Tag: Edo state

AFCON qualifier: CAF bars journalists from Nigeria, Sierra Leone tie

The Confederation of African Football have barred Journalists from the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between…

JUST IN: Edo State reviews curfew

The Edo State Government has adjusted the curfew time in the state to span between 10 pm and…

Please Return To Your Duty Posts – Obaseki Begs Policemen

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has urged men of the Nigeria police force, Edo state command who…

Police free 11-yr-old boy who was arrested over his alleged involvement in attack on Edo police station

The unconditional release of a 11-year-old boy who was arrested over his alleged involvement in the attack on…

I’m not in govt for fame or money, but to serve – Gov Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said politicians must begin to prioritise the vehicle of governance to…

No palliative found in Edo Deputy Governor’s hall in Jattu — Aide

Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has dismissed the widespread allegation that some palliatives were found in…

EndSARS: Police arrest nine rice looters in Benin

The police in Edo State on Thursday arrested nine persons in connection with bugling of a rice warehouse…

Edo jailbreak: We don’t know the number of inmates who escaped, prisons spokesman reveals

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCC) on Monday announced that investigation has commenced into the jailbreak in Benin and…

Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu speaks on #EndSARS protest, reveals number of protesters raped

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has disclosed that no fewer than three ladies were raped…

Not possible for hoodlums or unarmed protesters to break into Edo prison, says Journalist Soyombo

Popular journalist identified as Fisayo Soyombo has stated that the Edo jailbreak that happened in the morning could…

#EndSARS: Edo govt sets up judicial panel of inquiry

The Edo State Government on Monday constituted a 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry into circumstances surrounding the #EndSARS…

Hoodlums attack another Edo prison, free inmates

Hoodlums on Monday attacked the Oko Medium Security Centre in Edo State and freed the inmates. This is…