Edo State
Residents protest plan to withdraw security from Edo community
Inhabitants of over 22 communities in Inikorogha, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest over plans to withdraw the security agencies maintaining peace in the area. The protesters who came out in large numbers carried different placards with various inscriptions such as, “Come to our aid, Mr […]
How hoodlums attacked me at UNIBEN –Akpata
Olumide Akpata, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that a senior official of the Edo State Government orchestrated the attack on him and other participants during an interactive session organized by the University of Benin Staff Club. Akpata, who was present as a guest at the event held last Friday, described how […]
Impeachment: How Shaibu leaked govt secrets, Assembly tells panel
The Edo State House of Assembly clarified on Wednesday the alleged actions by the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, which it claimed constituted impeachable offenses including leaking government secrets and committing perjury. Represented by its Deputy Clerk, Joe Ohaifa, the Assembly presented its case during the inaugural sitting of the seven-man panel tasked with probing […]
Nigeria’s situation can be changed, says Obasanjo
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Welcomes Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emphasizing Sacrifice and Unity Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital, where he was warmly received by Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday. During the visit, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of sacrifice and selflessness […]