Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented a comprehensive budget proposal of N605 billion for the fiscal year 2025 to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Dubbed the “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” this proposal marks a 25% increase compared to the previous year’s budget. […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Under-18 Oba of Benin Football Tournament, set to kick off on Tuesday, December 10, in Edo State. This annual event, sponsored by Michael Ogbebor, a former footballer based in the United […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Hon. (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the new Executive Chairman of the Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). This announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor Esq., who highlighted Bankole-Balogun’s extensive background and qualifications. Born in 1961 into the […]
Benin City, Edo State – Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has made a strong commitment to elevate the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) into a leading media organization on the global stage. This pledge came during his recent inspection of various road construction projects across Benin City. Accompanied by senior government officials, […]
Benin City, Edo State – In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the skill sets of residents and reducing unemployment, Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo has announced plans for a collaboration with an aviation company. This initiative will focus on training Edo citizens in areas such as aviation assembly, piloting, and […]
The Edo State Waste Management Board, under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, recently conducted an inspection at the Global Vision International (GVI) facility, situated at 56 Ewa Road, Ikpoba Slope in Benin City. The primary objective of the inspection was to evaluate GVI’s waste management practices and […]
In a recent meeting with the management team of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Deputy Governor Hon. Dennis Idahosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving the challenges facing the institution. The visit, which took place on Thursday, was an opportunity for the Deputy Governor to engage with the Polytechnic’s leadership and […]
Nigeria’s premier women’s football team, Edo Queens FC, has earned a prestigious nomination for CAF Women’s Club of the Year, solidifying their status as a continental powerhouse. As the current champions of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL), the team has consistently demonstrated impressive performance in both local and international […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to collaborate closely with traditional rulers across the state to address insecurity and other pressing issues at the grassroots level. His commitment was reaffirmed during a recent meeting with representatives from the Edo North Senatorial District. During the engagement, Gov. Okpebholo expressed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, urging him to refrain from meddling in the affairs of the state chapter of the Congress. In a statement released on Thursday, the NLC emphasized that it is premature […]