A tragic incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City resulted in the death of Pius Etim, a driver, following the collapse of a mast during heavy rainfall on Thursday night. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, attributed the incident to alleged substandard construction work by contractors hired during […]
The Edo State government has introduced a digital platform for the electronic generation and verification of educational certificates and report cards. This initiative aims to streamline the management of educational records and mitigate the risk of distortions. Additionally, to combat student bullying, the government has established a dedicated hotline for […]
Edo University Iyamoh, located in Etsako West Local Government, held its 10th matriculation ceremony on Thursday, officially welcoming 1,528 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, announced the enrollment during the ceremony, highlighting that the new students were admitted through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation […]
The Edo State Government has alleged that former consultants hired by the previous administration under Godwin Obaseki were paid N5.7 billion to subscribe to the e-governance platform. This claim was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, during the launch of Project SHINE at an event […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has outlined an ambitious vision for his administration, aiming to position the state as the fifth largest economy in Nigeria. The governor made this announcement during a speech marking his first 100 days in office, emphasizing a strategic focus on agriculture, infrastructure, and youth skills […]
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the dualization of sections two to four of the Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Expressway, a project he deems crucial for enhancing socio-economic activities in Edo and Kogi states. The ceremony, held on Wednesday in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, was represented by Minister […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has introduced a bill to the Edo State House of Assembly aimed at raising the retirement age for medical doctors from 60 to 70 years. This initiative seeks to address the ongoing brain drain in the healthcare sector and retain experienced professionals. The announcement was […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has officially launched 56 new Toyota Hiace buses, revitalizing the Edoline Transport Service, as part of his administration’s commitment to improving public transportation in the state. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, as announced in a statement by Mr. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary […]
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), and the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) in Edo State have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating infectious diseases in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Mr. James Onogwu, the Public Relations Officer of FUHSO, in a statement […]
In response to increasing concerns over kidnapping and violence, the Edo State House of Assembly has made a formal appeal to the State Commissioner of Police to transfer officers who have served more than five years in any station. The initiative aims to enhance security measures across the state. This […]