In a move to sustain the Agripreneur Scheme designed to boost food security and create wealth for farmers in the state, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expanded the scheme to cover piggery, cassava and oil palm production, in more locations in the state. Obaseki disclosed after attending the annual thanksgiving service of Omega … Read more
29 suspected drug traffickers have been arrested by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo command on Tuesday, State Commander of the agency disclosed. Mr Buba Wakawa said in an interview that the suspects, comprising 23 males and six females, were arrested in November. He added that the suspects were in possession of about … Read more
– As we move towards 2019 governorship election, we urge our aspirants to disregard the activities of greedy politicians – We the Edo PDP integrity Group also announced the adoption of former governor of the state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion as the leader of our party in Edo State – He urged the public to disregard … Read more
The Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has promised to open up new 100,000 hectares of land for the production of Oil Palm to investors in the state. Obaseki disclosed this in his keynote address delivered at the 2019 Alaghodaro Youth Summit held in Benin, the state capital. The Governor stressed that the state could earn … Read more
The Edo state high Court has order the police to immediately produce a member-elect representing Ovia North-East I in the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Dumez Onaiwu Ugiagbe, over an alleged forgery case filed against him. The judge order that the accused be produced in court on November 1 for hearing of a six-count … Read more
– APC leadership in Edo state denied claims of endorsing Governor Obaseki for second term – Osumah said: “it was rather unfortunate that the council chairman, Hon Frank Ilaboya, “deceived some of the ward chairmen to a meeting – He said that they were later surprised to read on social media as posted by the … Read more
– The police has arrested one Godstime Ogechi for robbing prostitutes in Ugbiyoko, Egor local government area Edo state – The officers said Ogechi is a one-man gang that uses a rod-like gun to rob the night ladies – According to them, when he takes them to a dark street, he would bring out the … Read more