The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has concluded a comprehensive Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 1,500 primary and junior secondary school educators across the state. The week-long initiative, executed simultaneously […]
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The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the state government to ban metal scavengers, citing escalating incidents of vandalism and theft allegedly perpetrated by these individuals. The motion, brought forth by Mr. Kaycee Osamwonyi (APC Uhumwode) under matters of public importance, was debated and approved during […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has charged the 206 pilgrims embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to exhibit exemplary conduct and discipline and reflect the core values of Edo State throughout their journey. The governor conveyed this message during a farewell ceremony held at the Edo […]
The Edo State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board has announced the commencement of the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage on May 14th, with an initial cohort of nearly 200 pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by the board’s chairman, Mallam Musah Muhammad […]
Former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, has challenged Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), to spearhead transformative reforms and revitalize Nigeria’s struggling higher education sector. Muhtar delivered the keynote address during the university’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture on Saturday, calling for a reimagining of […]
In a move aimed at bolstering the growth of small businesses across the state, the Edo State Government has forged a strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and LAPO Microfinance Bank to significantly expand access to crucial credit facilities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement […]
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six is set to ignite this Saturday in Ikenne, Ogun State, as six of the league’s best teams battle for the coveted championship trophy. The tournament, scheduled to run through May 17, promises high-stakes competition and thrilling encounters. Defending champions Edo […]
Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd., a Nigerian indigenous company based in Ogun State, has achieved World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its 0.5ml Auto Disable (AD) Syringes, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced Wednesday. This achievement marks a significant milestone not only for Nigeria […]
The Edo State Police Command announced the successful rescue of 37 kidnapped victims, including the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Esan West Local Government Area, following a series of operations throughout the state. The announcement was made by Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, during a press briefing […]
In a significant political development, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Blessing Agbebaku, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced earlier today, dramatically shifts the balance of power in the state legislature. Mr. Agbebaku, who […]