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![Edo Gov. Obaseki Welcomes UNA, As Airline Commences Direct Flight To Benin]()
Edo Gov. Obaseki Welcomes UNA, As Airline Commences Direct Flight To Benin
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, today, welcomed United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, to the state as the carrier inaugurated scheduled flight operations to Benin.The airline’s services will link the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja and its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MM... -
![I’m Not In Competition With You – Edo Political Saga Continues Between Shaibu And Obaseki]()
I’m Not In Competition With You – Edo Political Saga Continues Between Shaibu And Obaseki
Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has said he is not in competition with Governor Godwin Obaseki.This followed the governor’s decision to pay the hospital bills of the attacked players and officials of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure.Arm... -
![Edo Man Ties Knot With Caucasian Woman He Fell In Love With After 33 years Of Being Single (Video)]()
Edo Man Ties Knot With Caucasian Woman He Fell In Love With After 33 years Of Being Single (Video)
A Nigerian man from Edo state has found love after 33 years of being single.The elderly man held his traditional wedding to a Caucasian woman after a long time of being alone.An Instagram who shared a video from their wedding photoshoot, wrote; “Our USA based couple got traditionally hitched. Ho... -
![Edo 2024 Governorship: Female Aspirant, Loretta Ogboro-Okor, Declares Intention To Run The Race]()
Edo 2024 Governorship: Female Aspirant, Loretta Ogboro-Okor, Declares Intention To Run The Race
Loretta Ogboro-Okor, a female aspirant in the Edo 2024 governorship race, has promised to give priority to technology, education and healthcare, if elected governor.Ms Ogboro-Okor, stated this shortly after the public declaration, on Monday, of her intention to contest in the Edo 2024 governorship ... -
![Family Raises Alarm After Son Goes Missing From Rehabilitation Centre In Edo Since October]()
Family Raises Alarm After Son Goes Missing From Rehabilitation Centre In Edo Since October
A 20-year-old Nigerian man, Confidence Igori, has been missing for months and now his family is making demands.The man's family has demanded for justice over the disappearance of their son at the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centre in Benin City, Edo State.The victim’s sister told SaharaRep... -
![Edo 2024: There Is No Annointed Candidate – Gov Obaseki Affirms]()
Edo 2024: There Is No Annointed Candidate – Gov Obaseki Affirms
Ahead of the Edo governorship election, Governor Godwin Obaseki has cleared all doubts about where he stands on the choice of the flagbearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).He declared that he has no preferred candidate among those aspiring to succeed him as his tenure comes to an end.Accord... -
![BREAKING: Edo Deputy Gov Philip Shaibu Declares Gubernatorial Bid (Full Text)]()
BREAKING: Edo Deputy Gov Philip Shaibu Declares Gubernatorial Bid (Full Text)
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially announced his plans to contest the State gubernatorial election in 2024.Shaibu declared his intention in a press conference held in Benin, the state capital, on Monday, November 27.Read Philip Shaibu’s full speech below: ''... -
![How My Edo Ex-Lover Bewitched Me So I Don't Marry Another Person - Cynthia Morgan Spills]()
How My Edo Ex-Lover Bewitched Me So I Don't Marry Another Person - Cynthia Morgan Spills
Cynthia Morgan, a Nigerian musician, has spoken out against the witchcraft that is practiced in Edo State and called out her ex-lover.On her Instagram account, she asserted that there has to be conversation on witchcraft in Edo state.She narrated her experience, including how her ex-boyfriend slapp... -
![Man Treks For 7-Days From Abuja To See Apostle Johnson Suleman In Edo State (Video)]()
Man Treks For 7-Days From Abuja To See Apostle Johnson Suleman In Edo State (Video)
A Nigerian man, Austin has trekked from Abuja to Auchi in Edo state. The man who is a footballer, musician and fruit therapist is from Cross River State, but resident in the FCT Abuja. He trekked for seven days covering a distance of over 320km, to see the popular televangelist and Prophet, Apostle... -
![How 26 Suspected Irregular Migrants Arrested In Edo]()
How 26 Suspected Irregular Migrants Arrested In Edo
No fewer than 26 irregular migrants from Cameroon and Burkina Faso were arrested at a hotel in Afua village in Uzaure, Etsako West local government area of Edo State, following credible intelligence received by the police.The suspects include 16 males and eight females from Cameroonians, and a male... -
![How Parliamentary Workers Shut Down Edo, Jigawa Houses Of Assembly]()
How Parliamentary Workers Shut Down Edo, Jigawa Houses Of Assembly
Members of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) chapters in Edo and Jigawa states, on Monday, shut down the House of Assembly complexes over agitation for financial autonomy for state legislatureThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the association barricaded the ga... -
![VIDEO: Edo Residents Storm Street, Protest Over Killings By Gunmen]()
VIDEO: Edo Residents Storm Street, Protest Over Killings By Gunmen
Gunmen have killed three persons, including a member of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN), in Ekiadolor Community in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident which occurred around the market square between 6:am and 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, prompted pr... -
![PICS: Edo Police Arrest Vigilante Who 'Accidentally' Shot Colleague Dead During Burial]()
PICS: Edo Police Arrest Vigilante Who 'Accidentally' Shot Colleague Dead During Burial
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a member of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) for shooting his colleague, Cyril Igiebor, to d£ath during a burial ceremony in the state.It was gathered that the incident happened at Eheneden Lane, off Ehenede Street, off Ekehuan Road, Uzebu Quarters in... -
![Tragedy As Boat Carrying Seven Market Women Drown In Edo]()
Tragedy As Boat Carrying Seven Market Women Drown In Edo
Seven market women have drowned when the boat carrying them capsized in the oil-bearing community of Gelegele, in Ovia North-East Local government area of Edo State.The mishap was said to have occurred in the morning of Thursday last week in the small riverine community situated about 35 kilometres... -
![Pupils Go On Their Knees To Beg Edo State Govt As Man Decries Deplorable State Of Their School]()
Pupils Go On Their Knees To Beg Edo State Govt As Man Decries Deplorable State Of Their School
A video has captured the moment some primary school students went on their knees to plead with the Edo state government to come to their aid over the deplorable state of their school.The video was recorded by a community member who lambasted the state government for abandoning their community and r... -
![Edo Catholic Priest Dies Mysteriously Barely 22 Months After Regaining Freedom From Kidnappers]()
Edo Catholic Priest Dies Mysteriously Barely 22 Months After Regaining Freedom From Kidnappers
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Peter Ebhota Udo has been confirmed dead. Father Udo reportedly died of hypertension 22 months after he regained freedom from kidnappers in Edo State. Recall that Rev. Udo, the parish priest of St. Patrick's Catholic Church Uromi in Esan North East Local Government ... -
![PHOTOS: How Gunmen Shot Commercial Bus, Abduct Passengers And Injure Others In Edo]()
PHOTOS: How Gunmen Shot Commercial Bus, Abduct Passengers And Injure Others In Edo
Five passengers have been abducted as gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus in Edo State. One of the passengers who escaped from the bush alongside 8 others, Justina Dauda, said she had boarded the vehicle in Lagos State, travelling to Jalingo, Taraba, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. According to ... -
![Suspected Thief Arrested by Edo Vigilantes And Forced to Sing (Video)]()
Suspected Thief Arrested by Edo Vigilantes And Forced to Sing (Video)
A suspected thief has been apprehended by men of the Edo State Security Vigilante Network. Following his arrest, the vigilante operatives ordered him to sing if he wants to regain his freedom. [size=14pt][/size] Click Here To watch Video ... -
![21Yr Old Man, Ononomeh Badamasi Arrested For Allegedly Killing Trader In Edo]()
21Yr Old Man, Ononomeh Badamasi Arrested For Allegedly Killing Trader In Edo
A 21-year-old man, Ononomeh Badamasi, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing one Mr Orumidayo Awolowo in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.Spokesperson of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspect was arrested by the Igarra police division ... -
![Ex-NBA President Akpata Reveals Battle With Cancer, Vows To Win Edo Election]()
Ex-NBA President Akpata Reveals Battle With Cancer, Vows To Win Edo Election
The Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata used the occasion of celebration of his 51st birthday on Sunday to narrate his experience as a cancer survivor as well as his determination to emerge the next governor of Edo State.Akpata had last week joined the Labour Party... -
![Police Arrest Man, Felix Iloghevbo For Defiling His 7-Yr-Old Daughter In Edo]()
Police Arrest Man, Felix Iloghevbo For Defiling His 7-Yr-Old Daughter In Edo
The Police have arrested a father identified as Felix Iloghevbo, for allegedly defiling his seven-year-old daughter in Edo State.The Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwanbuzor, said the suspect committed the crime on September 19, in the Idokpa community, in the Uhuwonde Local Gover... -
![Edo Court Jails Two Brothers, 14 Others For Internet Fraud]()
Edo Court Jails Two Brothers, 14 Others For Internet Fraud
Two brothers, Ochuko Godfrey and Ochuko Prosper, and 14 others have been jailed by an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, for internet fraud.The others are; Prosper Enahoro, Ogheneoma Udolu, Raymond Edise, Akai Philip Onochie, Osayi Kennedy Obaseki, Joshua Ngerem, Oghogho Marvelous Ekpuke, ... -
![No Fewer Than 15 Persons Died As Trailer Crashes Into Commercial Bus In Edo]()
No Fewer Than 15 Persons Died As Trailer Crashes Into Commercial Bus In Edo
Not fewer than 15 persons were on Monday evening reportedly killed in an accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.The articulated vehicle was said to be coming from Lokoja-Okene road before ramming into the commercial bus that was ... -
![How Unknown Gunmen Killed 3 Vigilante In Edo]()
How Unknown Gunmen Killed 3 Vigilante In Edo
Unknown gunmen have killed three members of the Edo State Security Network in Okhun Community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering over 10, invaded the community on Thursday night, September 21, 2023, and shot the victims who were on duty.S... -
![Fighting Your Deputy Will Ruin PDP’s Chances In Edo – Primate Ayodele Warns Obaseki]()
Fighting Your Deputy Will Ruin PDP’s Chances In Edo – Primate Ayodele Warns Obaseki
Primate Ekijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has sent a warning to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. He warned him not to fight his deputy, Phillip Shaibu, to avoid losing the state to opposition parties. He revealed that Obaseki’s fight with his deputy would ruin the... -
![Breaking: Edo Deputy Gov. Shaibu Begs Gov. Obaseki For Forgiveness]()
Breaking: Edo Deputy Gov. Shaibu Begs Gov. Obaseki For Forgiveness
The embattled deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has begged his principal, Governor Godwin Obakeki, for forgiveness.Shaibu made the plea in an interview with journalists currently ongoing in his Benin City residence on ThursdayHe asked Obaseki to forgive and forget.... -
![Even The Cow I Bought With my Share of Ransom Money Died - Arrested Kidnap Suspect in Edo]()
Even The Cow I Bought With my Share of Ransom Money Died - Arrested Kidnap Suspect in Edo
A 23-year-old suspected kidnapper simply identified as Sule, has said that he regrets joining a kidnap gang because the calf he bought with his share of ransom money died. The suspect who was born and raised at Okada town in Edo State by a Fulani herder father was among 28 suspects paraded at the P... -
![Edo Police Arrest 28 Year Old Truck Conductor, Abdurazak Ibrahim For Raping A 15 Year Old Girl]()
Edo Police Arrest 28 Year Old Truck Conductor, Abdurazak Ibrahim For Raping A 15 Year Old Girl
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old truck conductor, Abdurazak Ibrahim, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Edo State.The incident reportedly happened at Uromi in Esan South East Local Government of the state on September 13.The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, s... -
![I Am Standing By The Gate - Deputy Gov. Of Edo State Says Has He's denied Entry To Govt. House]()
I Am Standing By The Gate - Deputy Gov. Of Edo State Says Has He's denied Entry To Govt. House
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has cried out after he was locked out of his old office at the Government House in Benin, the state capital. In a video that is trending online, he was seen trying to access his old office which was under lock and key. The incident happened on Monday ... -
![15 Alleged Internet Fraudsters Jailed By Court In Edo]()
15 Alleged Internet Fraudsters Jailed By Court In Edo
Fifteen internet fraudsters have been jailed by an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City.The court, presided by Justice M. Itsueli, sentenced the fraudsters after convicting them of offences bordering on internet fraud and obtaining under false pretences.The convicts are Seth Chukwumah, Hart J... -
![How Police Arrest Togolese Man, Michael Agbalo Over Alleged Killing Of Artisan In Edo]()
How Police Arrest Togolese Man, Michael Agbalo Over Alleged Killing Of Artisan In Edo
The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a Togolese national, Michael Agbalo, 35 for allegedly killing one Maharazu Umar, over a misunderstanding at a workplace in the state.The suspect was said to have contracted Umar to assist him in construction work when a misunderstanding e... -
![VID; Ini Edo Seems To Be Getting Married Soon, Reveals The Lucky Man As She Flauntts Ring]()
VID; Ini Edo Seems To Be Getting Married Soon, Reveals The Lucky Man As She Flauntts Ring
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has shared her joy as she announces her engagement in a heartwarming video on social media.In the video, Ini Edo could be seen flaunting her exquisite diamond ring while announcing this significant milestone in her life with her fans and followers.The actress playfully me... -
![“She Don High” – Popular Actress, Ini Edo Stirs Reactions With New Dance Video]()
“She Don High” – Popular Actress, Ini Edo Stirs Reactions With New Dance Video
Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has gotten tongues wagging with an unexpected dance video of herself.The 41-year-old mother of one took to TikTok to share a video of herself dancing and having fun while rocking a brown romper.The video has sparked mixed reactions on the TikTok app with some cri... -
![Edo Saga! Gov Obaseki Relocates Deputy Governor’s Office Outside of Government House]()
Edo Saga! Gov Obaseki Relocates Deputy Governor’s Office Outside of Government House
The office of the Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has been relocated to a building outside the government house.The development followed the feud between the governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy.It was gathered that the new office is situated at No 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to t... -
![Drama In Edo As DSS Blocks Deputy Gov. Philip Shaibu From Gov Obaseki In Church]()
Drama In Edo As DSS Blocks Deputy Gov. Philip Shaibu From Gov Obaseki In Church
The crisis between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, took a new twist when the Department of State Services (DSS) denied Shaibu access to the governor.Shaibu was one of the guests who attended the church service to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Edo S... -
![Police Arrest Man, Friday Igberase For Allegedly Raping 60Yr Old Woman On Her Farm In Edo]()
Police Arrest Man, Friday Igberase For Allegedly Raping 60Yr Old Woman On Her Farm In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one Friday Igberase, for allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman, Cathrina Ouke. It was gathered that the 52-year-old suspect raped the victim on her farm in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Dankw... -
![Edo Gov Obaseki Disbands Deputy Gov Shaibu’s Media Crew]()
Edo Gov Obaseki Disbands Deputy Gov Shaibu’s Media Crew
The Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The disbandment came after deputy governor's clash with security agents at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, the state capital, on Monday, August 28. Shaibu who i... -
!["If You're Looking For A Romantic And Caring Partner, Avoid Benin Men" - Edo Gov's Aide, Igunbor Sarah Advices Women]()
"If You're Looking For A Romantic And Caring Partner, Avoid Benin Men" - Edo Gov's Aide, Igunbor Sarah Advices Women
Igunbor Sarah, the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has taken to Facebook to pass a message to single ladies looking for a relationship.She urged them to avoid Benin men if they decide to be in a relationship.According to her, when features such as... -
![Drama As Man Accuses Edo State Deputy Gov., Phillip Shaibu Of Stealing His $250k Diamond Wristwatch, Petitions IGP (Video)]()
Drama As Man Accuses Edo State Deputy Gov., Phillip Shaibu Of Stealing His $250k Diamond Wristwatch, Petitions IGP (Video)
A Nigerian man has accused the deputy governor of Edo state, Phillip Shaibu, of ‘'stealing’' his Daytona Gold wristwatch. In a video making the rounds on social media, the man said before the general elections, he and some other persons were allegedly ‘’abducted'' by sec... -
![Armed Robbers' Attack Left Nigerian Soldier Dead In Benin, Edo State]()
Armed Robbers' Attack Left Nigerian Soldier Dead In Benin, Edo State
The police in Edo State have confirmed that a soldier was killed by armed robbers in a robbery attack in Benin on Wednesday.This was confirmed by the Police Spokesman, Edo State Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who told newsmen that the robbery took place at the First Eastern Circular and Akpakpaba Road...
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