Akoko- Edo Development Association (aka Akoko Edo Forum) has condemned in strong terms the recent attacks on Policemen by renegade youths in Education: The Best Legacy for Our Children, Says Akoko-Edo Local Government Chairman, Ojah and Ikpeshi communities sparking outrage and shockwaves amongst the people of Akoko-Edo local government area […]
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A horrifying incident in Ikpeshi area of Akoko Edo, Edo State, resulted in the tragic deaths of two policemen who were beaten to death by angry youths following a fatal 2-Year-Old Girl Killed in Benin Hit-and-Run, Mother Battles for Survival involving their convoy and a motorcycle. The policemen, part of […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up for the Edo governorship election by opening an online portal for political parties to submit details of their nominated candidates. This initiative, as announced by Mr. Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, sets a rapid […]
In a recent meeting with the Edo Disability Forum (EDF), Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. During the advocacy visit to her office, […]
In a thrilling turn of events, Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, clinched victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held in Edo State on Saturday. With an impressive total of 40,483 votes, he secured the coveted position as the APC candidate for the […]
The Edo State Government, under the Ministry of Justice, hosted its first stakeholders’ committee meeting to discuss the draft bill for establishing the state Citizens’ Rights and Dispute Resolution Agency. The purpose of this bill is to give a voice to the vulnerable members of society and ensure that their […]
The Deputy Belgian Head of Mission, Veronique Bernard, and her team visited the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (ETAHT) in Benin, where they expressed their admiration for the state government’s work in combating human trafficking and irregular migration. Bernard said that the Belgian Government was particularly concerned about Edo […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NHRC Voices Concern Over Proposed Death Penalty for Counterfeit Drug Offenders Upholds Due Process in Rifampicin Importation, Refutes Delay Accusations) has exposed a shocking truth – more than half of the certificates issued for pharmaceutical products imported into Nigeria are […]
The Edo State Government has commenced the reaccreditation process for over 6500 personnel of the State’s esteemed Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN). This extensive profiling and training exercise will take place from Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4, 2034. Led by the Coordinator of ESSVN, Col. Kole Omomia, the reaccreditation exercise […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday met with the Hausa Community in the state to emphasize his government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and Edo APC Leaders Urge Immediate Staff Redeployment for Security Reasons-overwhelm-cites-proactive-measures/”>Edo Govt Refutes Claims of Security Overwhelm, Cites Proactive Measures-formation-following-deadly-invasion/”>Edo Farming Communities Urge Governor […]