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![Edo Governor Obaseki Reveals Why He Approved N70,000 Minimum Wage]()
Edo Governor Obaseki Reveals Why He Approved N70,000 Minimum Wage
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has opened up on why he decided to increase minimum wage to N70,000 for civil servants in the state. He said the reason is due to the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Obaseki spoke while addressing workers duri... -
![Residents Defy Warning, Risk Lives To Scoop Petrol From Fallen Tanker In Edo State]()
Residents Defy Warning, Risk Lives To Scoop Petrol From Fallen Tanker In Edo State
Despite warnings of a potential explosion, several residents risked their lives to scoop petrol from a fallen tanker along the Benin-Agbor Road in Edo State. The incident unfolded at Okhuaihe Hill, near the Divisional Police office, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, when a tanker carrying 33,000 litres of... -
![Mother Of Four, Nata Igbinovia Hacked To Death By Neighbour & His Son In Edo While Intervening In Fight]()
Mother Of Four, Nata Igbinovia Hacked To Death By Neighbour & His Son In Edo While Intervening In Fight
In a shocking turn of events, a mother of four, Mrs. Nata Igbinovia, fell victim to a gruesome attack in Edo State while attempting to intervene in a fight, allegedly orchestrated by a man and his son.The tragic incident unfolded on Saturday night, April 27, 2024, at Okpagha-Ewuare, Eyaen quarters,... -
![Edo Governor Obaseki Announces N70, 000 New Minimum Wage For Civil Servants]()
Edo Governor Obaseki Announces N70, 000 New Minimum Wage For Civil Servants
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state.The governor revealed this while commissioning the new Labour House in Edo state on Monday.According to him, the new wage comes into effect on May 1st, 2024.... -
![Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi]()
Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi
The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in combating cult-related violence with the apprehension of individuals believed to be members of the Eiye cult group. They are accused of the murder of Emmanuel Odiase in Auchi, Edo State, last Monday.The victim, Odiase, tragically lost his... -
![Edo Police Arrest Two Fake Inspectors, Others Over N20m Drugs]()
Edo Police Arrest Two Fake Inspectors, Others Over N20m Drugs
The Edo State Police Command has paraded two fake police inspectors arrested in connection with illicit drugs valued at N20 million in the state.The Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, who disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City, said they were among the five-man criminal gang specialized in d... -
![Teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi Sentence To Three Years In Jail For Stealing Water Taps In Edo]()
Teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi Sentence To Three Years In Jail For Stealing Water Taps In Edo
A teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ede, Osun State, for stealing water taps, has been sentenced to three years imprisonmentThe Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps had dragged Adewuyi, aged 18 years, before the court ... -
![Police Parade 21 Criminal Suspects In Edo]()
Police Parade 21 Criminal Suspects In Edo
Twenty-one persons have been paraded by the Edo State Police Command for offenses bordering on alleged armed robbery, cultism, attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms, conspiracy, pipeline vandalism, house breaking, stealing, unlawful possession of illicit drugs and promotion of communal ... -
![Traders Count Losses As Fire Destroy Goods Worth Billions Of Naira In Edo]()
Traders Count Losses As Fire Destroy Goods Worth Billions Of Naira In Edo
Traders at Ekiosa Market in Benin City, Edo State, have begun tallying their losses in the wake of the fire that engulfed a section of the market in the early hours of Tuesday.Daily Post reports that the market, located by Third Junction, Murtala Muhammed Way, has about 20 shops housing various ite... -
![How Cultists Kill Rival In Daughter’s Presence, Abandon Getaway Car In Edo]()
How Cultists Kill Rival In Daughter’s Presence, Abandon Getaway Car In Edo
Serious tension gripped Auchi, Edo State, on Tuesday as rival cult factions clashed violently, leading to the reported killing of an alleged member of the Eiye group in the presence of his daughter.According to social media reports, the perpetrators believed to be members of the Aye Confraternity, ... -
![IK Ogbonna Writes Romantically To Alleged Lover, Ini Edo On Her Birthday, Shares Video]()
IK Ogbonna Writes Romantically To Alleged Lover, Ini Edo On Her Birthday, Shares Video
Nigerian film actor I.K Ogbonna took to Instagram to celebrate his rumoured lover Ini Edo’s 42nd birthdayIK Ogbonna pens sweet note to alleged lover, Ini Edo on 42nd birthdayThe post he dedicated to her was a video collage of their fun moments together. From dancing with each other to visiting re... -
![Philip Shaibu Excluded As INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Edo Guber Election]()
Philip Shaibu Excluded As INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Edo Guber Election
The final list of the candidates for the Edo State gubernatorial polls scheduled for September 21 has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.In the list released by the electoral body, the impeached deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu, was excluded.In a stateme... -
![Man, Saliu Akande Regains Freedom After Being Held In Edo Prison For 4Years Without A Case File]()
Man, Saliu Akande Regains Freedom After Being Held In Edo Prison For 4Years Without A Case File
It's heartening to see efforts being made to address the issue of prolonged detention without trial, particularly in cases where individuals have been awaiting trial for an extended period. Saliu Akande's release after spending four years in custody without a case file is a significant st... -
![Twenty Cybercrime Offenders Convicted In Edo State]()
Twenty Cybercrime Offenders Convicted In Edo State
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, twenty individuals have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges of obtaining by false pretense and possession of fraudulent documents. The convictions were secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, Edo State.... -
![Edo Commissioner, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka Stripped Of Chieftaincy Title For Disrespecting Monarch]()
Edo Commissioner, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka Stripped Of Chieftaincy Title For Disrespecting Monarch
The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, has been stripped of the honourary chieftaincy conferred on her, the Uzoyare of Ozalla Kingdom by the Onotare of Ozalla Kingdom in Owan West local government area, HRH Nathaniel Igelugbo Omogbai, The Okpam... -
![3 Kidnappers Sentences To Death By Hanging In Edo]()
3 Kidnappers Sentences To Death By Hanging In Edo
Justice Irele-Ifijeh of the Edo State High Court, Benin City has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and Murder of one Ephraim Akhere.Gistmania reports that the convicts namely Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward were sentenced to death for armed rob... -
![Man Electrocuted While Vandalising, Stealing Cables From Transformer In Edo]()
Man Electrocuted While Vandalising, Stealing Cables From Transformer In Edo
A suspected electric cable vandal has been electrocuted in Benin, Edo State.The yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man met his demise while trying to vandalize cables of a transformer belonging to Benin Electric Distribution Company (BEDC).The suspect had succeeded in cutting some of the cables befor... -
![Edo Real Estate Company Staff, Blessing Ogunu Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap]()
Edo Real Estate Company Staff, Blessing Ogunu Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested Blessing Ogunu, a staff member of Bliss Legacy Limited, a real estate company based in Benin City, for alleged self-abduction.Gistmania reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this to newsmen in Ben... -
![Edo State Police Nab Suspected Cultist, Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe With Firearm]()
Edo State Police Nab Suspected Cultist, Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe With Firearm
[size=10pt] File photo [/size] In a decisive crackdown on cult-related activities, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist identified as Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe, found in possession of a firearm. The arrest, which took place on April 12, 2024, was carried out by o... -
![Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Claims Attack Orchestrated By Edo State Senior Govt Official]()
Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Claims Attack Orchestrated By Edo State Senior Govt Official
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, has made serious allegations that a high-ranking official within the Edo State Government orchestrated an attack against him during a recent event. The incident occurred at an interactive session held at the University of Benin ... -
![Edo Police Commissioner Orders Trial Of Officer Threatening Civilians With AK-47 In Viral Video]()
Edo Police Commissioner Orders Trial Of Officer Threatening Civilians With AK-47 In Viral Video
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Funsho Adegboye, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Police Constable Prince Chima over allegations of threatening individuals with a firearm at their residence.The incident, captured in a viral video on the X social media platform, prompted immed... -
![My Impeachment Won’t Stand – Ex Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu Tells APC Chairman]()
My Impeachment Won’t Stand – Ex Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu Tells APC Chairman
The impeached Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has insisted that his removal by the State House of Assembly would not stand the test of time.He claimed that the whole exercise was because of the September 21 governorship election in the state.Shaibu stated this when he received the acting ... -
![How I Became Edo Deputy Governor After Losing 2023 Election – Omobayo Godwins Reveals]()
How I Became Edo Deputy Governor After Losing 2023 Election – Omobayo Godwins Reveals
The new Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, has said he won the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency, but his victory was taken away by “political buccaneers.”Mr Godwins, 38, became the deputy governor of Edo State on Monday following the removal ... -
![Edo Gov, Obaseki Picks 38Yr Old Man Omobayo As New Deputy, To Inaugurate Him Today]()
Edo Gov, Obaseki Picks 38Yr Old Man Omobayo As New Deputy, To Inaugurate Him Today
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwin as his deputy,. This comes hours after the impeachment of his erstwhile deputy, Philip Shaibu.Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place today at the Edo State Government House in Benin City.Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails fro... -
![Bereaved Husband Put Behind Bar Over Attack On Doctor In Edo]()
Bereaved Husband Put Behind Bar Over Attack On Doctor In Edo
The Edo State Police Command on Sunday said it detained one Mr Owegie Christopher for allegedly attacking and threatening to kill Dr Osaretin Asemota of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, after the death of his wife in the health institution.It was reported that the Public Relations O... -
![Edo State Police Command Enforces Ban On Phone Searches By Officers]()
Edo State Police Command Enforces Ban On Phone Searches By Officers
The Edo State Police Command has reinforced its stance against the unauthorized searching of citizens' phones by officers during routine patrols and other operations, emphasizing that such conduct is unprofessional.In a statement issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi ... -
![How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom]()
How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom
Mr John Otobo, the manager of Union Bank, Igueben branch in Edo State, has been reportedly killed by kidnappers after they allegedly collected N8m ransom.Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that his body was found in the bush after ransom ... -
![Suspected Kidnappers Gun Down Man In Edo State]()
Suspected Kidnappers Gun Down Man In Edo State
In a tragic incident in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have claimed the life of a man identified as Gabriel.The victim's friend, Esilama Uduimoh, took to Facebook on Saturday, March 30, 2024, to confirm the devastating incident. Expre... -
![NDLEA Burns Over Three Tonnes Of Cannabis In Edo Forest]()
NDLEA Burns Over Three Tonnes Of Cannabis In Edo Forest
In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the destruction of a substantial quantity of cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp, in Edo State. The agency's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this latest developme... -
![Peter Obi Meets Labour Party's Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)]()
Peter Obi Meets Labour Party's Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)
In a significant political development, Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has held a meeting with Olumide Akpata, the party's 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo State.Obi disclosed this interaction via his official X hand... -
![Police Arrest Man Who Pretended To Carry Out Transaction Robbed PoS Operator At Gunpoint In Edo]()
Police Arrest Man Who Pretended To Carry Out Transaction Robbed PoS Operator At Gunpoint In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended Godstime Promise for allegedly robbing a POS operator, Iyebor Glorial, at gunpoint in Uromi, Esan Central LGA, and stealing N850,000.The state’s police spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspect was a member of a three-man robbery gang using a m... -
![JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom]()
JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom
After eleven days in the hands of his abductors, the Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Dr. Tony Azegbemi has been released.Aziegbemi was said to have arrived his residence at about 3am. The news of his release was broken by Senator Odion Ugbesia at about 6.17 am but it coul... -
!['If You Haven't Contributed To The Church, Whatever You Build For Yourself Is Useless' -Edo Pastor]()
'If You Haven't Contributed To The Church, Whatever You Build For Yourself Is Useless' -Edo Pastor
An Edo-based pastor, Apostle G.A Okegbe, has a word for those who have not contributed to the church.He took to Facebook to state that whatever people build for themselves is useless if they have not built anything for God through his church.See Post Below; ... -
![25 Internet Fraudsters Sentence To Various Jail Term In Edo]()
25 Internet Fraudsters Sentence To Various Jail Term In Edo
Twenty five internet fraudsters were on Wednesday and Thursday 21, March, 2024 convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin CityThe convicts are Joshua Osarumwense, Oziegbe Courage, Michael Osawowamen Enofe, Precio... -
![Joint Security Operatives Rescue 20 Kidnapped Victims In Edo]()
Joint Security Operatives Rescue 20 Kidnapped Victims In Edo
A combined team of security operatives on Wednesday rescued 20 victims of kidnapping in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo.The team, comprising the police, military, and a vigilance group, rescued the victims from the kidnappers’ den in a bush along Lakpese Road at the LGA.The News Agen... -
![VIDEO; Nigerian Soldiers Torture Nursing Mother After Invading Her Palm Oil Mill In Edo]()
VIDEO; Nigerian Soldiers Torture Nursing Mother After Invading Her Palm Oil Mill In Edo
Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu has called out the Nigerian military. He accused the military of torturing a nursing mother after invading her palm oil mill. In a video he shared online on Tuesday, he wrote: [quote]"HQ Nigerian Army, A nursing mother IGBINOSA ROSEMARY ESE who owns a palm... -
![Police Rescue Priest, Tony Mukoro From Kidnappers In Edo]()
Police Rescue Priest, Tony Mukoro From Kidnappers In Edo
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have rescued a cleric, Rev. Canon Tony Mukoro, from the den of suspected kidnappers in the state.Spokesperson of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Benin said one AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 4... -
![Man Shot And Killed While Attempting To Escape From Kidnappers In Edo]()
Man Shot And Killed While Attempting To Escape From Kidnappers In Edo
A man identified as Lucky Adodo was shot and killed while attempting to escape from kidnappers in Edo State. It was gathered that the incident happened at the weekend on Ohen road in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state. One Owean Ehi, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook p... -
![JUST IN! Gunmen Abduct Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi: Concerns Mount Over Political Fallout]()
JUST IN! Gunmen Abduct Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi: Concerns Mount Over Political Fallout
In a distressing turn of events, Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reportedly been abducted by armed assailants.Reports indicate that the abduction occurred around 7 pm on Friday, sending shockwaves through the political landscape of th... -
![Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Daughter As She Turns Three]()
Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Daughter As She Turns Three
Actress Ini Edo has taken to social media to celebrate her daughter, Light as she turns a year older today March 15. Posting photos of her daughter, Ini wrote; ’My Princess is 3. Dear Lord, I just want to thank you for my Precious Angel Light. She is such a burst of sunshine and the happiest chil...
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