Fear grips Edo residents as flood uproots corpses from graves …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Residents of Udaba, a community in Edo State, are in fear over the devastating effect of flooding that has uncovered graves, flushing corpses out of their resting places. The flood, which has wreaked havoc across multiple communities, has left … Read more
Police officer killed, expatriate injured in Edo attack …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police have confirmed the killing of an inspector when some gunmen attacked quarry workers in Ihivbe-Ogben area of Edo. The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing to newsmen on Sunday. According … Read more
Edo election: PDP files petition to challenge APC’s victory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PDP says it has filed a petition at the Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress(APC) at the just concluded governorship election in Edo. The state Chairman of PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi disclosed this at … Read more
Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa … Read more
Allegations of BVAS smuggling in Edo baseless, unsubstantiated – INEC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the allegations of BVAS machine smuggling in Edo, describing it as baseless, unsubstantiated and without merit. NAN reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had, in a petition to INEC on Oct. … Read more
Edo election results were manipulated …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Yiaga Africa has insisted that the 21 September governorship election in Edo State failed integrity test due to the lack of transparency in the results collation processes, which led to the manipulation of results. Yiaga Africa’s Programme Officer, Paul James, stated this on Thursday … Read more
INEC denies obstructing inspection of BVAS, election materials in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo, has denied obstructing any political party from inspecting election materials and BVAS machines used for the just concluded governorship election. In a statement in Benin on Wednesday, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, Resident … Read more
Ondo, 13 other states want Supreme Court declare EFCC illegal …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On October 22, the Supreme Court will hold a hearing in response to a lawsuit brought by sixteen state governments challenging the legality of the statutes creating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other bodies. The date was … Read more
We Have Overwhelming Evidence To Help Recover Our Mandate – PDP …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anthony Aziegbemi, has said there is overwhelming evidence to prove that irregularities marred the recently concluded governorship election in the state. Henzodaily reports Aziegbemi made this known on Wednesday during … Read more
Edo Gov’ship election: PDP leaders protest in INEC office, Benin …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Members of the PDP on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, led the protesters … Read more
Edo govt faults Shaibu’s alleged inspection of Radisson Hotel …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Edo Government on Monday warned the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu not to breach extant laws following his alleged inspection of the Radisson Hotel site in Government Reserves Area (GRA), Benin. Edo government is reacting to a viral video where … Read more
Edo 2024: Between INEC’s declaration and Yiaga Africa’s rejection – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Let’s be clear with these parameters from the get go: Apart from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), no individual or group has the power, and the authority to manage federal and state elections in Nigeria; and no … Read more
Events that shaped September 2024 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On September 3 ,2024, NNPCL increased fuel pump price Also on September 16, the national company again hike fuel pump price, increasing hardship for millions of Nigerians On September 21, 2024, Edo state held fiercely contested guber election in which APC candidate won the election Few … Read more
Police detain ex-convict for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, has been detained for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Edo. The ex-convict, alongside other suspects, were arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealing and kidnapping by operatives of the Edo Command of … Read more