In preparation for the upcoming bye-election scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has launched an intensive training program for election officers across the state. The initiative, held at Imaguero College in Benin City, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of officials to […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a sweeping operation in Edo State, leading to the destruction of a sprawling cannabis plantation and the arrest of four individuals suspected to be involved in its cultivation and distribution. Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Monday, Commander […]
Renowned cultural strategist and Director of the Órüpézá Festival, Edi Lawani, has reaffirmed the transformative power of cultural celebration in shaping Nigeria’s development and boosting its tourism sector. Speaking in Lagos on Monday during the unveiling of Freedom Party Week 2025, Lawani emphasized that investing in culture is investing […]
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 […]