The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a disturbing surge in road fatalities in Edo State, with 33 lives lost in traffic accidents between January and February. The stark figures highlight the urgent need for improved road safety measures and increased driver vigilance. Cyril Matthew, the Edo Sector Commander […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally notified the Edo State House of Assembly that it now holds the majority, a development confirmed by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku during Tuesday’s plenary session. The shift in power dynamics stems from the defection of four lawmakers from the […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Forum of Insurance Practitioners in Edo State, aimed at streamlining service delivery, particularly concerning motor vehicle registration and renewal processes. This collaboration coincides with the state government vehemently denying rumors of a new tax imposition on […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping activities in the Aviele community, Etsako West Local Government Area. The arrests, conducted on March 16, 2025, represent a significant step in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat crime within the […]
The Edo State Sports Commission has approached United Bank for Africa (UBA) seeking sponsorship for the 4th edition of the State Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in Benin City from April 21st to May 1st. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Commission, led a delegation to a UBA branch in […]
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Kelly Okungbowa, a suspended Edo State government official also known as “Ebo Stone,” for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency. The arrest, announced on Monday by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the […]
The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the State House of Assembly to recall the 18 local government chairmen who were suspended in December 2024, citing the need for effective grassroots governance and alleging financial impropriety in their absence. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
Edo State House of Assembly member, Idaiye Yekini, has issued an urgent plea to the Edo State government and national relief agencies to provide immediate assistance to residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, whose homes were devastated by a recent rainstorm. The storm, which struck on March 3rd, reportedly destroyed […]
Residents of Edo State are set to benefit from a new road safety initiative spearheaded by AutoVision Initiative in collaboration with the Sen. Monday Okpebholo Foundation (SMOF). The program will provide free Smart AI Driving Glasses with comprehensive eye screenings to car buyers in the state. In addition to this, […]
The Edo State government has levied serious accusations against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the party is responsible for the rising insecurity in the state. In a statement released on Sunday, the government, through the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, claimed the PDP […]