Dangote Cement Plc has trained and distributed farm inputs to 60 farmers in Okpella community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, as part of its community development efforts. The company’s Head of Procurement, Sunday Oyelude, disclosed this on Wednesday at the closing of a three-day training and empowerment […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has seized 604.5kg of cannabis and launched a manhunt for a suspected drug kingpin in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has defended his administration’s appointment of 4,000 Special Assistants, saying the move is part of deliberate efforts to take governance and opportunities closer to residents at the grassroots. The governor spoke on Monday during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) members from the 18 […]
A new Commissioner of Police, Mr. Patrick Daaor, on Monday assumed duty in Edo State, pledging to intensify the fight against crime and improve overall policing across the state. Daaor made the commitment shortly after taking over the leadership of the Edo State Police Command from AIG Monday Agbonika at […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo Command and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The commitment was made on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the PSN, Edo […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that corps members in Edo State will receive specialised training on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion, with five vehicles approved for free conversion during their orientation course. The State Coordinator of NYSC in Edo, Mr. Fasina Adedotun, disclosed this on Friday at […]
The Edo Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) has processed no fewer than 1,000 out of the 3,500 backlog of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) applications inherited from the previous administration. The Managing Director of EDOGIS, Dr. Innocent Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin during an interactive session with journalists. […]
The Edo Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have lauded the appointment of Mr. John Odior as Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), describing him as the right choice to lead the agency. The commendation was […]
The Edo State Executive Council has approved the appointment of former Senator Francis Alimikhena as the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. The approval was granted on July 6, 2026, ahead of the monarch’s coronation, according to a statement signed by the Chairman […]
The Edo State Government has pledged stronger collaboration with the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED) to advance quality education across the state. The Deputy Governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Benin when he received the leadership of the Edo chapter of the association during a […]