A tragic flood incident in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, has reignited concerns over erosion and inadequate drainage infrastructure following torrential rains that battered the region from Monday night into Tuesday morning. The downpour led to a powerful surge of floodwaters along Uwenlenbo Road, near Zekor […]
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Corps members serving in Edo State have been called upon to embrace their roles as catalysts for civic transformation and national renewal. The charge was delivered by Dr. Frances Ben-Ushie, State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), during a one-day capacity-building workshop held in Benin City. The event, […]
Private school proprietors in Edo State have voiced serious concerns over what they describe as crippling taxation and exclusion from key education policy decisions. During a consultative town hall meeting held in Benin City on Tuesday, members of the Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS) revealed that at […]
In preparation for the upcoming bye-election scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has launched an intensive training program for election officers across the state. The initiative, held at Imaguero College in Benin City, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of officials to […]
In a powerful display of grassroots commitment, members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the party’s ward congresses, despite persistent rainfall. The exercise, which spanned all 192 wards across the state, saw the election of new ward […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has announced the initial set of constituency projects slated for execution in the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects, aimed at improving living conditions and educational infrastructure, were officially handed over to contractors on Sunday. The first batch of projects includes the construction of a 2.5-kilometer road […]
A newly uncovered directive from the Edo State Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has ignited fresh debate over the role of teachers in school maintenance, contradicting earlier claims by the state government that educators were not being asked to perform menial tasks. The circular, dated August 27 and signed by Obarisiagbon […]
Edo’s Special Security Squad announced the arrest of nine individuals suspected of cult membership during a pre-dawn operation in Iguoshodin N’Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area. Authorities say the action was triggered by tip-offs and an urgent distress call from residents who reported terrorizing activities. Coordinator Idemudia Noah revealed […]
The Edo State Government has firmly dismissed allegations suggesting that public school teachers are being compelled to carry out manual maintenance tasks such as grass cutting. In a statement issued in Benin City, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, clarified that no directive was ever given by the […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed four additional individuals as commissioner-designates, paving the way for their appointment into the state executive council. The confirmation followed a formal request from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who had nominated the individuals for key positions in his cabinet. The House had previously confirmed […]