The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has firmly dismissed attempts by secessionist agitators to carve out new states through Edo land borders, declaring that no portion of Edo territory will be surrendered under his watch. The monarch made this declaration on Thursday while receiving members of […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has expanded its reach with the unveiling of 14 new centres dedicated to Tax Identification Number (TIN) registration across the state. The initiative, announced on Thursday in Benin City by Mr. Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications, is part of a broader effort […]
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has directed the suspension of all funeral ceremonies and burial rites throughout the 2025 Igue Festival, also known as Ugie. The announcement was contained in the official programme of activities released by the Benin Traditional Council and endorsed by its […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Fred Itua of his duties as Chief Press Secretary (CPS), appointing Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele as his replacement. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on December 4, 2025, and circulated […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, revealing that 44 suspects were arrested and more than 2,059 kilograms of illicit substances seized during operations in November. State Commander, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the figures […]
Residents of Ihunmudumu, a community in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, have been thrown into fear following the abduction of three young men by suspected kidnappers. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, December 1, 2025, around 6 p.m., when armed men stormed a residential hostel and […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and enabling environment for investors and multinational corporations operating within the state. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Benin City after a closed-door meeting with representatives of Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Limited and […]
The Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission has withdrawn employment letters earlier issued to 324 individuals, declaring the appointments invalid. In a statement released to the press in Benin City on Wednesday, the Commission clarified that the recruitment exercise was not sanctioned and therefore lacked legal standing. The announcement […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness to host the February 2026 edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, pledging to deliver a world-class sporting event that will unite the region and showcase Edo’s athletic strength. The governor made the declaration in Benin City on Tuesday during […]
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has raised alarm over the worsening insecurity in Edo State, urging Governor Monday Okpebholo to take decisive steps against the rising wave of kidnappings. Speaking at an award ceremony in Benin City, CRPP Chairman Samson Isibor lamented that residents are living in fear […]