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 […]
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 […]