Onotare of Ozalla Kingdom in Owan West local government area, HRH Nathaniel Igelugbo Omogbai, The Okpamen the IX, has stripped Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, the Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, of the honourary chieftaincy she had been bestowed, the Uzoyare of Ozalla Kingdom. According to a statement released by Osumah Obaze, the … Read more
The management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has been hauled before the National Assembly by more than 20,000 citizens and a large number of business owners from the Ughiole and Ubiane towns in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, who claim that the area was without power for nine months. According … Read more
Ola Olukoyede, leader of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged young people to avoid being criminals. During his appearance on the Cybersecurity Education Initiatives (CYSED) program “Youth Empowerment Against Cybercrime” in Benin City, Edo State, Olukayode made this appeal in a post on the EFCC’s official page. On behalf of the Economic … Read more
Edo State’s new deputy governor, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, was appointed Monday by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The impeachment of Philip Shaibu led to the swearing-in of the 38-year-old. Upon receiving the report from the impeachment panel presided over by Justice S. A. Omonua (rtd), the State House of Assembly proceeded to impeach Shaibu. The chief judge … Read more
In what they call “unprofessional conduct,” the Edo State Police Command has reaffirmed its prohibition on officers examining phones while on normal patrol or conducting other operations. Chidi Nwabuzor, a spokesman for the command, made the announcement on Friday. Public safety officials in Edo State have issued a statement clarifying their stance on the practice … Read more