In a generous act of support for journalism in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has gifted a 15-seater Toyota Hiace Bus to the local Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). This gesture aims to bolster the union’s capacity to perform its journalistic responsibilities with greater efficacy. The official handover took place […]
Edo Updates
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has been released by his abductors after an 11-day captivity. Aziegbemi returned to his residence around 3 a.m. on Tuesday following negotiations with the abductors. His family had been contacted on Friday, with a ransom demand of […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja made a pivotal decision on Wednesday, rejecting an attempt to halt the impeachment process launched by the Edo State House of Assembly against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Despite an oral plea from Shaibu’s legal representative, Prof. Olawoyin Awoyale (SAN), for the court to maintain […]
Following the distressing incident of the abduction of the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, by a group of armed individuals near his residence in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, actions have been swiftly initiated to address […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a summon to the heads of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), demanding an explanation for the persistent power outages plaguing the state. This action follows a pressing public concern brought forth by a member […]
In a recent meeting with the Edo Disability Forum (EDF), Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. During the advocacy visit to her office, […]
The Edo State Government, under the Ministry of Justice, hosted its first stakeholders’ committee meeting to discuss the draft bill for establishing the state Citizens’ Rights and Dispute Resolution Agency. The purpose of this bill is to give a voice to the vulnerable members of society and ensure that their […]
The Deputy Belgian Head of Mission, Veronique Bernard, and her team visited the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (ETAHT) in Benin, where they expressed their admiration for the state government’s work in combating human trafficking and irregular migration. Bernard said that the Belgian Government was particularly concerned about Edo […]
The Edo State Government has commenced the reaccreditation process for over 6500 personnel of the State’s esteemed Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN). This extensive profiling and training exercise will take place from Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4, 2034. Led by the Coordinator of ESSVN, Col. Kole Omomia, the reaccreditation exercise […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday met with the Hausa Community in the state to emphasize his government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. During the meeting held at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki commended the community for their contributions […]