The Edo House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu. The Majority leader, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, who announced the impeachment notice during plenary, said the 5th March petition was signed by 21 out of the 24 members. Aiguobarueghian said: “The petition against the deputy governor came in on 5th March and was signed by …

A member of the House Representatives, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, which took place on Saturday in Benin City, the state capital. He polled 40,483 votes to defeat Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) who had 100 votes; and will fly the party’s flag in the 21st September governorship election. The declaration was …

Ahead of the 21 September Edo State governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cleared its 10 aspirants to participate in the party’s primary election scheduled for 22 February. One of the 10 aspirants will emerge as the party’s candidate or flag bearer for the main election on 21 September. Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raked in …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the Edo State governorship election would be held on 21st September 2024, while that of Ondo State would be held on 16th November of the same year. Governor Godwin Obaseki ends his two terms of four years each on 11th November 2024, while his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu will …

Edo State Government has urged residents in the lowlands to relocate to higher plains as flooding is expected due to water that will be released by authorities of Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare said on Monday that the water released from Cameroun would go into River Benue which would lead to flooding. …

A group, the Okpameri Descendants Union, has condemned the renewed onslaught by suspected kidnappers and bandits masquerading as herdsmen on the Igarra/Ibillo Road, especially around the Uneme-Nekhua – Ayetoro/Ogbe – Okpameri Junction area of the road in the Akoko-Edo Local Government area of Edo State. In a press statement on Sunday, the group’s spokesperson, Mr. Victor Arogunyo called on the …

Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria have opened a historical museum to document the 100 years of the work of the witnesses in the country. The museum is also to document the extraordinary story of ordinary Nigerians and foreigners including men, women and children, whose acts of faith laid the foundation for the thriving activities of over 400,000 witnesses in the country. …

Edo State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Dr. Uyi Makaka has expressed the commitment of the Godwin Obaseki-led administration to support the promotion and export of the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people to the international communities. The commissioner said that, in line with the administration’s efforts to promote and sustain culture and tradition, the government had continued to …

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday protested against the 300 per cent hike in school fees at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State. The students’ national body stormed the premises of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Benin City, the state capital, demanding the reversal of the increase and the sacking of …

Team Edo on Friday emerged as champions of the National U-18 Swimming Championship in Asaba, Delta State. The victorious Edo swimmers won 11 gold, four silver and three bronze medals at the three-day tournament. Hosts Delta came second with six gold, while Lagos-based Jimi Osinnowo Club finished in third position with four gold medals, as over 50 athletes from 10 …