LABOUR Party (LP) governorship hopeful in Edo State, Dennis Aikoriogie, has stepped down from the party, citing its takeover by wealthy politicians. Aikoriogie lamented how dedicated members like himself have been sidelined due to the influence of money in the party. He raised alarms about biased party leaders possibly skewing …
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Trojan News Media present the aspirants according to the result of where they fall in ‘Poll of Polls’, which is an average of three most recent nonpartisan, state-wide surveys of either potential or likely winner of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The first set of aspirants are presented …
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assures speedy completion THE Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inspected the ongoing revamp of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, the Edo School of Health Technology, and the Palm House, all in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The governor, who was in the company of members of the State …
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THE Catholic Church in Benin, Edo State on Saturday issued the needed edict to enhance the cause for the beatification and canonisation of 14-years-old Vivian Uchechi Ogu, who was shot dead on November 15, 2009, by armed men for resisting their attempts to rape her after robbing her family. The …
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, said that it was ready for the September 5, 2023, local government elections in the state. To that extent, the party announced that it would inaugurate its campaign council on Wednesday, to be headed by Governor Godwin Obaseki. …
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Following misconduct by officers from Edo State Police Command who attempted to run over a driver in Ekpoma, acting Inspector-General of Police Mr Kayode Egbetokun has disbanded the tactical squad that committed the dastardly act. The IGP has also subjected the policemen to trial. According to Force Public Relations Officer …
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Edo State Government has offered automatic employment to Lagos State University (LASU) record-breaking First Class law graduate Aminat Yusuf. Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, said the offer was in line with the Godwin Obaseki administration’s policy of offering automatic employment to Edo indigenes who graduate with First Class in …
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The Nigerian Bar Association, Benin branch, on Monday, condemned the killing of one of its members, Efe Idahosa, by kidnappers while on his way from Owo, Ondo State to Benin, the Edo State capital. The deceased was reportedly killed by a stray bullet from the kidnapping gang last Thursday while …
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The Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking has apprehended a 48-year-old man, Anthony Igbinogun, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for allegedly selling their one-month-old baby to buy drugs. The suspects were arrested alongside their friend, 26-year-old Precious James, who reportedly facilitated the illegal transaction and linked the couple to …
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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 16 years old boy for allegedly defiling a two-year-old minor in Edo State on June 7. Parading the suspect, Edo Police State Command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect committed the offence in Egba community, Uhunwonde Local Government. …
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