FG, Edo Government Launch Probe into Uromi Killings
The Federal Government and the Edo State Government have jointly set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of hunters in Uromi, Esan North-East Local…
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PDP to appeal Edo Election Petitions Tribunal judgment
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will appeal the Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal judgment affirming the election of Gov. Monday Okpebholo of All Progressives…
Edo Killings: CISLAC Applauds Okpebholo for Suspending Vigilance Groups
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his decisive response following the recent killing of 16 people in…
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…
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…