The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Edeko, has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Edeko represents Esan North-East II constituency in the state legislature. She served as Deputy Speaker during the closing phase of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration and …
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Hon. Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The invitation, announced during Wednesday’s plenary in Benin City, follows allegations of misconduct linked to a viral video involving the lawmaker. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku said the committee is …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday inaugurated a Caretaker Committee for its Edo State chapter, headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly urging it to suspend the move. The Assembly had earlier directed the NLC to work with Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, who reportedly enjoys the …
