In a decisive move to address long-standing healthcare infrastructure deficits and enhance the welfare of medical professionals, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced that the long-abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street in Benin City will be fully renovated and ready for occupation within the next two months. This […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the deployment of 6,000 security personnel across the state as part of intensified efforts to maintain peace and public safety during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for businesses, as part of efforts to attract more local and foreign investments into the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo gave the assurance on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Diverse Autocare Centre Hub and Compressed […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has lauded the collaborative spirit of traders for the successful completion of the Oba Market reconstruction project, following a devastating fire in June 2020. The historic market, a vital economic hub in Benin City, was reduced to ashes in the blaze. On Friday, Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by […]
A suit challenging the legitimacy and tenure of Lawrence Okah as the Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was dismissed by an Edo State High Court on Friday. The dismissal comes after the claimant, Comrade Curtis Ugbo, filed a notice of discontinuance, signaling a […]
In preparation for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has announced the deployment of 1,542 personnel across the state to ensure a secure and peaceful holiday for residents. The announcement was made by the Commandant of the corps in the state, […]
The Edo State government is intensifying its focus on primary healthcare, emphasizing the need for greater public awareness, robust monitoring of Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities, and stronger community engagement. Dr. Andrew Iyamu, Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Health, reiterated this commitment at a recent town hall meeting […]
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has appealed to Rotary International for a collaborative partnership aimed at securing the return of over 3,000 Benin artifacts that were looted during the British expedition of 1897. The Oba made this appeal during a meeting […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities in Edo State through the specialized training of over 200 personnel. The comprehensive program focused on strengthening security operations and intelligence gathering to address evolving security challenges within the state. The training encompassed a range of […]
Today, the ancient drums of honour resound with celestial cadence as the sons and daughters of Uneme Osu gather their admiration before the exalted throne of His Royal Highness, Oba Iyogun II, a sovereign whose regality settles deeply within the hearts of his people. On this auspicious anniversary of your […]