A significant political shift has occurred in Edo State, with seventeen out of the eighteen legislative leaders, who assumed the role of acting chairmen following the impeachment of democratically elected local government chairmen, formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced on Monday, further consolidates the APC’s […]
Edo Updates
An air of uncertainty has settled over the Edo Urban Water Corporation (EUWC) following a formal petition accusing its management of alleged financial impropriety relating to contracts totaling N1.361 billion. The petition, submitted to Governor Monday Okpebholo on February 6th, details concerns over the execution and awarding of numerous water […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Wednesday inspected the rehabilitated 55km Benin-Iruekpen road, praising the project’s potential to significantly ease traffic flow for motorists and boost the local economy. The inspection focused on the stretch spanning from Aduwawa to Iruekpen and its surrounding areas. The rehabilitated road, a crucial […]
A political storm is brewing in Edo State, as a group known as Edo North Conscience (ENC) has called for the removal of Speaker Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku from office. This development comes barely 24 hours after the All Progressives Congress (APC) notified the State House of Assembly of its […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State recently hosted Joseph Tegbe, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), signaling a strong intent to attract Chinese investment and boost the state’s economic development. The meeting, held in Benin City, builds upon previous discussions with the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) […]
In a move to bolster local commerce and commemorate the upcoming 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Emmanuel Osemota Foundation has provided resources to 22 women in Okpagha community, Uhunwode Local Government Area, Edo State, to support their small businesses. The empowerment initiative, spearheaded by the US-based epidemiologist and founder […]
Civil society organizations, legal professionals, and media representatives have collectively called on the Edo State Government to adopt the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at the state level, arguing it is crucial for bolstering transparency and accountability in governance. The appeal was made during a town hall meeting held on […]
A High Court in Benin City has ordered the remand of Ile Itua, 25, and Kingsley Micheal, 36, at the Oko Correctional Centre in connection with the alleged killing of a 21-month-old child. The two men were arraigned on Wednesday and charged with murder. The prosecution, led by Polycap Odion, […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned village heads (Edionwere) and elders from across the Benin Kingdom for a crucial meeting at the Oba’s Palace on Thursday, March 20th, at 12:00 PM. This directive comes in the wake of the indefinite suspension of several Enigies (dukes) by the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched an investigation into the $10 million reportedly spent by the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. The announcement followed an unannounced visit by Governor Okpebholo and top officials to the newspaper’s premises in Benin City […]