Edo State’s political landscape has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of all 18 elected local government council chairmen. The Edo State House of Assembly unanimously suspended all the 18 elected local government council chairmen in the state, citing allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. This decision, made during […]
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 Edo governorship election, has voiced intentions to take legal action against Jarrett Tenebe, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing allegations of defamation. In a legal notice issued by the law firm Banwo & Ighodalo, Ighodalo […]
Benin City, Edo State – On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Edo State government officially launched the emblem appeal fund in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The event took place at the Government House in Benin City, with the Secretary to the State Government, […]
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has announced the promotion of 109 officers to various ranks. The formal decoration ceremony took place on Thursday in Benin City, led by the State Controller of Corrections, Philomena Emehinola. During the event, Emehinola, who herself was elevated to the […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented a comprehensive budget proposal of N605 billion for the fiscal year 2025 to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Dubbed the “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” this proposal marks a 25% increase compared to the previous year’s budget. […]
The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Under-18 Oba of Benin Football Tournament, set to kick off on Tuesday, December 10, in Edo State. This annual event, sponsored by Michael Ogbebor, a former footballer based in the United […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the new Executive Chairman of the Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). This announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor Esq., who highlighted Bankole-Balogun’s extensive background and qualifications. Born in 1961 into the […]
Benin City, Edo State – Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has made a strong commitment to elevate the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) into a leading media organization on the global stage. This pledge came during his recent inspection of various road construction projects across Benin City. Accompanied by senior government officials, […]
Benin City, Edo State – In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the skill sets of residents and reducing unemployment, Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo has announced plans for a collaboration with an aviation company. This initiative will focus on training Edo citizens in areas such as aviation assembly, piloting, and […]
The Edo State Waste Management Board, under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, recently conducted an inspection at the Global Vision International (GVI) facility, situated at 56 Ewa Road, Ikpoba Slope in Benin City. The primary objective of the inspection was to evaluate GVI’s waste management practices and […]