Tag: Edo state

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…

#EndSARS: Photos from the scene where armed men attacked protesters in Benin surface

Following the attack of peaceful protesters by armed men during the #EndSARS protest at Ring Road, Benin in…

Police arrest 9-month-old pregnant woman and others over armed robbery in Edo

Men of the Edo state police command have arrested three suspects including a 9-month-old pregnant over alleged armed…

Family of seven die of suspected food poisoning in Benin

Tragedy struck in Benin, Edo State capital, when seven members of a family died after a meal in…

Obaseki reacts to death of Auchi Polytechnic Rector, Jimah

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has mourned Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Dr. Momodu Jimah, who died at the weekend.…

Auchi Polytechnic debunks rumour of Rector’s death

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Thursday debunked rumour about the death of the rector, Dr.…

Nigeria @ 60: We belong to one political family in Edo, says Obaseki

Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has stated that there is no division among political parties in the state, assuring…

Oba of Benin to PDP leaders: Do not control Obaseki

Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II has implored the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to…

Edo Polls: Oshiomhole finally breaks silence, gives reason for Ize-Iyamu’s loss

Former Edo State governor and Ex-APC National chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, who spearheaded the campaign of APC candidate,…