Edo state

Man Kills Himself Over R!pe Allegation

July 20, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

A 45-year-old man has committed suicide after being accused of defiling a minor in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased, identified as Jagbefume Oriagioge, allegedly hanged himself in his room

Jungle Justice: 5 Burnt To Death In Edo

July 19, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The youths of Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State have set five suspected kidnappers ablaze at Afuze-Uokha. It was learned that the suspects were said to have attacked and abducted some travelers along

Unknown Gunmen attack Emir of Birnin Gwari

Edo: Gunmen Kidnap Ambrose Ali Varsity Professor

April 30, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A Professor and former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Ambrose Ale University (AAU) Ekpoma, has been reportedly kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. Reports have it that Prof. Osadolor Odia was heading to

Edo: How Security Operatives Foiled Jailbreak

April 16, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Edo State Command has revealed how security operatives foiled an attempted jailbreak by inmates at its facility in Ubiaja. A statement on Friday by the state Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman,

NBA Wants Review By Edo Govt Over Alleged Extortions

March 22, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The governor of Edo State was called on by the Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, to review the 10 pm to 6 am curfew imposed in the state in the wake of

Obaseki Sets To Fund Basic And Tech Education

March 22, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration would continue to invest in basic education as well as Technical and Vocational Education, TVET. The governor gave the assurance, yesterday, in Benin City, during

Edo State: Why I am Investigating Oshiomhole’s Govt – Obaseki

March 22, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed why he is probing the administration of the former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. He revealed this while speaking at the victory party for Chief Dan Orbih,

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Edo: Gunmen Kidnap NIS Spokesperson, Mrs. Bridget Esene

January 25, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Edo: Gunmen Kidnap NIS Spokesperson, Mrs. Bridget Esene. The Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs. Bridget Esene, has just been kidnapped. The gunmen kidnapped the woman on her way

Gory Tale of Kidnap Victim: Edo Forest Where Villains Are Rewarded For Killing Policemen

January 23, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Gory Tale of Kidnap Victim: Edo Forest Where Villains Are Rewarded For Killing Policemen. Sporadic gunshots from some armed men rented the air on December 20, 2020, at Ehor, on the Benin /Auchi expressway, Edo

COVID-19: Group Tells Edo Govt. To Shut Clubs, House Parties

January 21, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

COVID-19: Group Urges Edo Govt. To Shut Clubs, House Parties. Concerned Citizens of Edo State (CCES), an Edo-based civil society Organization, has slammed young people in the State for engaging in dangerous behaviors as regards

COVID-19: UNIBEN Shuts Down Till Further Notice

January 21, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

COVID-19: UNIBEN Shuts Down Till Further Notice. On Wednesday, The Management, University Of Benin (UNIBEN) has asked students of the institution to remain at home following Edo government directive suspending schools resumption till further notice.

Learner Crush Siblings to Death in Edo State

January 18, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Learner Crush Siblings to Death in Edo State. A fatal accident just taken place after a learner with a Mercedes Benz car crushed six siblings to death in Edo state. Gistlover reports that the incident

Kidnapped Edo Head Of Service Regains Freedom

December 22, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Kidnapped Edo Head Of Service Regains Freedom. The Edo State Head of Service (HoS) Anthony Okungbowa, has regained his freedom from the den of kidnappers, where he was held since Saturday evening, after the payment

Edo State Head of Service Has Been Kidnapped

December 19, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. A driver attached to him, was said to have been shot dead by the hoodlums during the incident

Obaseki’s Forgery Case Has Been Suspended Indefinitely

December 16, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Obaseki’s Forgery Case Has Been Suspended Indefinitely. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki’s case of alleged forgery has been suspended indefinitely by a federal high court in Abuja. Recall that one Williams Edobor and