As the curtains close on 2024, the vibrant community of Akoko Edo looks back on a year filled with significant milestones, triumphs, and moments of growth. From historic coronations to ground breaking developments, the past 12 months have been a testament to the resilience, unity, and progress of the people […]
Akoko-Edo Update
Residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) have raised concerns about the continued marginalization of the area in state governance and infrastructure development, urging newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to address their grievances. The protest, articulated in a letter from the Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), highlights systemic […]
Honorable Donald Okogbe, the lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo II, has expressed gratitude to his constituents and supporters following his reinstatement by the Edo State House of Assembly after a five-month suspension. In a published statement, Okogbe thanked everyone who stood by him during the challenging period, particularly his constituency, for […]
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has reiterated his commitment to bridging the development gap between urban and rural areas, ensuring that citizens enjoy a better quality of life regardless of their political affiliations. During the commissioning of various micro-projects in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Omobayo emphasized […]
Victims of the massive flood that swept through Igarra town, headquarters of Akoko Edo local Government area, are appealing for aid to mitigate their misery over the loss of their homes and businesses. The appeal of the victims whose case is being championed by The BraveHeart Initiative, a women led […]
The Edo State Government has expressed its heartfelt felicitations to His Royal Highness, Prince Dele Obaitan, on his historic ascension to the revered throne of Olososo of Ososo. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., pledged the government’s unwavering support to empower the traditional ruler in […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has laid the foundation for the Edo State Polytechnic School of Mining and Management in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s efforts to revamp the state’s education sector and boost its digital economy. At the event, Obaseki also launched the Digital […]
The Ugbedu Families of Ososo have announced the commencement of the burial rites of their late father, Grandfather, Uncle and brother, Barrister Bamidele Stephen Ayeni. The Burial programme released to Akoko Edo Newspaper at the weekend stated that the funeral rites will commence with a service of songs at RCCG […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, in the forthcoming election in the Edo State has outlined his vision for Akoko-Edo local government area to include the provision of security, healthcare and water supply for the people. He spoke during a one-hour session hosted by the Akoko-Edo […]
The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo on Thursday disclosed that all was now set for the ground-breaking ceremony of a University of Mining and Geosciences to be located at the premises of Igarra Technical College, Igarra, the Akoko Edo Local Government Area headquarters. The PDP flag bearer, […]