Edo killings: NHRC lauds Gov. Okpebholo’s swift actions
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lauded the swift actions taken by Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the recent mob killing of some travelers in the state.
The…
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Kano Govt Sends Delegation to Edo Over Uromi Killings
The Kano State Government has deployed a high-level delegation to Edo State to engage with authorities and the Hausa community following the recent killings of Kano indigenes in Uromi.…
Edo PDP Commends EFCC for Arresting Okungbowa Over Alleged Naira Abuse
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for swiftly arresting Kelly Okungbowa, also known as…
Gov Okpebholo Reinstates Edo Attorney General Osagie After Suspension
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Samson Osagie, with immediate effect.
Newsmen recalls…
Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Seminarian in Edo, One Killed
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed Fulani attackers have abducted Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and seminarian Peter Andrew from St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa Community,…
Market Women Protest Killing of Pregnant Trader by Husband in Edo
Market women in Benin City, Edo State, staged a protest on Monday, demanding justice for Success Izekor, a four-month-pregnant trader allegedly murdered by her husband, Kelvin…
Edo PDP Condemns ‘Illegal’ Suspension of LG Chairmen
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in the strongest terms what it describes as the illegal suspension of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas…
Edo Assembly Suspends All 18 LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen
The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution suspending all chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils of the state for two months.
The house also mandated…
Edo Gov Sets Up 12-Member Committee To Recover Govt Vehicles
Governor Monday Okpebholo has set up a 12-member committee to recover all vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government which are said to be in private hands.
At a ceremony on Thursday…
Edo Governor Vows Tough Stance Against Cultism
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed security agencies to intensify efforts in making the state hostile to criminal elements, particularly cultists.
The governor issued…