In a demonstration of its commitment to the welfare of its citizens, the Edo State Government has provided financial assistance to traders impacted by the devastating fire that engulfed Jattu Market in Etsako West Local Government Area in January 2025. The fire, which destroyed numerous shops and goods worth millions […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning widespread protests across the state with the aim of destabilizing the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Jarrett Tenebe, the APC State Chairman, made the allegations during a press conference on Wednesday, claiming that […]
A group of suspended Enigie (Dukes) from the Benin Kingdom have publicly appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, seeking clemency and a return to their positions within the traditional hierarchy. The appeal comes nearly a year after their suspension on March 7, 2025, which the Benin Traditional […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State officially inaugurated governing councils for three key state institutions on Wednesday: the Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Edo State University, Iyamho, and the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Service Commission. The ceremonies, held in Benin City, underscored the governor’s commitment to […]
Chief Dan Orbih, the South-South Zonal Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning against individuals falsely presenting themselves as members of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, threatening legal action if the alleged impersonation continues. The warning was delivered during an enlarged meeting of party […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State declared a State of Emergency on public schools across the state on Tuesday, citing the severely deteriorated conditions observed during recent inspections. The declaration follows a tour of schools in the Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas, where the Governor witnessed firsthand the challenges […]
In a significant push towards achieving food security, the Edo State Government has allocated 3,000 hectares of farmland across its three senatorial districts for the “Back to Farm” project, spearheaded by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The initiative aims to bolster agricultural production and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s national “Renewed Hope […]
The Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) is advocating for the creation of a National Research Foundation (NRF) to bolster research funding for academics and complement the existing efforts of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The NAS believes the NRF would provide a crucial avenue for scientists to develop innovative […]
The Edo State Police Command has initiated a widespread manhunt for a suspect believed to be responsible for the brutal murder of his fiancée and her three-year-old daughter in Ovbiogoe Community, near Ekiadolor, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The victims, identified as “Mama Hallelujah” and her daughter, Miracle, were discovered […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC Plc), a key player in electricity retail and distribution across Edo State, has voiced its strong support for the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, hailing it as a transformative policy poised to reshape the state’s power sector. This endorsement follows the recent signing […]