Edo Assembly Approves Civil Service Commission Nominees For Obaseki …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State House of Assembly has approved the nominees put forth by Governor Godwin Obaseki for the State Civil Service Commission. Henzodaily reports that the approval comes less than a month before the end of Obaseki’s second tenure as Governor of … Read more
Establish your transition team – Edo govt tells Okpebholo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State Government has written to Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the governor-elect, requesting him to establish his transition team. This team will collaborate with the outgoing administration’s transition team to ensure a seamless transfer of power. In a letter dated Oct. 10, … Read more
I Won’t Challenge Edo Election Result In Court …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recently concluded Edo State Governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has said he won’t challenge the outcome of the election at the tribunal. Henzodaily reports that Akpata, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), … Read more
Lassa Fever Cases Surge In Ondo, Edo State …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in Lassa fever cases during week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states each confirming nine new cases. Referencing the most recent Lassa Fever Situation report, the agency said … Read more
Reps Reject Motion On Edo Chieftaincy Tussle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has turned down a request for immediate action on a matter of public importance that sought the Federal Government’s involvement in the ongoing dispute over the chieftaincy title of the Okpella community in the Etsako East Local Government Area of … Read more
Police crack down on illegal arms in Edo, arrest suspects …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested some suspects for being in possession of illegal arms in its efforts to curb crime in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Moses Yamu stated this in a statement … Read more
Edo guber: INEC doctoring BVAS to conceal rigging – PDP alleges …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is doctoring the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The PDP, while demanding … Read more
Many Threatening To Destroy PVCs Over 2024 Edo Election Results – PDP Official …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> An official of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that numerous residents of Edo State are considering destroying their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in protest against the alleged manipulation of the 2024 governorship election results. This statement … Read more
Edo PDP Supporters Protest At INEC Office, Demand Reversal Of Results …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State staged a protest on Wednesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin City, calling for the reversal of the recently announced results of the September 21, 2024, … Read more
Edo Governor-Elect, Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, Others Visit Uzodimma …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday (today), visited the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Henzodaily reports that Okpebholo was joined in the visit to the Imo State Government House in Owerri by his deputy-elect, Honourable Dennis Idahosa; Senator Adams Oshimhole, who represents … Read more
Edo Assembly Recalls Suspended Members …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State House of Assembly has declared the reinstatement of the two suspended legislators, Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor, following five months of suspension. Henzodaily recalls that the assembly initially suspended Donald Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II), Adeh Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I), and Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South) … Read more
ASUU Zonal Coordinator escapes from kidnappers in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Prof. Monday Igbafe, Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has escaped from the captivity of kidnappers in Edo State. Igbafen, who is a lecturer at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, was on Saturday night reportedly ambushed at the … Read more
Heavy Security At Edo Gov’t House As Obaseki Reportedly Moves To Stall Philip Shaibu’s Return …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> There is currently a heavy presence of security operatives at the Edo State government building on Osadebe Avenue due to rumours that Philip Shaibu is planning to return to his role as Deputy Governor. Henzodaily reports … Read more
12 things you may not know about Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo has been declared as the winner of Edo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prof. Faruq Adamu Kuta, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal … Read more
Edo election: Obaseki and nemesis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> There should be a long period of silence in Edo State by now. Attorneys, particularly those with loans or mortgages, will be celebrating, while candidates will be tallying their losses in billions. All candidates except the winner and runner-up must have been deserted. The runner-up will … Read more
Police Seal Edo Deputy Governor’s Office …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The office of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, located on Osadebe Avenue in Benin, has been sealed off by a heavy police presence, raising eyebrows amid ongoing political tensions in the state. On Sunday, stern-looking policemen were observed at the site, with a machine … Read more
Oshiomhole lists Obaseki’s failures and reasons for his defeat …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has criticized the current Governor, Godwin Obaseki, describing his administration as a failure. He argued that Obaseki’s eight years in office offer no grounds for backing the candidate the governor endorsed in the recently concluded … Read more
Edo State Government Raises Alarm Over Shaibu’s Alleged Plan To Invade Government House …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State Government has raised a grave alarm regarding the reinstated deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who is reportedly planning to invade the Edo State Government House on Monday, September 30, to enforce his purported reinstatement. This … Read more