The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, officially retired Commissioner of Police Mr. Umoru Ozigi on Saturday, marking the end of a distinguished career in law enforcement as he reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. The retirement ceremony, held in Benin City, was attended by fellow officers, family members, and […]
In a recent address at the Nigerian-French Technology Roundtable held in Lagos, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, urged the nation’s tech sector to fully exploit the opportunities that arise from international partnerships. This call to action comes in anticipation of Nigeria’s participation in the […]
Edo State has witnessed a concerning rise in Lassa Fever cases, with 56 confirmed instances and eight fatalities reported between December 30, 2024, and January 2025. This update was shared by Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, the Commissioner for Health, during a formal announcement in Benin on Friday. Dr. Oshiomhole highlighted that […]
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially announced its move from Benin City to Abuja, effective Monday. This decision was communicated through a notice issued by the tribunal’s secretary, Mua’azu Bagudu, on Friday. In the statement, Bagudu informed all parties involved in the ongoing election petitions that the tribunal […]
Traders at the Ogiso market in Oredo Local Government Area staged a strike on Wednesday in response to the imposition of a daily levy of N100, which they claim is intended to support the market leader. The protest comes amid escalating tensions following an alleged attack by thugs aiming to […]
The solicitors representing the 18 Local Government Council Areas (LGA) of Edo State have issued a stern warning to banks, urging them to refrain from tampering with their official accounts. The legal representatives have emphasized the critical importance of safeguarding the official accounts belonging to these councils, urging financial institutions […]
The Edo State Government has entered into a significant collaboration with E5 Energy Services Limited, a local energy firm, to establish a 100-megawatt hydropower station within the state. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), was disclosed by David Ashaolu, the Managing Director of E5 Energy Services Ltd., in a press release […]
The Gidigba Group, a prominent socio-political organization, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police to uphold the recent ruling regarding local government autonomy in Edo State. The statement, issued by the group’s convener, Solomon Idugboe, was distributed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday enacted two pivotal bills into law. The first of these legislative measures extends the retirement age for Magistrates from 60 to 65 years. The second bill expands the membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). During […]
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria has announced the launch of its first fibre-to-home internet connectivity project, developed in partnership with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). This significant initiative was unveiled following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Abuja, […]