Tag: Edo state
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…
#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.…