The Edo State Government has said it is targeting increased job creation and revenue generation through the deliberate development of the state’s creative economy, tourism and hospitality sectors. The Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Mr. Chris Okaeben, disclosed this on Friday during a stakeholders’ engagement with players in the hospitality […]
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a mop-up of sachet alcoholic drinks and alcohol packaged below 200ml from shops across Edo State. The enforcement exercise was carried out on Friday in Benin at Mission Road and New Benin Market, where the agency seized […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged Mr. Godwins Omobayo, a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, of contempt after he tendered an unreserved apology for his misconduct. Justice James Omotosho struck out the contempt charge filed by Mr. Philip Shaibu after counsel for both parties — Ken […]
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed two of its prominent members, Genesis Kelly Prince Udebhulu (popularly known as Prince Kelly Udebhulu) and Mr. Frank Okoyo, to key positions in its Diaspora Campaign Subcommittee for the 2026/2027 electoral cycle. Udebhulu was appointed Secretary of the […]
The Director-General of the Edo Migration Agency, Mr. Lucky Agazuma, has raised the alarm over the growing use of Artificial Intelligence by human traffickers to lure victims to poverty-stricken countries. Agazuma made the disclosure in Benin City at the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop on the Risks and Realities […]
The Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC) has issued a provisional electricity licence to Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc. The Commissioner for Power, Mr. Paul Usenbo, described the development as a major step toward the effective implementation of Edo’s electricity market. He spoke at the licensing ceremony held in […]
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday inaugurated a mini marathon in Benin to engage secondary school students in the fight against drug abuse. The marathon, organised in collaboration with the Edo State Drug Control Committee (ESDCC), attracted more than 100 students from four […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, as he marks his 92nd birthday, recognising his lifelong commitment to using personal success as a vehicle for public good. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor, has said the Edo Carnival 2026 is targeting close to 100,000 participants and more than ₦1 billion in economic activity. Okoebor, who is also the Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee for the carnival, disclosed this on Thursday at the sidelines […]
The Edo Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) has announced plans to commence extensive public engagement, sensitisation and statewide enforcement aimed at protecting consumers from exploitation, counterfeit products and food adulteration. The newly inaugurated Chairman of the committee, Mr. Osaro Iyamu, disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency […]