A renewed cult war in some parts of Benin City, particularly, Upper Sokponba Road and its environs have reportedly claimed not less than eight lives in the state capital. Some sources claim that the death toll is not less than…
Edo House of Assembly impeaches Philip Shaibu
The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the state’s deputy governor Philip Shaibu. He was impeached during the house’s plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The move is a culmination of the political impasse…
NLC, LP trade words over picketing of party secretariat
Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday, picketed the Edo State Labour Party (LP,) secretariat, at Ogbelaka Street, Benin City, over alleged financial rascality and contempt of the NLC by the National Chairman of the party, Mr.…
Police release arrested LP National Chairman
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Julius Abure, who was arrested by operatives of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of Zone 5, Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday evening has been released. Abure was…
Shaibu storms out of Edo event after security officers deny aides entry
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, stormed out of the venue of a government function after some of his aides were denied entry by security officials. The event hosted by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was a…
EFCC arrests 2 owners of yahoo schools in Benin, 7 others
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two owners of yahoo schools and seven other suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State capital. EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement yesterday,…
Afejuku scripts Nigeria’s autobiography at inaugural lecture
Worried just like most Nigerians as the country drifts towards the precipice, poet and professor at the Department of English and Literature, the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Anthony Esijolomi Afejuku, will on June 10, deliver his inaugural…
Sports Festival: FG ready to rescue Edo – Minister
The federal government may come to the assistance of Edo State towards hosting the 20th National Sports Festival expected to take place in Benin City from February 14th to 28th. Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, made the revelation…
You haven’t heard of MTN Season of Surprises? Here are the best bits
Where have you been?! Let’s get you caught up. MTN Season of Surprises was arguably one of the biggest things done by any company over the festive season with the simple aim of thanking and giving back in a massive…
Mob kills two boys for stealing iPhone, laptop (Guardian)
A mob has allegedly killed two boys for stealing an iPhone device and a laptop in Benin, Edo state. The victims whose names were yet to be revealed were murdered by persons who could not verify the allegations against them.…