Edo State

Asue Ighodalo’s Media Spokesman, Ray, Quits PDP

July 31, (THEWILL) — Darlington Okpebholo Ray, the Lead Spokesman of the Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO), has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his over two-decade membership of the party. In a...

Gov Okpebholo Suspends Special Adviser On Oil & Gas

July 28, (THEWILL) — Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the suspension of Felix Osemwengie Isere, his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas. A statement signed on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, informed that...

Again, Gunmen Attack Edo Catholic Seminary, Abduct Three Seminarians

July 11, (THEWILL) — At least three seminarians have been abducted and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) killed by gunmen who attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako...

Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo As Edo Governor, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Appeal

July 10, (THEWILL) — The Supreme Court has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue...

Supreme Court Adjourns Indefinitely Judgement In Edo Guber Election

July 02, (THEWILL) — The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned judgement in the appeal filed by candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, against the victory of Monday Okpebholo in the Edo State governorship election. The Independent National...

Court Jails 34 Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Orders Forfeiture Of Assets To FG

June 05, (THEWILL) – An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to varying jail terms for offences bordering on cybercrime, including obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents, and...

Apex Court Has Final Say on Edo Gov Poll

June 01, (THEWILL) – The Court of Appeal in Abuja last Thursday upheld the election of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. But the appellant and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 21, 2024, governorship poll in Edo State, Asue...

Appeal Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s Petition

May 29, (THEWILL) – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the...

Edo Deputy Speaker Resigns As PDP Loses Assembly Majority

May 19, (THEWILL) – The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko, has resigned from her position following a series of defections that cost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) its majority in the House. Oligbi-Edeko,...

Appeal Court Reserves Judgement In Edo Governorship Dispute

May 15, (THEWILL) – The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reserved judgement in the three appeal challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 Governorship election in Edo State. A three-member...
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Italy-Bound Businessman Intercepted With Cocaine Consignments In Shoe Soles, Bag Railings

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travelling bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
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