Judiciary is the third arm of Government after executive and legislative arms. The main function of the judiciary is the administration of justice and the interpretation of laws of the land. Edo State judiciary consists of two departments: The High Court of Justice and the Customary Court of Appeal. There are 13 judicial divisions manned…

Edo State House Of Assembly, Administrative Officers (Directors), 2011 Barrister Egbe Evboumwan Clerk of the House Bosede Suru-Ogbebor Deputy Clerk Administration Mr. Omoatama James Deputy Clerk Legislative Mr. Aikhuemelo P. Executive Secretary Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission Edomwandagbon U. Lugard Director of Legislative Matters Barrister Ugiagbe A.L Director of Finance and Supply Barrister…

MEMBERS OF EDO STATE 5 ASSEMBLY & THEIR CONSTITUENCIES & POLITICAL PARTIES, 2011 SN NAME CONSTITUENCY PARTY 1 ADJOTO, Kabiru Akoko-Edo1 ACN 2 AGHEDO Sunday Ovia South – West ACN 3 AISOWIEREN, Patrick Orhionmwon ACN 4 (Barr.) ALIU, Peter Etsako East ACN 5 (Mrs.) ATIVIE, Elizabeth U. Uhunmwode ACN 6 EBEA, Festus Esan South- East…

LIST OF MAGISTRATES, THEIR RANKS & STATIONS IN EDO STATE, 2009 SN NAMES RANK STATION 1 Mr. J. U. Omonua Chief Magistrate 1 Magistrate’s Court, Igarra 2 Mr. J. U. Oyomire Chief Magistrate 1 Magistrate’s Court, Ubiaja 3 Mrs. R. Irele-Ifije Chief Magistrate 1 Magistrate’s Court 1, Benin City 4 Mr. P. E. Asemota Chief…

LIST OF CUSTOMARY COURT JUDGES, EDO STATE, 2009 NAME RANK COURT Hon. Justice Joseph Otabor Olubor Hon. Justice Peter Osaretinmwen Isibor Judge Headquarters, Benin City Hon. Justice Nekpen Asemota Judge Headquarters, Benin City Hon. Justice Thomas Ukpebor Oboh Judge Headquarters, Benin City Hon. Justice Peter Akhimie Akhihiero Judge Headquarters, Benin City Mrs. A. E. Aibaogun…

EDO STATE JUDICIARY: LIST OF HIGH COURT JUDGES, 2009 SN NAMES RANK STATION 1 HON. JUSTICE M.I EDOKPAYI CHIEF JUDGE HIGH COURT 1, BENIN CITY 2 HON. JUSTICE C.O. IDAHOSA JUDGE HIGH COURT 2, BENIN CITY 3 HON. JUSTICE M.O. OYANNA JUDGE HIGH COURT, FUGAR AND AGENEBODE 4 HON. JUSTICE R.I. AMAIZE JUDGE HIGH COURT,…

The cuisine of Edo people, Edo State, Nigeria The traditional cuisine in Edo State is similar to what is obtainable in most southern states in Nigeria. Pounded yam or eba are eaten with vegetable, melon or okra soups cooked with either bush meat (Antelope, Pig and Grasscutter etc), beef or fish. Yam and rice, which…

Edo State has a tradition of festivals and masquerades through which the people either appease the various gods and goddesses initiate men and women into age-grades or as a traditional get-together. The Igue festival takes pre-eminence among festivals celebrated in Edo State. It is celebrated every December each year by the Oba of Benin to…

The ancient Bini Kingdom dates back to 900 AD. Historical evidence lends credence to the fact that the Oba of Benin used to send his sons to different parts of the then Bini Kingdom as vassals to establish and consolidate his imperial authority in these areas. This explains the cultural similarities of these people with…

The indigenes of Edo State are for their traditional attires epitomized in the traditional male mode of dressing. A flowing agbada made with Ankara, voile, lace, jacquard or guinea cloth material is worn over a trouser and topped with either a long or short-sleeved loose shirt of the same material. Usually, an embroidered or fez…