Several students collapsed yesterday May 27 during the Children’s Day celebration at the Dr Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City , Edo state. after reportedly inhaling tear gas said to have been fired…
Tag: Edo state
Edo State, Governor Okpebholo Vows to Resign If…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he will relinquish his seat if President Bola Tinubu fails to win his state in the 2027 general elections. He made the vow on Friday…
Tears As 52 Arrested AAU Students Remanded In Prison For Protesting
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered the remand of 52 persons, including students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre on allegations of armed robbery and willful destruction…
Man Returns from Abroad for Christmas, Murdered by Friend
THE Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Eghosa Osas for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Amadin Williams. The PPRO of the command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the…
State Governor Creates Ten New Ministries, Sacks Top Commissioner
News Update Governor Monday Okpebholo has expanded Edo State’s cabinet by creating ten new ministries, bringing the total number of ministries to 28. He also sacked the commissioner of justice and attorney…
Government Orders Investigation Into 17-year-old’s purchase of hectares of land
News update THE Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, said he suspended the signing of Certificates of Occupancy to property owners because of the alleged possession of about 14,000 hectares of land by…
State House Of Assembly Deputy Speaker Resigns, Replacement Emerges
News Update THE Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Maria Oligbi-Edeko, has resigned from her position. She made this known during a plenary session held on Monday in Benin…
Ex-PDP gov’ship aspirant joins APC in Edo
News Update Former Edo PDP gubernatorial aspirant and ex-APC state chairman, Barr. Anselm Ojezua, has officially exited the PDP — a party he now describes as a social club for burials, birthdays…
State Governor Increases Minimum Wage For Workers
News Update Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has increased the minimum wage for workers from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000. He made this announcement on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City…
Edo: Tribunal affirms Okpebholo as Governor
News Update THE Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has finally affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 21, 2024 governorship poll in…