In a powerful display of grassroots commitment, members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the party’s ward congresses, despite persistent rainfall. The exercise, which spanned all 192 wards across the state, saw the election of new ward […]
Two adolescent girls, aged 13 and 14—with one managing sickle cell disease—have been recovered in Edo State following a foiled human trafficking scheme targeting Libya. The minors were intercepted and returned safely after traveling through multiple states before authorities intervened. The girls left Benin City on a Sunday […]
The Federal Government has adopted a “zero tolerance” stance on malaria, underscoring its determination to wipe out the disease across Nigeria. The announcement came on Thursday during the mid-term appraisal of the Impact Project and the state’s malaria-elimination roadmap in Lagos. Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate praised Lagos […]
In a proactive move to strengthen disaster preparedness, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for unified action among emergency response stakeholders in Edo State to confront the growing threat of flooding. The appeal was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City on Wednesday. […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed Prof. Roland Otaru as a member of the State Executive Council, despite a formal petition from a traditional ruler opposing his appointment. Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier, on August 8, 2025, nominated Prof. Otaru alongside Barrister Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua […]
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, has set a bold agenda for its future, as the institution’s Chancellor, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, called on the newly inaugurated Governing Council to champion innovation, accountability, and strategic collaboration. His charge came during the opening of the university’s 7th Governing Council Retreat held in […]
Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has issued a strong statement condemning the recent killing of eight personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. During a visit to the scene of […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, has commended Team Edo for their performance at the recently concluded 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba. Edo State secured a third-place finish, earning a total of 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals. In an interview with […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has announced the initial set of constituency projects slated for execution in the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects, aimed at improving living conditions and educational infrastructure, were officially handed over to contractors on Sunday. The first batch of projects includes the construction of a 2.5-kilometer road […]
A coordinated rescue mission led by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the safe recovery of 16 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Auchi expressway. The incident occurred on Friday evening when armed assailants intercepted an 18-seater bus operated by New Edo Line Transport Company, […]