Edo State is poised to make a strong showing at the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, after receiving the festival’s unity torch in a ceremony held on Monday. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, accepted the torch at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium before leading […]
A Nigerian documentary exploring the ancient practice of healing tattoos among the Esan people of Edo State has secured a nomination at the inaugural Authentic Global Film Awards. “Ema/Udeh,” written and directed by cultural activist and filmmaker Samuel Osaze, delves into the traditional art form known as “Ema/Udeh,” where tattoos […]
An attack on Ukhun community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has left one person feared dead and several others injured, prompting urgent calls for government intervention and heightened security measures. The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, occurred on Saturday, despite ongoing state government […]
A High Court in Benin City has remanded two individuals, Sunday Divine, 25, and Chijioke Odoria, 27, in the custody of the Edo State Police Command pending further investigation into allegations of conspiracy and robbery. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Williams Aziegbemhin. Divine and Odoria, whose addresses […]
The Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Grove Estate, District 9111, in collaboration with the Igarra Development Association (IDA), distributed 6,000 sanitary pads to 1,000 schoolgirls in Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government of Edo State, on Friday. The initiative targeted students at Igarra Technical College, Girls Grammar School, and Comprehensive High […]
In a move aimed at streamlining infrastructure development and ensuring consistent quality, the Edo State Government has announced the termination of ten road construction contracts. The decision was revealed by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paul Ohonbamu, following a State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has publicly distanced himself from the South-South Governors Forum’s recent condemnation of the situation in Rivers State, according to a statement released Thursday. The statement, issued by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in Benin City, clarified the Governor’s position, stating that he was not […]
Defending champions Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens have reaffirmed their dominance in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, maintaining their top spots in Groups A and B respectively, after Week 8 action concluded on Wednesday. The league resumed following a mid-season break, delivering a series of compelling matches across […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state into a leading agricultural and agribusiness hub, driven by a historic budget allocation exceeding ₦70 billion for the sector. This pledge was made by Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa during a meeting with the leadership of the All Farmers […]
Elected local government councilors representing all 18 local government areas in Edo State have vehemently refuted claims of their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming their unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The councilors gathered at the PDP Secretariat in Benin City on Thursday to publicly […]