The Gbolomotin community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State is appealing to the state government for protection amidst unfounded allegations linking them to recent violent incidents. This statement was made by Mr. Karaem Ebimobobowei, the community’s spokesperson, on Sunday in Benin. Ebimobobowei emphasized that the community neither […]
Edo Updates
Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa emphasized the importance of love, understanding, and unity as the Muslim community begins the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, Idahosa described Ramadan as a period for reflection, spiritual discipline, and the strengthening of community […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, honored his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, with the ancient Ekasa dance on Saturday, marking 49 years since her passing. The Ekasa dance, steeped in spiritual significance, signifies the conclusion of the first phase of her funeral rites. This traditional dance is also […]
A devastating accident on Saturday morning claimed the lives of 12 passengers along the Benin-Auchi highway. The incident, involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck, occurred around 5 a.m. in the Igueoviobo community, near an army checkpoint. Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps […]
The Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Abumere Anthony Ehizojie II, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Dr. Thomas Attah. The traditional ruler conferred the “Ekpen of Ekpoma Kingdom,” meaning “The Leopard of Ekpoma, on Attah during the Annual (Ihuen) festival held in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has named Ms. Ivie Idahosa as the new general manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), effective immediately. The announcement was made on Friday via a statement from the Secretary to the State Government. Ivie Idahosa is well-qualified for her […]
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State are calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo to promptly redeploy staff at the Government House who previously served under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The group, known as the Edo APC Leaders of Thought, expressed concerns that retaining these staff members poses […]
The Ministry of Regional Development has announced that 165 youths and women have successfully completed a skills and empowerment training program in Edo. The news was shared by the Minister, Mr. Abubakar Momoh, during the closing ceremony of a two-day training session held in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area. […]
On Thursday, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) held an induction ceremony for 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO). This event marked the second phase of the 19th induction and oath-taking exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session, adding to the 51 graduates who were […]
Team Edo has made a stunning impression at the just-concluded South-South Zonal Elimination for ball games in Benin, securing eight qualifications for the forthcoming 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled for May in Abeokuta. The team will represent the South-South zone in various sports, including volleyball (female), beach volleyball (female), […]