The Global Peace Development (GPD), in partnership with the Edo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the World Bank, concluded a three-day training program on Friday aimed at equipping farmers, herders, and key stakeholders in Edo State with the skills to prevent and resolve conflicts. The intensive […]
Edo Updates
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has strongly condemned the brutal killing and burning of seven individuals suspected of kidnapping by a mob in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. The governor, denouncing the act as barbaric and unacceptable, has vowed to bring those responsible to justice. The governor’s condemnation […]
Edo State’s traditional medicine sector is poised for a significant resurgence following the inauguration of a new Traditional Medicine Board, ending an eight-year period without official oversight. Traditional medicine practitioners from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for establishing the board, emphasizing the […]
Residents of Oke, Irhue, and Uhiere villages in the Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State are voicing growing concerns over the stalled Ehor-Irhue-Oke-Uhiere road project, citing significant economic and logistical disruptions. Stakeholders, including farmers and transporters, lament the non-completion of the vital infrastructure, highlighting its detrimental impact on their […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,300 personnel across Edo State to ensure the safety and security of residents during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Federal Government has declared March 31st and April 1st as public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to bolstering local government administration, focusing on security enhancement, infrastructure development, and economic empowerment across its 18 local government areas. This commitment was reaffirmed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Lucky Eseigbe, during an address to […]
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) management has publicly lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo’s policy initiatives, crediting them with the significant transformation currently underway at the state-owned institution. Comrade Mike Aladenika, Head of Corporate Communication at AAU, shared these sentiments with journalists in Benin City on Thursday, highlighting the positive impact of the […]
In a demonstration of its commitment to the welfare of its citizens, the Edo State Government has provided financial assistance to traders impacted by the devastating fire that engulfed Jattu Market in Etsako West Local Government Area in January 2025. The fire, which destroyed numerous shops and goods worth millions […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning widespread protests across the state with the aim of destabilizing the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Jarrett Tenebe, the APC State Chairman, made the allegations during a press conference on Wednesday, claiming that […]
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 […]