Mr. Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo 1 constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, has called on traditional rulers in the state to ramp up efforts in addressing the growing insecurity plaguing rural communities. Speaking to newsmen in Benin City on Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker expressed deep […]
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Hon. Eugene Inegbebohon, the Member representing Igueben in the Edo House of Assembly, has disputed statements from the police and the State Security Corps (ESSC) regarding the rescue of Chief Friday Ehizojie, the traditional ruler of the Udo-Eguare kingdom. Chief Ehizojie was kidnapped by gunmen on February 3, along with […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to collaborate closely with traditional rulers across the state to address insecurity and other pressing issues at the grassroots level. His commitment was reaffirmed during a recent meeting with representatives from the Edo North Senatorial District. During the engagement, Gov. Okpebholo expressed […]
In an unyielding pursuit of achieving universal health coverage and leaving no one behind, the Acting State Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr. Theodore Osas Ehannire, and his team embarked on a crucial advocacy visit to prominent traditional rulers in Edo North Senatorial District. This initiative stems […]
The government of Edo State has initiated the process of distributing over ₦1.3 billion to the Council of Traditional Rulers in the state. This sum represents the outstanding five percent of local government allocations due to the traditional rulers, which had been held back during a period of internal discord […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, continues to be the undisputed leader of all the traditional rulers and chiefs in Edo State. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the […]
The Executive Council of Edo State Government has sanctioned the enforcement of a 1979 Law pertaining to local council administration. This approval implies that all traditional leaders across the state’s 18 local government areas will henceforth receive monthly stipends to facilitate their responsibilities. As stated by the Secretary to the […]