The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has issued a firm warning to contractors and utility companies: damage to fibre optic infrastructure during construction and civil works will now be treated as a serious criminal offense. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo delivered the warning at a press […]
Edo State’s agribusiness sector is set for a boost as the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project commences training for 655 entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on equipping beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills needed to meet international standards in packaging, branding, and product standardization, paving the […]
The Edo State Government has publicly declared eight individuals wanted in connection with recent deadly incidents across the state. This declaration comes as part of a renewed and intensified security campaign spearheaded by the state. Among those declared wanted are three influential community youth leaders, locally identified as “Okiagheles,” along […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is set to inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment on Thursday. This initiative aims to bolster infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo State. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, conveyed this information in a […]
The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) recently concluded a comprehensive medical staff verification exercise spanning all three senatorial districts within the state. The initiative, conducted between February 9th and February 13th, 2026, aimed to meticulously examine the credentials and professional qualifications of healthcare workers operating within the primary […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a significant initiative to put an end to the long-standing problem of promotion arrears within its Civil and Public Service. This crucial step aims to revitalize the workforce, improve productivity, and ensure civil servants receive their […]
Edo State police reported a major operational success in January, arresting 87 people suspected of kidnapping and freeing 30 victims, the state commissioner of police, Monday Agbonika, announced at the command’s end-of-month briefing in Benin. Agbonika said the arrests were the result of stepped-up, intelligence-driven operations targeting violent criminals across […]
Reaffirming INEC’s independence, Prof. Amupitan stated: “Let me reiterate that the authority and power to publish the date of election is that of the Independent National Electoral Commission.” Click Here 👇 for details “Presidential Election February 20, 2027, Governorship March 6” — INEC Chairman Amupitan Releases 2027 General Election Timetable
Adopting the appellants’ brief filed on November 20, 2025, counsel for the appellants, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), told the court that the appeal challenges the October 31, 2025, judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Click Here 👇 for details “Judgment Reserved In Nine Appeals” […]
The statement cited a media report that “falsely identified him as ‘Major General AbdulRauf Tijjani (rtd)’ in a suit instituted against the Lagos State Government and other respondents, in which he sought ₦8 billion in damages.” Click Here 👇 for details “He Was Never Commissioned, Never Attained Rank Of General” […]