Senator Adams Oshiomhole has launched a comprehensive agricultural training program designed to empower 110 farmers from his senatorial district. The initiative, focused on modern farming techniques and horticulture best practices, aims to significantly boost agricultural production and ensure greater food security within the Edo North region. The three-day training, which […]
Edo Updates
MTN Nigeria is set to launch the third season of its MTN Champs athletics competition in Benin City, Edo State, from March 13th to 15th, aiming to discover and nurture young athletic talent across the nation. This was announced by Mr. Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, Segment and Devices, MTN, during […]
The Edo State Government has taken decisive action against kidnapping, demolishing several houses allegedly used as hideouts by a notorious kidnapping gang operating within the state. The properties, located in Illeh, Esan West Local Government Area, and Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, fall within the Edo Central Senatorial […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a firm warning to contractors handling various projects across the state, demanding adherence to project specifications and timelines or face contract termination. The governor delivered the ultimatum during an inspection of ongoing road and drainage projects in Benin City on Wednesday. Okpebholo […]
Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOSCO) and local youths have expressed their outrage over the tragic murder of Efe Ogbeide, a physically challenged individual, in the Obazagbon community of Oredo Local Government. During a protest held on Tuesday in Benin, Mr. Kola Edokpayi, the spokesperson for EDOSCO, called for justice, urging […]
The Edo State Police Command has launched a comprehensive manhunt for suspected herdsmen following the abduction of a Catholic priest and a seminarian from St. Peter Catholic Church in the Ivukwa community, located in Etsako East Local Government Area. In a statement issued in Benin on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, […]
By Alfreds Ayeni Don Mayor A new wave of cinematic talent has hit the entertainment industry, and at its helm is Gloryland Ikamanihiemi Omobayo, a visionary producer and Okpameri cultural ambassador to the multiverse. His debut film, “Through His Walls,” has taken the digital world by storm, captivating viewers with […]
In a statement to the press on Monday, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed his optimism regarding the impending judgment from the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The tribunal has reserved its decision on the petition submitted by Dr. Asue Ighodalo and […]
Members of the Ugu Youths Development for Change (UYDC) in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest on Monday against the recent inauguration of the Abraka-Oben Road by the Ministry of Regional Development. The protest, which took place in Benin City, was organized by youth representatives […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has lauded the Edo State Migration Agency for its decisive actions aimed at eradicating illicit drug trade and prostitution along Ihama Road and its adjacent Government Reservation Area (GRA). This commendation underscores the agency’s role in restoring order and enhancing the integrity of these […]