In Benin, Edo State, retired police officers joined a nationwide protest on Monday, condemning the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as a “killer policy” that has left them in poverty and distress. Under the National Association of Retired Police Officers Contributory Pension Scheme (NARPO-CPS), the retirees held a press conference to […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the rescue of 62 kidnap victims and the arrest of 40 suspected kidnappers during a three-month crackdown on violent crimes. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, revealed this information during a press briefing held in Benin City on Monday. The rescued victims, including […]
The Edo State Government has established a five-member committee to investigate and resolve ongoing disputes between mining companies and host communities in the Dagbala area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Mining, aims to foster peaceful coexistence and ensure sustainable development in […]
—By Our Correspondent The Edo State Government has warned holders of Ososo commmunity Chieftaincy titles to restrict their activities to their respective quarters in Ososo kingdom. The warning was handed down by the State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe following a petition the Olososo […]
Residents of the Ahia/Onogholo area of Edo State are on edge following a violent incident involving suspected cattle theft and an armed assault on herders. The attack occurred on a rural path near the Ahia Market in Ubiaja around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. According to reliable sources, unidentified […]
A 12-year-old boy, Nathan Spencer, has tragically died after being swept away by floodwaters in Benin City on Saturday. The incident occurred along the Uselu-Ugbowo road during a heavy downpour that caused widespread flooding. Spencer, a student at Future Leaders Academy, was on his way to Liberty Secondary School, his […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved a ₦1 billion annual bursary scheme for Edo State students enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua. The governor’s pledge came during a recent town hall meeting […]
By Our Coreespondent The Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), also known as the Akoko-Edo Forum, has formally petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, seeking the division of the existing Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State into three separate administrative units. In a detailed proposal submitted to […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a significant increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), rising from N36.1 billion in the first half of 2024 to N52.6 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The Executive Chairman of EIRS, Oladele Bankole-Balogun, revealed these figures at a press […]
Mr. Fawaz Muhammad, Speaker of the Edo Youth Parliament, has called on young people in Edo State to take advantage of the state government’s N1 billion interest-free loan program to support their entrepreneurial ventures. Speaking on Friday in Benin City, Muhammad emphasized that the initiative is designed to empower youths, […]