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 […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim public assets allegedly diverted or sold under the previous administration, as part of a broader strategy to restore integrity and improve service delivery across key sectors. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made this declaration on Thursday during a meeting with the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has openly criticized the previous administration for failing to swear in three judges who had been duly cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC), describing the omission as a serious affront to the judiciary and a setback to justice in the state. Speaking during […]
Pioneer Education Centre in Benin, Edo State, has emerged victorious at the grand finale of the NNPC/SEPLAT Energy 2025 PEARLS Quiz Competition, held in Asaba. The school secured the top prize of ₦10 million, earmarked for the development of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre. The PEARLS Quiz—Promoting Exceptional […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has taken a significant legislative step by repealing the existing 2025 Customary Court of Appeal Law and passing a new bill to re-establish the court under updated legal provisions. The decision followed a detailed clause-by-clause review during the committee of the whole session held […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has stepped in to resolve a growing land dispute between the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the State Specialist Hospital in Benin City. During an inspection tour of the MOWAA development site at King’s Square on Wednesday, the governor expressed concern over […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 additional teachers to enhance teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools. Governor Monday Okpebholo made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on Wednesday in Benin City. Led by […]
In a decisive move aimed at revitalizing local governance, the Edo State Government has directed all Heads of Local Government Administration (HoLGAs) across its 18 local councils to proceed on compulsory leave. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin City by Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, Chairman of the Edo State […]
The Edo State Government has reached a resolution with the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, following a week-long warning strike that began on October 17, 2025. The industrial action, which aimed to press for improved working conditions and welfare packages, was called off after […]