Obaseki hands over new court complex to Edo CJ
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday handed over a twin fully furnished and equipped High Court complex at Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area(LGA), to […]
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261 returnee Nigerian migrants benefit from IOM COMPASS project in Edo, Delta
No fewer than 261 returnee Nigerian migrants have benefitted from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) […]
Police arrest 17 suspects for armed robbery, cultism in Edo
The Police Command in Edo has arrested 17 suspects for alleged involvement in armed robbery and being members of secret cults. Presenting the suspects to […]
Nobel laureate applauds teaching technique in Edo primary schools
Prof. Michael Kremer, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences, has applauded the teaching methodology underpinning Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBest). Kremer, […]
Edo NSCDC arrests 63-yr-old for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo says it has arrested a 63-year-old man for allegedly defiling a minor in Benin.The state […]
2023: Stakeholders in Edo advocate sustained voter education to curb electoral violence
Political stakeholders said continued proper education among Nigerian youths and quick solution to the pervasive hunger in the country, might help to address political violence […]
Rep Ogbeide-Ihama picks PDP ticket for Edo South at Senate
Rep. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama (PDP- Oredo) has won the party’s ticket for Edo South Senate seat at the National Assembly, after Sunday’s primaries. Mr Moses Izobo, […]
We’re in Edo to conduct peaceful, credible senatorial primary elections, says Chairman
The Chairman of the five-man committee for Senatorial District primary elections in Edo, Mr Daniel Obiora, said that they were in Edo to conduct peaceful, […]
Edo 2024: Esan Want Support for Governorship Bid, Dangle Olive Branch
…Resolve to Present Credible Aspirants…Demand Massive Investment in Agro Based Industries…Ask Obaseki to Shelf Balkanization of AAU…Eschew Cultural, Traditional Practices Undermining Women’s Roles Esan leaders […]
Group identifies over 140 GBV survivors in Edo for support–Official
The Global Women for Quality and Sustainable Development Initiative (GWSD), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it has identified over 140 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) […]
2023: Group kicks as Imansuangbon’s name allegedly disappears from Edo delegates’ list
A social-political group, Esan South-East for Justice, has condemned the alleged removal of Mr. Ken Imasuangbon’s name from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo National […]
Giving succour to IDPs at Edo camp
By Deborah Coke Miss Grace James, 24, has been an inmate at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at Uhogua, Ovia East Local Government Area, […]
Obaseki receives Saraki in Edo, as former Senate President meets Edo PDP delegates
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has received former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Senate President, Sen. Olubukola Saraki in the state. The governor […]
Edo CP says intelligence report critical in crime prevention
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo, Mr Abutu Yaro, says credible intelligence report is critical to preventing crime in any society.Yaro said this when […]
FRSC deploys 1,265 operatives for Eid El-Fitr operations in Edo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed 1,265 of its operatives for the Eid El-Fitr celebration and holiday in Edo stateMr Henry […]
Two of Oshiomhole’s commissioners as Edo governor kick against his senatorial ambition
Two commissioners in Mr Adams Oshiomhole’s cabinet while he was Edo governor, Chief Lucky James, (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs) and Mrs Inumidun Idehen (Women […]
New CP for Edo visits NSCDC for more synergy to combat crime
The new Commissioner of Police for Edo, Abutu Yaro, has appealed to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for more synergy to combat […]
‘I didn’t visit Obaseki in Edo because PDP sent me to see delegates’ – Wike
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed why he did not meet Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki when he visited the State last week. Wike, who was […]
NCDC approves private lab for COVID-19 test in Edo
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has approved Lahor Research Laboratories and Medical Centre, a private medical laboratory in Benin City, Edo, for screening and […]
Edo communities barricade Benin-Lagos Highway to protest attacks by herdsmen
Ten communities of Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo barricaded the Lagos-Benin Highway on Wednesday to protest incessant attacks by herdsmen. Civil Society […]
NSCDC deploys 850 personnel for Easter special operations in Edo
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo command, says it has deployed 850 of its personnel for the Easter special operations in the […]
NDLEA destroys 17 suspected cannabis sativa farms in Edo in 3 months –Cdr
The Edo command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has destroyed 17 suspected cannabis sativa farms measuring over 15 hectares in […]
New Edo CP, Abutu Yaro, assumes office
By Deborah Coker The new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Edo, Abutu Yaro, assumed office on Monday in Benin, promising to be a team player. […]
NAPTIP arrests 3 suspects for alledged human trafficking, child abuse in Edo
By Deborah Coker The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, says it has arrested three women for alleged […]
Edo Primary Health Care Agency commences polio vaccination April 9
By Ruona Isikeh Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will, on Saturday, commence an “Outbreak Response” […]