Edo State

There is palpable anxiety and confusion in Edo State over the result of the Saturday September 21, governorship election in the state. Police Chase out Governor Obaseki from INEC office The election which became a two-horse…

As the people of Edo State go to the polls to choose their governor, security agencies have laid siege on major towns in the state especially the state capital, Benin City  and Auchi. FACTSHEET Correspondent in Benin City reports that…

⁸ In preparation for the upcoming Edo governorship elections on Saturday, the 21st, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the importance of "peace, civility, and decorum." He called on all governorship candidates, political parties, and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged its unwavering support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the party's candidates for the upcoming Edo governorship election.…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that the Peoples Democratic Party in the state may not sign any peace accord ahead of the Edo State governorship election. Governor Godwin Obaseki gave the hint in Benin City when he…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 177,914 new voters have been registered for the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. According to a statement from…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn its campaign council for Edo State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. There have been disquiet in the party in Edo over the composition of the campaign Council.…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued the four-year-old baby identified as Sarah whose nude images were shared on the social media over the weekend. In a statement on Tuesday, Police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed that baby…

Immediate past Deputy  Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu, has said that he has forgiven his former boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki, but not willing to return some vehicles in his possession because he spent his personal resources to…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced the increment of the minimum wage of civil servants in the state from N40,000 to N70,000. Obaseki made the announcement at the inauguration of the newly built Labour House which will house…