Preparations are in full swing for the 5th edition of the Owan 10km Marathon, scheduled to take place on January 3, 2026. The annual race, which has grown steadily in popularity, is set to welcome athletes from across Nigeria and beyond, with organizers promising a more expansive and impactful event. […]
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced that over 5,000 young people in Edo State are currently enrolled in its skill acquisition programme. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to equip Nigerians with practical vocational skills that foster self-reliance and economic growth. Director-General of NDE, Mr. Silas […]
In a decisive move to address the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking, the Edo State Government on Friday inaugurated Drug Control Committees at both the state and local government levels. The initiative aligns with the National Drug Control Master Plan and aims to foster coordinated efforts in tackling […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, embarked on a joint inspection tour on Friday to assess the condition of federal roads in Edo Central and South Senatorial districts. The visit, aimed at identifying urgent intervention points, highlighted the dire state of key […]
In a major boost to educational access for underprivileged students, twenty undergraduates of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, have each received ₦300,000 as part of the ₦1.2 billion OPay National Scholarship Initiative. The disbursement was made possible through the facilitation of the Edo State Government, acting via the Office of […]
In a strategic move to strengthen oversight and boost internally generated revenue, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Benin City through a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), […]
In a gesture rich with tradition and symbolism, the revered Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has extended royal birthday wishes to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, through the presentation of a special gift. The presentation took place at the Governor’s Office in Benin […]
Edo State has recorded an impressive ₦79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far in 2025, according to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun. He made the announcement during a strategic meeting with heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), permanent […]
The Edo State Police Command has detained Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, a well-known activist and vocal supporter of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Her arrest has stirred reactions across political circles and social media, with many demanding clarity and justice. Mama P was reportedly taken […]
Tensions ran high at Authentic Royal Preparatory School in Benin City on Saturday as security operatives, accompanied by a government task force, stormed the school premises to disrupt an emergency Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meeting. This incident occurred barely 24 hours after the Edo State Government revoked the school’s operational […]