Edo State has reaffirmed its pledge to sustain and broaden the impact of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, signaling a continued drive toward resilient rural livelihoods through agribusiness development. The commitment came during the wrap-up of the Fifth Joint Supervision Mission of the Federal […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to embrace purposeful governance, institutional discipline, and people‑centered development as his administration enters its second year. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the PDP, reviewed […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Monday received two foreign envoys in Benin City amid growing protests by indigenes of Benin over the siting of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The delegation included the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, and the German Ambassador, Dr. […]
The Edo State Police Command, working in concert with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, have rescued a family of four and three additional individuals abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers. The victims were seized on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from farms located in the Ikeken Forest […]
The Edo State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to review the legal and operational framework of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), appointing Senator Adams Oshiomhole as its chairman. The move comes amid growing protests and petitions from indigenes of Benin and members of the Benin Royal Palace, […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to commence the local production of essential drugs by 2026 to overhaul its healthcare infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign medical services. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reposition the state as a hub for affordable and accessible healthcare in […]
In a decisive move to restore public safety, the Edo State Government has announced a series of intensified measures aimed at curbing the rising threats of cultism and kidnapping across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed the plans during a press briefing on Monday in […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State appears to be steering through a turbulent factional period as its State Working Committee (SWC) temporarily lifts suspensions for some party members while keeping others in limbo. The developments emerged from a meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid ongoing tensions […]
Benin City is set to become a global cultural destination as the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) officially opens to the public on November 11, 2025, with a landmark exhibition titled “Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming.” This inaugural showcase marks the museum’s first curatorial statement and builds upon the acclaimed Nigeria […]
In a bold move to redefine the future of higher education in Nigeria, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has unveiled a new vocational training initiative aimed at equipping students with hands-on technical skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. The programme, titled “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training,” is […]