Edo Inmate Escapes During Court Appearance
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says an awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, 28, has escaped during a court appearance in Edo State. The Edo State Command disclosed this in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, statement made available to journalists in Benin on Thursday. The command said Thomas escaped last […]
NDLEA Seizes 3.2 Tonnes Cannabis, Intercepts Cocaine
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have seized more than 3.2 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations across Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Abia and Lagos states. The agency also intercepted cocaine shipments bound for Saudi Arabia and Italy, as well as 309.4 kilograms of cannabis-infused cookies and gummies at […]
Nigeria Steps Up U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Bid
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Edo Police Restrict Movement for LG Election Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Edo State Police Command has imposed a statewide restriction on movement from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, to strengthen security during the local government elections. The command said the restriction is designed to ensure a peaceful, orderly and secure election and will be enforced with support from […]
Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record Are False – Ogene
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor-Ogene, has strongly dismissed comments by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, comparing the security performance of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Anambra State with his own record in Edo State. Ogene in […]
NLC to Edo Government: “Stop Interference in Union Matters”
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Edo State Government over attempts to interfere in the internal governance of the union ahead of the inauguration of its caretaker committee in Benin City. In a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, the NLC accuses the […]
I Stand by My Comments on Allegations of Corruption Against Asue Ighodalo – Edo APC Chairman
Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Mr. Jarrett Tenebe has insisted that his comments in which he accused the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo state gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo of corruption and misappropriation of Edo state funds are justifiable. According to him, the allegations of corruption […]