Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent violent assaults on seven farming communities in the Ovia South West Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of 22 lives and left numerous others injured. The governor also expressed outrage over the killings of two farmers, Batemue Ebo […]
Edo Updates
The Edo chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Okpekpe community in Etsako East Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two farmers. In a statement issued by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, the […]
The upcoming 6th convocation ceremony at Edo University Iyamoh will honor two distinguished Edo sons—Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, and Vincent Agenmomen, Chairman of the Freedom Group in Nigeria—with honorary degrees for their notable contributions to the state and national development. At […]
Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okebholo has been urged to engage in collaborative efforts with federal government tertiary health institutions within the state to significantly improve healthcare delivery. This partnership aims to share resources, expertise, and knowledge, addressing existing deficiencies in the state’s health system, particularly concerning workforce shortages. The […]
The Edo State Police Command has successfully trained 160 personnel to bolster their operational capabilities in addressing crime within the state. This announcement was made by Commissioner of Police Betty Enekpen Otimenyin during the closing ceremony of the training program held on Sunday. In a statement shared with journalists in […]
Calm has returned to several communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State following a violent outbreak that left at least 23 people feared dead and many others injured. The affected areas include Marindoti, Gbelemontin Domiju, Kola Village, Taiye Camp, Eto Camp, Dipe Community, Bala Dele Community, […]
Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State, has officially commenced the production of paint as part of its revenue-generating initiatives. This announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye during the university’s 26th matriculation ceremony, where approximately 1,500 new students were welcomed. Prof. Ezemonye highlighted that the paint production unit […]
The Edo State government is gearing up to host the South-South zonal eliminations of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin City, featuring teams from Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River competing for a chance to qualify for the national events scheduled for May in Ogun. The elimination […]
A tragic incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City resulted in the death of Pius Etim, a driver, following the collapse of a mast during heavy rainfall on Thursday night. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, attributed the incident to alleged substandard construction work by contractors hired during […]
The Edo State government has introduced a digital platform for the electronic generation and verification of educational certificates and report cards. This initiative aims to streamline the management of educational records and mitigate the risk of distortions. Additionally, to combat student bullying, the government has established a dedicated hotline for […]