The inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival is poised to kick off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, from April 1st to 8th, promising a vibrant showcase of athletic talent across the region. No fewer than 17 distinct sporting events will be featured, offering a diverse platform for competitors from the nine Niger […]
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A new chapter in Edo State’s aviation landscape has begun with the launch of the Benin Aero Club, the first of its kind in the region. Spearheaded by Edo State-born United States-based entrepreneur and CEO of Auxano Aviation, Ehimenmen Odia, and his partner, Morrison Okunbor, the Aero Club aims to […]
Hundreds of young people, identifying themselves as Concerned Edo Youths, staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) on Monday, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the eighteen local government chairmen and their deputies. The chairmen were initially suspended in December following allegations of failing to submit their […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a historic surge in applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered. This marks the highest number of applications in the board’s history, surpassing the 1.9 million recorded in 2024, as detailed in […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent regulatory processes in the importation of antileprosy medicine, Rifampicin, into Nigeria. This statement comes as a direct response to a recent BBC report titled “Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay,” […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagun, preventing him from taking any steps that could influence the results of the party’s South-South Zonal meeting and Congress. The order was delivered on Monday by […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration of overseeing a significant decline in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) due to “massive leakages.” These allegations were vehemently refuted by the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), who claim record-breaking revenue generation. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman […]
A devastating road accident at Agbede community along the Benin-Auchi road in Etsako West Local Government has claimed the lives of eight passengers, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The tragic incident, triggered by suspected brake failure, resulted in a fiery inferno that engulfed multiple vehicles. Mr. Cyril […]
The Edo State Ministry of Education has announced a collaborative partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) aimed at maximizing welfare benefits for students across the state. The initiative seeks to address financial barriers to higher education and foster academic success. According to a statement released by Dr. Paddy […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 27-year-old man found in possession of a fresh human head in the Evbuotubu area of Benin City. The suspect is currently in custody and will be prosecuted, authorities have confirmed. The arrest was made in the early hours of Friday by officers […]