Edo State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:08:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Edo State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 “Address The Insecurity In Ekpoma” – Jarvis Begs Gov. Okpebholo https://www.theinfostride.com/address-the-insecurity-in-ekpoma-jarvis-begs-gov-okpebholo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/address-the-insecurity-in-ekpoma-jarvis-begs-gov-okpebholo/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:30:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475397 Popular skitmaker Jarvis has made a heartfelt plea to Governor Monday Okpebholo over the ongoing kidnappings in Ekpoma. She recently had her say via a now-viral video, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she can only urge Gov. Monday Okpebholo to urgently address the rampant abductions in Ekpoma, including a fatal incident that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/address-the-insecurity-in-ekpoma-jarvis-begs-gov-okpebholo/feed/ 0 Critics Trying to Distract My Administration, Says Okpebholo https://www.theinfostride.com/critics-trying-to-distract-my-administration-says-okpebholo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/critics-trying-to-distract-my-administration-says-okpebholo/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474281 Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has raised the alarm that some critics are making concerted efforts to distract his administration and drag the state backwards. InfoStride News reports that the governor spoke during an interdenominational prayer service held at his residence in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. Okpebholo also sought divine [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/critics-trying-to-distract-my-administration-says-okpebholo/feed/ 0 Edo PDP Backs Obaseki, Says Former Governor Cannot Be Forced to Return https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473846 The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has insisted that former Governor Godwin Obaseki cannot be compelled or intimidated into returning to the state, stressing that such a decision remains solely at his discretion. Aziegbemi made the assertion on Wednesday in Benin while reacting to calls by the Edo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/feed/ 0 Edo Government Restores Connection with BEDC Following Power Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-government-restores-connection-with-bedc-following-power-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-government-restores-connection-with-bedc-following-power-dispute/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:23:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466258 The Edo State Government has reconnected to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) after a period of disconnection that arose from a dispute over power supply and billing. The reconnection brings an end to weeks of uncertainty that saw government offices and facilities in parts of Benin City operate without direct access to electricity, relying [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-government-restores-connection-with-bedc-following-power-dispute/feed/ 0 Governor Okpebholo Accuses Suspended LG Chairmen of Diverting N12 Billion, Calls for Transparency https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-okpebholo-accuses-suspended-lg-chairmen-of-diverting-n12-billion-calls-for-transparency/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-okpebholo-accuses-suspended-lg-chairmen-of-diverting-n12-billion-calls-for-transparency/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399988 Governor Okpebholo Accuses Suspended LG Chairmen of Diverting N12 Billion, Calls for Transparenc Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has asserted that impeaching corrupt elected officials is neither wrong nor a sin, especially when public funds are misused. Speaking on Tuesday while hosting the acting Chairmen and Councilors of the 18 Local Government Areas at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-okpebholo-accuses-suspended-lg-chairmen-of-diverting-n12-billion-calls-for-transparency/feed/ 0 Davido Has Never Visited Edo State, He Should Leave The State Alone – Cynthia Morgan https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-has-never-visited-edo-state-he-should-leave-the-state-alone-cynthia-morgan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-has-never-visited-edo-state-he-should-leave-the-state-alone-cynthia-morgan/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389776 Popular singer, Cynthia Morgan has come out to blast Davido over his stance on the Edo State elections. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, it is funny how Davido has never visited Edo State despite him constantly saying his late mum was from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-has-never-visited-edo-state-he-should-leave-the-state-alone-cynthia-morgan/feed/ 0 Edo Guber Poll: We are confident of Okpebholo’s Victory – Edo Leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-poll-we-are-confident-of-okpebholos-victory-edo-leaders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-poll-we-are-confident-of-okpebholos-victory-edo-leaders/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:05:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388694 Notable personalities in Edo State, including leaders of ethnic and youth groups, political parties, former council chairmen and past political appointees on Saturday resolved to build a united front for the September 21 governorship election. “Edo is urgently in need of salvation, purposeful leadership and efficient government. Eight years of wasted opportunities are enough. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-poll-we-are-confident-of-okpebholos-victory-edo-leaders/feed/ 0 EFCC convicted Five for Internet Fraud in Benin City https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:58:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386762 In a significant legal victory against cybercrime, the Edo State High Court in Benin City has convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various prison terms. The convicts – Terry Ekhator, Sydney Momoh, Paul Obi, Celab Ndubuisi, and Idahosa Eghosa—were brought to justice by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicted-five-for-internet-fraud-in-benin-city/feed/ 0 Justice Served: Benin Court Jails 24 Internet Fraudsters https://www.theinfostride.com/justice-served-benin-court-jails-24-internet-fraudsters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/justice-served-benin-court-jails-24-internet-fraudsters/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:33:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386506 The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of 24 internet fraudsters, marking a significant victory in the fight against cybercrime in Nigeria. Justice G. O. Imadegbelo of the Edo State High Court in Benin City delivered the verdicts, sentencing the convicts to various [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/justice-served-benin-court-jails-24-internet-fraudsters/feed/ 0 Edo Women call Obaseki’s Development Effort a profound failure, say Okpebholo will stop Bad Leadership https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-women-call-obasekis-development-effort-a-profound-failure-say-okpebholo-will-stop-bad-leadership/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-women-call-obasekis-development-effort-a-profound-failure-say-okpebholo-will-stop-bad-leadership/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:25:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383914 Edo State Women on Monday assessed the seven and half years of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in the state, saying the ruling party had failed. “A new type of leadership is needed in Edo State. Everything is going Monday Okpebholo’s way. We are standing by him as the state’s best choice to remove [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-women-call-obasekis-development-effort-a-profound-failure-say-okpebholo-will-stop-bad-leadership/feed/ 0 Monday Okpebholo is the next Governor of Edo State – Esan Youths https://www.theinfostride.com/monday-okpebholo-is-the-next-governor-of-edo-state-esan-youths/ https://www.theinfostride.com/monday-okpebholo-is-the-next-governor-of-edo-state-esan-youths/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:35:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382780 Youths in Edo State on Saturday explained that the issue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo winning the September 21 governorship election was a foregone conclusion. “There is no alternative to Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 governorship election.” They said Okpebholo’s governorship was an idea whose time had come. “It is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/monday-okpebholo-is-the-next-governor-of-edo-state-esan-youths/feed/ 0 Edo Leaders insist on Okpebholo, say He represents the Collective Dream of Edo People https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-leaders-insist-on-okpebholo-say-he-represents-the-collective-dream-of-edo-people/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-leaders-insist-on-okpebholo-say-he-represents-the-collective-dream-of-edo-people/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:31:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382378 In a move to actualize the gubernatorial agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Edo State, Monday Opebholo, a group of political leaders under the aegis of Edo State Political Leaders Forum (EDPLF) on Thursday met in Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District, describing Okpebholo as a man of integrity and principle. “Many qualities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-leaders-insist-on-okpebholo-say-he-represents-the-collective-dream-of-edo-people/feed/ 0 APC Reverses Decision, Declares Edo Governorship Primary Inconclusive https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reverses-decision-declares-edo-governorship-primary-inconclusive/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reverses-decision-declares-edo-governorship-primary-inconclusive/#respond Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:18:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371784 In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a U-turn, reversing its earlier stance and declaring the Edo governorship primary inconclusive. This decision introduces a new layer of complexity to the political landscape in Edo State and raises questions about the internal dynamics within the APC. The Infosride delves into [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reverses-decision-declares-edo-governorship-primary-inconclusive/feed/ 0 Edo State Pledges N1 Billion for Free Health Coverage: Pensioners and Security Personnel Set to Benefit https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-pledges-n1-billion-for-free-health-coverage-pensioners-and-security-personnel-set-to-benefit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-pledges-n1-billion-for-free-health-coverage-pensioners-and-security-personnel-set-to-benefit/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:06:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364850 In a significant move towards prioritizing the well-being of senior citizens, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given his approval for the implementation of a groundbreaking initiative – free health insurance for pensioners. With an earmarked budget of N1 billion, this initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare accessibility for retirees in the state, embodying [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-pledges-n1-billion-for-free-health-coverage-pensioners-and-security-personnel-set-to-benefit/feed/ 0 Obaseki Unveils Ambitious N325.3 Billion 2024 Budget at Edo Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:31:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363303 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki presented the 2024 budget, totaling N325.3 billion, to the Edo State House of Assembly. Named the “Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,” this marks Obaseki’s final budget presentation as governor, with a gubernatorial election scheduled for February next year. The budget comprises N178 billion for capital expenditure and N146 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/feed/ 0 Barber and Accomplice Sentenced to Prison in Benin City for Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/barber-and-accomplice-sentenced-to-prison-in-benin-city-for-internet-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/barber-and-accomplice-sentenced-to-prison-in-benin-city-for-internet-fraud/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:58:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353795 In a verdict delivered on Tuesday, 29th August 2024, a 25-year-old barber, Ogudu Matthew, and his associate Ajayi Osamuyi, were found guilty and subsequently sentenced to incarceration by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court situated in Benin City, Edo State. The conviction stemmed from their involvement in internet fraud. The pair faced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/barber-and-accomplice-sentenced-to-prison-in-benin-city-for-internet-fraud/feed/ 0 Banker and Eight Online Fraudsters Sentenced to Jail in Benin City https://www.theinfostride.com/banker-and-eight-online-fraudsters-sentenced-to-jail-in-benin-city/ https://www.theinfostride.com/banker-and-eight-online-fraudsters-sentenced-to-jail-in-benin-city/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:55:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352716 In a legal ruling that took place on Friday, August 4, 2023, Andrew Nwadiashi, a 40-year-old banker, and a group of eight individuals involved in internet fraud were found guilty and subsequently sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court situated in Benin City. Among the convicted were Osawa Marvellous, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/banker-and-eight-online-fraudsters-sentenced-to-jail-in-benin-city/feed/ 0 Internet Fraudsters in Benin Convicted and Sentenced to Prison, Forced to Repay €7,040 to German Victim https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraudsters-in-benin-convicted-and-sentenced-to-prison-forced-to-repay-e7040-to-german-victim/ https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraudsters-in-benin-convicted-and-sentenced-to-prison-forced-to-repay-e7040-to-german-victim/#respond Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:01:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352196 21-Year-Old Internet Fraudster and Seven Others Convicted and Sentenced in Benin City for Online Scam, German Victim to Receive €7,040 in Restitution. A 21-year-old man named Kennedy Irabor Osasogie, along with seven accomplices, faced justice on August 3, 2023, as they were convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraudsters-in-benin-convicted-and-sentenced-to-prison-forced-to-repay-e7040-to-german-victim/feed/ 0 EFCC convicts Kelvin Aneke and Leonard Osaretin for Internet Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicts-kelvin-aneke-and-leonard-osaretin-for-internet-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicts-kelvin-aneke-and-leonard-osaretin-for-internet-fraud/#respond Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:49:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351750 In a significant ruling, Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, situated in Benin City, Edo State, pronounced Kelvin Ifeanyi Aneke and Leonard Emmanuel Osaretin guilty of fraudulent activities and handed down prison sentences on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The convictions came as a result of separate one-count charges brought against them by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-convicts-kelvin-aneke-and-leonard-osaretin-for-internet-fraud/feed/ 0 Benin City Court Sentences Four Internet Fraudsters to Jail https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-city-court-sentences-four-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-city-court-sentences-four-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:42:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351073 In a recent ruling on Friday, July 14, Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court in Benin City convicted and sentenced two individuals involved in internet fraud. The offenders, namely Wisdom Osazuwa, an 18-year-old self-proclaimed tailor, and Oyegun Osadebamwen Godwin, a student, were separately arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-city-court-sentences-four-internet-fraudsters-to-jail/feed/ 0 Hair Stylist Innocent Idoko bags Two Years Imprisonment for Internet Fraud In Benin https://www.theinfostride.com/hair-stylist-innocent-idoko-bags-two-years-imprisonment-for-internet-fraud-in-benin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hair-stylist-innocent-idoko-bags-two-years-imprisonment-for-internet-fraud-in-benin/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:20:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349888 On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of the Edo State High Court in Benin City handed down a conviction and two-year prison sentence to Idoko Innocent, a hair stylist, for engaging in internet fraud. The journey of the convict towards imprisonment began with his apprehension by operatives from the Benin Zonal Command of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hair-stylist-innocent-idoko-bags-two-years-imprisonment-for-internet-fraud-in-benin/feed/ 0 Chief Raymond Dokpesi Laid To Rest In Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-raymond-dokpesi-laid-to-rest-in-edo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-raymond-dokpesi-laid-to-rest-in-edo-state/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:31:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349476 The final burial ceremony of the founder of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has taken place in Agenebode, Edo State. The ceremony was attended by many politicians including the deputy governor of Edo state, Shuaibu Phillips, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and others. See photo, Recall that the media mogul died on May 29 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-raymond-dokpesi-laid-to-rest-in-edo-state/feed/ 0 OPC distances itself from Ojota Crisis, demands Freedom for kidnapped Edo Train Passengers https://www.theinfostride.com/opc-distances-itself-from-ojota-crisis-demands-freedom-for-kidnapped-edo-train-passengers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opc-distances-itself-from-ojota-crisis-demands-freedom-for-kidnapped-edo-train-passengers/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:23:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339393 The President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. Afolabi said that the organisation’s initial investigations showed that no member of OPC was involved in the disturbances of today Monday and none had fallen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opc-distances-itself-from-ojota-crisis-demands-freedom-for-kidnapped-edo-train-passengers/feed/ 0 Okomu Oil Plc affirms gunmen attack on its plantation in Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/okomu-oil-plc-affirms-gunmen-attack-on-its-plantation-in-edo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/okomu-oil-plc-affirms-gunmen-attack-on-its-plantation-in-edo-state/#respond Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:09:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318094 Okomu Oil Plc has confirmed incidence of a gunmen attack on the company’s rubber plantation on the 1st of February 2022. The notice which was signed by the Company’s secretary, Chukwuebuka Omerole, and filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, was addressed to shareholders and the investing public. The company specializes in the cultivation of oil [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/okomu-oil-plc-affirms-gunmen-attack-on-its-plantation-in-edo-state/feed/ 0 Police Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Seven Kidnap Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-seven-kidnap-victims/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-seven-kidnap-victims/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 22:20:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=293863 The Edo State Police Command has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued seven abducted victims in the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the police spokesman in the state, SP Kontongs Bello, the victims were rescued after security operatives combed the Ahor forest along Benin-Auchi Expressway, Benin City. It was gathered that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kill-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-seven-kidnap-victims/feed/ 0 Ogun Police Arrest Escaped Edo State Prisoner https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-escaped-edo-state-prisoner/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-escaped-edo-state-prisoner/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:12:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280826 The police authorities in Ogun State have arrested a prisoner, Frank Ogbe, who allegedly escaped from the White House Prison Yard in Edo State during the #EndSARS protest. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspected prisoner was arrested prisoner following a tip-off. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-escaped-edo-state-prisoner/feed/ 0 Edo Governor,Obaseki to open Defense over Crime Allegation on Jan 5 https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governorobaseji-to-open-defense-over-crime-allegation-on-jan-5/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governorobaseji-to-open-defense-over-crime-allegation-on-jan-5/#respond Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:46:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280621 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo will on Jan. 5, open his defence at the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the ongoing alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against him. The trial judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, adjourned the matter on Monday for Obaseki to open his defence on Jan. 5, after [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governorobaseji-to-open-defense-over-crime-allegation-on-jan-5/feed/ 0 Abducted Edo State Head Of Service Released After Huge Ransom https://www.theinfostride.com/abducted-edo-state-head-of-service-released-after-huge-ransom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abducted-edo-state-head-of-service-released-after-huge-ransom/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:06:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279379 The Head of Service of Edo State, Mr Anthony Okungbowa, has regained freedom from his abductors. Okungbowa was abducted on Saturday evening by unknown gunmen who turned out to be kidnappers. The incident occurred along Oza Road, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. The HoS was released by his abductors on Monday night [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abducted-edo-state-head-of-service-released-after-huge-ransom/feed/ 0 Our Healthcare System Is Already Overstretched – Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/our-healthcare-system-is-already-overstretched-edo-state/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 22:54:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=257808 The Edo State Government has come out to say that it would keep enforcing the laws and regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The government recently urged political parties to restrict the conduct of their primary elections within the protocols and provisions of the state’s COVID-19 Quarantine Regulations and Gazette [...]

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]]> Godfatherism Politics Has Made Edo State A Laughing Stock – Oba of Benin https://www.theinfostride.com/godfatherism-politics-has-made-edo-state-a-laughing-stock-oba-of-benin/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=257602 The Traditional ruler of Edo and Edoid people, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has come out to say that godfatherism must end in Edo State. He recently came out to say that the current state of political power play in Edo State is nothing but Ghana Must Go politics, and it has to stop. [...]

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]]> Break Safety Regulations And You Won’t Escape Punishment – Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/break-safety-regulations-and-you-wont-escape-punishment-edo-state/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:44:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=257018 The Edo State Government has come out to say that it will not stop punishing those who violate the laid down regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie revealed this in a recent statement. According to him, the government does not plan [...]

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]]> Godwin Obaseki Caused Edo Assembly Crisis – Ize-Iyamu https://www.theinfostride.com/godwin-obaseki-caused-edo-assembly-crisis-ize-iyamu/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:08:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245160 An APC chieftain, who was the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Edo State 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has come out to say that Governor Godwin Obaseki is responsible for the issues the state House of Assembly is currently battling. According to him, 10 out of the 24 members [...]

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]]> APC Has Failed In Edo State – Chief Dan Orbih https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-has-failed-in-edo-state-chief-dan-orbih/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:10:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244928 PDP chairman in Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih has asked for unity among members for the party ahead of the Edo governorship election set to go down In August this year. Cheif Dan revealed this at the Afemai Declaration 2020 and Award Presentation, held at Agenebode in the Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo. [...]

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]]> Edo Residents Are My Government’s Priority – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-residents-are-my-governments-priority-godwin-obaseki/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244385 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government belongs to all Edo people and his administration would keep putting the people first in the development agenda of the state. He revealed this when he welcomed executive members of the National Union of Printing, Publishing and Paper Products Workers (NUPPPPROW) Edo State Chapter, led [...]

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]]> Edo State Interest Must Be Above Individual Interest In 2020 ― PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-interest-must-be-above-individual-interest-in-2020-%e2%80%95-pdp/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:56:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244209 The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begged leaders and people of the state to focus on the interests of the state above individuals in 2020. The state Chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, revealed this recently in Benin in his New Year message to the people of the state. According [...]

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]]> Obaseki Is To Blame For Edo State’s Troubles, Not Oshiomhole – Hon. Pally Iriase https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-is-to-blame-for-edo-states-troubles-not-oshiomhole-hon-pally-iriase/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:29:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244134 APC chieftain, Hon Pally Iriase has said the poor performance of the government in Edo State is the fault of the governor, Godwin Obaseki and not ex-governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The ex-House of Representatives, Deputy Majority Whip revealed this to journalists at the Abuja Airport recently. According to Pally, the brilliant performance of Oshiomhole that Obaseki [...]

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]]> I Will Improve Road Infrastructure In Edo State – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-improve-road-infrastructure-in-edo-state-godwin-obaseki/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:29:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243568 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has talked about his administration’s commitment to making sure road infrastructure in the state is improved in the nearest future. He said his administration is chatting with the Federal Government to enhance the experience of commuters on the Benin-Lokoja Road during the festive season. Obaseki revealed this in Benin [...]

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]]> Everyone Living In Edo State Should Take Advantage Of The Health Insurance Scheme – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/everyone-living-in-edo-state-should-take-advantage-of-the-health-insurance-scheme-obaseki/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:14:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243403 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has urged residents in the state to get themselves enrolled in the State Social Health Insurance Scheme under the Edo State Health Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP), which was set up to make sure everyone has access to cheap and quality healthcare services. He said this in commemoration of the International [...]

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]]> Edo State Has Accepted APC, We Are Not Scared Ahead Of 2020 Polls – Adams Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-has-accepted-apc-we-are-not-scared-ahead-of-2020-polls-adams-oshiomhole/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:52:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242885 National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has said that his political party is not on the verge of losing Edo state in the 2020 governorship elections. Oshiomhole who spoke to State House correspondents said that the PDP persons that would’ve served as barriers in the state have joined their ancestors. [...]

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]]> Any Governor That Fails To Pay N30K Minimum Wage Is Wicked – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/any-governor-that-fails-to-pay-the-n30000-minimum-wage-is-wicked-godwin-obaseki/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:26:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242397 Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that the new N30,000 minimum wage cannot even take workers home because of the current hardship in Nigeria. According to him, it will, therefore, be wickedness on the part of any governor to not pay the already small N30,000. He added that our focus should [...]

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]]> Ojezua No Longer Represents Us In Edo State – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/ojezua-no-longer-represents-us-in-edo-state-apc/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:07:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242082 State Publicity Secretary of APC, Chris Azebamwan has said the suspension of Mr. Anselm Ojezua has since been ratified by the National Working Committee NWC of the party. According to Chris, all statements from Ojezua should be disregarded from now on because he no longer represents APC at any level. He added that a vote [...]

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]]> My First Term As Edo Governor Will Earn Me A 2nd Term – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/my-good-work-during-my-first-term-as-governor-will-earn-me-a-2nd-term-obaseki/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 23:29:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240788 Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has said his good reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the lives of Edo state residents positively will earn him a 2nd term as governor. He disclosed this at the Alaghodaro 2019 Summit held in Benin City, the Edo capital, to celebrate his third year in office. According to [...]

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]]> Edo State Can Generate 200,000 Jobs From Palm Oil – Godwin Emefiele https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-can-generate-200000-jobs-from-palm-oil-godwin-emefiele/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:42:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240188 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has said Edo State is capable of generating over 200,000 jobs and millions of dollars in foreign exchange if they focus on the cultivation and processing of palm oil. He shared this at the first convocation lecture of Edo State University, Iyamho, Auchi, on Friday. In [...]

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]]> Godwin Obaseki Is Now A Threat To Democracy – Edo Lawmakers https://www.theinfostride.com/godwin-obaseki-is-now-a-threat-to-democracy-edo-lawmakers/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:38:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239531 14th members-elect of the Edo state House of Assembly have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his pledge of fixing the legislative impasse in the state. According to them, this is time to take steps because Governor Godwin Obaseki has crossed the line and he is now a major threat to democracy. The assembly members [...]

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]]> Obaseki Is Jealous Of How Popular I Am In Edo State — Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-is-jealous-of-how-popular-i-am-in-edo-state-oshiomhole/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:20:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238641 APC Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has come out to say that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki is jealous of how popular he is. According to Oshiomhole, Obaseki has no reason to accuse him of engaging thugs just because he has a lot of people supporting him and making him feel at home whenever he visits [...]

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]]> A Supportive Parliament Is Needed To Serve The People Of Edo State – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/a-supportive-parliament-is-needed-to-serve-the-people-of-edo-state-obaseki/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 03:45:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236702 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has said his government campaigned to have a strong and supportive parliament made up of All Progressives Congress (APC) legislators to aid the efforts of the executive in delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State. Obaseki disclosed this when she received Executive Members of Parliamentary Staff [...]

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]]> No Child Will Be Denied Quality Education In Edo State – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/no-child-will-be-denied-quality-education-in-edo-state-obaseki/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:14:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235572 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that he will give every kid in the state quality education and not do otherwise for the greed of any person blackmailing him to share the state’s little resources. Godwin Obaseki disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) from the [...]

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]]> Era Of Hooliganism And Thuggery Is Over In Edo State – Valentine Aisuen https://www.theinfostride.com/era-of-hooliganism-and-thuggery-is-over-in-edo-state-valentine-aisuen/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 01:30:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235511 Leader of Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) youths, Hon. Valentine Aisuen, has urged employment seekers in Edo to seize the opportunity of the empowerment windows that Governor Godwin Obaseki’s government is bringing to them. Hon. Valentine Aisuen disclosed this during a tour of the Edo Production Centre in Benin City. According to Hon. Valentine, [...]

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]]> Godwin Obaseki Mourns Late Arc. Eddy Eguavoen https://www.theinfostride.com/godwin-obaseki-mourns-late-arc-eddy-eguavoen/ Sat, 08 Jun 2019 02:05:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234130 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki is mourning Chairman of Mixta Africa, late Arc. Eddy Eguavoen. He revealed that he was a mentor and role model to several Edo people, who were inspired by his work in the real estate sector. He disclosed that Edo State plans to immortalise late Eguavoen by naming a street [...]

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]]> Marginalisation: Niger Delta Leaders urge President Buhari to appoint Indigenes as NDDC Chairman, MD https://www.theinfostride.com/marginalisation-niger-delta-leaders-urge-president-buhari-to-appoint-indigenes-as-nddc-chairman-md/ Sun, 02 Jun 2019 09:45:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233913 Niger Delta leaders have decried marginalisation of Delta State and vowed on Friday to take up the marginalisation issue of Delta State with the highest authority in Nigeria. The leaders said there was no reason whatsoever for Delta State to be so treated compared with Bayelsa, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River in the appointment of Chairman [...]

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