A Benin High Court has remanded four individuals in police custody in connection with alleged illegal oil bunkering activities. Presiding Judge Justice Williams Azeigbemhin made the ruling on Monday, citing the need for the matter to be heard in a Federal High Court. Justice Azeigbemhin stated that a Federal High […]
The future of EdoStar Teachers Fellowship members hangs in the balance as the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) awaits Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision regarding their continued engagement within the state’s basic education system. On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, convened a […]
Edo State Attorney General, Dr. Samson Osagie, has called upon the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to operate within the confines of the law, emphasizing the importance of academic excellence and the representation of all student interests. The Attorney General made this charge during a courtesy visit by NANS […]
The Edo State Government (EDSG) has commenced a demolition exercise targeting illegal structures and shanties within the Benin City metropolis. The initiative aims to improve the cleanliness, safety, and overall aesthetic appeal of the state. The operation, spearheaded by the Development and Building Control Agency (DBCA), took place at Dumez […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving the welfare of civil servants in Edo State, promising enhanced welfare packages and continued worker-friendly policies. The pledge was made during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo chapter, led by Acting Chairman Mr. Bernard […]
Private school owners in Edo State staged a peaceful protest on Friday, decrying a sharp increase in personal income taxes imposed by the state government, which they claim could force closures and job losses. Members of the Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS), comprised of the Association of Private […]
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to radio and television stations across the country not to broadcast the song “Tell Your Papa” by Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem. It described the action as a blatant abuse of regulatory power, a violation of […]
In a move hailed as a significant step towards prioritizing the welfare of senior citizens, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of gratuity and death benefits to the family of the late Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state. […]
In response to the recent tragic killing of hunters in Uromi, Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo announced the formation of a joint fact-finding committee between the Federal Government(FG) and the Edo State government. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting with a high-powered delegation from Kano State, led […]
The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) has launched its 2025 scholarship campaign, offering N50,000 tuition grants to prospective students across the nation. The initiative aims to alleviate financial barriers and promote access to quality education for all. Announced at a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, […]