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Edo NDC internal stability at risk following primary election dispute
Supporters of Ehiozuwa Johnson Agboneyinma are threatening to leave the Edo NDC over alleged manipulation of the Edo South Senatorial District primary results.
Peter Obi Claims Three Governors Blocked His Entry to Their States
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi alleges that three state governors have barred him from visiting their states, citing safety concerns and political obstruction.
Severe Flooding in Edo Claims One Life and Destroys Homes
A powerful flood in Edo State has left one person dead and caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure across the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.
Edo State Police secure release of kidnapped cattle merchant
Edo State police have rescued cattle trader Peter Balogun, who was held for over a week, after a tactical operation involving drone and helicopter surveillance.
Kidnapping Trial: Victims Identify Accused and Detail Over N63 Million in Ransom Payments
Victims of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Benin City have identified four suspects in court, detailing how they were forced to pay over N63 million in ransom and had millions in valuables stolen.
Edo State shuts down livestock farms for environmental regulation breaches
The Edo State Government has closed five livestock farms for environmental violations and announced the upcoming construction of regional testing laboratories in partnership with the World Bank.
Edo security forces neutralize one kidnapper and rescue three students following campus tragedy
A joint security operation in Edo State has resulted in the neutralization of a suspect and the rescue of three Ambrose Alli University students following a fatal attack on a peer.
University Student Slain and Five Others Abducted in Separate Edo State Kidnappings
Gunmen in Edo State killed a university student and kidnapped five others, including a palace secretary and three children, while demanding a 30 million naira ransom.
APC Secures Clean Sweep in Edo Local Government Elections
The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 192 councillorship seats in the Edo State local government elections, according to the state electoral commission.
APC Sweeps Edo Local Government Elections: Secures All 18 Chairmanship and 192 Councillorship Seats
The Edo Independent Electoral Commission declared the APC winners of all 18 chairmanship and 192 councillorship seats following the recent local government elections.