In a concerted effort to raise cancer awareness and promote early detection, officials from the Edo State government organized a cancer awareness walk in Benin City on Thursday, coinciding with World Cancer Day. The event was spearheaded by Sally Suleiman, Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Sustainable Development Goals […]
Edo Updates
The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo Governor’s Wife, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, praised the Aiguobasinmwin Movement for its commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Edo State during a visit from the group to the Government House in Benin on Thursday. Mrs. Okpebholo-Anani lauded the organization’s efforts to […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has closed its defense in the ongoing petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which contests its victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. As the third respondent in the case, the APC concluded its proceedings after four witnesses provided testimonies to support […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated the Back-to-Farm initiative aimed at boosting food production across the state’s three senatorial districts. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting with local farmers at a community farm settlement in Ovia South West Local Government Area. Governor Okpebholo described the initiative […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working alongside the Federal Government to advance the state’s development and make it a model for others. This promise was made during a courtesy visit from the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, at the Government House in […]
Edo Queens Football Club of Benin continued their strong pursuit of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title with a decisive 2-0 victory against Nasarawa Amazons at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The defending champions showcased their prowess early in the match, netting both goals in […]
Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, coordinator of the Edo governor’s wife’s office, emphasized the significance of unity among women during a recent meeting with representatives of the Afemai Women in Politics in Benin. Okpebholo-Anani underscored the necessity of harmony across ethnic backgrounds for achieving shared objectives. “We must focus on oneness and […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill that establishes the Federal University of Sports in Afuze, located in Owan East Local Government Area. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described the decision as […]
The Edo State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) aimed at improving broadcasting services and fostering content development within the state. This initiative was detailed in a statement released by Mr. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday in […]
The Edo State Government has announced a ban on unauthorized unions from collecting dues at haulage fee points throughout the state. Speaking in Benin on Wednesday, Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), condemned the practice as unacceptable. “Only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to […]