Police Reportedly Shoot 18-Year-Old Dead in Ekpoma, Edo
An 18-year-old boy, identified as Chinedu Abimbor, was reportedly shot and killed by police in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic event happened on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at a police checkpoint in the town. The police…
Edo Police Confirm Death of Kidnapped Seminarian, Rescue Reverend Father
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a seminarian, Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped alongside Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli on March 3. Andrew was serving at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa Community, Etsako East Local Government Area, Edo…
Okpebholo Suspends Edo Public Safety Response Team Over Misconduct, Fatal Accident
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), led by Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor,…
Edo Polytechnic Lifts Fee Restrictions for Student Loan Applicants, Urges Massive Enrollment
In a major relief for students, Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has announced the suspension of its strict fee enforcement policy for those applying for student loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This move aims to ensure that financial…
Edo: Priest, Seminarian Abducted, Suspect Killed in Police Response
A brazen attack on a Catholic church in Edo State has resulted in the abduction of a priest and seminarian, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Hobnob News reports on the unfolding situation, including the death of a suspect and the ongoing…
Asue Ighodalo Condemns Gov. Okpebholo’s Edo Tribunal Bribery Allegation, Calls It Reckless and Baseless
Frontline politician and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has called out Sen. Monday Okpebholo over his reckless allegation on TVC News’ “Journalist Hangout” in which he…
Edo Deputy Governor Dismisses PDP’s Over-Voting Allegation, Accuses Opposition of Turning Tribunal Into Media Show
Dennis Idahosa, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) petition regarding alleged over-voting in the September 21 governorship election, calling it baseless. Speaking in Benin City after a tribunal session on…
Edo: Shaibu’s Impersonation Case Against Omobayo Adjourned to March 2025
The impersonation case against Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, appointed as Edo Deputy Governor by former Governor Godwin Obaseki after the impeachment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been adjourned to March 11, 2025. The adjournment followed the…
Edo LG Chairmen Dare House of Assembly, Governor Okpebholo, Reject Suspension as Unconstitutional
The 18 suspended local government chairmen in Edo State have rejected the State House of Assembly’s decision to suspend them, arguing that their removal is unconstitutional. On Tuesday, the House suspended the council chairmen for two months over…
APC Seeks Dismissal of PDP’s Petition in Edo Governorship Election Challenge
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has requested the 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a motion presented by…