Dozens of women, accompanied by their children, took to the streets of Benin City on Monday, calling for the immediate release of their husbands, who were arrested three weeks ago at Okhorumi community in Oredo Local Government Area. The women, some with children strapped to their backs, claimed that the […]
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Hundreds of young people, identifying themselves as Concerned Edo Youths, staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) on Monday, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the eighteen local government chairmen and their deputies. The chairmen were initially suspended in December following allegations of failing to submit their […]
Members of the Ugu Youths Development for Change (UYDC) in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest on Monday against the recent inauguration of the Abraka-Oben Road by the Ministry of Regional Development. The protest, which took place in Benin City, was organized by youth representatives […]
The Civil Society Coalition in Edo has publicly denounced recent protests concerning the appointment of a new managing director at the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORDA). The coalition expressed its views during a news conference held on Monday in Benin City, with Comrade King David representing the group. The […]
Communities surrounding the Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) have staged a protest against the appointment of Femi Adekanbi as the agency’s new Managing Director. Residents from Obayantor II, Ekosa, Agbomwoba, and Awanoba took to the streets, barricading the office entrance and hindering access for employees and visitors. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Edo State Government has debunked a fake protest notice circulating on social media, clarifying that it did not originate from Rev. Olu Martins, Deputy Director General for Media and Publicity of the PDP Campaign Council. In a statement, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Chris Osa Nehikhare revealed that the […]
Parliamentary Staff Association Shuts Gates to Edo State House of Assembly, Demands Autonomy In a bold show of protest, members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) in Edo State have blockaded the gates to the Edo State House of Assembly. This action comes after the expiration of the […]
A standstill ensued along the Sasaro, Igarra, Ayetoro axis of the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road in Akoko-Edo local government area as frustrated residents took to the streets to protest the dismal state of the road, which serves as a vital link between Edo and Ondo states. Carrying placards emblazoned with various inscriptions, […]