Tag: edo
-
Police officer killed, expatriate injured in Edo attack
The Police have confirmed the killing of an inspector when some gunmen attacked quarry workers in Ihivbe-Ogben area of Edo. The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing to newsmen on Sunday.
-
Edo election: PDP files petition to challenge APC’s victory
PDP says it has filed a petition at the Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress(APC) at the just concluded governorship election in Edo. The state Chairman of PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Benin.
-
Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa Fever Situation Report.
-
Allegations of BVAS smuggling in Edo baseless, unsubstantiated – INEC
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the allegations of BVAS machine smuggling in Edo, describing it as baseless, unsubstantiated and without merit. NAN reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had, in a petition to INEC on Oct. 10, alleged that PDP
-
Edo election results were manipulated – Yiaga Africa insists
Yiaga Africa has insisted that the 21 September governorship election in Edo State failed integrity test due to the lack of transparency in the results collation processes, which led to the manipulation of results.
-
INEC denies obstructing inspection of BVAS, election materials in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo, has denied obstructing any political party from inspecting election materials and BVAS machines used for the just concluded governorship election. In a statement in Benin on Wednesday, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, Resident Electoral Commissioner
-
Edo Gov’ship election: PDP leaders protest in INEC office, Benin
Members of the PDP on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, led the protesters along with the Director General
-
Edo govt faults Shaibu’s alleged inspection of Radisson Hotel
Edo Government on Monday warned the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu not to breach extant laws following his alleged inspection of the Radisson Hotel site in Government Reserves Area (GRA), Benin. Edo government is reacting to a viral video where Shaibu allegedly acted as the deputy governor
-
Edo 2024: Between INEC’s declaration and Yiaga Africa’s rejection – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Let’s be clear with these parameters from the get go: Apart from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), no individual or group has the power, and the authority to manage federal and state elections in Nigeria; and no election observation entity can pronounce on the electoral process conducted by the INEC.
-
Police detain ex-convict for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo
A 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, has been detained for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Edo. The ex-convict, alongside other suspects, were arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealin