In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has received a letter from the state government requesting a revision of the 2024 budgetary allocation for the office of the State Deputy Governor. This comes five months after the initial budget was reduced from N1.3 billion to […]
As the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up to restart the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made the announcement in Abuja during the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. According […]
On Monday, a group of individuals, believed to be armed kidnappers, seized an unknown number of employees from Dangote Cement Company Plc, located in Okpella, Etsako West local government area of Edo state. According to a source, the employees were returning to Okpella town in a coaster bus after their […]
The Edo State Government has called on local council chairmen to step up efforts in raising awareness about recruitment into the Nigerian Army. This appeal was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Osariodion Ogie Esq., who was representing the Edo State Governor during a courtesy visit by a […]
The Edo State Muslim community has expressed a desire for balanced representation in the state’s administration. This viewpoint was articulated in a communique following a meeting of stakeholders organized by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the leading body for Muslims in the state. Abdulazeez Igbinidu, Chairman of […]
The Edo House of Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku, has suspended three lawmakers. This action was taken in response to an alleged conspiracy to unseat him and other key members of the Assembly on Monday. According to sources, one of the suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe, representing Akoko-Edo II under […]
In a bid to alleviate hunger and poverty, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has launched the Edo State Food Support Programme. This initiative, in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), is known as the Christian Feeding Programme. Its primary aim is to provide sustenance to the most […]
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has announced a significant commitment to address food insecurity among the state’s vulnerable Christian population. He pledged a monthly allocation of no less than N1 billion for the next three months to this cause on Friday. Parallel to this, he mentioned that […]
In a recent event, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, administered the oath of office to five new judges for the Edo State High Court. He emphasized the importance of impartiality in their judicial duties. At the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki […]
Braveheart Initiative a youth-led nongovernmental organization devoted to promoting sexual and reproductive health among young people and advancing women’s rights, has welcomed with great relief the re-arrest of Jacob Alonge, a sexual offences fugitive who has been on the run for four years. Alonge escaped from Nigeria Correctional Services Edo […]