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The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The Assembly said she was invited to defend herself over allegations of misconduct leveled against her. PUNCH Metro learnt that the development comes amid growing controversy surrounding the…
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The African Democratic Party (ADC) has opened and commissioned its secretariats in the five local government areas of Edo Central senatorial district with former governor of the state, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor describing the opening as a historic milestone for the party. At the event, the former governor and former governorship aspirant, Mr. Kenneth Imansuangbon, lamented…
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Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has claimed his successor, Monday Okpebholo is threatening him with violence but cannot stop him from entering the state. He vowed to resist such threats. Obaseki spoke at an event in London over the weekend, in reaction to Okpebholo’s assertion that the ex-governor would not come into Edo…
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A viral clip making rounds on social media has triggered fresh controversy involving Nigerian music legend 2Face Idibia (2Baba) and Edo lawmaker, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, after the duo were allegedly seen in a heated exchange inside a London shop. The short video, reportedly captured by a bystander, shows Natasha Osawaru raising her voice at the…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured Presco PLC of the State Government’s strong support for its operations, emphasizing that the Heartbeat State remains a prime destination for agricultural investment. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday when he received the management team of Presco PLC, led by the Chairman, Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, and the…
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The Edo State Government on Monday dismissed allegations by the immediate past Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki that his successor, Governor Monday Okpebholo, threatened him and prevented him from entering Benin City as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua on Monday, the…
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Hon. Charles Ekholowa Enahonna, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the 2027 Edo State House of Assembly, representing the Igueben Constituency, has said that the area deserves the best candidate to attract dividends of democracy to the people. Speaking to Sunday Independent at the weekend, Enahonna said his vision for the Igueben Constituency is…
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The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season commenced on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with an action-packed Matchday One that produced goals, late drama, and early statements across nine centres nationwide. The curtain-raiser at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa lived up to its billing as defending champions Bayelsa Queens claimed a dramatic…
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CONSTRUCTION workers working on the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Road in Akoko-Edo Local Government of Edo State have reportedly escaped kidnap. Meanwhile, the state government, on Friday, denied allegation that a police officer attached to the Edo State Government House was involved in the unlawful transfer of firearms intercepted in Kogi State. On the kidnap attempt, the attack…
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The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has lauded Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his firm and transparent handling of the controversy surrounding a purported revocation of Presco Plc’s Statutory Right of Occupancy. In a statement issued yesterday, the group commended the governor for swiftly distancing his administration from the…