An operative of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, was killed when gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the private residence of Victor Imagbe, the Bursar of University of Benin.
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Obaseki hails court ruling clearing him of certificate forgery
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has hailed the Appeal Court judgment which cleared him of a certificate forgery.
Obaseki and Oshiomhole meet for the first time since Edo 2020 election
Governor Godwin Obaseki and former APC national chairman Adams Oshiomhole met during the weekend for the first time since their beef during the Edo 2020 election.
Edo youths give Fulani herdsmen 14-day notice to quit farmlands, forests
Youth leaders in Edo State have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate their communities, owing to the killings and violence perpetrated by suspected killer herders.
Court orders APC to open case against Obaseki in forgery suit
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered the All Progressive Congress (APC) to open its case against Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki in the alleged certificate forgery suit.
Army raids Edo communities, arrests 7 suspected kidnappers
The Edo State Joint Security Taskforce raided the Upper Sokponba, Benin, and combed riverine communities, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers.
Edo declares 24hr curfew after jailbreak and burning of Police station
The Edo State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice, ASB News reports.
Edo Speaker Okiye impeached as new Speaker emerges
A speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly Hon. Francis Okiye has been impeached on Monday as a new speaker replaces him.
We are busy collating our facts to pursue legal actions, says Ize-Iyamu
APC Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has said he and his party are at liberty to pursue any legal option they deem fit as long as the peace of Edo state is not threatened.
Obaseki, Wike, other PDP governors pay thank you visit to Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday led his PDP counterparts on a thank you visit to the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II.