The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced that over 5,000 young people in Edo State are currently enrolled in its skill acquisition programme. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to equip Nigerians with practical vocational skills that foster self-reliance and economic growth. Director-General of NDE, Mr. Silas […]
Akoko-Edo Update
Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA) has reacted to the meddlesome proposal of Hon. Anamero Dekeri, Member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, seeking support for the creation of two new local governments, Agbelor East and Agbelor West, purportedly to be carved out from portions of Akoko-Edo and other areas in Edo North. In […]
The Edo State Government has established a five-member committee to investigate and resolve ongoing disputes between mining companies and host communities in the Dagbala area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Mining, aims to foster peaceful coexistence and ensure sustainable development in […]
—By Our Correspondent The Edo State Government has warned holders of Ososo commmunity Chieftaincy titles to restrict their activities to their respective quarters in Ososo kingdom. The warning was handed down by the State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe following a petition the Olososo […]
Residents of the Ahia/Onogholo area of Edo State are on edge following a violent incident involving suspected cattle theft and an armed assault on herders. The attack occurred on a rural path near the Ahia Market in Ubiaja around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. According to reliable sources, unidentified […]
By Our Coreespondent The Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), also known as the Akoko-Edo Forum, has formally petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, seeking the division of the existing Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State into three separate administrative units. In a detailed proposal submitted to […]
By Alfreds Ayeni Don Mayor The ancient town of Lampese is buzzing in anticipation as preparations intensify for a momentous occasion: the coronation of His Royal Highness, 𝙊𝙠𝙥𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞 𝙊𝙟𝙤-𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙞: 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙠𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙨𝙚. The sacred ceremony, steeped in rich tradition and cultural heritage, is scheduled to take […]
By our Correspondent The Edo State Government has waded into the Kingship dispute in Uneme Osu Community, Akoko Edo Local Government Area, following a petition against His Royal Highness Oba Frederick Lucky Iyogun, Iyogu II of Uneme Osu The intervention came through the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy […]
—By Our Correspondent Two prominent associations of Akoko-Edo indigenes have declared an uncompromising stand against insecurity in the region, vowing to publicly expose individuals within local communities who have aided or abetted the growing menace of kidnapping and land-related violence. The Akoko-Edo Forum and the Concerned Minds of Akoko-Edo issued […]
—By Our Correspondent. In the wake of mounting insecurity and deteriorating infrastructure, the people of Akoko Edo have risen in a unified cry for urgent intervention. This demand culminated in an emergency stakeholders’ town hall meeting which held yesterday at the Multi-purpose Hall, Igarra. The high-powered summit drew together traditional […]