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Tragedy strikes in Edo as 12 passengers burnt to death in bus-truck collision

Toyota · Benin City

Tragedy strikes in Edo as 12 passengers burnt to death in bus-truck collision

100% Left coverage: 3 sources

Matthew noted that the FRSC authorities were able to identify the deceased through the vehicle’s manifest and had since contacted their families.See the Story

Tribunal reserves judgment in Edo governorship election

Tribunal reserves judgment in Edo governorship election

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Monday, reserved judgment on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the September 21, 2024, governorship election conducted in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission, which declared the All Progressives Congress’ MondaySee the Story

Oba of Benin holds Ekasa dance for late mother's burial rites 49 years after death

Oba of Benin holds Ekasa dance for late mother's burial rites 49 years after death

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A procession of the Ekasa dancers will dance across various Queen mothers’ traditional worship sites, including Iyoba Ikuoyemwen’s statue at Five Junction in Benin.See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Edo APC leaders demand redeployment of Obaseki’s ‘loyalists’ from Govt House

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State have asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to immediately redeploy Government House staff who worked with the Godwin Obaseki administration.The leaders, under the aegis of Edo APC Leaders of Thought, argued that it would constitute security risk to retain the concerned staff in the Government House.Speaking through their leader, Momodu Adams, they said most of the civil servants in the Govern…See the Story

Badminton · Edo

Edo Sports Commission And BFN Hold Badminton Training In Uzarue

The Edo Sports Commission and the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) recently (27 and 28 February 2025) held a two-day badminton training for games masters/mistresses in Uzarue, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The event which was held at the premises of St Angelas Girls Grammar School Uzarue was attended by 21 teachers and 84 students from 21 secondary schools in Etsako land, as well as secondary schools from Igarra, Afuze …See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

StatePress NG: UNIBEN Comes Top at Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition, to Represent Nigeria in US

Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu Visits NSC, Strengthens Push For Sports Development

The National Sports Commission (NSC) welcomed a distinguished guest on February 27, 2025, as former Edo State Deputy Governor, H.E. Comrade Philip Shuaibu, paid a working visit to the Commission’s offices. Read Also: Liv.Ing Launch: Redefining Living Through Connectivity And Access To The Essentials Of Life Hosted by NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the meeting underscored a shared commitment to advancing sports development in Nigeria. Comrade …See the Story

Etsako West · Etsako West

Suspected herdsmen kill two farmers, 7 days after death of 25 in Edo

Barely a week after the killing of 25 farmers in Edo State by suspected militants and herdsmen, two more farmers were again reportedly killed in the state. News360 Info reports that the two farmers were killed by suspected herdsmen at Eware and Iyoba villages in the Anwain clan, ward 8, in Etsako West Local Government […] The post Suspected herdsmen kill two farmers, 7 days after death of 25 in Edo appeared first on News360 Info - Breaking News,…See the Story

AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Toughen Bilateral Safety Partnership - U.S. Africa Command - Afric Info

Source link : https://afric.news/2025/02/28/africom-commander-visits-benin-to-strengthen-bilateral-security-partnership-u-s-africa-command/ Creator : AfricNews Post date : 2025-02-28 05:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content material belongs to the related Source.See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Greg Ikhenoba Hails Bendel Insurance’s Fighting Spirit In Hard-Fought Victory Over Ikorodu City

Bendel Insurance head coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has praised his team’s resilience and tactical discipline after their 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 26 encounter. Speaking after the game, Ikhenoba acknowledged the tough challenge posed by Ikorodu City, especially given their previous 3-0 defeat to the Lagos-based side. “We expected a tough game because they were the first team to beat us 3-0…See the Story

Speaker Abbas Supports Bill For Establishment Of Fed. College of Education Okpella - Daylight Reporters

Speaker Abbas Supports Bill For Establishment Of Fed. College of Education Okpella By Osehobo Ofure, Benin City Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has thrown his weight behind the bill proposing the establishment of Federal College of Education Okpella in Etsako East, Edo State. The bill was proposed by Rep. Anamero Dekeri, the member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, with others, who said the focus on tech…See the Story