […]
Edo assembly passes bill to establish nursing college
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Benin passed the Edo State College of Nursing Science Law 2021 and repealed the Edo State […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 9 deaths, 284 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 284 additional COVID-19 infections with nine related deaths across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
Oba of Benin postpones own anniversary ceremony in honour of late Capt. Hosa
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has postponed all activities marking his fifth coronation and birthday anniversary in honour of the late business and philanthropist, […]
Obaseki swears in 11 commissioners, 2 special advisers
Gov. Godwin Obaseki inaugurated 11 commissioners and two Special Advisers on Wednesday in Benin as part of those that will constitute the Edo State Executive […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
PDP National Convention Committee inaugurates 15 sub-committees
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Committee on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated 15 sub-committees for its national convention scheduled for Oct. 30. The News […]
COVID-19: Edo investigates alleged racketeering of vaccination cards
Mr Yusuf Haruna, Head, COVID-19 Enforcement Team in Edo, said the government had commenced investigations into alleged racketeering of vaccination cards in the state. The […]
Ondo: Council boss raises alarm over incessant criminal attacks on border towns
Mr Ayo Akande, the Chairman of Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, has expressed worries over incessant attacks by criminals of border towns […]
Edo to begin enforcement of no vaccination card, no access to govt. facilities Sept. 15 — official
The Edo state government on Tuesday said that it would commence the enforcement of its no vaccination card, no entry into all state government owned […]