Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin, 43, the recently dethroned spiritualist (Ohen) of the Okhoromi community in Oredo Local Government Area, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command along with four other individuals. The arrest followed a search of Igbinovia’s premises, which yielded a suspected human skull and a […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its rulings on a series of appeals and a cross-appeal stemming from the contested Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The three-member panel, led by Justice M. A. Danjuma, announced the decision on Thursday following the adoption of final […]
The Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the recent mass arrests and arraignments of young people in Edo State, purportedly as part of efforts to combat cultism. The NBA branch emphasized the need for law enforcement to […]
In a significant move to uphold traditional values and address community grievances, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has deposed Ovbokhan Igbinovia from his position as the traditional Chief Priest (Ohen) of Okhuoromi Community in Oredo Local Government Area. The deposition, announced on Thursday, follows a […]
The Constitution of Nigeria , the written sovereign law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its current form was enacted on 29 May 1999. The Senate, referred to as the Red Chamber, has 109 Senators representing three Senatorial Districts of each of the 36 States of the Federation and […]
The Edo State Government has officially recognized and presented instruments of office to several new traditional rulers across the state, signaling a renewed commitment to traditional institutions and community leadership. The announcements, made public today, involve appointments in Okpella, Okhuesan, and Onogholo. According to a statement released by the Secretary […]
Hon. Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon (JP), Executive Chairman of the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education (EDOBTVE), recently led an inspection team to Benin Technical College in Benin City to assess the state of its facilities and long-dormant machinery. The inspection, which took place earlier this week, revealed significant […]
The Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, led by Rt Hon Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has initiated an emergency rehabilitation project on the heavily deteriorated Auchi-Sasaro expressway. The intervention aims to alleviate the suffering of motorists and commuters navigating the vital artery within the local government area. Council Chairman Oshionogue expressed deep concern […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday witnessed the nomination of Mr. Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip, replacing Mr. Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I) who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the nomination during plenary, reading a letter from the […]
Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA), has presented the Council’s draft budget estimate for the year 2025 to the Legislative Arm for review and approval. The proposed budget, totaling ₦6,864,525,914.61 (six billion, eight hundred and sixty-four million, five hundred and twenty-five thousand, nine hundred […]