His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, JP, Oshinoyi Ariwo Ovejijo, the Otaru of Igarra and the paramount traditional ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has suspended Ekuechi, Okeshi, Ebe and Eika festivals, including daytime masquerades throughout Igarra Kingdom. Making this announcement during […]
Edo Updates
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has signed a new law that prescribes a 21-year prison sentence for individuals involved in secret cult activities and their financial backers. This legislative change, confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday by Umar Ikhllor, the Secretary to the State Government, aims to strengthen efforts […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has publicly dismissed rumors suggesting a conflict with Governor Monday Okpebholo, labeling such speculation as unfounded and stemming from the actions of mischief-makers. Idahosa made these remarks during a meeting with members and executives of the Edo Parliament of Nigeria at the Government House […]
The Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal, convened in Abuja, expressed dissatisfaction with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for their failure to produce witnesses during a scheduled hearing. The tribunal had set aside the day to address the PDP’s petition, which seeks to overturn the results […]
In a significant development arising from the recent Edo State governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed a defamation lawsuit amounting to ₦500 million against Jarret Tenebe, the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. The case has […]
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published an alarming report on Monday, shedding light on alleged irregularities surrounding the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The investigation suggests that the election may have been manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. In the […]
Edo State’s police force has made history with the arrival of Ms. Betty Otimenyin, the state’s first female Commissioner of Police. She arrived at the Police Command headquarters shortly before 10 a.m., where she was welcomed with a formal inspection of the guard mounted in her honor. Otimenyin, who is the […]
The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, officially retired Commissioner of Police Mr. Umoru Ozigi on Saturday, marking the end of a distinguished career in law enforcement as he reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. The retirement ceremony, held in Benin City, was attended by fellow officers, family members, and […]
Edo State has witnessed a concerning rise in Lassa Fever cases, with 56 confirmed instances and eight fatalities reported between December 30, 2024, and January 2025. This update was shared by Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, the Commissioner for Health, during a formal announcement in Benin on Friday. Dr. Oshiomhole highlighted that […]
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially announced its move from Benin City to Abuja, effective Monday. This decision was communicated through a notice issued by the tribunal’s secretary, Mua’azu Bagudu, on Friday. In the statement, Bagudu informed all parties involved in the ongoing election petitions that the tribunal […]