Gunmen have reportedly killed a woman and abducted her husband in an attack that sparked tension in Ubuneke-Ivbiaro community in Owan East Local Government of Edo State. Sources said the incident, which occurred around 8:00 p.m., saw the assailants invade the residence of Mr Arimazoya… Tension as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband in Edo …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday nominated Mr Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly. His nomination came following the defection of the former Minority Whip, Mr Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I), to the All Progressives… Uproar as Edo assembly appoints new PDP whip …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the brutal mob killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State, demanding swift prosecution of those responsible and urgent legislative action to regulate vigilante operations nationwide. The victims who were from Northern Nigerian, many… Again, Senate condemns Uromi killings, seeks regulation of vigilante groups …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Edo State government has distanced itself from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegation linking Governor Monday Okpebholo to insecurity affecting the state. Henzodaily reports that the government stated that the allegations raised by Godwin Obaseki‘s PDP faction during… Insecurity: Your Allegations Unfounded – Gov Okpebholo Tells PDP …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has commended the state’s workforce for their dedication to duty and sacrifices. Henzodaily reports that Governor Okpebholo said the Nigerian workers’ hard work, resilience, and invaluable contributions were the pillars of the… Gov Okpebholo Lauds NLC, TUC, Edo Workers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised the minimum wage for workers in Edo State from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 in an effort to enhance their quality of life. The governor announced this increase during his May Day address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium… Okpebholo Increases Edo Workers’ Minimum Wage, Promises Robust Welfare … Read more
The federal government has presented operational licences to 11 newly approved private universities, aimed at expanding access to quality tertiary education. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the presentation ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the… Nigerian government grants licences to 11 new private universities …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of the impeached chairman of the local government, Taju Alade. Henzodaily reports that the presiding judge, Justice B. A. Okoh, in his ruling on Wednesday, April… Court Declares Impeachment Of Edo LG Chairman Illegal, Orders Immediate Reinstatement …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Edo State Government on Tuesday sealed the Eterno Hotel, owned by the Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Committee, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen. The hotel, located on Aiguobasimwin Crescent, off Ikpokpan Road, Government Reservation Area, Benin, was sealed by the Edo… Edo Govt Seals Ighodalo Campaign DG’s Hotel Over Alleged Violations …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the wave of suspensions by Governor Monday Okpebholo since he assumed office. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 29, by the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa… ‘Are Your Appointees Of Questionable Character?’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>