The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has launched the Gov. Monday Okpebholo Anti-Drug Abuse Marathon for secondary schools across the state. The initiative was announced at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday. NDLEA Commander in […]
The Federal Government has announced ambitious plans to forge a sustainable path towards self-reliance in financing essential health services, prompted by recent reductions in international donor funding. The announcement was made during a national workshop on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria held in Abuja on Monday. Coordinating Minister of Health and […]
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of tinted glass permit regulations until October 2nd. This announcement was made on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in an official statement released in Abuja. […]
The Edo State Ministry of Justice has announced significant achievements over the past seven months, securing 13 criminal convictions and over 22 civil litigation judgments in favor of the State. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, revealed these accomplishments during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the ministry’s […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Edo Command has announced the arrest of 46 individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related crimes. According to the agency, 39,983 kilograms of assorted illicit substances were confiscated during operations conducted in July. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, attributed the success to intelligence-driven operations targeting […]
Dr. Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), stated that he is leaving the institution in a significantly improved state compared to when he assumed office. This declaration was made during a press briefing on Thursday, following a tour of projects completed during […]
Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA) has reacted to the meddlesome proposal of Hon. Anamero Dekeri, Member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, seeking support for the creation of two new local governments, Agbelor East and Agbelor West, purportedly to be carved out from portions of Akoko-Edo and other areas in Edo North. In […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, ahead of the National Assembly by-elections scheduled for August 16th. During a press conference held in Benin City on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
Hundreds of youths in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government on Monday staged a peaceful protest over gully erosion ravaging the community and incessant kidnapping of their people in the area. The youths converging at the popular Jattu Junction with their placards, calling on the government to […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,600 corps members to Edo State for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation programme. The nationwide programme is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 29. Dr. Frances Ben-Ushie, the Edo State Coordinator of the NYSC, announced the deployment in a statement […]