Politics

Idahosa Emerges as Edo APC’s  Deputy Gov Candidate

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has selected Hon. Dennis Idahosa as its deputy governorship candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election. Idahosa will serve as a running mate for the APC candidate in the state, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Recall that Idahosa was one of the Continue Reading

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Edo Assembly Sits with No Let in Shaibu/Obaseki’s Tango

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The Edo polity is astir following the raging feud between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu. Both camps were wrapped in anxiety, suspense and apprehension ahead of today’s resumption of sitting of the state House of Assembly. Shaibu is battling perceived impeachment moves against him. The apprehension is over whether or not the […]Continue Reading

Crime

IG Disbands Edo Police Team for Running Over Cuffed Man

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The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Police officers accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State are facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. A team of policemen with their official vehicle had run over a handcuffed middle-aged man, dragging him through the road in Ekpoma, Edo State. […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Lose Officer in Rescue of Edo Customary Court President

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The abducted Edo Area Customary Court President, Mrs. Precious Aigbonoga, has regained her freedom. The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed her rescue on Thursday, said that a police officer was killed during the operation. Nwabuzor also said Aigbonoga was rescued by the military and police team at a […]Continue Reading

Sport

Edo 2020: Team Oyo On Course To Break 2018 Record-Ojelowo

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Few days to the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in Edo State, Director of Organization, Oyo State Sports Council, Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo has expressed optimism that Team Oyo will surpass the sixteen gold medals recorded at the 2018 edition. Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Benin, Edo state, Mr. Ojelowo was confident that Team […]Continue Reading

News

Ondo Beat Edo To Retain Volleyball Title

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Team Ondo beat Team Edo in the final of the men’s volleyball event at the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival at the Emotan Sports Complex yesterday.The victory makes them champions of the men’s volleyball event.It was the third match for Team Ondo in Edo and they defeated the hosts 3-1 (25-18, 25-10, 22-25, […]Continue Reading

Sport

Vice President Osinbajo To Declare EDO 2020 Sports Festival Open

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo will today declare the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival open. This was stated by the secretary, Main Organizing committee, Mr. Peter Nelson. He said Professor Osinbajo will pay homage to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, before proceeding to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the opening of the national sports event. […]Continue Reading

Sport

Team Ogun Departs for 20th National Sports Festival in Edo

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Team Ogun Contingents have departed for the 20th National Sports Festival in Edo which commenced on Friday. The state contingents completed the COVID-19 mandatory test today at the MTR Specialist Hospital, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, leaving the Rock City amidst hope and determination. Many of the athletes whose events start tomorrow were also among those that Continue Reading

Sport

National Sports Festival to Hold Next Month in Edo

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The much postponed Edo National Sports Festival will go ahead as planned from  2nd – 14th of next month, with 8,000 athletes taking part, Minister  of Youth  and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare has assured. Speaking in Benin after undergoing a tour of facilities and a meeting with  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Chief Dare said the camp Continue Reading

Crime

63 Year Old Man in Police Net for Defiling Two Year-Old Girl

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A 63 year old man, Sunday Igbinokhuaihe has been arrested by men of the Edo State Police Command for defiling a two-year-old girl.It was gathered that the incident happened in Uronigbe, Orhionmwon local government area of the state where the suspect is said to be a neighbour to the parents of the little girl.The old […]Continue Reading

Politics

Breaking: Obaseki Wins Edo Gubernatorial Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Mr Godwin Obaseki winner in the just concluded gubernatorial election in Edo State. According to the results, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki polled three hundred and seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty-five, 307,955, votes. The All Continue Reading

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Nigerians should enjoy privileges of their state of residence – Gov. Akeredolu

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has appealed to Nigerians to start seeing themselves as one regardless of tribe or state of origin He gave the advice while receiving indigenous people of Edo State in his office in Akure Governor Akeredolu explained that every citizen given birth to in a state should be accorded all […]Continue Reading