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FLASH: Gov. Okpebholo Gives Appointment To Prominent PDP Chief

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU). The announcement, made through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, on Tuesday evening, disclosed that Orbih would…

Drama As Mace Stolen From Edo LG Chamber Amidst Impeachment Fears

GISTSMATE 013 months ago04 mins

Tension has gripped Agenebode, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, after suspected hoodlums stormed the legislative chamber on Tuesday and carted away the mace, sparking concerns of an attempt to disrupt democratic proceedings. The incident, which threw council workers into panic, occurred as 10 councillors reaffirmed their support for…

Police Arrest Man For K¡lling 4-Year-Old Son After Taking Hard Drugs

GISTSMATE 013 months ago04 mins

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Theophilus Osazuwa for allegedly killing his four-year-old son. The command said Osazuwa was suspected to have committed the act while under the influence of hard drugs. The spokesperson for the command, Moses Yamu, revealed in a statement on Wednesday night that the incident, which…

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

An Edo State High Court in Benin has ordered the reinstatement of the suspended 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state. The presiding judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, granted the order following a suit instituted by the affected chairmen and vice chairmen. The court however restrained Governor Monday Okpebholo and Edo State Government,…

FLASH: EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Govt Chairmen For Questioning

GISTSMATE 013 months ago06 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended chairpersons of the 18 local councils in Edo State to its office for interrogation. The EFCC invitation was contained in a letter by the agency’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, and addressed to the Secretary to the Edo State Government. In a letter dated…

House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

GISTSMATE 013 months ago34 mins

The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months, following allegations of insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The suspension followed a petition from the governor, accusing the council leaders of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government. Okpebholo described…

Ex-NLC Chairman Slumps, D¡es During Alleged Dispute With Police Operatives

GISTSMATE 014 months ago04 mins

The police in Edo State have ordered an investigation into the circumstances that caused the death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at a police checkpoint in Benin City. The police spokesperson in Edo, Moses Yamu, said the Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi gave the order on Wednesday. Sources…

GBAM! Suspected Yahoo Boy Shoot Collaborator Over Sharing Formula Of N94 Million Scam Proceed

GISTSMATE 014 months ago4 months ago13 mins

Suspected internet fraudsters have allegedly shot a collaborator over a disagreement arising from the sharing of N94 million proceeds from an online scam. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Okhoro road in the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The victim was said to have been driving in his Sport Utility Vehicle when…

Alleged R@pe: Dismissed Policewoman Threatens To K¡ll Self, Children

GISTSMATE 014 months ago110 mins

A former police officer in Edo State, Inspector Edith Uduma, has threatened to kill herself and her children following her dismissal from the police force after she exposed an alleged rape incident involving a colleague. She accused the state police command of unjustly dismissing her, saying the public had not also heard her side of…

Edo Declares Over 200 Govt Vehicles Missing, Recovers Three

GISTSMATE 014 months ago02 mins

The committee set up by the Edo government to recover government assets, says over 200 vehicles belonging to the state are missing. The chairman of the committee Kelly Okungbowa shared the information with journalists in Benin City the Edo State capital on Friday. He said three of these vehicles have been recovered less than a…

Ex-Labour Party Gov Candidate Leaves Party, Returns To PDP

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FG To Establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages Nationwide

Edo state

FLASH: Gov. Okpebholo Gives Appointment To Prominent PDP Chief

Drama As Mace Stolen From Edo LG Chamber Amidst Impeachment Fears

Police Arrest Man For K¡lling 4-Year-Old Son After Taking Hard Drugs

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies

FLASH: EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Govt Chairmen For Questioning

House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

Ex-NLC Chairman Slumps, D¡es During Alleged Dispute With Police Operatives

GBAM! Suspected Yahoo Boy Shoot Collaborator Over Sharing Formula Of N94 Million Scam Proceed

Alleged R@pe: Dismissed Policewoman Threatens To K¡ll Self, Children

Edo Declares Over 200 Govt Vehicles Missing, Recovers Three