Authorities of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Edo State Command, have announced the escape of an awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, aged 28. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, dated October 21 and made available to journalists in Benin on Thursday. According […]
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The Edo Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have lauded the appointment of Mr. John Odior as Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), describing him as the right choice to lead the agency. The commendation was […]
The Edo State Government has called on employers of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to take their role beyond routine supervision by actively mentoring corps members, exposing them to meaningful responsibilities, and providing a supportive work environment to prepare them as future leaders. The Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Mr. […]
The Edo State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has commenced the distribution of debit cards to vulnerable residents under the National Cash Transfer Programme. The Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mrs. Andrea Olu-Martins, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Benin City. Olu-Martins stated that the […]
The Edo State Government has rolled out its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the health sector, with the aim of enhancing programme implementation, strengthening coordination among stakeholders, and ensuring more effective use of available resources to deliver quality healthcare services to residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, […]
Communities situated along the vital Benin-Akure highway in Edo State have collectively voiced their profound appreciation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s dedicated efforts in fostering development within their region. This commendation was formally expressed during a recent courtesy visit by community representatives to the Governor, who was represented by his deputy, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has intensified its efforts to curb drug abuse by mobilizing patent medicine vendors as crucial frontline defenders against the growing menace. This strategic move aims to strengthen community-level healthcare safeguards and address regulatory gaps in the distribution of pharmaceuticals. Dr. Mitchell […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has voiced serious concerns regarding the steep decline in power generation from Nigeria’s national grid, a development the company says is significantly hampering its operations, impacting customer satisfaction, and eroding revenue collection. Mr. Ogunleye Akinleye, Chief Commercial Officer of BEDC, addressing journalists in […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has officially summoned the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to appear before the house on March 9th, to address the escalating crisis of persistent blackouts and contentious billing practices that have plagued the state. The decision to summon BEDC was reached during a heated […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has issued an apology to customers across its franchise states, including Edo, for the recent deterioration in electricity supply. The company cites a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid as the primary cause of the increased outages and load shedding. According […]