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![Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu Defects To APC Amid Tensions With Governor Obaseki]()
Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu Defects To APC Amid Tensions With Governor Obaseki
In a significant political shift, Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Shaibu made this announcement during the APC's Edo State inauguration of the National Working Committee for ... -
![Edo Covt Still Refers Philip Shaibu As Former Deputy Gov Despite Court Judgement]()
Edo Covt Still Refers Philip Shaibu As Former Deputy Gov Despite Court Judgement
Despite an Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement, the Edo State government has described Philip Shaibu as a former deputy governor.On Wednesday, the Abuja court nullified Shaibu’s impeachment.Justice James Omotosho, who gave the judgement, ordered his reinstatement to office because the Edo Stat... -
![Teenager, Arthur Angel Jr Murders 70Yr Old Father Over Money In Edo]()
Teenager, Arthur Angel Jr Murders 70Yr Old Father Over Money In Edo
Edo State Police Command has narrated how a 17-year-old, Arthur Angel Jr. killed his 70-year-old father, Arthur Judah Angel over some money expected from Amnesty International.Gistmania reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who spoke to newsmen in Benin City, ... -
![70Yr Old Man Who Survived Nine Years On Death Row Killed, Buried In Shallow Grave In Edo]()
70Yr Old Man Who Survived Nine Years On Death Row Killed, Buried In Shallow Grave In Edo
A 70-year-old man who survived nine years on death row, Arthur Judah Angel, has been reportedly killed by unknown assailant in Edo State.The incident occurred in Ugboha, Esan South East local government area of the state.It was gathered that the assailants who buried their victim in a shallow grave... -
![Edo Assembly Appeals Ruling Upturning Philip Shaibu’s Impeachment]()
Edo Assembly Appeals Ruling Upturning Philip Shaibu’s Impeachment
Edo State House of Assembly, led by Blessing Agbebaku, has appealed a ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which overturned the impeachment of former deputy governor Philip Shaibu and reinstated him.The Assembly has also requested a stay of execution on the judgment ... -
![Edo Gov. Obaseki Sacks Health Commissioner, Samuel Alli]()
Edo Gov. Obaseki Sacks Health Commissioner, Samuel Alli
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki yesterday sacked his Commissioner for Health Samuel Alli.In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government Osarodion Ogie, Obaseki also announced the appointment of Roland Igbinoba as his Special Adviser on Special Projects.The statement said: “Governor Go... -
![Lady Who Bought Goods With Fake Naira Notes Nabbed By Edo State Police]()
Lady Who Bought Goods With Fake Naira Notes Nabbed By Edo State Police
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have reportedly arrested a lady for allegedly purchasing goods from traders with fake naira notes.It was gathered that the lady was arrested over the weekend at the Oregbeni market in Ikpoba Hill, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.According... -
![Edo State Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Seize Deadly Weapon (Photo)]()
Edo State Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Seize Deadly Weapon (Photo)
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists in possession of a lethal automatic pump-action gun valued at N700,000.The suspects, identified as Eyefia Godbless (30), Imuetiyan Ewemade (30), and Emeka Okpaja (22), are alleged members of the Maphite confraternity. State Commissi... -
![Taskforce Arrests 42Yr Old Woman, Juliet For Attempted Trafficking Of Lady To India In Edo]()
Taskforce Arrests 42Yr Old Woman, Juliet For Attempted Trafficking Of Lady To India In Edo
A 42-year-old woman, Juliet Ukhurebor, has been arrested by the Edo State Taskforce on Human Trafficking for alleged human trafficking.Gistmania reports that the suspect was arrested by the officials of the taskforce at her shrine in Benin City while a native pot containing concoctions was recovere... -
![Four Traders Killed, Scores Injured As 100Yrs Old Tree Falls On Them In Edo]()
Four Traders Killed, Scores Injured As 100Yrs Old Tree Falls On Them In Edo
Four traders were on Monday killed and scores of others injured when three trees fell on them at the popular Jattu Market, located in Etsako West local government area of Edo State.The market is the largest in Edo North and is attended by traders from all part of Edo and the neighbouring states.It ... -
![Nigerian Court Nullifies PDP's Asue Ighodalo's Candidature Ahead Of Edo Governorship Election]()
Nigerian Court Nullifies PDP's Asue Ighodalo's Candidature Ahead Of Edo Governorship Election
In a significant political development, a Nigerian court has nullified the candidature of Dr. Asue Ighodalo for the upcoming Edo State governorship election. This decision could potentially jeopardize the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) prospects in the election.GISTMANIA reports that the Ind... -
![Edo Govt Vehemently Issues Warning To Cult Groups Over Anniversary Celebration]()
Edo Govt Vehemently Issues Warning To Cult Groups Over Anniversary Celebration
The Edo State Government has warned against unlawful gathering by members of cult groups across the state in the guise of celebrating their anniversary on July 7.It was reported that the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, gave the warning in a statement made avai... -
![I Have Been Vindicated – Ex-Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu On Invalidation Of PDP Guber Primary]()
I Have Been Vindicated – Ex-Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu On Invalidation Of PDP Guber Primary
Phillip Shaibu, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, has said he has been vindicated by the Federal High Court judgment which invalidated the governorship primary election of Edo State.In a reaction on Thursday to the judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, Shuaib claimed that w... -
![Actress, Ini Edo Congratulates Colleague, Sharon Ooja On Her Wedding]()
Actress, Ini Edo Congratulates Colleague, Sharon Ooja On Her Wedding
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has sent a congratulatory message to newlywed couple, Sharon Ooja and her husband. This is as she regretted missing the wedding. It would be recalled that the actress and her husband, Ugo Nwoke tied the knot traditionally, followed by a white wedding some days ago... -
![19Yr Old Lady Arrested For Kidnapping An Elderly Pastor In Edo]()
19Yr Old Lady Arrested For Kidnapping An Elderly Pastor In Edo
A 19-year-old lady has been arrested for conniving with her boyfriend to kidnap an elderly man in Edo state. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, said the lady who claims to be an undergraduate went with other members of the gang to the pastor&#... -
![Police Arrest ESSN Members Over Death Of Omobude, Capture Alleged Serial Killer In Edo State]()
Police Arrest ESSN Members Over Death Of Omobude, Capture Alleged Serial Killer In Edo State
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended several members of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) in connection with the death of Omobude, according to a statement by Commissioner of Police Funsho Adegboye.Commissioner Adegboye disclosed to journalists in Benin City that the ESSN... -
![Edo Govt Orders Police To Fish Out Killers Of 22Yr Old UNIBEN Graduate]()
Edo Govt Orders Police To Fish Out Killers Of 22Yr Old UNIBEN Graduate
The Edo State Government has given seven days to the State Police Command to fish out the killers of 22-year-old Miss Adekolure Idowu Glory, a recent graduate of the University of Benin, UNIBEN.Gistmania reports that Adekolure was allegedly raped and killed in Iyowa, a community along the Benin-Lag... -
![Edo Police Arrest Eight Ex-Convicts Linked To Kidnapping Activities In Uromi, Edo State]()
Edo Police Arrest Eight Ex-Convicts Linked To Kidnapping Activities In Uromi, Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended eight ex-convicts suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. This significant development was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, during a press briefing in Benin ... -
![Between Comedian Edo Pikin And A Troll Who Asked Him To Conduct A DNA Test On His Son]()
Between Comedian Edo Pikin And A Troll Who Asked Him To Conduct A DNA Test On His Son
Edo Pikin on Wednesday, June 12, clapped back at an Instagram user who asked him to conduct a DNA test on his son. The Nigerian comedian had shared a hilarious video he made of his son being scared after an old man's face filter was used to cover his face.Commenting on the video, the troll sai... -
!["Edo Made Plans For N70,000 Minimum Wage Three Years Ago" – Governor Obaseki]()
"Edo Made Plans For N70,000 Minimum Wage Three Years Ago" – Governor Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has revealed that the state government had planned for a ₦70,000 minimum wage three years ago in anticipation of economic challenges. This proactive measure was disclosed as Obaseki received the Award for Exceptional Courage in Leadership from the Editorial Boa... -
![Mechanic's Joyride Ends in Disaster, Crashes Customer's Car into Furniture Shop in Edo (Video)]()
Mechanic's Joyride Ends in Disaster, Crashes Customer's Car into Furniture Shop in Edo (Video)
Chaos erupted in the streets of Egor, Edo State, after a mechanic's joyride in a customer's car ended in disaster. The incident, captured in a video that quickly went viral on social media, shows the aftermath of the crash.The mechanic, whose identity has not been disclosed, took the cust... -
![Four Killed In Renewed Cult Clashes In Edo State]()
Four Killed In Renewed Cult Clashes In Edo State
A wave of violent cult clashes in Edo State has left at least four people dead, with incidents reported in Benin City and Auchi. The deadly confrontations appear to be part of an ongoing supremacy battle among various cult groups in the state. Among the victims is a student from Auchi Polytechnic, ... -
![Edo State Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Kidnapping Four-Year-Old Pupil & Demanding 300K Ransom]()
Edo State Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Kidnapping Four-Year-Old Pupil & Demanding 300K Ransom
In a significant breakthrough, the Edo State Police Command has arrested 19-year-old Godstime Abhulime on charges of kidnapping a four-year-old girl and demanding a ransom of ₦300,000. The arrest was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye.According to reports from the Dail... -
![Man, Etinosa Aiguokun Arrested For Killing Father & Stepmother With Pestle In Edo State]()
Man, Etinosa Aiguokun Arrested For Killing Father & Stepmother With Pestle In Edo State
[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] In a tragic turn of events, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old man, Etinosa Aiguokun, for his alleged involvement in the brutal killing of his 74-year-old father, Pa Aiguokun, and stepmother, Mrs. Roseline, using a pestle.The gruesome in... -
![Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo]()
Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo
Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro has been convicted by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City for the offense of spraying naira notes at a funeral ceremony on April 28, 2023. Imagbenikaro admitted guilty to the charges brought against him, which were based on Section 21(3) of the C... -
![I Can’t Reconcile With Those That Offended Me – Gov. Obaseki Spits Fire Ahead Edo Guber]()
I Can’t Reconcile With Those That Offended Me – Gov. Obaseki Spits Fire Ahead Edo Guber
As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said it would be hard for him to reconcile with those who have offended him in the course of governance.It was reported that Obaseki made the remarks when he visited the Edo State Muslims Pilgrim Welfare Board ... -
![How Kidnappers Collect N9m Ransom, Kill Victim In Edo]()
How Kidnappers Collect N9m Ransom, Kill Victim In Edo
Tragedy struck the Idumebo community, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the State, when gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed one Johnbull Osagiede, after collecting N9 million ransom.The incident occurred last week Tuesday when the gunmen invaded Evbohen quarters of the community and... -
![Edo Police Confirm Kidnap Of Dangote Cement Workers, Rescue 3 Injured Victims]()
Edo Police Confirm Kidnap Of Dangote Cement Workers, Rescue 3 Injured Victims
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap a yet-to-be-specified number of workers of Dangote Cement workers at Okpella, Etsako West local government area of the state.The Command in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, also confirmed the rescue of three injured vi... -
![Father Who Was Arrested In Edo For Posting Indecent Photos Of 3yrs Old Daughter Speaks (VID)]()
Father Who Was Arrested In Edo For Posting Indecent Photos Of 3yrs Old Daughter Speaks (VID)
The arrest of a Nigerian man in Edo State for posting indecent content involving his three-year-old daughter online has raised significant concerns. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, justified his actions by claiming he wanted to make his daughter a celebrity. During his interrogation... -
![Edo State Govt Takes Custody Of 4Yr Old Girl Used For Adult Content By Her Father]()
Edo State Govt Takes Custody Of 4Yr Old Girl Used For Adult Content By Her Father
The Edo State Government has rescued the 4-year-old girl who was used for adult content by her father.Gistmania reported that the police arrested the father of the minor in Auchi on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after her semi nude videos and photos sparked public outrage on social media. Some images also ... -
![Gunmen Reportedly Invade Community, Burn Cars, Houses In Edo]()
Gunmen Reportedly Invade Community, Burn Cars, Houses In Edo
Armed bandit, who identified itself as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters” on Sunday night attacked Imariogha Community, near Okomu oil palm plantation, setting ablaze over eight vehicles, reports the News Agency of Nigeria.NAN investigation reveals that the bandit invaded the community, formerly known as ... -
![Edo Man Arrested For Posting Explicit Images of 4-Year-Old Daughter on Social Media (Photos)]()
Edo Man Arrested For Posting Explicit Images of 4-Year-Old Daughter on Social Media (Photos)
In a disturbing incident, the Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command, has arrested a father for posting nude images of his four-year-old daughter on social media. The images, which have sparked widespread outrage, show the young child in inappropriate poses, akin to adult content.According to a st... -
![Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki Denies Dragging Oba Of Benin To Court]()
Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki Denies Dragging Oba Of Benin To Court
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has clarified that he did not file any legal suit against Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo.Social media rumors had suggested a court case initiated by the government against the traditional ruler, but Obaseki dismissed these cla... -
![Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends 3 Lawmakers Over Alleged Impeachment Plot]()
Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends 3 Lawmakers Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
The Edo House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku yesterday suspended three lawmakers over an alleged plot to impeach him and other principal officers.They are Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko Edo11) Bright Iyamu (PDP, Orhionmwon South) and Adeh Isibor (PDP Esan North East 1). At the resumption of plena... -
![Edo Police Arrest 2 Women, 3 Girls Who Stripped Lady N@ked In Viral Video Over Alleged Phone Theft]()
Edo Police Arrest 2 Women, 3 Girls Who Stripped Lady N@ked In Viral Video Over Alleged Phone Theft
The arrest of three female suspects by the Edo State Police Command for their involvement in the indecent assault and cyberstalking of Christabel Akhigbe is a troubling incident that highlights the dangers of vigilantism and the misuse of social media.The actions described by the State Police Commi... -
![FRSC Arrests Motorist Attempting To Abscond With Official In Edo]()
FRSC Arrests Motorist Attempting To Abscond With Official In Edo
The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) has arrested a motorist Lucky Omomeyen for allegedly driving away with an officer while resisting arrest for violating trafficking rules.It was learnt that the traffic officer flagged down the suspect’s car while on road patrol but inst... -
![Edo State Police Recapture Prisoner, Jacob Alonge Who Escaped From Jail During #EndSARS Protest]()
Edo State Police Recapture Prisoner, Jacob Alonge Who Escaped From Jail During #EndSARS Protest
Jacob Alonge, a 58-year-old fugitive who had fled from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, has been apprehended by the Edo State Police.Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, announced the recapture of Alonge during a briefing with journalists in Benin City.Accordi... -
!["Why I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles" – Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Opens Up On Impeachment]()
"Why I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles" – Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Opens Up On Impeachment
In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, delved into the intricacies of state politics, shedding light on his impeachment, allegations of godfatherism, and the contentious issue of campaign vehicles.Shaibu, who had previously accused Governor God... -
![FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged]()
FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged
Nollywood actors and lovers, IK Ogbonna and Ini Edo reportedly secretly engaged as their wedding is happening soon.Both actors have been hiding their relationship but sometimes shows off their public display on birthdays.Although Both Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna are divorced. Ini Edo was previously marr... -
![Edo Residents Protest Over Alleged Plot To Withdraw Security Personnel In The State]()
Edo Residents Protest Over Alleged Plot To Withdraw Security Personnel In The State
Inhabitants of Inikorogha communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, have staged a peaceful protest against alleged plans to secretly withdraw security personnel that have been maintaining peace in the area.Inikorogha as a whole is made up of over 22 communities.They were ar...
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