The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has issued a firm warning to contractors and utility companies: damage to fibre optic infrastructure during construction and civil works will now be treated as a serious criminal offense. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo delivered the warning at a press […]
Edo State
Edo State’s agribusiness sector is set for a boost as the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project commences training for 655 entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on equipping beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills needed to meet international standards in packaging, branding, and product standardization, paving the […]
The Edo State Government has publicly declared eight individuals wanted in connection with recent deadly incidents across the state. This declaration comes as part of a renewed and intensified security campaign spearheaded by the state. Among those declared wanted are three influential community youth leaders, locally identified as “Okiagheles,” along […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is set to inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment on Thursday. This initiative aims to bolster infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo State. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, conveyed this information in a […]
The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) recently concluded a comprehensive medical staff verification exercise spanning all three senatorial districts within the state. The initiative, conducted between February 9th and February 13th, 2026, aimed to meticulously examine the credentials and professional qualifications of healthcare workers operating within the primary […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a significant initiative to put an end to the long-standing problem of promotion arrears within its Civil and Public Service. This crucial step aims to revitalize the workforce, improve productivity, and ensure civil servants receive their […]
The Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State is in the middle of a serious security crisis. A rise in kidnappings has made residents anxious and panicked. The most recent events have resulted in the kidnapping of at least five people, including a police officer. The local government council and […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has urgently called on security agencies to investigate allegations that the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, issued a death threat to a Facebook user. The alleged threat was directed at Blessing P Agho, who […]
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a two-week extension for employers of labour to file their Annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax returns. This extension moves the deadline beyond the original statutory date of January 31, 2026. According to a statement released by Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on leaders within the Edo State civil and public service to prioritize discipline, teamwork, and measurable outcomes. The Governor’s message was delivered at the opening of a three-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat held in Esan Central Local Government Area. The retreat, themed “High-Performing Public […]