The fight against illicit drug cultivation in Edo State took a violent turn on October 27, 2025, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and personnel of the Nigerian Army were ambushed in Ukpuje, Owan West Local Government Area. According to a statement issued in Benin City […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
The Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration in Edo State has restated its commitment to fostering moral, spiritual, and cultural development across the state. This assurance was given at the grand finale of the 2025 Edo State Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musaabaqah), held on Sunday, October 26, at the Otaru’s Palace in Auchi, […]
In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has plunged deeper into crisis as its embattled chairman, Alhaji Bako Dogwo, initiates legal proceedings against the national leadership of the association. The lawsuit, filed on October 20, 2025, by legal representatives […]
The Edo State Government has finalized arrangements for the intensification and continuous routine administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine across all Primary Health Centres and designated health facilities in the state. The initiative, which officially commenced on October 28, 2025, will run for twelve weeks, with outreach-based vaccination […]
The Presiding Priest of the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has called on leaders across Nigeria to resist the perversion of justice, stressing that only fairness and integrity in governance can guarantee lasting peace in the country. Edebiri made the appeal on Sunday during the Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Contractors: “No Room for Mediocrity, No Tolerance for Corruption” Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state projects, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to terminate the contracts of those who fail to meet required standards. The governor made this known […]
The Edo State Environmental Taskforce, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested no fewer than 50 individuals on Saturday for allegedly flouting the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The arrests took place in Egor Local Government Area during a large-scale monitoring exercise led by the newly […]
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to education and community development, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has awarded bursaries worth ₦150,000 each to 56 indigent students drawn from its host and neighbouring communities in Edo State. The initiative, unveiled during a presentation ceremony on Friday, forms part of the […]
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially announced October 31, 2025, as the deadline for candidates offered provisional admission to accept their placements for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows national guidelines set during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting, which involved vice chancellors and […]