Tag: Edo

By Yakubu Musa Nothing, perhaps, illustrates the tragedy of the current world's most enduring struggle, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, than last Friday’s UN resolution for a ceasefire. Curiously, the United States of America voted against it while her...
By Sanusi Abdullahi Kiru In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria's telecommunications industry, there are individuals who leave an indelible mark, reshaping the sector for the betterment of the nation. Among these luminaries, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta stands...

Former Edo governor loses mother

By Sahelian Times Mr Lucky Igbinedion, the former governor of Edo State, has lost his mother, Mrs Maria Oredola Igbinedion.   According to a statement by the...

NAPTIP rescues 96 victims of human trafficking in Benin

By Salim Yunusa The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, said it has rescued about 96 victims of human...

JUST IN: 10 months later, Obaseki finally names cabinet 

By Salim Yunusa   The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday released a list of nominees for post of commissioners in the State Executive Council.     This...

JUST IN: Sowore’ younger brother shot dead in Edo

By Salim Yunusa The younger brother of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, has been shot dead.   Sowore announced this in a social media post on...

Police kill 3 kidnappers, rescue 7 victims in Edo

By Salim Yunusa The Edo State Police Command has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued seven abducted victims in the state. According to a statement issued...

Taraba athletes sent back due to COVID-19 test as Edo sport festival kicks off today

Edo 2020: Festival begins with 13 games By Abba  Gwale The 20th National Sports Festival will commence with thirteen sporting activities on Sunday, April 4. Badminton will...

Ex-SARS officer sentenced to death for killing businessman, stealing N.3m from his account

By Salim Yunusa A High Court sitting in Edo state, Benin city has sentenced a dismissed police constable, Joseph Omotosho, to death by hanging for...

Breaking: Gunmen abduct Edo Head of Service

By Ismail Auwal Unknown gunmen have abducted the Edo State’s Head of Service, Mr.Anthony Okungbowan, in Benin City, the state capital. Details Later

Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew to curtail EndSARS protest violence

The Edo State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state, in a reaction to the violence that trailed #EndSARS protest. The announcement...

Is Edo a Crystal Ball for 2023?

Babangida Ahmad With a little over two years to 2023 and just a little over a week from the Edo State governorship election, Edo 2020...

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