The National/House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, seated in Benin, Edo State, affirmed the victory of Peter Akpatason, the House of Representatives member representing Akoko-Edo federal constituency. In a highly anticipated judgement of petition EPT/ED/HR/10/2023, brought by Omobayo Marvellous Godwin, the Labour Party candidate, Justice Yusuf Mohammed-led three-man panel dismissed […]
Akoko-Edo Update
Barr Tajudeen Suleiman, the newly inaugurated chairman of Akoko-Edo local government area in Edo State, has emphasized that his administration will prioritize security to foster a conducive environment for development. Tajudeen, speaking to journalists about his agenda, emphasized that a secure environment would be the catalyst for a flourishing agricultural […]
The Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Akoko Edo Local Government Area, Mr Kolawole Joshua has called for the concerted efforts of stakeholders in education to ensure the safety of school children as they resume academic activities after the christmas and new year holidays […]
The Akoko Edo Forum (AEF) on Thursday 31st August, 2023 hosted a meeting to bring together the candidates for the upcoming Akoko Edo Local Government Area chairmanship poll. Present at the meeting were Barr. Tajudeen Alade of the People Democratic Party (PDP), and Comrade Onaivi Michael Matthew of the Labour […]
The great visionary philanthropist and pride of Ososo Kingdom, Mr. Alfred Peters, celebrates another remarkable life and birthday. It is, therefore, necessary to pay a tribute to this invaluable son of Ososo Kingdom in Akoko Edo Local Government. Renowned as a technocrat, philanthropist, history preservationist, and kind-hearted individual, Mr. Alfred […]
Edo commissioner for mining and Energy, Hon Enaholo Ogiefoh has restated the state government’s commitment in revamping the mining sector. Hon Ojiefoh made the disclosure at Igarra during a stakeholders engagement with various players in the mining industry in the locality. He stated that his presence in Igarra with his […]
Startling reports have emerged concerning a kidnapping incident involving one Mr. Favour Ologun from Ososo in Akoko Edo, along with two other individuals. According to reliable sources, they were abducted while en route to Okene in Kogi State. Additionally, it has been reported that a lady who was inside the […]
As Edo State aims to enhance its reputation as a secure haven for business and safeguard the well-being of its residents, Governor Godwin Obaseki has taken a proactive step by donating 50 motorcycles to the vigilante in Igarra, the administrative headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. Governor Obaseki, represented by […]
A memorial mass for the late King of Ososo kingdom, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan (JP), Ichama II of Ososo will hold next Saturday (May 4, 2023) at the St Annes Catholic Church, Ososo, as climax of a week-long of activities marking the royal funeral. The memorial mass which is holding […]
In a tragic incident, a hunter from the Ufa area in Igarra, Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, Mr. Suru Abanta, commonly known as Odonkoro, was fatally shot yesterday by suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred while the hunter, his colleagues, and other members of the local vigilante group were […]