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Edo Election: Wike Congratulates Okpebholo on Appeal Court Victory over PDP's Ighodalo

Entertainment · Edo

Edo Election: Wike Congratulates Okpebholo on Appeal Court Victory over PDP's Ighodalo

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on the Appeal Court judgment which affirmed his election in the September 2024 governorship poll. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike urged the governor to “remain focused and committed to good governance and provision of democracy dividends to the peo…See the Story

Women Storm Assembly with Children, Seek Release of Husbands

Benin City · Benin City

Women Storm Assembly with Children, Seek Release of Husbands

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police command in the state disclosed that the men were arrested for possessing prohibited weapons and a suspected human skull. The post Women storm assembly with children, seek release of husbands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.See the Story

Three Months After Attacks, Edo Communities Lament Okpebholo's Unfulfilled Promises

Three Months After Attacks, Edo Communities Lament Okpebholo's Unfulfilled Promises

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More than 80 days after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo promised to facilitate the establishment of a security base in farming communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area following a deadly attacks, the residents have cried out that the promise is yet to be fulfilled. DAILY POST reports that on February 22, 2025, suspected Ijaw militias invaded the communities inhabited mostly by cocoa farmers and allegedly killed over 27 persons w…See the Story

After Defecting to APC, Edo Acting LG Chairmen Get Brand New SUVs From Okpebholo

Three months after 17 out of the 18 legislative leaders that emerged acting chairmen of their various councils defected to […] SourceBenin City · Benin City See the Story

Edo Election: Ighodalo Heads to Supreme Court, Says He Will Not Allow Injustice to Go Unchallenged — National Accord Newspaper %

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has vowed to take The post Edo election: Ighodalo heads to Supreme Court, says he will not allow injustice to go unchallenged appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.Edo · Edo See the Story

Two arrested over missing Edo mechanic

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a 49-year-old mechanic, Edward Onalise, in Benin City. Onalise, known for repairing Mercedes Benz vehicles and also working as a commercial driver, was last seen on April 12, 2025. He reportedly went missing after being hired by an unknown […] The post Two arrested over missing Edo mechanic appeared first on Idoma Voice Newspaper.Vladimir Putin · Benin City Read Article

Snippet of a possible international remix for 'Laho' surfaces

Fans might have to get ready for a fresh 'Laho' vibe as the snippet of a possible remix has emerged. 'Laho' can officially be categorised as one of Afrobeats biggest hits that transcended borders as a snippet of a possible international collaboration for the viral song has surfaced on social media. Nigerian street-hop sensation Shallipopi's viral hit song 'Laho,' might just be getting a second official remix of his hit single this time featuring…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

“Our Future, Our Responsibility”: NAPVID Leads Call to End Violence, Promote Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

By Agbo Christian ObioraBenin City, Nigeria – May 30, 2025 In a powerful and timely message marking the 2025 Children’s Day Celebration, the Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities (NAPVID) has issued a national call to action, urging governments at all levels to end violence against children with disabilities and champion a truly inclusive education system across Nigeria. The event, held virtually from Benin City, Edo St…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

PROF. IGBINOVIA SCORES ANOTHER FIRST – CrossFire

Patrick Edobor Igbinovia, Nigeria’s first professor of criminology and criminal justice has scored another first again. Igbinovia who was recently made a Professor Emeritus at the University of Benin after over three decades of academic excellence and scholarship is scheduled to deliver the maiden and first Emeriti Professorship Public Lecture on Tuesday, 3rdJune, 2025 at the Akin Deko main auditorium at the Ugbowo Campus of the University of Be…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Police Operatives Defy Edo Compol Directive On Vehicle Marking - Security News Alert

As a response arising from the complaints from members of the public and protests from the civil society over unprofessional conduct by police officers in Edo state, the commissioner of police rolled out operational guidelines and phone numbers to be able to keep track of perpetrators. Among the guidelines was a directive that […] The post Police Operatives Defy Edo Compol Directive On Vehicle Marking first appeared on Security News Alert.Edo · Edo Read Article

Oba Of Benin Ends 7-Year-Old Communal Crisis

ShareThe Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has brought an end to the seven-year-old leadership crisis in the Iguoshodin N’Igbemaba community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. This follows the monarch’s appointment of Pa Johnson Ahanor as the legitimate Odionwere (village head) of the community. The Oba... The post Oba Of Benin Ends 7-Year-Old Communal Crisis appeared first on New Telegraph.Benin City · Benin City Read Article