Edo 2024: All eyes on INEC, Police amidst PDP, APC bickering – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life settings, said that: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. But that’s … Read more
‘I ask for your forgiveness’ – Oshiomhole begs Igbinedion …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former governor of Edo, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly sought forgiveness from Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any past wrongs during his tenure as governor. Advertisement During a goodwill message at the banquet celebrating Igbinedion’s 90th birthday on Saturday … Read more
Akpabio drums support for Okpebholo, promises Edolites …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said Edo people stood to enjoy more dividends of democracy from the Federal Government if they vote in an administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State in the forth coming governorship election. Senator … Read more
JUST IN: Many UNIBEN students trapped as building collapses …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A storey building at Ekosodin, Edo State housing students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has collapsed, trapping scores of students. Advertisement The building, theNewsGuru. com (TNG) learnt collapsed at wee hours of Saturday, 14th September after a heavy downpour. Ekosodin, a community … Read more
Accident: FRSC rescues 6, recovers 2 bodies in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo says it has so far rescued six and recovered two bodies in an effort to recover more passengers and a bus that plunged into the Ovia River. Mr Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander, FRSC, … Read more
Edo poll: Court summons Okpebholo over alleged age falsification …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has summoned Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit , filed by … Read more
Group tasks Abubakar Panel to probe allegations of Police …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo Salvation Group, ESG has tasked the General Abdulsalami Abubakar-led National Peace Committee, NPC to investigate allegations of bias by the police and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in the approach to the governorship election in the state. The group … Read more
INEC extends PVC collection in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that the extension would begin from … Read more
Edo: 35,000 combat ready policemen to monitor guber elections …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Read full article Edo: 35,000 combat ready policemen to monitor guber elections on TheNewsGuru. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday said that 35, 000 officers will be on hand to provide security alongside 8000 others from sister agencies for … Read more
Why we extended school resumption date – Edo govt …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Edo State Government on Tuesday said it extended the resumption date for schools to ensure the safety and well-being of children across the state. Advertisement It will be recalled that on Sept. 7, the state government announced the indefinite postponement of school … Read more