The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has plunged deeper into crisis as its embattled chairman, Alhaji Bako Dogwo, initiates legal proceedings against the national leadership of the association. The lawsuit, filed on October 20, 2025, by legal representatives […]
The Presiding Priest of the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has called on leaders across Nigeria to resist the perversion of justice, stressing that only fairness and integrity in governance can guarantee lasting peace in the country. Edebiri made the appeal on Sunday during the Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Contractors: “No Room for Mediocrity, No Tolerance for Corruption” Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state projects, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to terminate the contracts of those who fail to meet required standards. The governor made this known […]
The Edo State Environmental Taskforce, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested no fewer than 50 individuals on Saturday for allegedly flouting the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The arrests took place in Egor Local Government Area during a large-scale monitoring exercise led by the newly […]
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to education and community development, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has awarded bursaries worth ₦150,000 each to 56 indigent students drawn from its host and neighbouring communities in Edo State. The initiative, unveiled during a presentation ceremony on Friday, forms part of the […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim public assets allegedly diverted or sold under the previous administration, as part of a broader strategy to restore integrity and improve service delivery across key sectors. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made this declaration on Thursday during a meeting with the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has openly criticized the previous administration for failing to swear in three judges who had been duly cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC), describing the omission as a serious affront to the judiciary and a setback to justice in the state. Speaking during […]
Pioneer Education Centre in Benin, Edo State, has emerged victorious at the grand finale of the NNPC/SEPLAT Energy 2025 PEARLS Quiz Competition, held in Asaba. The school secured the top prize of ₦10 million, earmarked for the development of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre. The PEARLS Quiz—Promoting Exceptional […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has taken a significant legislative step by repealing the existing 2025 Customary Court of Appeal Law and passing a new bill to re-establish the court under updated legal provisions. The decision followed a detailed clause-by-clause review during the committee of the whole session held […]