In a statement to the press on Monday, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed his optimism regarding the impending judgment from the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The tribunal has reserved its decision on the petition submitted by Dr. Asue Ighodalo and […]
The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional licenses for eleven new private universities across the nation. This expansion aims to meet the growing educational demands and provide students with more diverse learning opportunities. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]
Members of the Ugu Youths Development for Change (UYDC) in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest on Monday against the recent inauguration of the Abraka-Oben Road by the Ministry of Regional Development. The protest, which took place in Benin City, was organized by youth representatives […]
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 […]