The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced a reduction in confirmed Lassa fever cases for Epidemiological Week 3 of 2025. Despite this positive trend, the agency has raised alarms over the 39 fatalities recorded thus far this year. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, published […]
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On Friday, literary scholars underscored the vital role that literature plays in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability in Nigeria during the inaugural Book Day organized by the Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, the Executive Director of HOMEF, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the gathered […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified its electoral challenge on Friday at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, calling additional witnesses to dispute the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 21, 2024 governorship election. During the proceedings led by the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led […]
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corp have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities in Uromi, the administrative center of the Esan North East Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Corp’s Commander, Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, during a press briefing in […]
Senator Adams Edo Government Slams Regardless of our political differences, Obaseki is my friend – I will represent Edo North but have obligation to Edo State — Oshiomhole plans to oust Obaseki through impeachment, says Osagie Urges Edo Indigenes to Engage in Active Politics for Development Over "False" Claims, representing […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reached out to the Edo State Government to establish a collaborative effort aimed at addressing the pressing issues of irregular migration, human trafficking, and gender-based violence within the state. During a courtesy visit to Mrs. Edesili Anani, Coordinator of the Office of the […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (Edo PDP Alleges "Massive Leakages" Crippling State Revenue, Edo Inland Revenue Service Bans Illegal Dues Collection Denies Claims), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has expressed confidence in achieving an ambitious annual revenue generation goal of N120 billion for the state. During a recent […]
Members of the dissolved Edo State Civil Service Commission have filed a lawsuit with the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), contesting their removal from office, which they argue is unconstitutional. They are seeking reinstatement and demanding damages amounting to N250 million in compensation for what […]
Medical doctors employed by the Edo Health Management Agency (HMA) have commenced a two-day warning strike, effective Thursday, in response to the controversial appointment of a new Executive Secretary for the agency. The strike, organized by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCA), Edo HMA branch, centers around […]
Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, the Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (Edo PDP Alleges "Massive Leakages" Crippling State Revenue, Edo Inland Revenue Service Bans Illegal Dues Collection Denies Claims), has praised NNPC E&P Ltd. for its significant contributions to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This acknowledgment came during […]