A Benin High Court has ordered the remand of 26-year-old Gabriel Caleb in a correctional facility following allegations of his involvement in a murder case. The court hearing took place on Wednesday, where Caleb was implicated in a conspiracy that led to the death of one Sule Yakubu, 36, on […]
The Edo House of Assembly has officially relieved all political appointees associated with its members of their duties, effective immediately. The announcement was made during a plenary session on Wednesday in Benin by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. Agbebaku revealed that the decision was reached collectively by all 24 members of the […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo has issued a call for increased support from stakeholders to ensure the success of its initiatives. This appeal was made by State Coordinator Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie during the 2025 NYSC Stakeholders’ Forum held in Benin City on Tuesday. In her keynote address, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has made significant legal reforms by passing the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025, which introduces the death penalty for convicted kidnappers. This development occurred during a session on Tuesday, where the majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, initiated a motion for the assembly to review the […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, have engaged in a public dispute concerning allegations of a staggering N96 billion misappropriation of local government funds. During a recent event, Okpebholo announced that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute several recently impeached […]
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has secured government-sponsored vocational training in collaboration with Italy. The screening process for this initiative is set to begin on March 10, 2025, in Benin City. It is facilitated by Mater Africa, a non-governmental organization, in partnership with the Office of the First […]
The Edo House of Assembly has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent approval of a University of Sports in Afuze, describing the initiative as a significant and welcome development for the region. This announcement was made known through a statement from Samson Akhanieme, Chief Press Secretary to Julius Ihonvbere, […]
In a significant move for infrastructural development, the Edo House of Assembly passed two bills during their second reading on Monday that aim to establish the State Road Fund Board (SRFB) and the Edo Rural Access Road Agency (RARA). The legislative session took place in Benin and focused on funding […]
The Civil Society Coalition in Edo has publicly denounced recent protests concerning the appointment of a new managing director at the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORDA). The coalition expressed its views during a news conference held on Monday in Benin City, with Comrade King David representing the group. The […]
The Edo State government has confirmed a total of 13 deaths linked to a Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, provided this update during a press briefing on Sunday in Benin City. Since the outbreak was declared […]