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 […]
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Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Governor of Edo State, has voiced strong doubts regarding the likelihood of police apprehending the perpetrators behind recent attacks on the party’s Secretariat and his personal residence in Benin City. The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday, […]
The Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) is joining forces with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) in a strategic collaboration designed to deepen public understanding of health regulations and foster greater compliance throughout Edo State. Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide, Chief Executive Officer of EDOHERMA, initiated the partnership during a […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has emphasized the unique spiritual opportunity presented by the convergence of Ramadan and Lent, urging Nigerians to leverage this sacred time for intense prayer and national rejuvenation. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Governor Okpebholo highlighted that the alignment of the Islamic holy month […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
Although details of the closed-door meeting were not immediately made public, the visit comes amid growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Click Here 👇 for details Tinubu Meets AFRICOM Chief As Security Talks Deepen
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 […]