No fewer than 72 students of Edo State University Iyamho graduated with first class honours as the institution prepares to confer degrees on a total of 850 graduands at its forthcoming convocation ceremony. The Vice-Chancellor, Victor Adetimirin , disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing held to mark the […]
Education
The Edo State Government has taken decisive action following a shocking incident of bullying at Igbinedion Secondary School. In response to a viral video depicting a brutal assault on a student, the government has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all students involved, sending a clear message that such […]
Edo State University, Iyamoh, welcomed 1,152 new students into its academic community during its 11th matriculation ceremony held on Thursday. The event marked a significant milestone for both the incoming students and the rapidly growing institution. Vice-Chancellor Professor Victor Adetimirin congratulated the matriculating students, urging them to dedicate themselves to […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged enhanced welfare and a supportive service year for corps members deployed to the state. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, Governor Okpebholo, represented by the Commissioner for […]
Monica Nku, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State, has donated 1,000 doses of Tanzol deworming tablets to the state’s Ministry of Health. The donation, a component of her Community Development Service (CDS) project, aims to reduce the prevalence of worm infections among school […]
The 22nd edition of the Nigerian Polytechnics Senior Staff Games Association (NIPOSSGA) officially kicked off in Auchi, Edo State, with 59 polytechnics from across the country participating in the week-long sporting event. The games, hosted by Auchi Polytechnic in Etsako West Local Government Area, began on Sunday, December 6, and […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State began its 2025 Batch C Orientation Course with a total of 1,422 corps members taking the oath, comprising 689 men and 733 women. The pledge ceremony featured Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, who attended on behalf of the […]
In a bold move to redefine the future of higher education in Nigeria, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has unveiled a new vocational training initiative aimed at equipping students with hands-on technical skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. The programme, titled “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training,” is […]
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to education and community development, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has awarded bursaries worth ₦150,000 each to 56 indigent students drawn from its host and neighbouring communities in Edo State. The initiative, unveiled during a presentation ceremony on Friday, forms part of the […]
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially announced October 31, 2025, as the deadline for candidates offered provisional admission to accept their placements for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows national guidelines set during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting, which involved vice chancellors and […]