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![Edo Government Finds Diverted Palliatives In Three Of 200 Vehicles Seized By Obaseki’s Team]()
Edo Government Finds Diverted Palliatives In Three Of 200 Vehicles Seized By Obaseki’s Team
The Edo State government has reported that more than 200 government vehicles are currently unaccounted for under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. In response to this, Governor Monday Okpebholo has established a 12-member committee tasked with recovering the missing vehicles, wh... -
![31 Electricity Towers Affected As Vandals Raid Transmission Lines In Edo Communities]()
31 Electricity Towers Affected As Vandals Raid Transmission Lines In Edo Communities
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the destruction of 31 transmission towers by vandals in Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the attacks occurred in Okada and Ofosu communities, affecting the 330kV Benin-Eg... -
![Thugs Storm Edo PDP Secretariat, Destroy Properties Worth Millions]()
Thugs Storm Edo PDP Secretariat, Destroy Properties Worth Millions
The Edo State secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was invaded by thugs allegedly led by Kapuepue, the younger brother of Tony Adun, popularly known as Tony Kabaka, on Thursday, leading to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.The attackers, alleged to be affiliated wi... -
![Commissioner-nominees’ List Heightens Crisis In Edo APC]()
Commissioner-nominees’ List Heightens Crisis In Edo APC
Members of the Esan West Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are divided over the list of commissioner-nominees.It was reported that in a protest letter dated November 21, 2024, addressed to the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo through the Secretary to the State Governme... -
![Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists With Arms In Edo]()
Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists With Arms In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists with arms and ammunition in Edo State.Gistmania reports that the suspects, Osamudiamen James, 44, and Omokaro Joseph, 44, were arrested by operatives of the Raiders Squad of the command.Umoru Ozigi, the Commissioner of Police in the s... -
![17-Month-Old Baby Abducted By Househelp And Sold For N500,000 Rescued By Edo Police]()
17-Month-Old Baby Abducted By Househelp And Sold For N500,000 Rescued By Edo Police
Officers of the Edo State Police Command have rescued Grace Osamagbe, a 17-month-old baby, who was kidnapped by a house help, Rejoice Chukwu in Benin city. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru ozigi, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the weekend, said that Chukwu and her boyfriend,... -
![Edo Police Command Parades 23 Suspects For Alleged Cultism, Kidnapping, & Child Abduction]()
Edo Police Command Parades 23 Suspects For Alleged Cultism, Kidnapping, & Child Abduction
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended 23 individuals allegedly involved in a range of crimes, including cultism, kidnapping, and child abduction, according to a press briefing held on Friday by the Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi.Of the suspects paraded, 19 were arrested for cult-related... -
![I Met Dead Bat On My Bed – But God Was There For Me – Edo Gov Okpebholo Narrates]()
I Met Dead Bat On My Bed – But God Was There For Me – Edo Gov Okpebholo Narrates
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has said that he faced a spiritual battle after winning the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the State.Okpebholo noted that the incident happened while he was waiting for the results of the poll but that God was there for him.Speaking at the s... -
![Ex Edo Gov. Obaseki Embarks On Vacation, Medical Check-Up After Tenure]()
Ex Edo Gov. Obaseki Embarks On Vacation, Medical Check-Up After Tenure
The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has embarked on a vacation following the conclusion of his tenure.This was confirmed in a statement by his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie, on Wednesday.According to Osagie, the former governor is taking time off to rest and undergo a medical ch... -
![Edo Gov Okpebholo Sacks Permanent Secretaries Appointed Outside Civil Service, Dissolves Board]()
Edo Gov Okpebholo Sacks Permanent Secretaries Appointed Outside Civil Service, Dissolves Board
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dissolved the executives of all state boards of government agencies and parastatals in the state.Gistmania reports that the governor also relieved all Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all political ... -
![Gov. Okpebholo Vows To Investigate Exclusion Of 14 Lawmakers From Edo Assembly]()
Gov. Okpebholo Vows To Investigate Exclusion Of 14 Lawmakers From Edo Assembly
Edo State’s newly inaugurated governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the formation of a panel of inquiry to investigate the exclusion of 14 elected lawmakers from the state assembly’s seventh session, an event which has raised concerns about the health of the state’s democratic institution... -
![Obaseki Out As Okpebholo Is Sworn-In As Governor Of Edo State]()
Obaseki Out As Okpebholo Is Sworn-In As Governor Of Edo State
Senator Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progress... -
![Soon To Be Marries Man &Son Of Seriki Hausa, Danladi Shot Dead In Edo]()
Soon To Be Marries Man &Son Of Seriki Hausa, Danladi Shot Dead In Edo
A soon-to-be married man simply identified as Danladi who was also said to be a son of a leader of Hausa community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, has been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists.It was gathered that Danladi’s wedding was scheduled to hold sometimes in December.... -
!["Stop Being Petty, Leave Obaseki Alone" - Edo Govt Fires Back At Okpebholo]()
"Stop Being Petty, Leave Obaseki Alone" - Edo Govt Fires Back At Okpebholo
The Edo State Government has urged the Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo to focus on preparing for his extravagant N5 billion inauguration ceremony and desist from dragging Governor Godwin Obaseki into his political squabbles.In a statement, Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser to Governor Obaseki on ... -
![Edo Governor-Elect Raises Alarm Over Obaseki's Whereabouts Amid Transition Tensions]()
Edo Governor-Elect Raises Alarm Over Obaseki's Whereabouts Amid Transition Tensions
The incoming Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised concerns about the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki's recent absence, claiming the outgoing leader has been unaccounted for since Friday. This follows allegations from Obaseki that he was excluded from Okpebholo’s upcom... -
![Court Dismisses Criminal Summons Against Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo]()
Court Dismisses Criminal Summons Against Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo
Criminal summons brought against Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor-elect of Edo State concerning alleged certificate forgery have been dismissed. The criminals summons was dismissed on Friday by an Abuja High Court. Justice Charles Agbaza ruled that the entire proceedings before Magistrate Abubaka... -
![EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo]()
EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo
Twenty-one suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations in Benin City, Edo State.EFCC operatives in Benin made the arrest on Tuesday.In a statement on its X page, EFCC said suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet re... -
!["I’m Not Afraid Of EFCC" – Edo Gov. Obaseki Expresses Readiness]()
"I’m Not Afraid Of EFCC" – Edo Gov. Obaseki Expresses Readiness
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed his readiness to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, if the agency requires his presence in connection with his eight years of stewardship in the state.Obaseki stated this on Wednesday during the EdoBEST National R... -
![JUST IN: Abducted Edo Catholic Priest Regains Freedom]()
JUST IN: Abducted Edo Catholic Priest Regains Freedom
Nigerian Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode of the Diocese, Auchi in Edo State, who was abducted by kidnappers, has been released after spending 11 days in captivity.Daily Post reports that the Catholic Priest, who is the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi, Etsako ... -
![I Don't Want To Be Remembered For My Many Fights Says Edo Gov. Obaseki]()
I Don't Want To Be Remembered For My Many Fights Says Edo Gov. Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has stated that he does not want to be remembered for the fights he engaged in while he was in office.He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after he commissioned the Airport Road Parks and Garden, where he disclosed that plans had been made to ensur... -
![Court Summons Omobayo Over Alleged Refusal To Vacate Edo Deputy Governorship Position]()
Court Summons Omobayo Over Alleged Refusal To Vacate Edo Deputy Governorship Position
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Godwins Omobayo, the embattled Deputy Governor of Edo, to appear in person before it on Nov. 26 over his alleged disobedience to court judgment.Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, held that the order was to give Omobayo, the alleged contemnor, a fa... -
![How Police Prevented Lynching Of Lady Accused Of Killing Ex-Lover, Friends In Edo]()
How Police Prevented Lynching Of Lady Accused Of Killing Ex-Lover, Friends In Edo
The arrest of a 16-year-old girl, who was accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and four others, has been confirmed by the Edo State police.A video circulating on social media since Wednesday shows the aftermath of a tragic incident in which five people, including four males and one female, reportedl... -
![Edo Accountant General, 4 Other Govt Officials Arrested By EFCC 12 Days To End Of Obaseki's Tenure]()
Edo Accountant General, 4 Other Govt Officials Arrested By EFCC 12 Days To End Of Obaseki's Tenure
Twelve days to the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s eight years in Edo State, the state Accountant General, Mr Julius Anelu and four officials of the government have allegedly been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.It was gathered that the officials w... -
![16yr Old Girl Arrested For Reportedly Poisoning Her Ex Boyfriend, Four Others to Death in Edo]()
16yr Old Girl Arrested For Reportedly Poisoning Her Ex Boyfriend, Four Others to Death in Edo
This tragic incident in Edo State has garnered significant attention. According to reports, the Edo State Police Command recently apprehended a 16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, who is suspected of poisoning her ex-boyfriend and four others. The incident occurred on October 26, 2024, in the Afashio... -
![Police Apprehend Two Aiye Cult Members, Recover Weapons In Edo]()
Police Apprehend Two Aiye Cult Members, Recover Weapons In Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of the Aiye cult group in the State.The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, Umoru Ozigi disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.Ozigi said the suspects were arrested along the Benin/Auchi bypass at Iguomo co... -
![Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects For Stealing Diamond Earring And Other Valuables In Edo]()
Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects For Stealing Diamond Earring And Other Valuables In Edo
Four suspects, Osakpolor Edobor, 20, Oshoike Malik, 23, Aliu Rabak, 27, and Alor Ojo, 24, have been arrested by the Edo Police Command over the alleged theft of a diamond ring, headphones and valuables worth millions of Naira. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru Peter Ozigi, paraded the four... -
![Police Arrest Two Suspects In Kidnap Of Edo Catholic Priest]()
Police Arrest Two Suspects In Kidnap Of Edo Catholic Priest
Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two persons connected with the recent kidnap of Rev Fr. Thomas Oyode.The State Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, disclosed this on Wednesday while parading seven suspects arrested for various crimes in the state.This is as the Edo Special Task... -
![Shocking As 4 Boys, Girl Mysteriously Found Dead In A Room In Edo State]()
Shocking As 4 Boys, Girl Mysteriously Found Dead In A Room In Edo State
Five persons have been reportedly found dead in a room at Afashio community, Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.It was learnt that the deceased four boys and a girl were alleged to have been found dead in the room in questionable circumstances.It was also gathered that two of... -
![How Renewed Cult War Claims 8 Lives In Edo]()
How Renewed Cult War Claims 8 Lives In Edo
A renewed cult war in some parts of Benin City, Edo State have reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than eight people, especially in the Upper Sokponba Road, a sub-urban area in Edo State.Source privy to the development disclosed that the death toll is not less than eight in the last three days... -
![Edo Catholic Priest Abductors Demand N200 Million Ransom]()
Edo Catholic Priest Abductors Demand N200 Million Ransom
The abductors of the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, are reportedly demanding a N200 million ransom for them to release Oyode who was kidnapped on Sunday by gu... -
![PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill Renowned Drummer, Ikhamateh Akhumhele In Edo Community]()
PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill Renowned Drummer, Ikhamateh Akhumhele In Edo Community
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have k!lled a renowned drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele in the Osholo community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. He was k!lled between Iviukwe and Akioli on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Mos... -
![Kidnappers Strike Again, Kidnap Catholic Seminary Rector, Fr. Thomas OyodeIn Edo]()
Kidnappers Strike Again, Kidnap Catholic Seminary Rector, Fr. Thomas OyodeIn Edo
Suspected kidnappers terrorising Agenebode axis of Edo North District on Sunday struck and abducted the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, located in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode.The Director of... -
![Drummer, HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele Killed By Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State’s Osholo Community]()
Drummer, HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele Killed By Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State’s Osholo Community
Tragedy struck in Osholo, a community in Uwanno Kingdom, Etsako East Local Government Area, as a drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele was reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The incident, which has left residents shaken, occurred on Saturday evening along Iviukwe Road.Sp... -
![Edo Court Acquits UNIBEN Lecturer Ekundayo Of Rape, Dismisses Case On Lack Of Proof]()
Edo Court Acquits UNIBEN Lecturer Ekundayo Of Rape, Dismisses Case On Lack Of Proof
After a three-year legal battle, an Edo State High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted University of Benin (UNIBEN) lecturer, Dr. Omowumi ‘Labode Steven, of alleged sexual assault and rape of a 400-level female student of the institution.Steven, also known as Dr. Bode Steve Ekundayo, is a Se... -
![Unrest As Ravaging Flood Washes Corpses From Graves, Cold Kills People In Edo]()
Unrest As Ravaging Flood Washes Corpses From Graves, Cold Kills People In Edo
There is palpable anxiety as ravaging flood waters wash corpses out of graves in Udaba community of Edo state.Udaba is one of the communities in the state affected by the flood.Others are Anegbete, Ekperi, Osomhegbe, Ogoimeri, Iyowa, Ofukpu, Ifekhu, Agenebode, Ubiaja, Ilushi, all in Etsako East, Et... -
![21 Persons Reportedly Died Of Lassa Fever In Edo]()
21 Persons Reportedly Died Of Lassa Fever In Edo
The authorities of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State said 21 persons died of Lassa fever between 2023 and March 2024 in the state.Gistmania reports that Dr Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research of ... -
![PHOTOS: Edo Police Arrest One Over Murder of Lagos Uber Driver, Recover Stolen Car, AK-47 Rifle]()
PHOTOS: Edo Police Arrest One Over Murder of Lagos Uber Driver, Recover Stolen Car, AK-47 Rifle
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the d@ath of an Uber driver, Usman Umaru, in Lagos. The suspect, John Ochekwu Abraham, was apprehended along with another gang member known as "Ahua" or "Soldier." According to the police spokesperson, SP Mos... -
![Gunmen Attack Quarry Site In Edo State, Leaving Police Inspector & Expatriate Dead]()
Gunmen Attack Quarry Site In Edo State, Leaving Police Inspector & Expatriate Dead
\In a tragic incident in Edo State, gunmen have reportedly killed a Police Inspector, an expatriate, and three workers from a quarry company located in Ihievbe-Ogben, within the Owan East Local Government Area. The attack occurred as the victims were leaving work, prompting concerns about safety in... -
![Benue Govt Rescues Trafficked Children From Edo]()
Benue Govt Rescues Trafficked Children From Edo
The Benue State Government has successfully rescued three children who were trafficked to Benin, Edo State, from Ukum and Katsina-Ala local government areas. This rescue was announced on Thursday by Jonathan Modi, the chairman of Ukum Local Government Area.According to Modi, the children were subje... -
![VIDEO: Moment Car Explodes At A Gas Station Leaving One Injure In Edo State]()
VIDEO: Moment Car Explodes At A Gas Station Leaving One Injure In Edo State
One person is said to have been injured when a car exploded at a gas station in Eyean, Auchi Road, Benin City, Edo State. It was gathered that the gas-powered vehicle was being filled when it exploded at a CNG station on Wednesday afternoon, October 16. Videos circulating online show the damage d...
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