Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has emphasized the unique spiritual opportunity presented by the convergence of Ramadan and Lent, urging Nigerians to leverage this sacred time for intense prayer and national rejuvenation. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Governor Okpebholo highlighted that the alignment of the Islamic holy month […]
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has apprehended a 22-year-old man impersonating a soldier and a police constabulary officer for alleged illegal possession of firearms. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to bolster internal security and combat criminal activities within the state. Peter Ehiotu, the suspected fake soldier, who hails from […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued an apology to residents and motorists for the inconveniences caused by the ongoing construction of the Ramat Park flyover in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The apology came during an unannounced inspection of the project site on Thursday, where the governor expressed […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has issued an apology to customers across its franchise states, including Edo, for the recent deterioration in electricity supply. The company cites a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid as the primary cause of the increased outages and load shedding. According […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has issued a firm warning to contractors and utility companies: damage to fibre optic infrastructure during construction and civil works will now be treated as a serious criminal offense. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo delivered the warning at a press […]
Edo State’s agribusiness sector is set for a boost as the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project commences training for 655 entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on equipping beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills needed to meet international standards in packaging, branding, and product standardization, paving the […]
The Edo State Government has publicly declared eight individuals wanted in connection with recent deadly incidents across the state. This declaration comes as part of a renewed and intensified security campaign spearheaded by the state. Among those declared wanted are three influential community youth leaders, locally identified as “Okiagheles,” along […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is set to inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment on Thursday. This initiative aims to bolster infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo State. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, conveyed this information in a […]
The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) recently concluded a comprehensive medical staff verification exercise spanning all three senatorial districts within the state. The initiative, conducted between February 9th and February 13th, 2026, aimed to meticulously examine the credentials and professional qualifications of healthcare workers operating within the primary […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a significant initiative to put an end to the long-standing problem of promotion arrears within its Civil and Public Service. This crucial step aims to revitalize the workforce, improve productivity, and ensure civil servants receive their […]