Tragedy, as Pastor slumps, dies shortly after defecting to APC in Edo
A cleric identified as Pastor Aimola John, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after joining Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to defect to the ruling All Progressives Read more
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Breaking: Edo APC suspends Obaseki, deputy, SSG over alleged anti-party activities
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Edo State have suspended the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, his deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu and the Secretary Read more
Nigerians created rift between Obaseki, I – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has blamed Nigerians for the alleged rift between himself and Gov. Godwin Obaseki, Read more
Just in: 300-level UNIBEN student commits suicide over alleged heart break
A 300-level student of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Miss Christabel Omoremime Buoro, has committed suicide after a break up Read more
Police, Hunters Rescue Kidnapped Catholic Priest
Men of the Edo State Police in collaboration with some hunters in Akoko-Edo local government area of the state have rescued a Catholic Priest, Rev. Read more
Presidency urges Nigerians to ignore crocodile tears of selfish leaders
The Presidency says it considers a communiqué issued by some ethnic and sectional groups assembled in Abuja recently as the shedding of crocodile tears by Read more
Breaking:There can’t be peace without justice,there is too much blood shed in Nigeria …, says Sultan
THE Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ ad Abubakar, yesterday, warned that the quest for peace in the country may continue to elude it until leaders Read more
2019: Buhari has right of first refusal —APC
As political parties gear up for their presidential primaries slated for between August and October 2018, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, said, yesterday, that Read more
SARS Brutalizes Young Man In Benin, Edo State, Injures Him Badly (Photos)
What is really wrong with this SARS operatives? On a second look into this #EndSARS saga, I need to ask, What is wrong with Nigeria Read more
Legendary Benin Musician, Osayomore Joseph Kidnapped By Gunmen, Wife Shot
Popular Benin legendary musician, Osayomore Joseph have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. According to reports gathered, he was kidnapped at his residence on Tuesday after Read more
Edo state speaker impeached
Hon. Justin Okonoboh, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been impeached and replaced with Hon. Kabiru Adjoto. He was impeached on Read more
Governor Fayose Visits The Oba Of Benin (Photos)
9NEWS NIGERIA brings to you EXCLUSIVE! Photos from Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Read more
No room for Corruption – Obaseki tells newly sworn-in commissioners (See Photo & Their Names)
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Thursday, swore-in 18 commissioners. He, however, told them that there was no room for corruption in his administration Read more
Edo cattle grazing agency bill passes second reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A Bill for a law to establish the Edo State Cattle Rearing and Grazing Agency on Tuesday passed second reading on the Read more
Video: Edo Agricultural Investor narrates ordeal in the hands of Fulani herdsmen
Man who invested over 50 Million Naira in the Agricultural sector in Edo state has resorted to an open video complaint directed to the state’s governor, Obaseke. Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki has said Edo will rely on palm oil sector in its diversification initiative to grow the economy of the state. The government, Read more
Accept defeat, Oba of Benin tells Ize-Iyamu
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday advised Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate to accept the verdict of Read more
Edo 2016: Judgment excites Obaseki, Oshiomhole
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, have expressed excitement over the judgment of the electoral tribunal which upheld Obaseki’s election. They Read more
Man beheads mother after raping own daughter
RESIDENTS of Uzebba communit in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, were thrown into mourning on Friday afternoon, after a 36-year-old man identified Read more
Edo APC suspends Osagie, Omorotionwa, 27 others
Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ratified the suspension of some leaders of the party in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Read more
Oba of Benin partners with Ndigbo on socio-cultural development
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has extended a hand of fellowship to the Ndigbos in Edo state with regards to the development socio-cultural Read more
Gunmen kill pastor in Edo
Suspected gunmen have killed the Head Pastor of Love Fire Ministry, Pastor Godwin Emmanuel, in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The pastor Read more
Varsity denies cases of sexual harassment
Ambrose Ali University (AAU) Ekpoma in Edo, says neither a case of sexual harassment nor admission racketeering exits in the institution. Its Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Read more
Odigie-Oyegun mourns Ogbemudia
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Ogigie-Oyegun, has expressed deep grief over the death of former governor of defunct Bendel state, Dr Read more
Ogbemudia, an uncommon patriot – Tinubu
Former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday described late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia as an uncommon patriot and nationalist who fought with former Head Read more
Police arrest corper for having sex with underage student
The Edo State Police Command has arrested an NYSC member for allegedly having sex with one of his underage students. The corps member, Gbadamosi Oluwamayowa, Read more
Ogbemudia: Edo declares 7-day mourning
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has declared a seven-day period of mourning in honour of late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, a two-time governor of Bendel Read more
Tony Momoh mourns Ogbemudia
Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information and Culture, on Friday mourned the passage of Chief Samuel Ogbemudia, saying he would be sorely missed. Read more
BREAKING: Ogbemudia is dead
Former Military governor of Edo State, Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia has died. He reportedly passed away about 11pm yesterday. Details later. 9News Nigeria
Osinbajo moves to Edo state today
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected in Edo State today as part of his trouble-shooting visits to oil producing communities in the Niger Delta. A Read more
