The Edo State government has expressed disappointment and dismay over comments made by former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, criticizing the state’s agricultural reforms and feeding programs for vulnerable citizens. In a statement signed by Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media, the government accused Oshiomhole of spreading falsehoods […]
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A Benin City-based civic group, the Campaign for Ethics and Good Governance, has lauded President Tinubu’s compassionate stance on the nation’s hardship, particularly his pledge to expand palliative distribution nationwide. However, the group has raised concerns about the management of resources in Edo State, urging the President to bypass Governor […]
In a swift response to the recent looting in the Urora community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended two suspects. Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin on August 4. A viral video had surfaced on August 1, showing […]
In a recent address, Governor Godwin Obaseki acknowledged the widespread discontent among Nigerians, citing “difficult living conditions” and “palpable tension” as reasons for the #EndBadGovernance protests. He said, “The policies implemented by the Federal Government have taken a severe toll on citizens, resulting in astronomically high food prices, high transportation […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has initiated the second phase of the Christian Feeding Programme (CFP), aiming to alleviate economic hardship by distributing 56,250 bags of 10 kg of rice across the state. Joined by leaders and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of […]
Fawaz Muhammad, Speaker of the Edo State Youth Parliament, urged young people to engage in violence-free demonstrations during the planned August 1–10 protest against economic hardship. At the inauguration of the second assembly of the Edo State Youth Parliament, Muhammad emphasized the importance of peaceful protest and cautioned against exploitation […]
Hundreds of market women in Edo State took to the streets to voice their opposition to the purported imposition of Pastor Mrs. Josephine Ebhaguejezele as Iyaloja of Edo Market, rejecting the move as unconstitutional. Led by the Chairman of Edo State Market Women Association, Mrs. Blacky Ogiamen, the protesters emphasized […]
In a bid to enhance food production, the Federal Government has distributed 18,000 bags of fertilizer to farmers in Edo State ahead of the 2024 farming season. This initiative is part of a larger effort to provide 1,652 million bags of fertilizers to farmers nationwide. Mr. Bako Dogwo, State Chairman […]
The reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has vehemently denied involvement in the deadly attack in Benin that claimed the life of Police Inspector Akor Onuh. Shaibu, who has resumed duties from home, expressed shock at the accusation, emphasizing his commitment to a peaceful resolution. Shaibu revealed that he has filed […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has taken legal action, appealing the Federal High Court’s decision to overturn the impeachment of former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The Assembly has also filed a motion to pause the judgment’s execution pending the appeal’s outcome. Earlier, on April 8, 2024, the Assembly had […]