Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civil society organisation, released its 2024 Edo and Ondo Governorship Election Ballot Integrity Report on Friday, revealing discrepancies in the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to KDI’s Team Lead and Executive Director, Mr. Bukola Idowu, the report identifies inconsistencies such […]
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Edo indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed their commendation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration, citing qualitative governance and significant infrastructural development across Edo State. The commendations were voiced during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, on the sidelines of […]
The Edo State chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has expressed strong opposition to a perceived drastic increase in personal income tax levied on private schools in the state. At a press conference held in Benin City on Friday, NAPPS alleged that the state government […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the brutal killing of 16 travellers and the subsequent burning of their truck in Udune Efandion, along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway. The incident occurred on Thursday, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for justice. CSP Moses Yamu, […]
The Global Peace Development (GPD), in partnership with the Edo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the World Bank, concluded a three-day training program on Friday aimed at equipping farmers, herders, and key stakeholders in Edo State with the skills to prevent and resolve conflicts. The intensive […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has strongly condemned the brutal killing and burning of seven individuals suspected of kidnapping by a mob in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. The governor, denouncing the act as barbaric and unacceptable, has vowed to bring those responsible to justice. The governor’s condemnation […]
Edo State’s traditional medicine sector is poised for a significant resurgence following the inauguration of a new Traditional Medicine Board, ending an eight-year period without official oversight. Traditional medicine practitioners from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for establishing the board, emphasizing the […]
Residents of Oke, Irhue, and Uhiere villages in the Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State are voicing growing concerns over the stalled Ehor-Irhue-Oke-Uhiere road project, citing significant economic and logistical disruptions. Stakeholders, including farmers and transporters, lament the non-completion of the vital infrastructure, highlighting its detrimental impact on their […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,300 personnel across Edo State to ensure the safety and security of residents during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Federal Government has declared March 31st and April 1st as public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to bolstering local government administration, focusing on security enhancement, infrastructure development, and economic empowerment across its 18 local government areas. This commitment was reaffirmed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Lucky Eseigbe, during an address to […]