The Edo State Sports Commission has approached United Bank for Africa (UBA) seeking sponsorship for the 4th edition of the State Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in Benin City from April 21st to May 1st. Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Commission, led a delegation to a UBA branch in […]
Edo Updates
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Kelly Okungbowa, a suspended Edo State government official also known as “Ebo Stone,” for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency. The arrest, announced on Monday by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the […]
The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the State House of Assembly to recall the 18 local government chairmen who were suspended in December 2024, citing the need for effective grassroots governance and alleging financial impropriety in their absence. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
Edo State House of Assembly member, Idaiye Yekini, has issued an urgent plea to the Edo State government and national relief agencies to provide immediate assistance to residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, whose homes were devastated by a recent rainstorm. The storm, which struck on March 3rd, reportedly destroyed […]
Residents of Edo State are set to benefit from a new road safety initiative spearheaded by AutoVision Initiative in collaboration with the Sen. Monday Okpebholo Foundation (SMOF). The program will provide free Smart AI Driving Glasses with comprehensive eye screenings to car buyers in the state. In addition to this, […]
The Edo State government has levied serious accusations against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the party is responsible for the rising insecurity in the state. In a statement released on Sunday, the government, through the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, claimed the PDP […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has lauded the Edo State Chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) for their critical support to legislators in driving policy-making and development initiatives throughout the state. The commendation came during a meeting held on March 13th at the Edo […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims made by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) attributing recent power outages in the Benin district to TCN’s maintenance activities. In a statement released on Sunday, TCN accused BEDC of misleading the public and misrepresenting the true cause of the disruptions. […]
A coalition of women from Edo State has publicly called upon Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to issue an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian populace. This appeal was made during a peaceful protest held in Benin City. The demonstration was spearheaded by Hon. Barr. Itohan […]
An 18-year-old, identified as Chinedu Abimbor, was fatally shot on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at a police checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The tragic incident has ignited widespread protests and calls for accountability from the community. According to reports, the shooting occurred when Abimbor, driving a Mercedes-Benz, […]