The Edo State Government has reached a resolution with the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, following a week-long warning strike that began on October 17, 2025. The industrial action, which aimed to press for improved working conditions and welfare packages, was called off after […]
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The Edo State House of Assembly has announced plans to investigate two high-profile projects initiated during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The projects under scrutiny are the Radisson Blu Hotel development and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA), both of which have drawn public interest due […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State officially swore in 20 newly confirmed commissioners on October 14, 2025, marking a significant expansion of his cabinet and igniting speculation about a potential reshuffle within the State Executive Council. The ceremony followed months of nominations and screenings by the Edo State House of […]
In a bold move aimed at revitalizing its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin has officially appointed Coach Kennedy Boboye as its new Technical Manager. The announcement was made on Monday by Kehinde Osagiede, the club’s Director of Media and Communications. Boboye, a seasoned […]
Benin City witnessed a powerful cinematic moment as Osamede, a historical superhero film rooted in the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, premiered to a packed audience on Friday night. The screening, which extended into the early hours of Saturday, ended with a standing ovation, as viewers celebrated the […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed its call for justice, equity, and protection of workers’ rights as the nation joins the global community to commemorate Decent Work Day. In a statement released in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized the urgent need to uphold the dignity of labour and […]
Nigeria has embarked on one of its most ambitious public health initiatives to date—a nationwide integrated vaccination campaign aimed at protecting approximately 106 million children from measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The campaign, announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to eliminate preventable […]
In celebration of academic excellence and civic leadership, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has conferred Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Awards on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The recognition formed part of the golden jubilee celebration of the Faculty of Social Sciences, held […]
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a scathing rebuke of Senator Adams Oshiomhole following his recent comments on national television, accusing the former labour leader of undermining workers’ rights and misrepresenting core labour laws. In a joint statement released in Abuja and signed by […]
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has taken a dramatic turn as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, elected a new state executive committee led by Nosa Ogieva. The election, organized under the banner of the Legacy […]