The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,900 prospective corps members to Edo State for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I service year, marking the commencement of their mandatory national service. Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie, the NYSC Coordinator in Edo, announced the deployment in a statement released to the News […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDHIC) has been awarded the Health Insurance and Managed Care Leadership Award of Excellence by the Institute for Health Insurance & Managed Care of Nigeria, marking a significant achievement for the state’s healthcare sector. The prestigious award, presented in Abuja, recognizes EDHIC’s impactful contributions […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has announced the deployment of 1,350 personnel across the state to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter celebration for residents. The announcement was made by the state commandant, Mr. Gbenga Agun, at a press conference held in Benin City on […]
The Edo State Government has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment for its citizens. The initiative, scheduled to commence on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, will be held on the last Saturday of every month, between the hours of 7:00 […]
Members of the Orior Ozolua community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State staged a peaceful protest on Monday, calling for the immediate removal of Elder Osasere Egharevba from his position as “Okaighele” (youth leader). Protesters allege that Egharevba has held the position for 37 years, far exceeding the […]
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Mining, has successfully mediated a dispute between the Edo Tipper Drivers’ Association and the Sand Quarry Owners’ Association, securing a truce aimed at fostering a more harmonious working relationship. The resolution comes after a period of tension stemming from disagreements over pricing […]
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry for Mining, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering mining host communities through the robust implementation of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with all relevant stakeholders. The declaration came during a meeting in Benin City, where the State Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, engaged […]
A Benin High Court has remanded four individuals in police custody in connection with alleged illegal oil bunkering activities. Presiding Judge Justice Williams Azeigbemhin made the ruling on Monday, citing the need for the matter to be heard in a Federal High Court. Justice Azeigbemhin stated that a Federal High […]
The future of EdoStar Teachers Fellowship members hangs in the balance as the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) awaits Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision regarding their continued engagement within the state’s basic education system. On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, convened a […]
Edo State Attorney General, Dr. Samson Osagie, has called upon the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to operate within the confines of the law, emphasizing the importance of academic excellence and the representation of all student interests. The Attorney General made this charge during a courtesy visit by NANS […]