In the Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, the Afokpella community is in mourning following the tragic loss of two of its residents, Oyegwu Afoso and David Agbagie. The pair were reportedly killed by soldiers during a peaceful protest. The community had organized a demonstration to voice their […]
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The Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO) took to the streets recently, expressing their strong disapproval of the fuel subsidy removal and urging the government to reconsider the move. The protest, which caused significant traffic disruption on the Benin-Lagos road, saw commuters forced to walk long distances to reach their […]
Benin City, the capital of Edo State, was swept by demonstrations on Wednesday due to the residents’ inability to use their old naira notes, with banks being the primary targets of the protesters. The discontent spread from Ekehuan Road to Uselu Shell, Akpakpava, Ring Road, and numerous other city areas. […]
A group of pensioners in Edo State staged a protest on Wednesday, expressing their frustration over the non-payment of their gratuities since retirement. The demonstration, which took place on Ring Road in Benin City, caused significant traffic congestion on adjacent roads. Amadin Okoro, speaking on behalf of the protesters, emphasized […]