Hajj turns somber as 75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
A 75-year-old woman from Edo State, Adizatu Dazumi, died during the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Dazumi was from Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local […]
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Matters arising from Uromi killings, Majeed Dahiru
On March 28 2025, tragedy struck the town of Uromi in Edo state, Southern Nigeria, when a group of 16 young men were lynched and burnt to […]
Man murders pregnant fiancée, 3-year-old daughter days to their wedding in Edo
A man identified as Wealth Nnamdi has been declared wanted by the Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of his pregnant fiancée, Osasu Loveth […]
NSF: South-South teams arrive in Edo for zonal eliminations today
Five South South states will arrive in Edo on Sunday (today) for the zonal elimination in eight ball games ahead of the National Sports Festival billed […]
Teenage girl detained over suspicious deaths of five individuals in Edo
A 16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, has been arrested over death of five people found dead in a room b in Afasho community in Edo State. […]
Okpebholo, Edo’s Governor-elect, denies seeking $45M loan from China
Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed rumours that he intends to secure a $45m loan from a Chinese agency to fund the construction of […]
Being Wike’s cousin shouldn’t affect my role as Edo REC, says appointee
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, has said being related to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), should not stop him from serving […]
Rema gives back: Donates N105 million to Benin church that aided his family
Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, donated N105m to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday. The donation was made […]
Governor Obaseki names Edo Arena after music icon, Rema
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed that the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena would be named after afrobeats global star, Rema. The governor announced this during […]
Snake-guarded drug shrine uncovered in Edo: Woman and teen girl arrested by NDLEA
Some NDLEA operatives have raided a shrine in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State, which was guarded by snakes and used for storing […]
Edo commences payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers
The Edo State Government has begun paying the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. This is in fulfillment of the promise to […]
Obaseki okays appointment of 38-year-old engineer as new deputy governor
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has appointed a 38-year-old engineer, Omobayo Godwin, as his new deputy. This was coming on the heels of the impeachment […]
APC begins screening of Edo Gov aspirants today
Ahead of the February 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Edo State, the party will commence screening of the 12 aspirants jostling […]
Edo: PDP cancels Etsako delegates’ election as gunmen abduct nine electoral officers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has canceled the Etsako Central ward delegates election in Edo State over the alleged kidnap of nine electoral officers. Mr […]
Edo: Obaseki’s special adviser resigns
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki‘s Special Adviser on Strategy, Performance, and Project Monitoring, Mrs. Sarah Ajose-Adeogun, aka Madam Sarah, has resigned. Ajose-Adeogun, a former Senior Manager with […]