The Edo State government has confirmed a total of 13 deaths linked to a Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, provided this update during a press briefing on Sunday in Benin City. Since the outbreak was declared […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has engaged with Mrs. Veronica Igbe, CEO of Vesa Fisheries, to explore initiatives aimed at advancing women’s economic development in the region. The consultation was led by Chief Bisi Idaomi, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and […]
The Edo State Waste Management Board announced on Friday that it has apprehended and prosecuted over 160 individuals for improper waste disposal, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat indiscriminate refuse disposal. The board has implemented several concrete measures to address this pressing issue. Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, the managing […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has authorized the promotion of 8,476 primary and junior secondary school teachers, a decision aimed at recognizing their dedication and improving the overall quality of education in the state. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), announced […]
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has reported the apprehension of 18 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery. The announcement was made by Corps Commandant Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, in a statement released from Benin City. The arrests occurred along the Benin-Auchi road during […]
In the wake of the recent suspension of 18 local government chairpersons and their deputies, Tom Obaseki, the Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Acting Head of Administration/Director of Finance and Accounts. The ultimatum demands an explanation for the non-payment of salaries spanning […]
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called on the newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) for Edo State, Betty Otimenyin, to prioritize crime fighting and prevention in her new role. This appeal was made during Otimenyin’s visit to the Oba on Friday, where she sought his royal blessing for […]
In a concerted effort to raise cancer awareness and promote early detection, officials from the Edo State government organized a cancer awareness walk in Benin City on Thursday, coinciding with World Cancer Day. The event was spearheaded by Sally Suleiman, Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Sustainable Development Goals […]
The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo Governor’s Wife, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, praised the Aiguobasinmwin Movement for its commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Edo State during a visit from the group to the Government House in Benin on Thursday. Mrs. Okpebholo-Anani lauded the organization’s efforts to […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has closed its defense in the ongoing petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which contests its victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. As the third respondent in the case, the APC concluded its proceedings after four witnesses provided testimonies to support […]