The Edo State Government has condemned the reported abduction of 90-year-old Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen by unknown gunmen, describing the incident as reprehensible and disturbing. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the government dismissed insinuations that the incident may be politically motivated, describing such claims as premature, while details […]

The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ojiezele Alimhianga Augustine as the new Director-General of the Edo State Roads Fund Board, EDSRFB. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, says the appointment was approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo and takes immediate effect. Dr. Ojiezele is a […]

A young girl, identified as Favour Iyangbe, who was allegedly assaulted, stripped and her nakedness filmed at the Ekiadolor area Benin City, Edo State is now receiving medical treatment following intervention by a good Samaritan who came across the disturbing video on social media. Crime correspondent Ehimwenma Uhunamure reports that though those responsible for dastardly […]