The Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin on Thursday ordered the remand of 28-year-old Kingsley Aliyu in a correctional facility over serious allegations of kidnapping and rape. The order was issued following an ex parte application by the police prosecutor, Emmanuel Ekibade, who urged the court to grant […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Mr. Anayochukwu (Martin) Oli, a businessman and community leader from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a Commissioner-nominee of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The confirmation followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, during plenary in Benin […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to repeal the State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Law, 2019. The new legislation establishes the Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Bill, 2026, which is expected to expand the institution’s mandate to incorporate science and […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has voiced strong optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure victory in all local government areas during the upcoming council elections scheduled for July 11. Idahosa made this declaration while addressing party leaders, faithful, and supporters at the official flag-off […]
The Edo State Government has formally queried the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Professor Eunice Omonzejie, over the reported failure of the institution’s students to benefit from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A copy of the query letter, dated June 24, 2026, and signed by Omionawele […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the Edo State Government to fully harness and develop the state’s enormous tourism resources for economic growth and cultural promotion. Dr. Ola Awakan, Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), gave this assurance on Monday in Benin during the […]
The Head of Service of Edo State, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has proudly declared that Edo State now ranks as the leading state in e-governance across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Dr. Okungbowa made the declaration on Monday while addressing Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other members of staff […]
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, have arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in a coordinated intelligence-driven operation aimed at curbing economic sabotage and protecting vital national infrastructure. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Efosa Ogbebor, confirmed the arrests during a news briefing on […]
The Edo State Government has taken proactive steps to improve mental health support services by initiating discussions with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, aimed at providing better treatment and rehabilitation for vulnerable individuals rescued from public spaces. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this development […]
The Edo State High Court of Justice is set to launch a dedicated Special Criminal Court in July to accelerate the prosecution of serious offences, particularly those involving cultism and kidnapping. This development was announced in an official statement signed by the Court’s Chief Registrar, Benson Osawaru, on Friday in […]