Tag: Edo
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INEC Registers 131,165 New Voters in Edo
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 131,165 new voters in Edo State following the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise conducted between August 2025 and July 2026. The commission also disclosed that 52,907 voters applied to transfer their voting locations to different polling units, while 19,565 people requested…
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Agbomhere Commends Okpebholo’s Performance, Describes Edo’s Progress as Unprecedented
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, a Nigerian politician, public affairs commentator, and prominent chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has praised the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing the developmental strides recorded in Edo State since November 2024 as unprecedented in recent history. Speaking on the performance of the state government,…
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Businessman Killed by Suspected Kidnappers Hours Before Child’s Dedication in Edo
By Drealomalicha Emmanuella A businessman, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Edo State just hours before the dedication of his newborn child in a tragedy that has left his family and community in shock. Mr Oshioke, who was said to be the Chief Executive Officer of a well-known fast-food…
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FG, Edo set up fact-finding committee over Uromi Killings
The Federal Government and Edo State have teamed up to create a committee that will investigate the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, a town in Esan North East Local Government Area. The news was shared by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo when he met with a delegation from Kano State led by Deputy Governor…