…..vows to restore peace to pave the way for credible elections in state chapter The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State has strongly denied being an appendage of any of the feuding factions in the raging crisis in the state council of the union. Besides,
The Caretaker Committee of Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked any link with any of the factions in the raging crisis in the State Council of NLC. Rising from a crucial meeting in Benin City with the first set of invited leaders of more than eight affiliate unions of NLC in […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully screened and cleared aspirants for its July 21st 2025 party primaries ahead of the August 16, 2025 National Assembly by-elections for Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. Those cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket include John Yakubu, […]
By Titus Akhigbe The NEPL/Seplat Joint Venture (JV) has marked a significant milestones with the official unveiling of a solar-powered mini-grid project with a capacity of 18.45 KWp 30 KWh battery and 20KVa inverter designed to provide electricity to about 138 households and businesses in Edo community. The event also heralded the graduation of its […]
By Our Reporter Edo State’s commitment to revolutionizing its agricultural sector and ensuring food security gained significant momentum today with a dual-pronged approach: the inspection of the ongoing Udomi Farm Project and a crucial sensitization programme for farmers under the Fadama Cares initiative. These activities, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of
By Titus Akhigbe Residents of Ubuneke-Ivbiaro Community, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State were in a mourning mood on monday , as gunmen invaded and killed a woman,while abducting her husband. It was reliably gathered that the gunmen stormed the man’s house at about 8pm, shot his wife in the neck, and immediately […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko (PDP, Esan North-East II) has voluntarily resigned her position due to the minority status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Assembly. Oligbi-Edeko was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16, 2023, and served in that […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said the celebration of the defection of Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, is not surprising as he has long operated as a covert APC loyalist. Briefing newsmen in Benin, the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman […]
By Titus Akhigbe The police command in Edo State on Wednesday said at least 37 people were rescued in the state following collaborative bush-combing operations involving the military, Air Force, civil defence, hunters, and vigilantes. The police authorities also noted that among the rescued 37 kidnapped victims, include the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
By Titus Akhigbe The police command in Edo State on Wednesday said at least 37 people were rescued in the state following collaborative bush-combing operations involving the military, Air Force, civil defence, hunters, and vigilantes. The police authorities also noted that among the rescued 37 kidnapped victims, include the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
By Titus Akhigbe Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Imasuen made the call while consulting with various groups in Edo South Senatorial District, highlighting his achievements […]
…Group amonishes Asue Ighodalo. A social non political group going by the name ‘The Esan Liberation Forum’ has reached out to the governorship candidate of the people Democratic party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo to support Governor Monday Okpebholo as a fellow brother from Esanland. To this effect the […]
By Andrew Orolua The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by Governorship candidate of Accord Party,AP, Dr Bright Enabulele . Dr. Enabulele had in the election petition challenged the election of Gov. Monday Okpebholo of All Progressives Congress,APC,.on alleged grounds that the September 21, 2024.goveenorship
… Just as purported judgement circulates online on Tuesday By Andrew Orolua The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will today Wednesday, April 2, 2025, deliver judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo, in his petition is challenging. the election of Monday Okpebholo of the […]
By Our Reporter A group of concerned women from Edo State has called on Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to humble herself and apologize to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Nigerians for dragging the name of the nation in the mud. The women gave the charge during a peaceful protest to the Edo State […]
…PDP ignored insecurity for eight years – EDSG By Titus Akhigbe The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has berated the administration of governor Monday Okpebholo of the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC for the worsening insecurity in the State. The State chairman of the opposition PDP,Dr.Anthony Aziegbemi in a press conference yesterday at
By Msugh Ityokura The Edo State House of Assembly Tuesday, passed the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025, imposing death sentence on convicted kidnappers The lawmakers amended the existing 2013 law, which previously stipulated life imprisonment and property confiscation The majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, had earlier moved the motion for the house to resolve
Governor Monday Okpebholo has shocked Edo State’s political and traditional circles by suspending Hon. Samson Osagie, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Hon. Damian Lawani, Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. While the government claims “grave official and financial infractions,” insiders allege this is a calculated purge of dissenters and
The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police has declared wanted two gay suspects who narrowly escaped being lynched to death by angry mob following the intervention of a clergyman in a remote community in Benin City. Destiny Eghosa Asemota and his secret lover Ezekiel Obinna, were reportedly caught indulging in the unlawful act of […]
Benin City, Nigeria — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo has expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State and reiterated his confidence in the judiciary as the tribunal proceedings over the disputed September 2024 governorship election intensify. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday, Ighodalo addressed supporters’