Benin City is set to host the Nigerian Army’s 2025 Captain to Major written promotion examination, scheduled to take place from May 12th to 16th. Lt. Samson Akindutire, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), announced the development in a statement released on […]
Edo Updates
Edo State’s sports development is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo, according to Amadin Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission. Enabulele made the comments during an inspection of Team Edo’s training camp at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, as athletes […]
The Edo State Government has firmly denied reports suggesting it is abandoning the use of educational tablets and the e-learning program, a cornerstone of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) initiative launched by the previous administration. The clarification was issued on Monday by Mrs. Ozavize Briggs, Executive Chairman of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Monday signed into law a bill establishing the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology, Udomi. The institution will be located in Esan Central Local Government and is expected to spur regional growth and create employment opportunities for Edo citizens. The […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to significantly improving primary healthcare (PHC) services throughout the state, ensuring equitable access to affordable and quality medical care for all local government areas. This pledge aligns directly with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE agenda, which prioritizes Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 95 suspected cultists following a week-long operation aimed at curbing cult-related violence within the Benin metropolis. The crackdown also resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition. According to a statement released Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, […]
Corps member Monica Patrick donated 300 sanitary pads to fellow National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at the orientation camp in Okada, Edo State, on Thursday. Patrick, a graduate of the University of Calabar currently serving in the state, organized the donation as part of her outreach initiative to promote […]
Edo Queens Football Club Head Coach Moses Aduku has declared his ambitious goal to lead the team to victory in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League, alongside retaining the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title. Aduku made the pronouncement at a media parley held in Benin City on Thursday. The […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced a new minimum wage of N75,000 for all state workers during his May Day address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The announcement signifies a significant increase from the previous minimum wage of N70,000, reflecting the governor’s commitment to improving the […]
The Edo State Government and Dangote Cement have committed to strengthening their collaboration to tackle operational hurdles and explore new investment prospects, following a high-level meeting held at the company’s Okpella plant on Wednesday. The Edo State delegation, led by Mr. Amen Odigie, Managing Director of the Edo State Investment […]