Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a substantial support package for indigenes returning home after falling victim to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, pledging N1 million to each returnee to help with accommodation and resettlement. The governor made the announcement on Monday while addressing a group of returnees […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) has extended a prestigious invitation to the Edo State Commissioner for Power to address a high-level continental summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in recognition of the state’s impressive advancements in the energy sector. The invitation was formally conveyed in a letter signed by Mr. Regis […]
The newly elected chairmen of Edo State’s 18 local government areas have collectively pledged to confront insecurity head-on while focusing on critical areas such as infrastructure development, healthcare delivery, and quality education at the grassroots level. The chairmen made these commitments on Monday in Benin shortly after receiving their Certificates […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Monday officially presented Certificates of Return to the chairmen and vice chairmen who emerged victorious in Saturday’s local government elections across the state’s 18 local government areas. The presentation ceremony took place at the commission’s headquarters in Benin, marking the formal conclusion […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all contested positions in the Edo State local government elections held on Saturday, securing every chairmanship seat and councillorship position across the state. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) announced the comprehensive results at a news conference on Sunday in […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout recorded during the ongoing local government election across the state, describing it as a strong endorsement of his administration’s good governance. The governor made the remark shortly after casting his vote at Ward 2, Udomi Primary […]
The Edo State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has commenced the distribution of debit cards to vulnerable residents under the National Cash Transfer Programme. The Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mrs. Andrea Olu-Martins, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Benin City. Olu-Martins stated that the […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, has announced that it will not be participating in the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday. The State Sector Commander, Mr. Preye Bedford, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin City. […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong confidence in the quality of the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele road, assuring residents that the concrete pavement being used will serve the state for up to 80 years with minimal major maintenance. The governor gave this assurance shortly after personally […]
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has announced its decision to withdraw from the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, July 11. Mr. Osagiede Osaze, Publicity Secretary of the faction led by Mr. Kennedy Odion, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of […]