A Benin High Court has ordered the detention of six individuals at the Oko Correctional Centre, pending further proceedings in a case involving the alleged killing of a deaf and mute man. Justice Williams Aziegbemhin issued the remand order on Wednesday. The defendants, identified as Joshua Edo (50), Ohio Kennedy […]
Benin City is poised to host the MTN Champs Season 3, a premier track and field event, commencing this Thursday with an impressive 2,056 athletes vying for glory. Bambo Akani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Making of Champions (MOC), the MTN partner for the competition, announced the scale of […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has vehemently refuted accusations from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, alleging PDP involvement in the state’s escalating insecurity crisis. The PDP characterizes these accusations as a calculated attempt to deflect blame and target the opposition. PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by Mrs. Joy Adesina, SAN, asserted that leadership transcends mere power retention and necessitates creating tangible, positive change for the populace. This statement formed the core of his keynote address at the 2025 Youth Leadership Clinic held Wednesday in Benin City. Organized for secondary […]
A significant realignment has occurred in the Edo State House of Assembly as four lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II), Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West), and Sunday Ojezele […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has added another prestigious accolade to his growing list of achievements, earning a Platinum SNEP certification in France for his feature on French-Congolese singer Dadju Nsungula’s popular track, “Donne-moi l’accord.” The collaboration, originally released in 2019, continues to enjoy significant airplay and streaming success within […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to providing quality education and employment opportunities for visually impaired persons within the state. This commitment was reaffirmed on Tuesday by Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa during a meeting in Benin City with members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo Chapter, […]
The Nigerian Senate has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye-elections for the vacant senatorial seats representing Edo Central and Anambra South. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, officially declaring the two seats vacant and underscoring the urgency of […]
In a gesture of compassion and support during the holy month of Ramadan, the Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, has provided N1 million to empower 100 Muslim widows. The donation was announced at the Eminent Muslims Forum of Nigeria’s Ramadan Lecture and Empowerment Programme held on […]
The Edo State Government has confirmed 15 fatalities resulting from a Lassa fever outbreak that began in December 2024. The announcement comes as the state intensifies its efforts to curb the spread of the disease. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the Edo State Ministry of Health, addressed […]