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Rescue Operations Ongoing After Building Collapse on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin Several students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have been reported trapped after a storey building collapsed on Ekhator Street in…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed frustration over the Federal Government's refusal to grant permission for the state government to undertake vital repairs on severely deteriorated federal roads within…
In a resolute display of his commitment to the leadership of Edo State, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to Governor Godwin Obaseki despite recent disagreements between the two. Shaibu's…
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced strong criticism against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu's decision to approach the court in the wake of alleged impeachment threats. The move has sparked…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, urging him to cease inciting the populace against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The party also…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has categorically refuted any plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against his deputy, Philip Shaibu, amidst recent legal actions taken by Shaibu to safeguard his role.…
In a stunning development, operatives from the Zone 5 Police Headquarters have successfully traced the stolen corpse of an octogenarian landlord, Pa Anthony Edebiri, to his younger brother, Obakpolor Edebiri, residing…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has extended warm congratulations to Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election as the President of the Senate, according to recent reports. The All Progressives Congress (APC)…
In an effort to mitigate the impact of the recent petrol subsidy removal on civil servants, the Edo State government has announced a reduction in workdays from five to three. This move follows a similar decision by the…
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has acknowledged that Nigeria's health indices in child and maternal care are among the worst in the world, particularly in rural areas lacking healthcare facilities and…
A High Court in Edo State has decisively dismissed the notice of suspension issued against Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), by some party members at the ward level. The ruling,…
Auchi Polytechnic, located in Edo State, proudly welcomed and matriculated 15,000 new students for the highly anticipated 2022/2023 academic session. The momentous occasion took place during the institution's 41st…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has dissolved the state executive council with immediate effect. The governor gave the order during the weekly executive council meeting, according to a statement signed by…
Labour Minister, Chris Ngige, has responded to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki's warning about the possibility of the federal and state governments being unable to pay salaries beyond next month. Ngige dismissed the…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki says that the federal government may not be able to pay workers’ salaries beyond June without resorting to either massively printing money or removing petrol subsidy. Speaking…
On Thursday afternoon, gunmen who are suspected to be herdsmen reportedly kidnapped Benard Omafuaire, son of a former police officer, Chief James Omafuaire, and another individual on their way from Ugbokuli village to…
Just two days before the Edo State House of Assembly elections, the Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarret Tenebe, was arrested in his hometown of Ikabigbo, Etsako West Local…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state. The Governor extended the retirement age of teachers to 65 years or 40 years of service. This development is committed…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has won the presidential election in Cross River and Edo States. Peter Obi polled a total of 179,917 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Tinubu of the…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, the state government spent $150 million on flood control and erosion management in different locations. The governor made the disclosure during the official launch of the newly…
