In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has plunged deeper into crisis as its embattled chairman, Alhaji Bako Dogwo, initiates legal proceedings against the national leadership of the association. The lawsuit, filed on October 20, 2025, by legal representatives […]
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Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Contractors: “No Room for Mediocrity, No Tolerance for Corruption” Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state projects, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to terminate the contracts of those who fail to meet required standards. The governor made this known […]
The Edo State Environmental Taskforce, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested no fewer than 50 individuals on Saturday for allegedly flouting the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The arrests took place in Egor Local Government Area during a large-scale monitoring exercise led by the newly […]
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially announced October 31, 2025, as the deadline for candidates offered provisional admission to accept their placements for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows national guidelines set during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting, which involved vice chancellors and […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim public assets allegedly diverted or sold under the previous administration, as part of a broader strategy to restore integrity and improve service delivery across key sectors. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made this declaration on Thursday during a meeting with the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has stepped in to resolve a growing land dispute between the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the State Specialist Hospital in Benin City. During an inspection tour of the MOWAA development site at King’s Square on Wednesday, the governor expressed concern over […]
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 […]
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 […]