Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is set to inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment on Thursday. This initiative aims to bolster infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo State. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, conveyed this information in a […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a significant initiative to put an end to the long-standing problem of promotion arrears within its Civil and Public Service. This crucial step aims to revitalize the workforce, improve productivity, and ensure civil servants receive their […]
Edo State police reported a major operational success in January, arresting 87 people suspected of kidnapping and freeing 30 victims, the state commissioner of police, Monday Agbonika, announced at the command’s end-of-month briefing in Benin. Agbonika said the arrests were the result of stepped-up, intelligence-driven operations targeting violent criminals across […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has urgently called on security agencies to investigate allegations that the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, issued a death threat to a Facebook user. The alleged threat was directed at Blessing P Agho, who […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a two-week extension for employers of labour to file their Annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax returns. This extension moves the deadline beyond the original statutory date of January 31, 2026. According to a statement released by Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on leaders within the Edo State civil and public service to prioritize discipline, teamwork, and measurable outcomes. The Governor’s message was delivered at the opening of a three-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat held in Esan Central Local Government Area. The retreat, themed “High-Performing Public […]
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in the theft of motorcycles for suspected kidnappers operating in the state. The suspects, identified as Yusuf and Zubairu, were arrested in a forest in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, following a […]
The Federal Government has recommenced the dualization of the Lokoja–Benin Road, focusing on the Obajana Junction to Benin section. This initiative underscores the government’s dedication to providing robust and sustainable infrastructure nationwide. Following the termination of underperforming contracts, work on this crucial highway restarted in February 2025, aligning with President […]
Edo State anticipates clarity regarding its oil and gas entitlements as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) commits to fairness in resolving long-standing disputes over oil and gas well locations. Chairman of the commission, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, affirmed this commitment during a briefing in Abuja, emphasizing the ongoing […]
In a move aimed at bolstering youth participation in governance, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. Christopher Uhuekpeman Udobor Iyase as his Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation. Iyase officially assumed his duties at the Government House last Friday. Youths from across the state accompanied him, and Rev. […]