EDO STATE
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Politics
Edo PDP calls on Okpebholo to address security crisis, claims over 35 killed in two weeks
On Monday, March 10, the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called on Governor Monday Okpebholo and…
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Metro
Police apprehends 8 for alleged killing of engineer in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of a speech-impaired man, Efe Ogbeide,…
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Politics
Edo Guber: Tribunal reserves judgment in petition against Governor Okpebholo
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, reserved judgment in the…
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Politics
Governor Okpebholo says he doesn’t have political godfathers
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State denied rumors that political "godfathers" were controlling his actions…
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Nigerian News
Edo Assembly approves death sentence for kidnapping
The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the State Kidnapping prohibition law 2025 and approved death sentence for offenders.…
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Education
Edo state approves recruitment of 500 teachers to improve education
The Edo State Government has approved the hiring of 500 new teachers to fill many of the vacancies in public…
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Politics
Gov. Okpebholo allocates portfolios to new commissioners in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has on Tuesday sworn in six commissioners into the State Executive Council and assigned them…
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Politics
Edo tribunal adjourns hearing on Ighodalo, PDP petitions over document presentation issues
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned the hearing of petitions filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples…
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Politics
PDP declares suspension of Edo LG chairmen a nullity
On Wednesday, December 18, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State condemned the suspension of the 18 local government…
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Politics
Gov. Okpebholo presents N605.7bn budget proposal to Edo Assembly
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday presented N605. 7 billion budget estimates to Edo House of Assembly for the…
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Politics
We’ll chase criminals out of Edo, Gov Okpebholo vows
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace…
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Politics
Nearly 500 missing vehicles from Edo State Government – Probe reveals
On Monday, November 25, Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, made a surprising announcement that almost…
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Nigerian News
Okpebholo suspends recruitment, orders review of employments made since May
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Friday suspended recruitment into the state’s Civil Service until further notice. The governor also…
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Nigerian News
Edo governor Okpebholo sets up committee to recover government vehicles within two weeks
On Thursday, November 21, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced the formation of a 12-man committee tasked with recovering…
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Politics
Adams Oshiomhole opposed son’s appointment as commissioner, says Edo Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa has revealed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole was against his son, Cyril Oshiomhole’s appointment…
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Nigerian News
Edo Governor suspends all market unions over price fixing, extortion allegations
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all market unions and associations in Edo State with immediate effect. He…
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Metro
Edo women protest against cult killings, lament loss of husbands, scarcity of men
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, hundreds of young women took to the streets of Benin City, Edo State, to protest…
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Politics
Governor Okpebholo freezes all state bank accounts, reverses ministry name changes
On Thursday, November 14, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, announced the immediate freezing of all state-owned accounts in commercial banks,…
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Politics
Gov. Okpebholo appoints SSG, names Attorney-General, others in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has appointed Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, and named Samson…
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Politics
Edo Governor orders contractors to fix roads just 24 hours after taking office
Just one day after being sworn in, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered contractors to return to work…
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Politics
Obaseki celebrates economic growth in Edo, boasts about increasing revenue from N10bn to N25bn in 8 years
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State gave a glowing review of his administration’s achievements, highlighting…
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Politics
Okpebholo to investigate Obaseki’s administration, promises transparency, fairness
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Monday Okpebholo, the newly sworn-in governor of Edo State, announced that his administration would launch…
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Politics
Shettima, others grace inauguration of Okpebholo as Edo new governor
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led the Federal Government delegation to grace the inauguration of Sen. Monday Okpebholo as…
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Politics
Edo governor-elect Okpebholo appoints Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary
Edo Governor-Elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Monday announced the appointment of Mr Fred Odianosen Itua as his Chief Press Secretary.…
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Politics
Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead of November 12
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the November 12 swearing-in of Sen. Monday Okpebholo of…
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Politics
‘I’m not afraid of probe’, Gov. Obaseki dares EFCC
Outgoing governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are planning to arrest…
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Health/Lifestyle
Edo reports 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths in four months
On Monday, October 22, Dr. Joseph Okoeguale, a medical doctor and director at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo…
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Politics
Obaseki insists Shaibu remains impeached despite court ruling
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, stated on Friday, October 4, that Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu remains impeached, despite…
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Politics
Edo Government accuses Philip Shaibu of plotting to forcefully enter government house
The Edo State Government, on Sunday, alleged that Philip Shaibu has perfected plans to invade the Edo State Government House…
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Politics
#EdoDecides2024: Observer groups criticize election for failing to meet standards
At least 25 observer groups have expressed disappointment with the recent governorship election in Edo State, stating that it did…
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Politics
Labour Party claims victory in Edo election if it had been fair
Kelly Ogbalo, the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, stated that the party would have won the…
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Politics
My goal has always been to serve the people of Edo – Ighodalo
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate in the recent Edo governorship election, shared his thoughts on Monday, September 23, about…
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Politics
Edo Election : PDP supporters protest at INEC office
As people of the Edo State are awaiting the final announcement of the results of the governorship election in the…
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Politics
#EdoDecides2024: I’m in charge and won’t take bribes – INEC commissioner Gumus
On Friday, September 20, Rhoda Gumus, the national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Edo State…
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Politics
#EdoDecides2024: Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata casts vote
On Saturday, September 21, Olumide Akpata, the candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State gubernatorial election, cast…
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Politics
#EdoDecides2024: Davido speaks out against police advice for voters in Edo election
On Saturday, September 21, popular Nigerian artist David Adeleke, known as Davido, shared his thoughts about the advice given to…
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Politics
Edo State prepares for election day with movement restrictions
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, announced that there will be restrictions on movement in…
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Politics
Edo 2024: Ighodalo announces official end to campaign
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo governorship election, has officially closed his campaign…
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Politics
Edo 2024: PDP’s Asue Ighodalo proposes state, LG Police
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, popularly known as AI,…
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Politics
Edo 2024: You’d endorse misery by voting APC – Atiku
As the Edo State governorship election draws near, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said voting for All Progressives…
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