The Edo State House of Assembly has lauded the Edo State Migration Agency for its decisive actions aimed at eradicating illicit drug trade and prostitution along Ihama Road and its adjacent Government Reservation Area (GRA). This commendation underscores the agency’s role in restoring order and enhancing the integrity of these […]
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo State has reserved its judgment in the case brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, who is contesting the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, announced the […]
The Gbolomotin community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State is appealing to the state government for protection amidst unfounded allegations linking them to recent violent incidents. This statement was made by Mr. Karaem Ebimobobowei, the community’s spokesperson, on Sunday in Benin. Ebimobobowei emphasized that the community neither […]
Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa emphasized the importance of love, understanding, and unity as the Muslim community begins the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, Idahosa described Ramadan as a period for reflection, spiritual discipline, and the strengthening of community […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, honored his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, with the ancient Ekasa dance on Saturday, marking 49 years since her passing. The Ekasa dance, steeped in spiritual significance, signifies the conclusion of the first phase of her funeral rites. This traditional dance is also […]
A devastating accident on Saturday morning claimed the lives of 12 passengers along the Benin-Auchi highway. The incident, involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck, occurred around 5 a.m. in the Igueoviobo community, near an army checkpoint. Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps […]
The Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Abumere Anthony Ehizojie II, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Dr. Thomas Attah. The traditional ruler conferred the “Ekpen of Ekpoma Kingdom,” meaning “The Leopard of Ekpoma, on Attah during the Annual (Ihuen) festival held in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has named Ms. Ivie Idahosa as the new general manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), effective immediately. The announcement was made on Friday via a statement from the Secretary to the State Government. Ivie Idahosa is well-qualified for her […]
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State are calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo to promptly redeploy staff at the Government House who previously served under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The group, known as the Edo APC Leaders of Thought, expressed concerns that retaining these staff members poses […]
The Ministry of Regional Development has announced that 165 youths and women have successfully completed a skills and empowerment training program in Edo. The news was shared by the Minister, Mr. Abubakar Momoh, during the closing ceremony of a two-day training session held in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area. […]