In a move aimed at bolstering youth participation in governance, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. Christopher Uhuekpeman Udobor Iyase as his Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation. Iyase officially assumed his duties at the Government House last Friday. Youths from across the state accompanied him, and Rev. […]
The Edo State Executive Council has approved the construction of additional road projects spanning the three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance mobility and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles throughout the state. Hon. Felix Akhabue, the State Commissioner for Works, affirmed that this decision […]
In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a multitude of opposition politicians defected to the ruling party in a ceremony held Saturday in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West, Edo State. This mass defection is expected to strengthen the APC’s position as the 2027 elections approach. The defections occurred within […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged enhanced welfare and a supportive service year for corps members deployed to the state. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, Governor Okpebholo, represented by the Commissioner for […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denounced the state government’s recently announced plan to establish a state-owned airline. In a statement released on Friday, PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Dan Osa-Ogbegie characterized the proposal as a misallocation of resources, indicative of a disconnect between the […]
Residents and traders along Sapele Road in Benin City are expressing their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo for the recently completed repairs on the long-abandoned road. According to a statement released by Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the reconstruction has brought significant […]
Monica Nku, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State, has donated 1,000 doses of Tanzol deworming tablets to the state’s Ministry of Health. The donation, a component of her Community Development Service (CDS) project, aims to reduce the prevalence of worm infections among school […]
The city of Benin is gearing up to host the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, scheduled from February 20th to 27th. This multi-sport event, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will bring together over 3,000 athletes and officials from nine oil-producing states in the region. The […]
A persistent Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria led to 215 fatalities in 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 52 (December 22–28, 2025) revealed a case fatality rate of 18.7%, a notable increase from 16.3% in […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to optimize service delivery within the lands and housing sector. This commitment was underscored during a meeting between the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Yakubu Musa, and members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate […]