The Edo State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor, has said the Edo Carnival 2026 is targeting close to 100,000 participants and more than ₦1 billion in economic activity. Okoebor, who is also the Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee for the carnival, disclosed this on Thursday at the sidelines […]
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has distributed free back-to-school packs comprising school bags, shoes, notebooks and pencils to pupils and students at New Benin Market in Benin City. The distribution exercise was carried out while the board sensitised parents, guardians and members of the public, urging them […]
The Edo Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) has announced plans to commence extensive public engagement, sensitisation and statewide enforcement aimed at protecting consumers from exploitation, counterfeit products and food adulteration. The newly inaugurated Chairman of the committee, Mr. Osaro Iyamu, disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has rewarded Edo Queens with the sum of N50 million for winning the 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League and the 2026 WAFU-B Champions League titles. The governor announced the cash reward on Tuesday in Benin during the official presentation of the two trophies to […]
Former Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday mourned the passing of former Edo PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, who died at the age of 64, describing his death as a significant loss to the state. Obaseki, currently a visiting Scholar and Researcher at the School of African […]
The Edo State House of Assembly recently became the centre of a joint demonstration by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). Members of the associations rallied against legislative efforts they believed […]
Edo Queens continued their impressive run at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifying tournament by defeating defending champions ASEC Mimosas of Côte d’Ivoire 3-1. The Nigerian champions took full control of the Group B encounter with two first-half goals to secure their second consecutive victory of the […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration to accelerating development across the state as Edo marks its 35th anniversary. Idahosa gave the assurance in a goodwill message on Wednesday in Benin while congratulating residents on the milestone. Edo […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved all its standing committees and constituted an investigative panel to probe allegations levelled against the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. The new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yekini Idaiye, announced the decision during the plenary session. Idaiye explained that the dissolution became […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over separate allegations of sexual offences involving minors, with some of the suspects already arraigned and remanded in custody. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Patrick Daaor, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin during a news conference on the […]