In a momentous occasion steeped in cultural and historical significance, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, accepted the return of 119 stolen artifacts from the Government of the Netherlands on Thursday. The handover marks a significant victory in the ongoing effort to repatriate Benin Bronzes and other cultural treasures […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three suspected kidnappers believed to be part of a four-man gang responsible for a string of kidnappings in Benin City and its environs. The suspects, identified as Asemota Osamede (38), Michael Tomminiwei (43), and Kelly Aitoya (34), allegedly amassed over N75 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned youths from Ikpeshi community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following a violent clash stemming from a kingship dispute and revenue collection disagreements. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the summons during Tuesday’s plenary session, citing the intervention as a move to restore peace after […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo has made an urgent appeal to the state government to address the numerous infrastructure and operational challenges confronting the orientation camp in Okada. Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie, Coordinator of the NYSC in Edo, made the appeal during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a N1 billion interest-free loan scheme aimed at supporting over 5,000 farmers and traders across the state. The initiative, launched in Benin on Friday, is designed to stimulate local businesses and empower small-scale entrepreneurs with access to critical working capital. Okpebholo described the […]
The Edo State Government has embarked on a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the issue of street children across the state, providing support and promoting reintegration into their families and communities. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Olabisi Idaomi, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, with Edo State expected to experience these conditions. According to NiMet’s outlook, released on Tuesday, Edo State should anticipate a cloudy atmosphere with chances of morning rain. Later in the […]
Edo State is gearing up for a significant upgrade in its public transportation sector as Edo Line Nigeria Ltd. prepares to officially commence operations on June 27, 2025. Governor Monday Okpebholo made the announcement on Tuesday, assuring commuters of improved travel options across the state. During an inspection tour of […]
In response to the spreading diphtheria outbreak in Edo State, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Delta State Government have provided vaccine support to the state. Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, disclosed that the NCDC donated 70 doses of anti-diphtheria vaccine, while the Delta […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his promise to provide a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central, a move aimed at boosting electricity supply and driving economic growth in the area. During an inspection tour of the completed project on Monday, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the […]