The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) has taken a significant step in the fight against human trafficking by training 60 members of Parents Teachers Associations (PTAs) in Edo State. The training, held in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, aimed to empower PTA members with knowledge and skills […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Kassim Afegbua and seven other nominees as commissioner-designates, following a screening process conducted by the House Committee on Rules and Business Committee, led by Majority Leader Jonathan Aigbokhan. Governor Monday Okpebholo had formally requested the Assembly to screen and confirm the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Saturday expressed concerns regarding the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the ongoing by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District. Speaking to journalists after casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central […]
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop in Benin City, training 35 individuals as “disability inclusion champions.” The workshop, supported by the Ford Foundation, aimed to equip participants with the skills to advocate for inclusive education, accessible healthcare, and the enforcement of […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the deployment of 7,825 personnel and a restriction of movement for the by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting by-elections for the Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency seats. The elections are a result of Senator Monday […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a large-scale recruitment initiative targeting the state’s youth population. The announcement was made at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, held in support of the upcoming August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election. Governor […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has launched the Gov. Monday Okpebholo Anti-Drug Abuse Marathon for secondary schools across the state. The initiative was announced at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday. NDLEA Commander in […]
The Edo State Ministry of Justice has announced significant achievements over the past seven months, securing 13 criminal convictions and over 22 civil litigation judgments in favor of the State. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, revealed these accomplishments during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the ministry’s […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Edo Command has announced the arrest of 46 individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related crimes. According to the agency, 39,983 kilograms of assorted illicit substances were confiscated during operations conducted in July. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, attributed the success to intelligence-driven operations targeting […]
Dr. Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), stated that he is leaving the institution in a significantly improved state compared to when he assumed office. This declaration was made during a press briefing on Thursday, following a tour of projects completed during […]