#EndSARS Protest: Edo govt begins evacuation of bonfire debris#
The General Manager of Edo Waste Management Board, Mr Charles Imariagbe, says the state government has embarked on a clean-up exercise across the city after […]
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Edo Govt reviews 24-hour curfew, now 4p.m. to 6a.m.
Edo Government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed in the state on Monday, to check hijack of the #ENDSARS protests by hoodlums. A statement […]
#EndSARS: Foundation condemns coordinated jailbreak in Edo, killings
The Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’ Foundation (HURIDE) has condemned the coordinated jailbreak in two Benin prisons in Edo and wanton destruction of […]
Edo 24-hour curfew still in place, says gov’s aide.
Edo Government on Wednesday reiterated that the 24-hour curfew imposed on Monday to quell civil disturbances in the wake of the hijack of #ENDSARS protests, […]
Forum condemns hijack of #EndSARS protest in Edo
The Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF), a socio-political forum, on Wednesday in Benin condemned the hijack of the #EndSARS peaceful protests in Edo by hoodlums. […]
#EndSars: Edo youths protest despite 24-hour curfew
Some youths in Edo State continued with their EndSars protest on Tuesday despite the 24-hour curfew announced by the state government. The protesters converged at […]
PDP appeals to supporters, residents to observe Edo govt’s curfew
Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to its supporters and residents to comply with the State Government’s 24-hour curfew following hoodlums’ […]
Edo declares 24-hour curfew
Godwin Obaseki of Edo has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice. Obaseki’s directive is contained in a statement by Mr Osarodion […]
Edo govt. orders security agencies to fish out killer of #EndSARS protester in Benin
The Edo government has given security agencies in the state 24 hours within which to produce the killers of one of the #EndSARS protesters in […]
#EndSARS: Obaseki fumes over attacks on protesters
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has condemned the attack on #ENDSARS protesters in Benin City by unidentified hoodlums, noting that a thorough […]
Edo APC Councilors protest non payment of 5 months salaries
The Forum of All Progress Congress (APC) Councillors in Edo on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Benin over the non payment of their five […]
APC says politicians should not see elections as do or die affair
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised politicians not to see elections into public offices as a do or die affair. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman, […]
Edo Assembly Speaker impeached, placed on 3 months suspension
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Francis Okiye, has been impeached over alleged financial impropriety. Consequently, the member, representing Esan West, Mr Marcus […]
Edo lawmaker trains youths in agricultural export produce
No fewer than 43 youths have been trained in agricultural export produce under the Federal Government Vocational Training and Strategic Empowerment Scheme. The News Agency […]
IHRC urges INEC to sustain success recorded in Edo election
Ahead of the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sustain […]
Video: Ondo: Akeredolu, Jegede, Agboola speak ahead of guber poll
Ondo: Akeredolu, Jegede, Agboola speak ahead of guber poll Tags: Agboola, Akeredolu, Edo, Guber, […]
‘Bring everyone on board in development of Edo,’ Secondus tells Gov. Obaseki
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has advised the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to forget the past and […]
NDE holds skill acquisition training for 900 unemployed Edo youths
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the training of 900 unemployed youths in different skill acquisition in Edo as part of the efforts […]
Ondo Election: NYSC DG urges corps members to build on Edo performance
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has urged corps members in Ondo State to build on the performance of their […]
Senate President congratulates PDP on victory in Edo guber election
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday at penary congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on its victory at the Sept. 19, Edo governorship […]
Edo correspondents pledge to support Obaseki
The Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has pledged to assist Gov. Godwin Obaseki to actualise his […]
Nigerian Correctional Service begins Yellow Ribbon Project campaign in Edo
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Edo Command, on Tuesday in Benin began the Yellow Ribbon project campaign. At the event, Mr Babayo Maisanda, Controller of […]
NSCDC Edo Command gets new Commandant
Mr George Edem has assumed duty as the new commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command. Edem’s assumption of office was announced […]
Ovi-Edo and Villains of Benin Mythology, By Osmund Agbo
In ancient Benin folklore was the rather pathetic story of a stubborn warrior who wrestled and defeated all possible rivals there was on earth. […]
Edo Poll: Gov. Obaseki, Deputy pay thank-you visit to Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo who paid him a thank-you visit for ensuring fair and credible election during the […]