The Edo State Government has announced a massive electricity metering project aimed at putting an end to the long-standing issue of estimated billing in the state. The initiative, a collaborative effort between the state government and the Benin AUDA-NEPAD to Electrify One Million Rural Homes in Nigeria Distribution Company (Edo […]
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The well-known socio-cultural group Unuedo Renaissance, which represents Edo people in Nigeria and the diaspora, hosted a town hall meeting that was attended by the gubernatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). This event was noteworthy because it shed light on the political climate […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has effectively provided over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State with premium tomato seeds as part of a major initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving food security in Nigeria. This strategic move aims to address the pressing issue of rising […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political parties have submitted more than 44,000 polling and collation agents in preparation for the upcoming Edo State governorship election. This information was communicated on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that an impressive 4,682,086 registered voters are set to participate in the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. This vital information was shared by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, during a […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the appointment of Prince Tijani Ugbodaga as the new Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission. According to a statement released by Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media Projects, Prince Ugbodaga will assume his new role immediately, succeeding Chief […]
The Edo State government has expressed disappointment and dismay over comments made by former Governor Adams 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 […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on 2000 Residents Benefit from Edo Free Medical Outreach brain drain, citing the alarming migration of 2000 Residents Benefit from Edo Free Medical Outreach doctors from the country. Addressing a press conference, NMA Chairman […]
A Benin City-based civic group, the Campaign for Ethics and Good Governance, has lauded President Tinubu’s compassionate stance on the nation’s hardship, particularly his pledge to expand Edo Govt Launches Bold Initiative: ₦20,000 Monthly for 314,000 Households as palliative distribution nationwide. However, the group has raised concerns about the management […]
In a swift response to the recent looting in the Urora community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended two suspects. Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin on August 4. A viral video had surfaced on August 1, showing […]