YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Hoodlums threaten progress of #EndSARS protests in Edo

YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Hoodlums threaten progress of #EndSARS protests in Edo

Since the intensity of the #EndSARS protest has grown beyond expectations, some oppositionists have employed several means in an attempt to end it and deter protesters from the goal. To mention a few strategies; vandalism, attacks targeted towards protesters, demolitions of public institutions, social media distractions, propaganda are examples of such ploys. And just when... Read More

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Edo, Obaseki

August 6, 2018

In a bid to woo investors to Edo, Obaseki slashes C – of – O to 50,000

Edo state Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has shown time and again that he is fit for the job and concerned primarily with the betterment of the average Edo state indigene. Just about a week ago, we put up an article detailing his new directive to the Edo State Tax collection agency to slash the market... Read More

Edo, Investors, Obaseki

July 26, 2018

In Edo, Obaseki is promoting economic prosperity through reduced market levies

In a bid to promote economic stability and human prosperity, the Edo state governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has directed a 40% reduction in levies paid by market women in the state to ease their business. By the new directive, market women are expected to pay the sum of three thousand Naira only instead of the... Read More

Edo, levies, market

June 18, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Edo IDPs in a close shave with death

The state of health of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo is one that requires emergency intervention by the state government and all necessary agencies responsible for the care of IDPs in the country. The existing situation can be described as a close shave with death which we needs to be prevented immediately without further... Read More

Edo, IDPs, malaria

November 30, 2017

‘About 10,000 people from Edo have been trafficked in one year’

The Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, said about 10,000 residents of the state were trafficked in the last one year. Obaseki made this known while presenting the state’s 2018 Appropriation Bill of N146.6 billion to the House of Assembly. Other highlights: More than 3,000 deaths were recorded among the trafficked persons. The state... Read More

Edo, Godwin Obaseki, human trafficking, slave trade

November 10, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: This PBS report puts a human face on the victims of the Nigeria/Italy sex trade

According to reports, there are literally no families in Edo state that have not been directly affected the Edo/Italy trafficking-sex trade. That means there are literally no indigenous families from Edo who do not either have someone or know someone who was/is directly involved in forced sex work in Europe. For those of us whose... Read More

Edo, Italy, nigeria, sex trade, sex work, The Sexuality Blog

October 15, 2017

Just In: Abducted Edo zoo manager released

Abducted Director of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, Mr. Andrew Ehanire, has regained his freedom. What happened: Ehanire was kidnapped at the zoo. In the attack, three policemen were killed and the Head of the Zoo, Dr Andy Ehanire, was abducted by the attackers. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed described the attack... Read More

abducted, Edo, released, zoo manager

August 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: On Kaduna Declaration we stand, but… – Arewa Youth, Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. How devolution of powers will affect FG institutions – YNaija PDP shall be all-inclusive, no special privilege – Makarfi – YNaija Cameroon delegation asks Nigeria to shun reports of the killing of 97 people – YNaija Fraudsters using my name to dupe people on Facebook – Ogbeh – YNaija Edo... Read More

Arewa, Audu Ogbeh, Bakassi, Devolution of powers, dubai, Edo, Makarfi, PDP

July 24, 2017

Move away from flood-prone areas, Gov Obaseki orders citizens

The Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki Monday, ordered people living around river banks and flood-prone areas of the state to relocate to higher grounds. The Governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Youth and Special Duties, Mika Amanokha, said this when he visited the flooded communities of Udaba, Ofukpo and Osomhegbe, in the Etsako-Central Local... Read More

Edo, flooding, Godwin Obaseki

July 24, 2017

University not for the poor – VC

The Vice Chancellor of the state-owned Edo University, Iyamho (EUI), Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor said on Monday, in Iyamho-Uzaire, Estako-West local government, Edo that, “the idea behind the establishment of the University by the founding fathers is neither to replace nor compete with the existing Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,” he said according to the News Agency... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Edo, Edo University, EUI, Iyamho, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor

July 10, 2017

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Obaseki as Edo governor

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the PDP challenging the election of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki. The court said the suit lacked merit, stating that it would give full details for its decision on July 24. A seven man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onneghen unanimously... Read More

Edo, Godwin Obaseki, Governor, supreme court

July 6, 2017

It’s either Biafra or death, Nnamdi Kanu insists (WATCH)

The leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has insisted that Biafra should be made independent from Nigeria. He made this comments in an interview with Channels Television, adding that ‘nothing can make me change my mind.” When asked if he will go to war, he said, “No, because the truth is... Read More

biafra, Edo, Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, south east, South-south

July 2, 2017

FG announces resumption of the Azura Power Plant project in Edo

The Federal Government has resumed the Azura Power Plant project which was initiated during the administration of Adams Oshiomhole, and Governor Godwin Obaseki, as the Chairman of the State’s Economic Team. The Azura power project includes the construction, operation and maintenance of a 459 megawatts gas-fired open-cycle power plant near Benin City. The project was... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Azura Power Project, Benin City, Edo, Godwin Obaseki, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's Federal Government

July 2, 2017

5 dead, 10 injured in auto crash in Edo

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has confirmed the death of five persons in a road traffic accident involving several vehicles on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo, on Saturday, NAN reports. The FRSC Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said in Abuja that 10 persons were also injured in the incident that occurred at the Ewu... Read More

Benin-Auchi road, Edo, frsc, Road Accident

June 18, 2017

NAPTIP nabs notorious human trafficker in Benin

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said on Sunday that it has arrested a notorious human trafficker in Benin. NAPTIP also disclosed that it has rescued three victims from the trafficker’s house. The Head, Press and Public Relations, NAPTIP, Josiah Emerole said this in a statement issued in Abuja, Premium... Read More

Edo, human trafficking, katsina, NAPTIP, nigerian police

June 13, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: Are we ever going to talk about the long term effects of the Edo-Italy sex trade?

Conversations around sex work and human trafficking in Nigeria cannot be had without referencing the 30-year tragedy that is Edo state’s intergenerational history of sex trafficking. Since the mid-70s, a steady stream of women and girls have been lured out of Benin City and it’s surrounding towns, some coerced by their parents to the shores... Read More

Benin City, Edo, prostitution, The Sexuality Blog

June 3, 2017

Obaseki appoints 192 special assistants from wards

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has appointed 192 special assistants for grassroots governance. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie. Ogie revealed that the appointees were nominated and screened at the wards before their names were submitted to the state government for the appointment.... Read More

192 personal assistants, Edo, Godwin Obaseki, grassroots

April 14, 2017

Edo tribunal judgment, a testament that PDP lost – Oshiomhole

Former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has commended the judgment of the Election Petitions Tribunal on the Edo 2016 Governorship Election. The tribunal had affirmed the election of Gov. Godwin Obaseki. While speaking to newsmen, he said the judgment was a testimony that the people did not vote for the PDP. “The judgment is... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Edo, Godwin Obaseki, PDP, tribunal judgement

April 14, 2017

BREAKING: Gov. Obaseki wins at Edo election petition tribunal

by Dolapo Adelana The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin has upheld the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki. Justice Ahmed Badamosi declared that the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, lacked merit. The Tribunal stated among other things that the reliance of the petitioners... Read More

APC, Edo, Edo governionorship elect, Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Tribunal

March 17, 2017

Suspected herdsmen kill ex-Edo council boss, abduct 15 persons

by Dolapo Adelana Suspected Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked travellers along the busy Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway and kidnapped 15 persons, killing the immediate past chairman of Etsako East local government area in Edo State. According to Leadership, the commuters were stopped at the popular Ogbemudia Farm at Iguevbihobo village where they were... Read More

Attack, Edo, herdsmen, kidnap, Suleiman Afegbua

March 10, 2017

Edo declares 7 days mourning over Ogbemudia’s death

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has declared a seven-day period of mourning in honour of late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, a two-time governor of Bendel State. Obaseki, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, John Mayaki, said the mourning period would begin from March 10. He said under Ogbemudia’s administration, Bendel became a leading... Read More

7 days mourning, Edo, Godwin Obaseki, Samuel Ogbemudia

March 10, 2017

BREAKING: Ex-Edo governor Ogbemudia is dead

Former Military governor of Edo State, Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia has died. Ogbemudia who turned 84 last September reportedly passed away about 11pm on Thursday.

Edo, former military governor, Samuel Ogbemudia

March 9, 2017

Edo first lady trains 500 widows on poultry production

by Dolapo Adelana The wife of the Edo state governor, Mrs Besty Obaseki on Tuesday organised a 1-day training programme on poultry production for 500 widows in the state. Speaking during the training in Benin, the Edo state capital, the first lady said it was geared towards empowering widows and making them independent, as well... Read More

Edo, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, poultry production, training, widows

March 6, 2017

Protesters disrupt Osinbajo’s stakeholders meeting in Edo

Protesters on Monday disrupted a stakeholders meeting held by acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Edo State. The trip by Osinbajo to Edo State is part of efforts by the Federal Government to dialogue with aggrieved persons and groups in the Niger Delta. The protesters demanded that the acting President visit oil producing parts of the... Read More

Edo, Niger Delta visit, protesters, Stakeholders meeting, Yemi Osinbajo

March 6, 2017

Osinbajo arrives Edo for Niger Delta dialogue

by Dolapo Adelana As part of the Niger Delta Dialogue of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived, Benin city, the Edo state capital. He is presently at the Oba of Benin’s palace, according to senior special assistant to media and publicity, Laolu Akande On arrival at the palace, Osinbajo said,... Read More

Edo, Niger Delta dialogue, oba of benin, President Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

March 1, 2017

Gunmen kidnap 3 teachers, demand N10m

by Azeez Adeniyi Suspected herdsmen have kidnapped 3 secondary school teachers in Ebomisi Secondary school, Ugbogiobo village in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Vanguard reports. It was leant that the kidnappers have demanded N10 million as ransom. The three male teachers were reportedly kidnapped on Monday while returning from school. It was... Read More

3 teachers, Edo, herdsmen, kidnap, N10 million, ransom

February 23, 2017