The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims made by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) attributing recent power outages in the Benin district to TCN’s maintenance activities. In a statement released on Sunday, TCN accused BEDC of misleading the public and misrepresenting the true cause of the disruptions. […]
Edo Updates
A coalition of women from Edo State has publicly called upon Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to issue an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian populace. This appeal was made during a peaceful protest held in Benin City. The demonstration was spearheaded by Hon. Barr. Itohan […]
An 18-year-old, identified as Chinedu Abimbor, was fatally shot on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at a police checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The tragic incident has ignited widespread protests and calls for accountability from the community. According to reports, the shooting occurred when Abimbor, driving a Mercedes-Benz, […]
The Edo State Government launched a decisive operation on Friday, dismantling a key hideout used by criminal elements in Esan North-East Local Government Area. The targeted effort, focused along the Uzea-Itakpe railway corridor within the Edo Central Senatorial District, aims to eradicate kidnapping and restore security to the vulnerable region. […]
The Edo State Government has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), led by Kelly Okungbowa, effective immediately. The decision, announced Friday by Secretary to the State Government Umar Ikhilor, comes in response to a surge of public complaints alleging extortion, harassment, and unruly behavior perpetrated by members of […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the rescue of Reverend Father Philip Ekeli, who was abducted alongside Seminarian Peter Andrew on March 3rd. Tragically, Seminarian Andrew lost his life while in captivity. The announcement was made Friday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, in a press […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor as the Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, signaling a renewed focus on engaging Edo indigenes abroad for the state’s growth. The announcement was officially made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., […]
By our Correspondent Adeche Momoh University, a privately-owned institution of higher learning situated at Igarra in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is set to commence operations soon. This was disclosed by the proprietor of the university Professor James Momoh at Igarra, on Friday. Momoh who lead members […]
The Edo State Government has signaled a firm commitment to transforming its agricultural sector through regenerative and agroecological practices, positioning itself as a frontrunner in sustainable agriculture within Nigeria. The announcement came during the opening of a two-day workshop focused on the Regenerative and Agro-ecological Landscape Acceleration Facility (RALAF), held […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it had disbursed about N35 billion to 261000 students in the country. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this at a sensitisation programme for Edo students held in Edo University Iyamoh, Edo, on Thursday. The programme is in conjunction with […]