Tag: Edo State
At least 30 people dead as cult war rages in Benin City
The security situation in Benin, Edo state capital, seems to have worsened following an increase in cases of cult-related killings, kidnapping and arm [...]
Obaseki, Shaibu take oath of office for second term
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The Oath of Office was admin [...]
Obaseki pleads with policemen to return to work
Following the crisis that trailed the #EndSARS protest, policemen had reportedly left their duty posts across the state, thereby leading to the br [...]
Escaped Edo convict murders neighbour who testified against him
One of the 1,993 inmates who escaped during the jailbreaks at Oko and Benin prisons in Edo state has been arrested for murder.
While parading [...]
Three #EndSARS protesters were raped in Edo – Deputy gov
Philip Shaibu, deputy governor of Edo, says at least three ladies were raped after suspected hoodlums attacked #EndSARS protesters in the state.
The [...]
#EndSARS: Edo declares curfew after hoodlums went on rampage
This Edo State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew across the state to address the breakdown of order until further notice. According to [...]
#EndSARS: Hoodlums block major roads, extort motorists in Benin
The #EndSARS protest has taken a different turn in Edo state as hoodlums have blocked major roads in Benin, the state capital.
A witness said hoodl [...]
Edo gives police, DSS 24 hours to fish out killers of #Endsars protesters
The Edo State Government on Friday charged all security agencies in the state to fish out the killers of #EndSARS protesters within 24 hours. [...]
Edo polls: APC alleges foul play, accuses PDP of rigging
The campaign team of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate of rigging Saturda [...]
Edo poll: Police arrest INEC official for electoral misconduct
The police on Saturday arrested an ad-hoc official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo state for conniving with politicians [...]