Two middle-aged women, Bright Isibor and Evelyn Eriamator, were taken into custody by the Edo State Police Command on Friday for allegedly using their prepaid meters in Benin without authorization at all. While two others managed to flee, the discovery and arrest were made by a joint team of police […]
Edo Updates
The Olososo of Ososo, His Royal Highness Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, ICHAMA II, JP, has joined his ancestors. News of the King’s passing onto glory was contained in an announcement issued today by the Royal Family and signed by his son, Prince (Pharm) Bamidele Obaitan, Honourable Commissioner of Arts and […]
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) executives and members are in Benin City for the Nollywood Actors Summit 2022, organized by the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) and hosted by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Speaking at the Nollywood Actors Summit 2022, which had as its theme “Impact […]
Residents of Ibillo Community in Akoko Edo were in shock and palpable fear yesterday November 1, 2022 over 10 male unidentified corpses discovered along a bush path by Ibillo- Lampese Road, Lagos–Abuja Expressway about 11am. To unravel this unwelcome incidence the Edo State Police Command has appealed to members of […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to fostering a sustainable and well-organized society that safeguards the lives and property of residents while promoting socio-economic activities, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in alignment with the Benin City Master Plan. During a workshop at the Festival Hall, […]
The Edo State Government has announced the removal of the Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Newton Okojie. “The Honorable Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Newton Okojie, has been relieved of his office,” stated a statement from Mr. Chris Osa Nehikhare, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation. “The Commissioner was […]
The Edo State Government has said that a framework has been put in place to curb the indiscriminate hike in prices of goods and services across the State, warning that “Edo residents will not be cheated”. The Commissioner, Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives (MBTC), Afishetu Braimoh, said this during […]
The governor of Edo State has received praise from Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba for putting the safety of people and property first by making investments in infrastructure that will improve policing throughout the State. During the commissioning of a network of roads, blocks of classrooms, multipurpose barrack […]
The Edo State Government, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, conducted an immediate assessment visit to flood-stricken communities in Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan North East local government areas. During this visit, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, represented by Public Health Director Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, reiterated […]
In a decisive move to uphold urban development and combat land grabbing, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to enforce the Benin City Master Plan and reclaim lands wrongfully seized. Speaking at a workshop, he highlighted the State’s rich history of organized land management, tracing back to the […]