The New Building Materials Sellers Association of Nigeria, Edo Chapter, has attributed improved business conditions in the state to the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, citing interventions in security, infrastructure and taxation. The association’s President, Mr. Gabriel Osahon, stated this on Tuesday when he led members to present an award […]
Edo Updates
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on the European Union (EU) and other international partners to support his administration’s efforts to curb irregular migration and address the factors driving residents to leave the country. Okpebholo made the call on Wednesday when he received a delegation of EU representatives on […]
Concerned indigenes of Ikpeshi/Egbegere Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to suspend the state government’s decision terminating the appointment of their Regent, Mr. Nicholas Odamah III. The group made the appeal through its coordinator, Ms. Peggy Agbo, at a news conference […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has established an Ebola Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee to coordinate the state’s readiness and response to any potential threat of the disease. The committee, which is chaired by Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, comprises representatives of government ministries, security agencies, health institutions, professional bodies […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of electricity workers, the protection of consumers’ interests, and the development of a stable, efficient and sustainable electricity market across the state. The position was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Power, Mr. Paul Usenbo, and […]
The Edo State Government on Thursday demolished buildings and arrested two persons allegedly linked to ritual activities, organ harvesting and cultism in the state. The joint operation was carried out in Esan North-East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas by the state’s special security squad, Operation Flush Out Kidnapping and […]
Authorities of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Edo State Command, have announced the escape of an awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, aged 28. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, dated October 21 and made available to journalists in Benin on Thursday. According […]
The Edo State Government has called on residents to remain calm, observe preventive measures and promptly report any suspected cases following the confirmation of a new Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Nigeria. Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio, Permanent Secretary of the Edo Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made the call […]
Former members of staff and pensioners of the defunct College of Education, Ekiadolor, in Edo State have appealed to the state government to pay the last tranche of their outstanding entitlements. The group made the appeal during a solidarity visit to Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa in Benin City. They also […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Benin City on Thursday for a one-day official visit aimed at inaugurating 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and empowering 5,000 women in Edo State. Her aircraft touched down at the Benin Airport at about 11:18 a.m. She was warmly received by […]