79 m. ago Edo orders eight bulletproof patrol trucks to boost security

The Edo State government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations and combat rising criminal activities across the st Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-orders-eight-bulletproof-patrol-trucks-to-boost-security/

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16 h. ago Edo State facilities pass Niger Delta Sports Festival inspection

Edo State’s sports facilities have passed the first inspection for the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival, confirming its readiness to host the event. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-state-facilities-pass-niger-delta-sports-festival-inspection/

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18 h. ago Edo threatens Obaseki arrest over controversial museum, hotel

The Edo State Assembly threatens to arrest ex-Gov. Obaseki for failing to appear before a committee probing the MOWAA museum and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-threatens-obaseki-arrest-over-controversial-museum-hotel/

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22 h. ago Edo Assembly Threatens Arrest Warrant Against Obaseki, Others Over Controversial Museum, Hotel Projects

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Hotel projects, has warned that it may issue arrest warrants against former Governor Godwin Obaseki and several former officials of the State for failing to appear before it. The committee was set up following a request by […]

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24 h. ago Controversial museum: Edo Assembly threatens to order Obaseki, others arrest

Edo State Assembly threatens to issue arrest warrants for ex-Governor Obaseki and others for refusing to appear before its probe on state projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/controversial-museum-edo-assembly-threatens-to-order-obaseki-others-arrest/

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24 h. ago Edo gov disburses ₦200m, awards scholarships to 47 deceased workers’ families

Edo State Governor supports 47 deceased workers’ families with over ₦200m in insurance benefits and scholarships through the Group Life Insurance Scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-gov-disburses-%e2%82%a6200m-awards-scholarships-to-47-deceased-workers-families/

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24 h. ago MOWAA controversy: Edo Assembly threatens arrest warrant on Obaseki, others

Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committee constituted to investigate the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Blue Hotel has said that it was

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25 h. ago Oba of Benin suspends funeral rites ahead of 2025 Igue Festival

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has announced the suspension of all funeral and burial activities throughout the 2025 Igue Festival period...

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28 h. ago Okpebholo Presents N200m Cheques To 47 Families Of Deceased Edo Civil Servants

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented bank cheques to 47 families of deceased civil servants in the State and awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the families. The event, held at the Government House, Benin City, marked the latest milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme […]

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28 h. ago State creation: Edo won’t cede land to agitators — Oba of Benin

"The committee must not allow an inch of Edo land to be taken away for any reason...

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34 h. ago AFCON: Rohr Names Remo Stars Goalkeeper In Benin’s Preliminary Squad

Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa has been included in Benin Republic’s 30-man preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Obassa is one of three goalkeepers named in the squad by head coach Gernot Rohr, alongside Saturnin Allagbe and Dandjinou Marcel. Other regulars included in the squad are captain Steve Mounie, Mohamed Tijani, Verdon […]

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34 h. ago 2nd Niger Delta Games: Ikpokpo Impressed With Edo Facilities

Dunamis-Icon Limited, Project Consultants for the Niger Delta Games, has completed its initial inspection and evaluation of facilities for the upcoming event in Edo State. This first phase of assessment concluded swiftly, just 24 hours after Edo State was officially granted hosting rights. Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, leader of the project management team, expressed satisfaction with […]

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37 h. ago Lead City Varsity honours Olubadan, labour icon Hasan Sunmonu, others with prestigious doctorate degrees

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Ladoja, and renowned pioneer trade unionist, Comrade Hasan Sunmonu, were among the distinguished personalities honoured with honorary doctorate degrees by Lead City University, Ibadan. The ceremony, held yesterday in the institution’s Adeline Hall, formed the grand finale of the university’s 18th convocation celebrations. Oba Ladoja received the Doctor […]

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37 h. ago Bridging the gap between profit and people in Nigeria’s real estate

Taking a cue from Nigeria’s mega cities (Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt), real estate is not just about land or read more Bridging the gap between profit and people in Nigeria’s real estate

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46 h. ago Insecurity: Reps ask joint security operations to wipe out bandits in Kebbi

"the House notes that Bagudo LGA Kebbi State shares an external boundary with Benin Republic

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50 h. ago Edo govt to convert remediated gully erosion sites into tourist centres

A three-year budget of the state would not be enough to remediate the gully erosion sites across the state

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51 h. ago Edo Assembly Summons Senator Natasha Osawaru Over Marital Dispute With Tuface

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The Assembly said she was invited to defend herself over allegations of misconduct leveled against her. PUNCH Metro learnt that the development comes amid growing controversy surrounding the lawmaker’s […] The post Edo Assembly Summons Senator Natasha Osawaru Over Marital Dispute With Tuface appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Yuletide: Imasuangbon Appeals To Okpebolo To Support ‘Starving IDPs’ In Edo

Politician and philanthropist, Barr. Kenneth Imasuangbon, on Wednesday, appealed to Edo State governor, Monday Okpeholo, to come to the aid of the starving Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) housed at Home of the Needy Camp located at Uhogua in Ovia North-East local government area of the State. He charged other political officeholders and well-to-do Nigerians to […]

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53 h. ago Awujale stool: Ijebu Ode LG gives Fusengbuwa Ruling House 14

Recall that the stool became vacant on the 13th July, 2025, following the passage of Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who reigned for 65 years.

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54 h. ago PICTORIAL: Protesting Contractors Block Finance Ministry With Coffin, Demand N500bn Debt Settlement

Local contractors under the All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, intensified their agitation in Abuja, mounting a dramatic protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance over what they described as the Federal Government’s refusal to settle more than N500 billion owed for completed projects. The demonstrators, who arrived at the ministry early in the […]

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