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  1. Tensions Rise as Edo Women Protest Lagos Iyaloja's Attempt to Control Local Markets

    Nigeria Tensions Rise as Edo Women Protest Lagos Iyaloja's Attempt to Control Local Markets

    Edo State market women are protesting the imposition of leadership by the Iyaloja of Lagos, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo. The move has sparked online backlash, with many criticizing the Tinubu family's attempts to centralize power. The hashtag #EdoNoBeLagos highlights resistance against perceived...
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    Metro Benin businessman Olabinjor Ajobor bags 7 years jail term for fraud - P.M News

    https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/07/23/benin-businessman-olabinjor-ajobor-bags-7-years-jail-term-for-fraud/
  3. Fashion Faux Pas: Edo Lawmaker Booted from Assembly Over Dress Code Breach

    Nigeria Fashion Faux Pas: Edo Lawmaker Booted from Assembly Over Dress Code Breach

    Edo State Assembly Deputy Majority Leader was ejected from plenary for improper dressing and wearing dark shades. The speaker enforces House rules after the point of order is raised. The incident sparks debate on dress codes in legislative bodies and the balance between personal expression and...
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    Politics I Don’t Mind Becoming A Sweeper For APC To Take Over Edo — Oshiomhole - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/06/my-next-move-is-to-prostrate-before-tinubu-suspended-ex-lagos-pdp-chair-says-defects-to-apc-2.html
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    Politics Edo Guber: Impeached Deputy Gov Shaibu, Ogbeide-Ihama Collapse Structure For APC - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/06/edo-guber-impeached-deputy-gov-shaibu-ogbeide-ihama-collapse-structure-for-apc.html
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    Metro Oba Of Benin’s Palace Clashes With Obaseki - Naija News

    https://www.naijanews.com/2024/06/08/oba-of-benins-palace-clashes-with-obaseki/
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    Politics Edo guber: Oshiomhole chairs 256-member campaign council - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/06/06/edo-guber-oshiomhole-chairs-256-member-campaign-council/
  8. Edo Authorities Take Custody of Minor After Father's Appalling Adult Content Abuse

    Nigeria Edo Authorities Take Custody of Minor After Father's Appalling Adult Content Abuse

    A 4-year-old girl in Edo State, Nigeria, has been rescued by the government after her father was arrested for using her in adult content, sparking widespread condemnation on social media. In a shocking case of child exploitation, the Edo State Government has stepped in to rescue a 4-year-old...
  9. From Cheers to Jeers: Edo Residents Split as Governor Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage to N70,000

    Nigeria From Cheers to Jeers: Edo Residents Split as Governor Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage to N70,000

    Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a landmark increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to N70,000 during the inauguration of the Labour House, renamed after Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of the state and current senator representing Edo North. This move, effective...
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    Metro Edo cultists kill rival in daughter’s presence, abandon getaway car - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/edo-cultists-kill-rival-in-daughters-presence-abandon-getaway-car/
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    Politics Edo guber: “Our opponents have one crisis or the other” – Oshiomhole predicts APC victory - Politics Nigeria

    https://politicsnigeria.com/edo-guber-our-opponents-have-one-crisis-or-the-other-oshiomhole-predicts-apc-victory/
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    Politics ‘I’ll Help Obaseki’s Candidate Win Guber Poll’ – Edo New Deputy Gov. - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/04/ill-help-obasekis-candidate-win-guber-poll-edo-new-deputy-gov.html
  13. Political Turmoil in Edo: Shaibu Challenges Impeachment, Alleges Abuse of Power

    Nigeria Political Turmoil in Edo: Shaibu Challenges Impeachment, Alleges Abuse of Power

    In a strongly worded response to his impeachment as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has denounced the act as a dire threat to the nation's democratic principles. Shaibu, in a video statement shared on social media, asserted that his removal from office was a blatant abuse of...
  14. Edo State: Governor Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Engineer as New Deputy Governor

    Nigeria Edo State: Governor Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Engineer as New Deputy Governor

    Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, a 38-year-old Engineer, as the new Deputy Governor following the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu from the position. Omobayo, hailing from Akoko Edo Local Government Area, boasts extensive experience in the oil and...
  15. Governance Crisis in Edo: State Assembly Votes to Impeach Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu

    Nigeria Governance Crisis in Edo: State Assembly Votes to Impeach Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu

    The Edo State House of Assembly has voted to impeach Philip Shaibu from his position as the Deputy Governor of the state. This decision follows the adoption of a report submitted by a seven-man investigative panel, headed by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa, appointed by Chief Judge Daniel...
  16. Edo State in Shock: Kidnappers Kill Union Bank Manager John Otobo Despite Ransom Payment

    Nigeria Edo State in Shock: Kidnappers Kill Union Bank Manager John Otobo Despite Ransom Payment

    In a devastating turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the community of Udo in Edo State, the manager of the Union Bank branch in Igueben, Mr. John Otobo, has been tragically killed by his kidnappers. The incident, which has left the entire region in mourning, unfolded amidst the...
  17. INEC Releases Governorship Candidates List for Edo 2024 Election

    Nigeria INEC Releases Governorship Candidates List for Edo 2024 Election

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made a significant stride in Edo State's political landscape as it unveiled the list of governorship candidates for the upcoming September 21 election. Led by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, INEC displayed the...
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    Politics Abducted Edo PDP chairman regains freedom - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/abducted-edo-pdp-chairman-regains-freedom/
  19. Tony Aziegbemi Kidnapped in Benin City: Fear Grips Edo State Ahead of Election

    Nigeria Tony Aziegbemi Kidnapped in Benin City: Fear Grips Edo State Ahead of Election

    The Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen, adding a disturbing twist to the political landscape. The incident occurred around 7 pm on Friday, mere days after the expiration of the party's State Working...
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    Politics Edo Guber: I Have No Deal With Obaseki On Shaibu’s Impeachment – Oshiomhole - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/03/edo-guber-i-have-no-deal-with-obaseki-on-shaibus-impeachment-oshiomhole.html
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