Category: Edo

INSECURITY: Edo Court Remands 52 Anti‑Kidnapping Protesters for Alleged Vandalism

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A Federal High Court in Edo State has ordered the remand of 52 protesters over alleged malicious damage and armed robbery following an anti‑kidnapping protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The protesters, including students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), were arrested after a demonstration held on Saturday reportedly turned violent. Authorities said several shops and properties were vandalised and […]

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Edo Crisis: Security beefed up at Edo Government House as Shaibu plans to resume as Deputy Governor

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Security has been beefed up at Edo State Government House located at Dennis Osadabey Avenue, in Benin City over alleged plans by Philip Shaibu to resume in his office as Deputy Governor. It was gathered that the security beef up is aimed at stopping Shaibu from resuming office. As part of security measures, the state […]

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Obaseki, Shaibu crisis worsens are governor claims deputy manipulated youth council election because of governorship ambition

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, says Philip Shaibu, his deputy, manipulated the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the state to further his governorship ambition. Speaking during the celebration of the International Youth Day in Benin city, Obaseki said Shaibu influenced the election to install the executive council (EXCO). The […]

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Petrol Price Hike: Kwara, Edo reduce working days to three

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The government of Edo and Kwara states have announced the reduction of work days from five to three to cushion the effect of the petrol subsidy removal on civil servants. In a statement on Tuesday, Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, said his government shared the pains of the people, assuring that his administration will stand […]

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Governor Obaseki commissions six patrol boats, aims to boost security in riverine communities

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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, commissioned six emergency patrol speed boats, in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to boost security in riverine communities across the state. Obaseki at the commissioning said his government has taken pragmatic steps and increased collaboration with security agencies […]

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STRIKE: ASUU faults Obaseki for banning it’s activities in Edo State

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The Edo State Government has suspended all union activities in state tertiary institutions following protest by students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The AAU chapter of ASUU has, however, described as illegal the state government’s action. The decision to suspend the activities of the […]

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Thugs invade Benin Appeal Court cart away documents

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There was breakdown of law and order at the Court of Appeal in Benin City the Edo State Capita late Friday as suspected thugs allegedly supported by persons in security outfit uniforms, invaded the courtroom, chased away court workers and carted away several court documents. According to gatherings, some lawyers had approached the Appellate court […]

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Edo Govt set to arrest Parents of children begging on the streets

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has said his government will not allow street begging anymore. In his statement education is free in the state so children should be in schools and not on the roadside begging. Obaseki said this when he received the Muslim faithful at the Government House, Benin City to celebrate the […]

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Edo: Gov Obaseki increases minimum wage to N40,000

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The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has approved N40,000 new minimum wage for workers in the state. Governor Obaseki announced this while delivering his 2022 Workers Day speech on Sunday. He assured workers that his Government would prioritise their welfare and enhance their capacity to deliver quality service. The governor explained that N30,000 can barely […]

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Police kill five kidnappers during gun battle in Edo

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The Police Command in Edo State  Sunday, said its operatives have killed five suspected kidnappers during a gun battle. Police Public Relations Officer, Bello Kontongs, in a statement on Sunday, said the incident happened in Ovia North-East Local Government of the state when the suspected kidnappers attempted to abduct an expatriate working with Okumo Oil […]

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