Dangote Cement PLC has rolled out a major empowerment programme for 240 indigent residents of Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, as part of its ongoing social investment plan. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, provided direct support to women, farmers, and students in the host […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against narcotics trafficking with the interception of 457 kilograms of skunk marijuana during an intelligence-led raid in Edo State. The operation, carried out on December 9 in Uroe community, Owan East Local Government Area, also […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, has announced that Governor Monday Okpebholo will formally present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Assembly on Tuesday, December 16. Agbebaku made the disclosure during Monday’s plenary session at the Assembly complex in Benin City, urging lawmakers to […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its determination to fully enforce the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) law, pledging justice for victims and stronger protection against abuse. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, made the declaration in Benin City on Wednesday. Represented by Mrs. Regina Iyoha, a leader at […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative programmes and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the 2025 SDGs Short Film Challenge and Awards dinner in Abuja, the wife of the governor, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo, highlighted the state’s […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the newly enacted Sanitation and Pollution Management Law, aimed at safeguarding public health and restoring environmental balance across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr. Nosa Adams, gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement held on Sunday in […]
The Global Bridge Initiative has rolled out a new data-driven registration model aimed at supporting developmental planning in seven communities within Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Founder of the initiative, Mr. Chris Ojo, explained that the project is designed to provide government with accurate data that will […]
The Edo State Government has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities with the demolition of properties allegedly tied to cult groups in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. The action was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Benin City by Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Fred Itua of his duties as Chief Press Secretary (CPS), appointing Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele as his replacement. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on December 4, 2025, and circulated […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, revealing that 44 suspects were arrested and more than 2,059 kilograms of illicit substances seized during operations in November. State Commander, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the figures […]