Tag: Edo State
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Edo Govt launches street children initiative
The Edo Government has launched a broad initiative aimed at tackling the issue of street children across the state.
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PDP tasks Edo govt to focus on good governance
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has condemned the state government’s threat against Mr Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a Facebook post, urging it to focus on good governance instead.
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NDLEA destroys cannabis farms, arrests 39 suspects in Edo
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed two cannabis farms, arrested 39 suspected drug traffickers, and seized over 1.3 tonnes of illicit drugs in May.
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Edo govt demands apology over alleged defamation
The Edo government has issued Mr Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor a 24-hour ultimatum to retract and apologise for an allegedly defamatory social media post.
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Diphtheria outbreak in Edo claims 2 lives
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two fatalities.
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Gov Okpebholo gifts Edo LGA chairmen SUVs with condition
Governor Monday Okpebholo has presented 17 brand new 2025 model SUVs to local government chairmen in the State to enhance grassroots service delivery statewide, but with a condition attached.
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Appeal Court verdict: I am disappointed; this injustice won’t go unchallenged – Ighodalo
Mr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo, has said that he would not allow injustice to go unchallenged.
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Tension as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband in Edo
Gunmen have reportedly killed a woman and abducted her husband in an attack that sparked tension in Ubuneke-Ivbiaro community in Owan East Local Government of Edo State.
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Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker resigns, gives reason
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mrs Maria Oligbi-Edeko (PDP- Esan North East II) has voluntarily resigned her position due to the minority status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Assembly.
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Uproar as Edo assembly appoints new PDP whip
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday nominated Mr Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly.