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1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the September 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The President spoke while presenting the party's flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa at the Presidential Villa,…
2 days ago
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, yesterday, said the state government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safe release of kidnapped Chairman of the state’s chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.
14 Mar
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, yesterday, denied reports making the rounds that a former member, House of Representatives (Oredo Federal Constituency), Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama
10 Mar
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the “Feed the Hungry” initiative, committing over N1b monthly to feed the poor and vulnerable residents of the state amid the hardship and suffering occasioned by the dire economic challenges.
8 Mar
Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria, is relatively homogeneous culturally and linguistically. Yet, it is a chip off the old block, a microcosm in the many dimensions of the Nigerian politics notably, the geo-politics of power location often justified on the need for inclusivity and balance.
Osariemen Angel Asein awaits official confirmation by the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading
7 Mar
Nigeria's Osariemen Angel Asein is awaiting an official confirmation by the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud attempt by an individual. Asein began the attempt to set a new world record on February 23, 2024. She has read for over 207 hours, surpassing the current 145-hour record held by Rysbai Isakov from…
6 Mar
... CRPP raises alarm over plot to ignite anarchy in Edo The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who announced the impeachment notice during plenary, said the petition dated March 5, was signed by 21 out of the 24 members against…
5 Mar
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has predicted tougher economic times for the country, faulting the decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase interest rate to 22.75 per cent.
5 Mar
A Coalition of civil rights organisations, yesterday, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure swift release of the abducted wife of Mutairu Kabiru Igene, a traditional leader in Agbede, a community in Edo State.
4 Mar
Two policemen have been beaten to death and two others injured following a mob attack in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident occurred after a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the escort duty policemen, accompanying former Edo House of Assembly member Emmanuel Agbaje, collided with a motorcycle carrying a woman and…
29 Feb
The Managing Director of Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, on Wednesday, commended the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for its commitment to strengthening investment promotion capacity in Nigerian states through the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) programme.  Uwaibi who spoke in a meeting with UNDP officials said several initiatives planned for 2024,…
29 Feb
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has stormed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) national headquarters in Abuja, demanding the certificate of return for the governorship election. 

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