Members of the dissolved Edo State Civil Service Commission have filed a lawsuit with the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), contesting their removal from office, which they argue is unconstitutional. They are seeking reinstatement and demanding damages amounting to N250 million in compensation for what […]
Edo Updates
Medical doctors employed by the Edo Health Management Agency (HMA) have commenced a two-day warning strike, effective Thursday, in response to the controversial appointment of a new Executive Secretary for the agency. The strike, organized by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCA), Edo HMA branch, centers around […]
Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, the Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), has praised NNPC E&P Ltd. for its significant contributions to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This acknowledgment came during a recent courtesy visit to Mr. Bello Nura, Executive Director of Finance at NNPC E&P Ltd., held […]
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 15 individuals suspected of participating in unauthorized mining operations within the Egbetua Community in Ososo, located in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. This announcement was made on Thursday by the State Commandant of NSCDC, Gbenga […]
Edo State’s governorship election tribunal witnessed intense proceedings on Thursday as three witnesses testified, including Victor Eseigbe, a politician from Akoko Edo Local Government Area. Eseigbe, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the election was marred by irregularities. Led by petitioners’ counsel Ken Mozia, SAN, Eseigbe identified and […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has annulled the final examinations that took place on January 29. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among students and faculty alike. Mr. Ephraim Isiraojie, the university’s Registrar, issued a memo explaining that the cancellation stemmed […]
In a significant development for the journalism community in Edo State, Patrick Ese Ochoga has been elected as the new chairman of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ochoga, a distinguished journalist with over 15 years of experience in media and public relations, currently serves as […]
On Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed a tense exchange as two lawyers entered appearances on behalf of the Edo House of Assembly in a contempt charge against Godwin Omobayo, the former deputy governor of Edo State. The proceedings commenced before Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the […]
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 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 […]