Nigeria's APC party has denied responsibility for a shooting incident in Edo state and called for a police investigation, accusing another party of premature judgment.

The APC has blasted the ADC over claims of involvement in a political shooting in Edo, calling for a probe. Separately, a lawmaker dismissed allegations linking the Edo State government to an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy, labeling them false and politically motivated.

A columnist reflects on the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi, drawing parallels to an African adage about cause and effect, and noting the awareness of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo regarding such truisms.

The suspect was arrested in the Iguosa community, along Powerline Road in Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State. The post SSS arrests another mastermind of Owo church attack appeared first on

Nigeria's DSS has arrested Sani Yusuf, an ISWAP commander and the sixth suspect linked to the deadly 2022 Owo church massacre, in Edo State after years on the run.

He noted that it was regrettable that certain individuals allegedly exploited Edo State's peaceful environment to incite violence. The post Okpebholo condemns attack on ADC members, blames internal party rift appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his support during Oshiomhole's period of political isolation after being removed as APC National Chairman.

Authorities in Edo State, Nigeria, have demolished a building reportedly linked to alleged cult members, as the region grapples with ongoing cult-related violence and security challenges.

Edo State Police conducted a major raid on forests in Edo North and Central, arresting 113 suspected kidnappers and targeting criminal support networks.

Widespread condemnation has followed a gun attack on the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the residence of its national leader, John Odigie-Oyegun, during which former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi was also present.

Olumide Akpata recounted how he and Peter Obi narrowly avoided an armed attack during an African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Edo State.

ADC chieftain Ken Imasuagbon urges President Tinubu to address rising political intolerance in Edo State politics after an attack on opposition figures. Read More: https://punchng.com/call-apc-member

IPAC condemns the alleged attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and ADC leaders in Edo State, calling it a dangerous escalation of political intolerance Read More: https://punchng.com/ipac-condemn

Gunmen invaded the ADC secretariat in Benin City during a rally, leading to an attack that Peter Obi and Oyegun reportedly escaped. The incident occurred during the formal defection of former Edo State governorship candidate Olumide Akpata to the ADC.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urged local government council chairmen across the state to prioritize infrastructural development during an equipment launch.

Edo State in Nigeria experienced 47 disaster incidents in 2025, including fire outbreaks, flooding, and rainstorms, impacting over 10,000 residents.

Secondary school students in Edo State outperform a generative AI system in a live quiz contest, showcasing superior reasoning and collaborative problem-so Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-students-beat-ai-in-quiz-contest/

Gunmen attacked and killed high-ranking palace chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi in Edo State, subsequently abducting his two daughters. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

The Obidient Movement has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, demanding a federal investigation into a coordinated attack on Peter Obi and other political leaders in Edo State.

The Edo State Government has condemned recent attacks on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat and a national leader's residence, attributing them to an internal party crisis.

Tension gripped Benin City, Edo State, as 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, former Governor of Edo State, John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reportedly escaped assassination attempts.

Peter Obi and John Odigie-Oyegun reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State.

A crisis has erupted within the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leading to members being locked out of a meeting and police intervention.

A suspect has been arraigned in a Benin High Court in Edo State in connection with an alleged attack on Don Pedro Obaseki.