Catholic Priest, Seminarian kidnapped in Edo, church decries rising insecurity
Authorities in Edo State have confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Rev. Father Philip Ekeli, along with a seminarian, Peter Andrew. The incident occurred...
Edo community denies involvement in cocoa farmers’ clash deaths
Residents of Gbolomotin in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State have refuted claims that they were responsible for the recent violent clash...
Suspected herdsmen kill two farmers in Edo, police confirm
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two farmers in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area, by suspected herdsmen. The victims, identified...
2Baba’s mother begs Edo lawmaker, Natasha to leave her son
Rose Idibia, mother of popular singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has publicly pleaded with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, to stay away from her son. In...
2Baba proposes to Natasha Osawaru amid divorce controversy
A viral video circulating online on Thursday captured the moment Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, proposed to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha...
Edo lawmaker denies police rescue of abducted monarch, says ransom paid
A member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Inegbeboh Eugene, has refuted claims by the state police command and the Edo State Security Corps...
Edo slams suspension on Attorney-General, LG Commission Chair over alleged financial misconduct
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service...
INEC begins defence in Edo governorship tribunal, case adjourned to February 5
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday began its defence at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The case concerns a...
Edo Monarch suspends Ekuechi Masquerade festival over security concerns
The Otaru of Igarra and head of the Akuku clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, HRH Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, has...
Edo Deputy Gov Shaibu warns MDAs to prevent looting as Obaseki’s tenure nears end
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has issued a strict warning to Permanent Secretaries and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prevent political...