Catholic church criticises police, govt over abducted Seminarian’s death
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors.…
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest, seminarian in Edo
Gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Father Philip Ekeli, and a seminarian, Peter Andrew, from St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa Community, Etsako East Local Government Area of…
Seven Dead, Six Injured In Edo Communal Clash
Seven persons have been killed and six others injured in a communal clash in Edo State. The Edo State Police Command disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According…
Edo Gov Poll: INEC Fails to Produce Witnesses, Closes Defence
The Independent National Electoral Commission has failed to present its witnesses before the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. At the tribunal’s resumed sitting on Thursday, the electoral…
Edo suspends Attorney-General, LG commission chair over alleged financial infractions
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. The…
Edo State Enacts Stiffer Penalties for Cultism: Death Penalty for Killers, 21 Years for Sponsors
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has signed the Secret Cult and Similar Activities Prohibition Bill, 2025, into law, introducing harsher penalties for cult-related offenses. The new law repeals…