In a surprise move, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its case at the Edo Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja without calling any witnesses. The tribunal had previously adjourned the session due to the absence of INEC’s witnesses, who were reportedly traveling from Benin City to Abuja. However, […]
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The suspended Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Edo State, Samson Osagie, has categorically denied any involvement in financial misconduct following his recent suspension. Osagie issued a statement on Thursday from Benin City, asserting his intention to demonstrate his innocence regarding the allegations. Osagie said, emphasizing his position: “I was […]
In a strategic effort to bolster food security and stimulate agricultural development in Edo State, the coordinator of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE-ND), Mr. John Omoruyi, announced on Wednesday that the program is expanding its outreach to primary and secondary schools across the region. This initiative aims to instill […]
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of two high-ranking officials: Samson Osagie, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Damian Lawani, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. The announcement was made on Thursday morning by Mr. Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, during a […]
The Edo Assets Verification Committee has urged the state government to reassess contracts awarded during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, citing concerns over potential fraud and corruption. This call was made during the presentation of the committee’s final report to Governor Monday Okpebholo in Benin City on Wednesday. […]
Igbinedion University Okada, located in Edo State, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the European Union aimed at enhancing sustainable plastic waste and recycling management practices. The project, known as Sustainable Plastic Waste and Recycling Management (SWARM), is a three-year initiative valued at €800,000 (approximately ₦1.24 billion). The announcement […]
The proceedings at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja faced delays on Wednesday due to the absence of witnesses from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC is the first respondent in a case brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. […]
Edo State’s tax authority is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Police, Edo Command, to boost tax compliance. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Edo Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, in Benin on Tuesday. During the meeting, Bankole-Balogun […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Elisha Jeremiah, along with two other individuals, who were kidnapped by armed assailants on January 29, 2025. Moses Yamu, the Public Relations Officer for the Command, shared the details of the operation in a […]
The Edo State Government is seeking collaboration from the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to enhance its access to climate finance, as the region grapples with the pressing challenges posed by climate change. This appeal was made by Mr. Jude Ekpu, the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of […]