In a decisive move to restore public safety, the Edo State Government has announced a series of intensified measures aimed at curbing the rising threats of cultism and kidnapping across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed the plans during a press briefing on Monday in […]
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The Edo State Government has issued a stern directive to former Deputy Governor Mr. Godwin Omobayo, demanding the immediate return of all government-owned assets still in his possession. The ultimatum, delivered through a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, gives Omobayo seven days to comply […]
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new round of appointments into key positions. The announcement, made on October 27, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks and ensuring inclusive representation across the state. Among the notable appointments […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has plunged deeper into crisis as its embattled chairman, Alhaji Bako Dogwo, initiates legal proceedings against the national leadership of the association. The lawsuit, filed on October 20, 2025, by legal representatives […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Contractors: “No Room for Mediocrity, No Tolerance for Corruption” Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state projects, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to terminate the contracts of those who fail to meet required standards. The governor made this known […]
The Edo State Environmental Taskforce, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested no fewer than 50 individuals on Saturday for allegedly flouting the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The arrests took place in Egor Local Government Area during a large-scale monitoring exercise led by the newly […]
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 […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim public assets allegedly diverted or sold under the previous administration, as part of a broader strategy to restore integrity and improve service delivery across key sectors. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made this declaration on Thursday during a meeting with the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has stepped in to resolve a growing land dispute between the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the State Specialist Hospital in Benin City. During an inspection tour of the MOWAA development site at King’s Square on Wednesday, the governor expressed concern over […]