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 […]
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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 […]
Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa, a former presidential aspirant for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed strong discontent regarding the performance of lawmakers across Nigeria’s legislative bodies, claiming they have significantly failed the citizens they represent. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Tafawa-Balewa, who […]
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Patrick Agbambu, President of Security Watch Africa, emphasized the urgent need for greater collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies to effectively maintain law and order and reduce crime rates. Agbambu highlighted the importance of establishing social programs that foster […]
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 […]
In a recent address at the Nigerian-French Technology Roundtable held in Lagos, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, urged the nation’s tech sector to fully exploit the opportunities that arise from international partnerships. This call to action comes in anticipation of Nigeria’s participation in the […]
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 […]