The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, who confirmed that seventeen political […]
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Afemai Development Summit over the weekend in Abuja made a passionate call for the creation of Afemai State, emphasizing the need for equity, justice, and fairness. The summit, which brought various issues to the forefront, emphasized the need for a special education trust fund to foster both economic and human capital […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has acknowledged a proposal from the “Owan Conscience” group to establish a University of Science and Technology in Owan. The proposal, which aligns with the Speaker’s vision, has been praised for its diligent work and […]
The Edo State Police Command has taken a firm stance against the unauthorized searching of citizens’ phones during routine patrols, labeling the act as “unprofessional conduct” and reiterating the ban on such actions. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized this directive in a statement posted on the […]
In light of the solemn observance of Good Friday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has extended a heartfelt message to Christians nationwide, encouraging them to contemplate the profound implications of the day. Good Friday, which heralds the Easter festivities, serves as a poignant reminder of Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice […]
Women’s rights activist and Executive Director of Braveheart Initiative Ms. Priscilla Usiobaifo has been conferred with the award of Woman of Courage by the United States Mission Nigeria. The award certificate, dated March 27, 2024 and signed by David J. Greene, Charge d’ Affairs, a.i stated that the award was […]
In a generous act of support for journalism in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has gifted a 15-seater Toyota Hiace Bus to the local Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). This gesture aims to bolster the union’s capacity to perform its journalistic responsibilities with greater efficacy. The official handover took place […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the establishment of one of Nigeria’s largest coated calcium carbonate factories in Lampese, within the Akoko Edo Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Hon. Enaholo Ojiefoh, revealed that the factory is currently under construction and is projected to […]
The Edo State Government has forged a strategic alliance with LAPO Microfinance Bank to bolster small enterprises across its 18 local government areas. The pact, inked by Secretary Osarodion Ogie Esq. at the Government House in Benin City, heralds a new era of economic empowerment. Ogie, envisioning the pact’s transformative […]
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has been released by his abductors after an 11-day captivity. Aziegbemi returned to his residence around 3 a.m. on Tuesday following negotiations with the abductors. His family had been contacted on Friday, with a ransom demand of […]