Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption in Edo Central Over Rising Violence
The Edo State Government has announced a temporary delay in the resumption of academic activities for all public and private schools across the Edo Central Senatorial District, citing security concerns following recent violent incidents in the area. The decision was made public on Monday by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, who explained that […]
‘I Was Stripped and Dragged Through Benin Streets’ — Don Pedro Obaseki Narrates Ordeal
Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, has recounted a harrowing ordeal in which he was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and publicly humiliated by men he described as political thugs. Speaking in a video broadcast by Africa Independent Television on Sunday, Obaseki said the incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. while […]
“Don’t Come To Executive Meeting Without Wearing Tinubu’s Cap” – Okpebholo Tells Commissioners
In a bold and controversial directive delivered to his newly sworn-in commissioners, Governor Monday Okpebholo has decreed that no one shall be admitted into executive council meetings unless wearing the signature “Asiwaju” cap — a style associated with President Bola Tinubu. During a recent address, the governor was seen admonishing his commissioners: “If you come […]