AGS NEWS – Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on … Continue reading Edo 2024: INEC most dangerous institution in Nigeria – Davido
AGS NEWS – A 19-year-old woman has been apprehended for allegedly collaborating with her boyfriend in the kidnapping of an elderly man in Edo State. Presenting the suspect to journalists, Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, explained that … Continue reading 19-year-old lady arrested for kidnapping an elderly pastor in Edo
AGS NEWS – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) inaugurated a N248 million injection substation in Amufi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government of Edo State on Monday to enhance power supply in the region. During the event, NDDC Managing Director Samuel … Continue reading NDDC inaugurates N248 million substation in Edo
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has taken a commendable step in alleviating the burden of the federal government’s fuel subsidy removal by approving a free transport service for passengers traveling on all Edo City Transport Ltd routes. Commencing on Monday, … Continue reading Obaseki offers free transport service across Edo from September 11
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mohammed Dankwara, has announced the arrest of 53 male individuals linked to cult-related activities in the state. The CP issued a warning to citizens and organizations, urging them to refrain from supporting cult … Continue reading 53 suspected cultists arrested in Edo state
Tragedy struck as unknown gunmen targeted and assassinated a well-known community leader, Solomon Ehinoma, at a church in Edo State. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in the vicinity between Amagba and Evbukhu near Benin City. According to … Continue reading Unknown gunmen kill community leader in Edo state
Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has stated that the police officers accused of running over a handcuffed man in Edo State are undergoing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. The incident, which occurred in Ekpoma, Edo State, involved a … Continue reading IG disciplines Edo officers involved in running over handcuffed man, disbands unit
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man named Sunday Ejeh for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred in the Ugbogi community of Ighobazuwa, located in the Ovia North West Local Government Area of the … Continue reading Farmer accused of raping 9 year old girl in Edo state
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed members of the Edo State Executive Council on June 13, 2023. The members of the Executive Council include Ethan Osaze Uzamere, Christopher Osaretin Nehikhare, Monday … Continue reading Obaseki to inaugurate Edo state executive council members on Tuesday
Former PDP governorship aspirant and prominent party member, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speculations had been circulating that Imansuangbon, popularly known as ‘Rice man’ due … Continue reading Imansuangbon dumps PDP ahead of Edo state governorship election
Protests erupted in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, as hundreds of residents took to the streets to demonstrate against the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy. The protesters, carrying placards, demanded an immediate reversal of the pump price … Continue reading Protesters in Edo State disrupt activities, express outrage over high petrol prices
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Benin City, Edo State has declared the directive of Governor Godwin Obaseki to suspend trade union activities in tertiary institutions in the state as unconstitutional, illegal, null and void. This ruling came after … Continue reading National Industrial Court declares suspension of trade union activities in Edo State’s tertiary institutions unconstitutional
The Edo Government has announced that it has distributed a total of 3.3 million books to 848 primary and 306 junior secondary schools in the state. The announcement was made by the state chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board, … Continue reading Edo distributes 3.3 million books to primary and junior secondary schools over five years
The Edo State Government has cautioned its citizens against the sale and use of Norvasc 5mg tablets manufactured by Viatris Inc, a US-based drug manufacturer. The warning came after iron wires were found in samples of the drug during shipment. … Continue reading Edo residents cautioned against using Norvasc tablets
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