Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, known globally as Rema, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first African artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The iconic American monthly, renowned for its coverage of music, politics, and popular culture, features Rema as its April cover star, further solidifying […]
Residents of Edo State are set to benefit from a new road safety initiative spearheaded by AutoVision Initiative in collaboration with the Sen. Monday Okpebholo Foundation (SMOF). The program will provide free Smart AI Driving Glasses with comprehensive eye screenings to car buyers in the state. In addition to this, […]
The Edo State government has levied serious accusations against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the party is responsible for the rising insecurity in the state. In a statement released on Sunday, the government, through the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, claimed the PDP […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has lauded the Edo State Chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) for their critical support to legislators in driving policy-making and development initiatives throughout the state. The commendation came during a meeting held on March 13th at the Edo […]
In a strategic move to bolster the delivery of basic education services nationwide, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced its intention to prioritize Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a cornerstone of its new strategic blueprint. The announcement, made Sunday in Abuja by UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, […]
MTN Nigeria has unveiled its “Go Make a Difference” (Go M.A.D) campaign, an initiative designed to empower Nigerians to leverage MTN data in achieving their goals and making a positive impact across various facets of life. The launch event took place on Sunday at the 360 Lounge, GRA Benin, signaling […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims made by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) attributing recent power outages in the Benin district to TCN’s maintenance activities. In a statement released on Sunday, TCN accused BEDC of misleading the public and misrepresenting the true cause of the disruptions. […]
A coalition of women from Edo State has publicly called upon Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to issue an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian populace. This appeal was made during a peaceful protest held in Benin City. The demonstration was spearheaded by Hon. Barr. Itohan […]
An 18-year-old, identified as Chinedu Abimbor, was fatally shot on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at a police checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The tragic incident has ignited widespread protests and calls for accountability from the community. According to reports, the shooting occurred when Abimbor, driving a Mercedes-Benz, […]
The Edo State Government launched a decisive operation on Friday, dismantling a key hideout used by criminal elements in Esan North-East Local Government Area. The targeted effort, focused along the Uzea-Itakpe railway corridor within the Edo Central Senatorial District, aims to eradicate kidnapping and restore security to the vulnerable region. […]