A standstill ensued along the Sasaro, Igarra, Ayetoro axis of the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road in Akoko-Edo local government area as frustrated residents took to the streets to protest the dismal state of the road, which serves as a vital link between Edo and Ondo states. Carrying placards emblazoned with various inscriptions, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday announced Mr Eric Okaka (APC, Owan East) as the Minority leader of the House and Osamwonyi Atu (APC Orhionmwo) as the Minority whip. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, had during the June 20 plenary announced […]
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely (John Edward Acton, 1887). For all Power belongs to God, now and forever (1 Pet. 5:11). Since the death and burial of Queen Elizabeth II, there is this impression that has refused to let go of me. It was […]
The Commander General of the Oduma Protection Squad (OPS) and a recognized security expert, Mr. Martins Sadoh, revealed the significant progress made by the Amalgamated Afemai Forum (AAF) in addressing insecurity in Edo State, specifically in the Edo North Senatorial District. The AAF initiative, aimed at enhancing security in the […]
Ovia River Bridge Incident: A Second Accident in Less Than a Week A mere five days following a devastating accident that claimed 11 lives at the Ovia River Bridge in Edo State, another vehicle, a pick-up truck, met a similar fate. The truck, carrying passengers, ended up in the river […]
The Edo State government has announced that its procurement reforms have attracted the attention of no less than 19 states within the federation and at least two foreign nations. Henry Idogun, the Managing Director of the Edo State Public Procurement Agency (EPPA), revealed this in Benin. He stated that the […]
Street sweepers in Edo State on July 3, 2023, voiced their dissatisfaction with their low wages by staging a protest. They appealed to the state government for a pay raise to cope with the current economic difficulties. Dressed in their work attire and holding placards that read, “We need an […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, has said that he will represent Edo North but have obligation to Edo State. Oshiomhole stated this during the thank you party hosted in his honour by friends and well-wishers at his country home, Iyamho, Etsako West local government area […]
The Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Anthony Okungbowa Esq., has officially inaugurated the organizing committee for the highly anticipated maiden edition of the HOS football tournament set to take place in Benin City. The eight-member committee, chaired by seasoned sports administrator Victor Edokpayi, boasts the expertise of FIFA-graded referee Faith […]
The government of Edo State has expressed its condolences to the victims of the unfortunate incident at the Ovia River bridge, pledging to take measures to avoid such incidents in the future. In a public announcement, the Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere, stated: “We have allocated resources […]