Tag: edo
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8 burnt to death in Edo road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps says eight passengers were burnt to death in a fatal road accident that occurred at Agbede community, along the Benin-Auchi road, Etsako West Local Government. Mr Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said this
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Edo governorship: Tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalo’s petition
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo is challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in the state.
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Edo: Police detain 5 suspects for alleged killing of 7-year-old boy, vigilante commander
The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested five suspects in connection with two different killings in the state. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the command, CSP
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Edo guber dispute: APC breaks defence jinx, calls witnesses, PDP presses cancelled, ‘single vote’ over-voting
The main proceedings of the Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) – hearing the challenge to the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State on September 21, 2024 – came to an end on Thursday, February 13, 2025,
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Lassa Fever claims 13 lives in Edo, 3 Mpox cases recorded
The Edo Government has confirmed 13 deaths from outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, gave the update during an interview with newsmen on Sunday
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APC closes case at Edo tribunal after calling 4 witnesses
The All Progressives Congress, (APC) has closed its defense in the petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal challenging its victory in the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo. The party, which is the 3rd respondent in the petition, closed its case after
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Edo lawmaker faults police, ESSC, over release of kidnapped traditional ruler
The Member, representing Igueben in Edo House of Assembly, Eugene Inegbebohon has faulted claims by the Police and the State Security Corps, ESSC, that they rescued Chief Friday Ehizojie, the traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare kingdom in Igueben Local Government. It would be recalled that the traditional ruler was kidnapped by gunmen on Feb. 3 along…
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Police rescue kidnapped Edo chief after 4-day captivity
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional ruler in Edo Central, who was kidnapped on Feb. 3. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said in a statement on Saturday in Benin that the rescue operation took place on Friday at about 6:00 p.m.
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Suspended Edo council chairman challenges appointment of acting chairman
The suspended Oredo Local Government Chairman, Dr Tom Obaseki, has vowed to challenge the appointment of Igbinigie Osaheni as acting chairman, in spite of an order of court, which nullified his suspension. Obaseki described the move as “superfluous, insidious, and an insult to the fundamental principles of our democracy.”
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Police rescue ASP, 2 kidnapped victims in Edo
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have rescued three kidnapped victims, including a police officer, who were abducted while traveling from Abuja to Onitsha in Anambra. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said the victims, ASP Elisha Jeremiah, Oyedele Ebenezer, and Useni Malam Inusa, were rescued on Feb. 3.