Correction: Seven Northern Travelers Lynched in Edo Over Mistaken Banditry Allegation, Not 16
In a tragic case of mob justice in Uromi, Edo State, seven Northern travelers, mistaken for bandits, were lynched and set ablaze by an irate crowd. This corrects an earlier report from our media firm, Truth Live News, which inaccurately stated that 16 individuals were killed. We regret the error and are committed to […]
Woman Slumps, Dies After Church Service In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A yet to be identified woman has slumped and died near a Point of Sale (POS) stand, 5-junction, Benin City, while trekking home after early Sunday service. Immediately she slumped, she was said to be rescued by passersby to a private hospital beside Uwa Market, Television Road, where she was certified […]
Fulani Herdsmen Invade Edo Community, Killed One, Injured Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting At least one person has been reportedly killed and others injured in Ukhun community in Esan West, Local Government Area of Edo state by suspected Fulani herdsmen This was made known in a one minute 30 seconds video currently making the rounds on social media platform. According to the voice on the […]
Deadly Rain Storms Wreak Havoc In Edo Communities
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Deadly rain storms have wreaked havoc in communities in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area Of Edo State, destroying over 100 houses. According to reports, some of the victims sustained varying degrees of injuries. Yekini Idaiye, lawmaker, representing Akoko-Edo I in the State House of Assembly revealed this during plenary in his […]
Okpebholo Losing Control of Edo Security, Resorting to Opposition Attacks – PDP
The Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of losing grip on the escalating security crisis and resorting to political blame games to target opposition members. In a strongly worded press statement issued on Wednesday, the PDP alleged that the […]
Edo Governorship Election Tribunal: Judgment Date Remains Unconfirmed Amid Rumors
As of March 7, 2025, the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has yet to announce a definitive judgment date for the contentious September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election dispute, despite swirling rumors suggesting otherwise. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, reserved judgment on March 3, 2025, following the adoption of final written addresses by […]
Murder Of Deaf, Dumb In Edo: NAPVID Urges Govt To Take Responsibility Of Children’s Upkeep
.…As Police Arrest Three Suspects Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities (NAPVID), Edo State chapter in conjunction with Concerned Government Reservation Area residents, have urged the state government to take charge of the welfare of the children left behind by one Mr. Efe Ogbeide, a deaf and dumb, […]
BREAKING: Ighodalo Storms Tribunal as Court Adopts Final Written Addresses
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, made a striking appearance at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Monday, March 3, 2025, as the court adopted final written addresses, paving the way for a pivotal judgment in the contentious September 21 election. The resumed […]
Tinubu Calls For Use Of Concrete Technology For Obajana-Benin Road Upgrade
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting President Bola Tinubu has called for the adoption of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology on the dualisation of section II, III and IV of the Obajana Junction-Benin road, saying it would guarantee a lifespan of 50–100 years. This is coming on the heels of the earlier termination of […]
Edo GIS System Collapses as ICT Experts Pull Out of Service Over ₦3 Billion Debt Owed by Okpebholo Govt
…situation disastrous, will lead to increased land disputes, expert warns Edo State was one of the first in Nigeria to undertake a comprehensive geospatial mapping of the State, leading to the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and a digital database for land coordinates, which significantly improved land titling and documentation across the State. […]