In a strategic effort to bolster food security and stimulate agricultural development in Edo State, the coordinator of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE-ND), Mr. John Omoruyi, announced on Wednesday that the program is expanding its outreach to primary and secondary schools across the region. This initiative aims to instill […]
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The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of two high-ranking officials: Samson Osagie, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Damian Lawani, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. The announcement was made on Thursday morning by Mr. Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, during a […]
The Edo Assets Verification Committee has urged the state government to reassess contracts awarded during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, citing concerns over potential fraud and corruption. This call was made during the presentation of the committee’s final report to Governor Monday Okpebholo in Benin City on Wednesday. […]
Igbinedion University Okada, located in Edo State, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the European Union aimed at enhancing sustainable plastic waste and recycling management practices. The project, known as Sustainable Plastic Waste and Recycling Management (SWARM), is a three-year initiative valued at €800,000 (approximately ₦1.24 billion). The announcement […]
The proceedings at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja faced delays on Wednesday due to the absence of witnesses from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC is the first respondent in a case brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. […]
The Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has underscored the indispensable role of mothers in nation-building, emphasizing their influence in shaping future generations. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a courtesy visit by the winners of the 2024 Miss Akoko-Edo Beauty Pageant at the […]
Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in achieving sustainable governance. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a stakeholder engagement with the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), where discussions focused on the […]
Edo State’s tax authority is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Police, Edo Command, to boost tax compliance. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Edo Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, in Benin on Tuesday. During the meeting, Bankole-Balogun […]
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and undergoing regular screenings for preventable cancers as Nigeria observes World Cancer Day. Prof. Otegbayo, a distinguished oncologist, […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Elisha Jeremiah, along with two other individuals, who were kidnapped by armed assailants on January 29, 2025. Moses Yamu, the Public Relations Officer for the Command, shared the details of the operation in a […]