Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, opted not to provide commentary on the ongoing hearings related to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which is currently convening in Abuja. When approached by journalists on Friday, Oshiomhole maintained a respectful distance from the proceedings, […]
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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 (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has expressed confidence in achieving an ambitious annual revenue generation goal of N120 billion for the state. During a recent meeting with unit heads, zonal, and branch managers at the Corporate Headquarters in Benin City, Bankole-Balogun outlined […]
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 (EIRS), has praised NNPC E&P Ltd. for its significant contributions to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This acknowledgment came during a recent courtesy visit to Mr. Bello Nura, Executive Director of Finance at NNPC E&P Ltd., held […]
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 15 individuals suspected of participating in unauthorized mining operations within the Egbetua Community in Ososo, located in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. This announcement was made on Thursday by the State Commandant of NSCDC, Gbenga […]
Edo State’s governorship election tribunal witnessed intense proceedings on Thursday as three witnesses testified, including Victor Eseigbe, a politician from Akoko Edo Local Government Area. Eseigbe, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the election was marred by irregularities. Led by petitioners’ counsel Ken Mozia, SAN, Eseigbe identified and […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has annulled the final examinations that took place on January 29. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among students and faculty alike. Mr. Ephraim Isiraojie, the university’s Registrar, issued a memo explaining that the cancellation stemmed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to stage a nationwide mass rally on February 4, 2025, in response to the Nigeria Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent decision to raise telecom tariffs by 50 percent. This declaration was made by NLC President Mr. Joe Ajaero following a meeting of […]