Okpebholo Targets UAE Investment in Edo Agriculture
By Lizzy Chirkpi The Edo State Government has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment into its agricultural sector, opening talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on partnerships in…
Cabinet Shake-Up In Edo — Gov. Okpebholo Replaces Samson Osagie With Prof. Roland Otaru, SAN As Attorney-General
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Hon. Samson Osagie of his duties as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, replacing him with Prof. Roland Otaru, …
“Totally Illegal And Diversionary” — Falana SAN Slams Early 2027 Campaigns, Urges Focus On Governance
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has declared the ongoing electioneering campaigns for the 2027 general elections as illegal and diversionary, arguing that they …
“DNA Confirms Paternity” — Court Remands Edo Pastor Over Alleged Rape Of Married Woman
An Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of 38-year-old Pastor Simeon Okehielem of the Synagogue Prayers Ministry in a correctional facility over allegations …
“We Don’t Know Which One Was Freed” — Confusion As One Out Of Six Kidnapped Law Students Gains Freedom
Five students of the Nigerian Law School (NLS), Yola Campus, remain in captivity four days after they were kidnapped along the Wukari-Benue Expressway while traveling …
“Remove Edo REC Now” — PDP Demands Anugbum Onuaha’s Sack Ahead Of NASS Bye-Elections
Ahead of the National Assembly by-elections, the Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called for the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, …
“I’ll Go to Edo Anytime I Want” — Peter Obi Rejects Okpebholo’s Security Clearance Demand
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has firmly rejected Governor Monday Okpebholo’s directive that he must obtain security clearance before visiting Edo State. Speaking …
“I Pray Nothing Happens To Peter Obi” — Abaribe Cautions Gov. Okpebholo Against Undermining Democratic Freedoms
A former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has raised alarm over what he described as a constitutional violation and a direct threat by Edo …
“I Lost My Orderly For Ignoring Security Advice” — Okpebholo Defends Protocol Request To Peter Obi
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he stands by his call for former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, …
“A Threat To Obi Is A Threat To All Of Us” — Atiku Warns Against Targeting Opposition Leaders After Okpebholo’s Remarks
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned against threats to opposition leaders. Atiku, in a post on his X …