Following the distressing incident of the abduction of the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, by a group of armed individuals near his residence in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, actions have been swiftly initiated to address […]
Hon. Tajudeen Alade Suleman, Esq, the Chairman of Akoko Edo Local Government, has paid a visit to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Okene, Kogi State, to engage with the site engineer with the aim of resolving the persistent issue of power outage affecting the locality. During the visit, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a summon to the heads of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), demanding an explanation for the persistent power outages plaguing the state. This action follows a pressing public concern brought forth by a member […]
Akoko- Edo Development Association (aka Akoko Edo Forum) has condemned in strong terms the recent attacks on Policemen by renegade youths in Ojirami, Ojah and Ikpeshi communities sparking outrage and shockwaves amongst the people of Akoko-Edo local government area The first attack was reported in Ojirami before a subsequent violent […]
A horrifying incident in Ikpeshi area of Akoko Edo, Edo State, resulted in the tragic deaths of two policemen who were beaten to death by angry youths following a fatal accident involving their convoy and a motorcycle. The policemen, part of the escort for a former member of the Edo […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up for the Edo governorship election by opening an online portal for political parties to submit details of their nominated candidates. This initiative, as announced by Mr. Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, sets a rapid […]
In a recent meeting with the Edo Disability Forum (EDF), Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. During the advocacy visit to her office, […]
The attack on reporters covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in Edo State has prompted Comrade Festus Alenkhe, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council, to issue a strong warning to the party. Journalists were hurt in the incident, which happened at the […]
In a thrilling turn of events, Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, clinched victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held in Edo State on Saturday. With an impressive total of 40,483 votes, he secured the coveted position as the APC candidate for the […]
The Edo State Government, under the Ministry of Justice, hosted its first stakeholders’ committee meeting to discuss the draft bill for establishing the state Citizens’ Rights and Dispute Resolution Agency. The purpose of this bill is to give a voice to the vulnerable members of society and ensure that their […]