A group of suspended Enigie (Dukes) from the Benin Kingdom have publicly appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, seeking clemency and a return to their positions within the traditional hierarchy. The appeal comes nearly a year after their suspension on March 7, 2025, which the Benin Traditional […]
Edo Updates
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State officially inaugurated governing councils for three key state institutions on Wednesday: the Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Edo State University, Iyamho, and the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Service Commission. The ceremonies, held in Benin City, underscored the governor’s commitment to […]
Chief Dan Orbih, the South-South Zonal Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning against individuals falsely presenting themselves as members of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, threatening legal action if the alleged impersonation continues. The warning was delivered during an enlarged meeting of party […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State declared a State of Emergency on public schools across the state on Tuesday, citing the severely deteriorated conditions observed during recent inspections. The declaration follows a tour of schools in the Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas, where the Governor witnessed firsthand the challenges […]
In a significant push towards achieving food security, the Edo State Government has allocated 3,000 hectares of farmland across its three senatorial districts for the “Back to Farm” project, spearheaded by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The initiative aims to bolster agricultural production and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s national “Renewed Hope […]
The Edo State Police Command has initiated a widespread manhunt for a suspect believed to be responsible for the brutal murder of his fiancée and her three-year-old daughter in Ovbiogoe Community, near Ekiadolor, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The victims, identified as “Mama Hallelujah” and her daughter, Miracle, were discovered […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC Plc), a key player in electricity retail and distribution across Edo State, has voiced its strong support for the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, hailing it as a transformative policy poised to reshape the state’s power sector. This endorsement follows the recent signing […]
Edo State is poised to make a strong showing at the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, after receiving the festival’s unity torch in a ceremony held on Monday. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, accepted the torch at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium before leading […]
A Nigerian documentary exploring the ancient practice of healing tattoos among the Esan people of Edo State has secured a nomination at the inaugural Authentic Global Film Awards. “Ema/Udeh,” written and directed by cultural activist and filmmaker Samuel Osaze, delves into the traditional art form known as “Ema/Udeh,” where tattoos […]
An attack on Ukhun community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has left one person feared dead and several others injured, prompting urgent calls for government intervention and heightened security measures. The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, occurred on Saturday, despite ongoing state government […]