Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Edeko, has passionately advocated for the passage of a bill proposing the creation of special seats for women in elective positions. Her appeal came during an event organized by the State Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Benin City on […]
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The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced the immediate suspension of 67 Enigie (chiefs) within the Benin Kingdom, citing acts of rebellion and defiance against the authority of the Oba of Benin and the established traditional institution. The announcement, delivered in a statement on Friday by BTC Secretary Frank Irabor, […]
Mr. Patrick Asowerien, the Commissioner representing Edo State on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has clarified that the Abraka-Oben road project is not yet complete, addressing recent protests and misrepresentations regarding its status. Speaking to reporters in Benin City on Friday, Asowerien explained that the Minister of Regional […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has emphatically promised justice for the perpetrators of the February 21st killings that ravaged seven communities within the Ovia South-West Local Government Area. During an on-the-ground assessment of the affected regions, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to restoring enduring peace and bolstering […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has launched a comprehensive agricultural training program designed to empower 110 farmers from his senatorial district. The initiative, focused on modern farming techniques and horticulture best practices, aims to significantly boost agricultural production and ensure greater food security within the Edo North region. The three-day training, which […]
MTN Nigeria is set to launch the third season of its MTN Champs athletics competition in Benin City, Edo State, from March 13th to 15th, aiming to discover and nurture young athletic talent across the nation. This was announced by Mr. Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, Segment and Devices, MTN, during […]
The Edo State Government has taken decisive action against kidnapping, demolishing several houses allegedly used as hideouts by a notorious kidnapping gang operating within the state. The properties, located in Illeh, Esan West Local Government Area, and Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, fall within the Edo Central Senatorial […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a firm warning to contractors handling various projects across the state, demanding adherence to project specifications and timelines or face contract termination. The governor delivered the ultimatum during an inspection of ongoing road and drainage projects in Benin City on Wednesday. Okpebholo […]
Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOSCO) and local youths have expressed their outrage over the tragic murder of Efe Ogbeide, a physically challenged individual, in the Obazagbon community of Oredo Local Government. During a protest held on Tuesday in Benin, Mr. Kola Edokpayi, the spokesperson for EDOSCO, called for justice, urging […]
The Edo State Police Command has launched a comprehensive manhunt for suspected herdsmen following the abduction of a Catholic priest and a seminarian from St. Peter Catholic Church in the Ivukwa community, located in Etsako East Local Government Area. In a statement issued in Benin on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, […]