THERE was tension in Dagbala, Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State as one person identified as Peter Adelabu sustained head injuries when they were attacked by suspected illegal gold miners operating in the sites in contravention of the closure of the place to mining activities a few months ago. Dagbala has many deposits of gold and other solid minerals.

By Washington Osa Osifo EVERY upward looking society craves for good leadership. Indeed great leaders are most wanted for what they could do with their gifts and talents to revolutionise development. Their dreams and visions are always so distinctly unique that even in times of drift, their mere presence instill hope and confidence. In that […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo Command on Thursday said it arrested 20 suspects in connection with illicit drug trafficking. Mr Buba Wakawa, State Commander of the agency disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin. Wakawa said the suspects who were arrested in October included 18 […]

For political, ethnic and other passionate considerations, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been under pressure lately to honour the Delta Accord and fast track the process for the legislation of a law totally banning open grazing in Edo State like some of his counterparts have done already.

By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin THE Ijaw in Edo state have alleged marginalisation in the state as they lamented that they have been excluded from the cabinet recently formed by Governor Godwin Obaseki with the swearing in of 11 commissioners and two Special Advisers. The Ijaw in Edo state are homed majorly in two local […]