Hundreds of young people, identifying themselves as Concerned Edo Youths, staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) on Monday, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the eighteen local government chairmen and their deputies. The chairmen were initially suspended in December following allegations of failing to submit their […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a historic surge in applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered. This marks the highest number of applications in the board’s history, surpassing the 1.9 million recorded in 2024, as detailed in […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent regulatory processes in the importation of antileprosy medicine, Rifampicin, into Nigeria. This statement comes as a direct response to a recent BBC report titled “Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay,” […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagun, preventing him from taking any steps that could influence the results of the party’s South-South Zonal meeting and Congress. The order was delivered on Monday by […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration of overseeing a significant decline in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) due to “massive leakages.” These allegations were vehemently refuted by the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), who claim record-breaking revenue generation. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman […]
A devastating road accident at Agbede community along the Benin-Auchi road in Etsako West Local Government has claimed the lives of eight passengers, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The tragic incident, triggered by suspected brake failure, resulted in a fiery inferno that engulfed multiple vehicles. Mr. Cyril […]
The Edo State Ministry of Education has announced a collaborative partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) aimed at maximizing welfare benefits for students across the state. The initiative seeks to address financial barriers to higher education and foster academic success. According to a statement released by Dr. Paddy […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 27-year-old man found in possession of a fresh human head in the Evbuotubu area of Benin City. The suspect is currently in custody and will be prosecuted, authorities have confirmed. The arrest was made in the early hours of Friday by officers […]
In a move to bolster youth empowerment and enhance food security, the Edo State Government has launched the “Plant, Nurture, Eat—Edo Girls’ Farm Project” on Saturday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Ms. Sally Suleiman, was unveiled as a key […]
In a significant move to empower women and boost the state economy, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved N1 billion in soft loans specifically targeted at market women across the state. The announcement coincided with celebrations marking International Women’s Day (IWD), underscoring the administration’s commitment to accelerating gender […]