The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the arrest and alleged detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, calling for their immediate release. In a solidarity statement issued on Tuesday, the lawmaker described the action as a dangerous suppression of youth voices and democratic expression, warning that protests […]
The Edo government has vowed to fully enforce its new Sanitation and Pollution Management Law to safeguard public health and the environment. Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr Nosa Adams, gave the assurance during a meeting with stakeholders on Sunday in Benin. Adams said the law would strengthen efforts to keep communities clean while addressing […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sacked Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. The Secretary to the State government, Barr.Umar Musa Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement dated December 4, 2025 and made available to newsmen in Benin-City. Ikhilor, who did not give any reason for the sudden sack, however, announced the appointment […]
Edo State’s renewed offensive against violent crime gained significant momentum at the weekend as Governor Monday Okpebholo’s security architecture ensured the demolition of a property allegedly used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The operation, executed by the Edo State Special Security Squad, underscores the administration’s […]
An APC chairmanship aspirant for Ikpoba-Okha Local Government in Edo State, Hon. Ikponmwosa Clement Aitusi, has applauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for initiating the one-kilometre Ikpoba Hill flyover project. Aitusi said the project would significantly improve traffic flow and urban development in Benin City. He praised the governor’s early performance in office, noting: “The quality and […]
The crisis rocking the Edo state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Sunday as a new faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, elected Nosa Ogieva as factional chairman. Ogieva and 13 other executive members were sworn in after a congress attended by 576 delegates from 192 wards. He pledged to reunite the party and […]
A group, Edo State Market Women Association (EMWA), on Wednesday September, 24, protested the alleged imposition of Market Leader otherwise known as “Iye-eki on them. The group also accused them of collecting the sum of N1.5 million to facilitate the installation of the Iye-Eki on them. The group in a terse statement titled: “Iye-eki: Appeal […]
…..vows to restore peace to pave the way for credible elections in state chapter The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State has strongly denied being an appendage of any of the feuding factions in the raging crisis in the state council of the union. Besides, it also vehemently denied the erroneous […]
The Caretaker Committee of Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked any link with any of the factions in the raging crisis in the State Council of NLC. Rising from a crucial meeting in Benin City with the first set of invited leaders of more than eight affiliate unions of NLC in […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully screened and cleared aspirants for its July 21st 2025 party primaries ahead of the August 16, 2025 National Assembly by-elections for Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. Those cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket include John Yakubu, […]
By Titus Akhigbe The NEPL/Seplat Joint Venture (JV) has marked a significant milestones with the official unveiling of a solar-powered mini-grid project with a capacity of 18.45 KWp 30 KWh battery and 20KVa inverter designed to provide electricity to about 138 households and businesses in Edo community. The event also heralded the graduation of its […]
By Our Reporter Edo State’s commitment to revolutionizing its agricultural sector and ensuring food security gained significant momentum today with a dual-pronged approach: the inspection of the ongoing Udomi Farm Project and a crucial sensitization programme for farmers under the Fadama Cares initiative. These activities, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food […]
By Titus Akhigbe Residents of Ubuneke-Ivbiaro Community, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State were in a mourning mood on monday , as gunmen invaded and killed a woman,while abducting her husband. It was reliably gathered that the gunmen stormed the man’s house at about 8pm, shot his wife in the neck, and immediately […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko (PDP, Esan North-East II) has voluntarily resigned her position due to the minority status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Assembly. Oligbi-Edeko was elected Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly on June 16, 2023, and served in that […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said the celebration of the defection of Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, is not surprising as he has long operated as a covert APC loyalist. Briefing newsmen in Benin, the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman […]
By Titus Akhigbe The police command in Edo State on Wednesday said at least 37 people were rescued in the state following collaborative bush-combing operations involving the military, Air Force, civil defence, hunters, and vigilantes. The police authorities also noted that among the rescued 37 kidnapped victims, include the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
By Titus Akhigbe The police command in Edo State on Wednesday said at least 37 people were rescued in the state following collaborative bush-combing operations involving the military, Air Force, civil defence, hunters, and vigilantes. The police authorities also noted that among the rescued 37 kidnapped victims, include the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
By Titus Akhigbe Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Imasuen made the call while consulting with various groups in Edo South Senatorial District, highlighting his achievements […]
…Group amonishes Asue Ighodalo. A social non political group going by the name ‘The Esan Liberation Forum’ has reached out to the governorship candidate of the people Democratic party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo to support Governor Monday Okpebholo as a fellow brother from Esanland. To this effect the […]
By Andrew Orolua The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by Governorship candidate of Accord Party,AP, Dr Bright Enabulele . Dr. Enabulele had in the election petition challenged the election of Gov. Monday Okpebholo of All Progressives Congress,APC,.on alleged grounds that the September 21, 2024.goveenorship in the […]