The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has voiced strong support for the upcoming Owan 10km Marathon, scheduled to hold on January 3, 2026. The pledge came during a courtesy visit to the Speaker by the event’s organizers, led by convener Chris Ojo, who also serves […]
Edo State
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has scored a significant operational breakthrough in its battle against economic sabotage, announcing the arrest of 15 suspects and the seizure of eight trucks laden with illegally mined solid minerals. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo disclosed the results […]
The simmering tension over the Edo State Government’s decision to hand over several public schools to the Catholic Mission has escalated into a legal battle, as the Edo Muslims for Good Governance (EMGG) has filed a suit challenging the move. The case, marked HAG/15/2025, was brought before the Edo State […]
Edo State has reaffirmed its pledge to sustain and broaden the impact of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, signaling a continued drive toward resilient rural livelihoods through agribusiness development. The commitment came during the wrap-up of the Fifth Joint Supervision Mission of the Federal […]
The Edo State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to review the legal and operational framework of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), appointing Senator Adams Oshiomhole as its chairman. The move comes amid growing protests and petitions from indigenes of Benin and members of the Benin Royal Palace, […]
In a decisive move to restore public safety, the Edo State Government has announced a series of intensified measures aimed at curbing the rising threats of cultism and kidnapping across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed the plans during a press briefing on Monday in […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State appears to be steering through a turbulent factional period as its State Working Committee (SWC) temporarily lifts suspensions for some party members while keeping others in limbo. The developments emerged from a meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid ongoing tensions […]
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new round of appointments into key positions. The announcement, made on October 27, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks and ensuring inclusive representation across the state. Among the notable appointments […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Contractors: “No Room for Mediocrity, No Tolerance for Corruption” Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state projects, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to terminate the contracts of those who fail to meet required standards. The governor made this known […]
The Edo State Environmental Taskforce, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested no fewer than 50 individuals on Saturday for allegedly flouting the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The arrests took place in Egor Local Government Area during a large-scale monitoring exercise led by the newly […]