In a move aimed at bolstering youth participation in governance, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. Christopher Uhuekpeman Udobor Iyase as his Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation. Iyase officially assumed his duties at the Government House last Friday. Youths from across the state accompanied him, and Rev. […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Executive Council has approved the construction of additional road projects spanning the three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance mobility and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles throughout the state. Hon. Felix Akhabue, the State Commissioner for Works, affirmed that this decision […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denounced the state government’s recently announced plan to establish a state-owned airline. In a statement released on Friday, PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Dan Osa-Ogbegie characterized the proposal as a misallocation of resources, indicative of a disconnect between the […]
Residents and traders along Sapele Road in Benin City are expressing their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo for the recently completed repairs on the long-abandoned road. According to a statement released by Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the reconstruction has brought significant […]
A persistent Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria led to 215 fatalities in 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 52 (December 22–28, 2025) revealed a case fatality rate of 18.7%, a notable increase from 16.3% in […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to optimize service delivery within the lands and housing sector. This commitment was underscored during a meeting between the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Yakubu Musa, and members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has firmly stated that the recent violent protest in Ekpoma was not organized by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU). He has ordered the release of any genuine AAU students who may have been arrested during the incident. In a statement released on Tuesday, […]
Demonstrations erupted in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, on Saturday, as angry youths took to the streets to protest the abduction and subsequent death of a young man. The protesters destroyed a billboard promoting President Bola Tinubu’s potential 2027 presidential campaign. The victim was kidnapped on January 9, 2026, […]
The Edo State Police Command successfully rescued nine kidnapping victims with the aid of drone technology. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, released a statement on Saturday detailing the operation that took place in the Egbojo Ikabigbo community, Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area. Responding to a kidnapping report, the […]
The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has called upon Governor Monday Okpebholo to prioritize sustained security efforts, strengthened governance, and inclusive development initiatives in 2026. In a statement released by State Chairman Dr. James-Wisdom Abhulimen, the NIPR emphasized the fundamental role of security in […]