Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State recently hosted Joseph Tegbe, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), signaling a strong intent to attract Chinese investment and boost the state’s economic development. The meeting, held in Benin City, builds upon previous discussions with the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) […]
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In a move to bolster local commerce and commemorate the upcoming 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Emmanuel Osemota Foundation has provided resources to 22 women in Okpagha community, Uhunwode Local Government Area, Edo State, to support their small businesses. The empowerment initiative, spearheaded by the US-based epidemiologist and founder […]
Civil society organizations, legal professionals, and media representatives have collectively called on the Edo State Government to adopt the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at the state level, arguing it is crucial for bolstering transparency and accountability in governance. The appeal was made during a town hall meeting held on […]
A High Court in Benin City has ordered the remand of Ile Itua, 25, and Kingsley Micheal, 36, at the Oko Correctional Centre in connection with the alleged killing of a 21-month-old child. The two men were arraigned on Wednesday and charged with murder. The prosecution, led by Polycap Odion, […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned village heads (Edionwere) and elders from across the Benin Kingdom for a crucial meeting at the Oba’s Palace on Thursday, March 20th, at 12:00 PM. This directive comes in the wake of the indefinite suspension of several Enigies (dukes) by the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched an investigation into the $10 million reportedly spent by the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. The announcement followed an unannounced visit by Governor Okpebholo and top officials to the newspaper’s premises in Benin City […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a disturbing surge in road fatalities in Edo State, with 33 lives lost in traffic accidents between January and February. The stark figures highlight the urgent need for improved road safety measures and increased driver vigilance. Cyril Matthew, the Edo Sector Commander […]
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally notified the Edo State House of Assembly that it now holds the majority, a development confirmed by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku during Tuesday’s plenary session. The shift in power dynamics stems from the defection of four lawmakers from the […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Forum of Insurance Practitioners in Edo State, aimed at streamlining service delivery, particularly concerning motor vehicle registration and renewal processes. This collaboration coincides with the state government vehemently denying rumors of a new tax imposition on […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping activities in the Aviele community, Etsako West Local Government Area. The arrests, conducted on March 16, 2025, represent a significant step in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat crime within the […]