The Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the recent mass arrests and arraignments of young people in Edo State, purportedly as part of efforts to combat cultism. The NBA branch emphasized the need for law enforcement to […]
Edo Updates
In a significant move to uphold traditional values and address community grievances, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has deposed Ovbokhan Igbinovia from his position as the traditional Chief Priest (Ohen) of Okhuoromi Community in Oredo Local Government Area. The deposition, announced on Thursday, follows a […]
The Edo State Government has officially recognized and presented instruments of office to several new traditional rulers across the state, signaling a renewed commitment to traditional institutions and community leadership. The announcements, made public today, involve appointments in Okpella, Okhuesan, and Onogholo. According to a statement released by the Secretary […]
Hon. Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon (JP), Executive Chairman of the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education (EDOBTVE), recently led an inspection team to Benin Technical College in Benin City to assess the state of its facilities and long-dormant machinery. The inspection, which took place earlier this week, revealed significant […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday witnessed the nomination of Mr. Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip, replacing Mr. Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I) who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the nomination during plenary, reading a letter from the […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, with Edo State specifically expected to experience thunderstorms. According to NiMet’s outlook, released in Abuja, while sunny skies are anticipated across the country, residents of Edo State […]
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has concluded a comprehensive Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 1,500 primary and junior secondary school educators across the state. The week-long initiative, executed simultaneously […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the state government to ban metal scavengers, citing escalating incidents of vandalism and theft allegedly perpetrated by these individuals. The motion, brought forth by Mr. Kaycee Osamwonyi (APC Uhumwode) under matters of public importance, was debated and approved during […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has charged the 206 pilgrims embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to exhibit exemplary conduct and discipline and reflect the core values of Edo State throughout their journey. The governor conveyed this message during a farewell ceremony held at the Edo […]
The Edo State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board has announced the commencement of the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage on May 14th, with an initial cohort of nearly 200 pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by the board’s chairman, Mallam Musah Muhammad […]