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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

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 life in the presence of his daughter during the a
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 dealing in illicit drugs.He gave the names of the t

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 after he was caught removing the items in the Duro
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 war.The State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegb

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, arrived at the scene in a Lexus car.NaijaConfra, a
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 items estimated to be billions of naira, destroyed by

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 restaurants, and then going boat cruising, I.K Ogbon
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 statement signed by the National Commissioner & Chair

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 step towards promoting justice and upholding the rig
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.The defendants were arraigned before Justices Efe

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 Okpamen the IX.In a statement by the Palace Spokesman,
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 robbery, kidnapping and the murder of Ephraim Akhere

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 before he got electrocuted in the early hours of Tuesda
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 Benin City. He also disclosed that two other suspects

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 officers from the Evbotubu police division, acting

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 Staff Club last Friday, which was disrupted by vio

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 immediate action from the Edo State Police Command. In
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 Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congres

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 of Philip Shaibu by the state House of Assembly.Sp
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 from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.Omo

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 Officer of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, disclose
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 payment.According to one, the deceased was kidnapp

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 development in a statement released on Sunday from the capi
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. Expressing grief and outrage, Uduimoh vowed that those

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 handle on Thursday, highlighting the constructive natu

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 motorcycle to operate in the area.He explained that
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 could not be confirmed whether ransom was paid or not
'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

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, Precious Ezomo, Favour Ezomon, Adetokunbor Oghamomwan, A

Edo News, Photos and Videos

Edo Governor Obaseki Announces N70, 000 New Minimum Wage For Civil Servants

Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi

Edo Police Arrest Two Fake Inspectors, Others Over N20m Drugs

Teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi Sentence To Three Years In Jail For Stealing Water Taps In Edo

Police Parade 21 Criminal Suspects In Edo

How Cultists Kill Rival In Daughter’s Presence, Abandon Getaway Car In Edo

Traders Count Losses As Fire Destroy Goods Worth Billions Of Naira In Edo

IK Ogbonna Writes Romantically To Alleged Lover, Ini Edo On Her Birthday, Shares Video

Philip Shaibu Excluded As INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Edo Guber Election

Man, Saliu Akande Regains Freedom After Being Held In Edo Prison For 4Years Without A Case File

Twenty Cybercrime Offenders Convicted In Edo State

Edo Commissioner, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka Stripped Of Chieftaincy Title For Disrespecting Monarch

3 Kidnappers Sentences To Death By Hanging In Edo

Man Electrocuted While Vandalising, Stealing Cables From Transformer In Edo

Edo Real Estate Company Staff, Blessing Ogunu Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap

Edo State Police Nab Suspected Cultist, Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe With Firearm

Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Claims Attack Orchestrated By Edo State Senior Govt Official

Edo Police Commissioner Orders Trial Of Officer Threatening Civilians With AK-47 In Viral Video

My Impeachment Won’t Stand – Ex Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu Tells APC Chairman

How I Became Edo Deputy Governor After Losing 2023 Election – Omobayo Godwins Reveals

Edo Gov, Obaseki Picks 38Yr Old Man Omobayo As New Deputy, To Inaugurate Him Today

Bereaved Husband Put Behind Bar Over Attack On Doctor In Edo

How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom

NDLEA Burns Over Three Tonnes Of Cannabis In Edo Forest

Suspected Kidnappers Gun Down Man In Edo State

Peter Obi Meets Labour Party's Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)

Police Arrest Man Who Pretended To Carry Out Transaction Robbed PoS Operator At Gunpoint In Edo

JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom

'If You Haven't Contributed To The Church, Whatever You Build For Yourself Is Useless' -Edo Pastor

25 Internet Fraudsters Sentence To Various Jail Term In Edo

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