The Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, led by Rt Hon Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has initiated an emergency rehabilitation project on the heavily deteriorated Auchi-Sasaro expressway. The intervention aims to alleviate the suffering of motorists and commuters navigating the vital artery within the local government area. Council Chairman Oshionogue expressed deep concern […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday witnessed the nomination of Mr. Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip, replacing Mr. Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I) who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the nomination during plenary, reading a letter from the […]
Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA), has presented the Council’s draft budget estimate for the year 2025 to the Legislative Arm for review and approval. The proposed budget, totaling ₦6,864,525,914.61 (six billion, eight hundred and sixty-four million, five hundred and twenty-five thousand, nine hundred […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, with Edo State specifically expected to experience thunderstorms. According to NiMet’s outlook, released in Abuja, while sunny skies are anticipated across the country, residents of Edo State […]
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has concluded a comprehensive Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 1,500 primary and junior secondary school educators across the state. The week-long initiative, executed simultaneously […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the state government to ban metal scavengers, citing escalating incidents of vandalism and theft allegedly perpetrated by these individuals. The motion, brought forth by Mr. Kaycee Osamwonyi (APC Uhumwode) under matters of public importance, was debated and approved during […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has charged the 206 pilgrims embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to exhibit exemplary conduct and discipline and reflect the core values of Edo State throughout their journey. The governor conveyed this message during a farewell ceremony held at the Edo […]
The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to the Neo Black Movement (NBM), also known as Black Axe, and initiated consultations for potential legal action following a recent surge in cult-related killings and violence within the state. The announcement was made Monday in a statement released by Fred […]
The Edo State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board has announced the commencement of the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage on May 14th, with an initial cohort of nearly 200 pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by the board’s chairman, Mallam Musah Muhammad […]
Former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, has challenged Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), to spearhead transformative reforms and revitalize Nigeria’s struggling higher education sector. Muhtar delivered the keynote address during the university’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture on Saturday, calling for a reimagining of […]