The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024, while that of Ondo state will be held on November 16, 2024. National Commissioner and Chairman, the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement Tuesday in Abuja. He said […]
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) took decisive action over the weekend, sealing off multiple unregistered courier and logistic firms operating in Edo State. In addition, the agency impounded eight delivery motorcycles during the clamp down. Shonde Gideon, the NIPOST General Manager of the Courier, Logistic, and Regulatory Department, emphasized that […]
A tragic event unfolded on Monday evening along Ewo Market Road in Okpella, within the jurisdiction of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State. The incident, a catastrophic collision, claimed the lives of no less than five individuals. The unfortunate incident involved a trailer and a commercial bus. The […]
In an effort to attract development to Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the indigenes of the state to actively participate in politics. He made this call at the 8th biennial retreat of the Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria in Lagos, where the community requested the attention […]
Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. (John 14:27). It is not only a religious but also a customary and conventional practice to pray for the dead. In fact, it is worthwhile wishing the dead a […]
The Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science, and Technology, Hon. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, underscores the Edo State Government’s resolve to bolster tech hubs via strategic alliances and collaborations. In a meeting convened at the commissioner’s office in Benin City, leaders of tech firms and start-ups gathered to deliberate on the enhancement of […]
In an effort to rejuvenate the transport infrastructure in Edo State, the government has welcomed a delegation from the World Bank. This visit is part of a preliminary mission for urban mobility in the state, highlighting the state’s dedication to enhancing transportation with global assistance. The World Bank team, led […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has stressed the importance of fairness, equity, and inclusion in the process of selecting his successor for the upcoming governorship election in 2024. Obaseki made this known yesterday in Benin on Friday while addressing journalists and expressed his commitment to finishing his term […]
The Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen, expresses profound gratitude to the State Social Mobilization Committee (SMC) for their unwavering dedication to the ongoing Outbreak Response (OBR) against the Circulating Variant Polio Virus in all 18 Local Government Areas. He urges […]
Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyi, acting Vice Chancellor (VC), of the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma says there is no increment in tuition fees for returning students of the institution, Adagbonyi said this at a press conference at the NUJ Centre on Tuesday, in Benin. “It has become very important […]